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Bob Irving's Guess On Bombers Protected List

Mock Protected List: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
 
 
 
 
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Posted: December 09, 2013 12:40 PM
Updated: December 09, 2013 01:15 PM
 

Bob Irving | CFL.ca

Quarterback - Max Hall: Improved gradually during the second half of the season. Deserves to come back and at least compete for a job.

Imports

Clarence Denmark – Wide Receiver: Denmark caught 64 passes for 900 yards, great numbers considering how challenged the team’s offence was in 2013.  He brings speed and game-breaking ability.

Bryant Turner – Defensive Tackle: The 26 year old, three-year veteran at defensive tackle has earned All-Star recognition and is the kind of hard-working, determined player that Mike O'Shea covets.

Ian Wild – Linebacker: Wild made a big impression with his speed and awareness in what was his rookie.   He’s also a long-snapper. This guy is a keeper.

Johnny Sears – Defensive Back: Still only 26, Sears is a fierce hitter who plays with passion.  He’s also an intimidating force in the secondary whose only challenge is staying healthy.

Demond Washington – Defensive Back: Washington is a dynamic, if at times, erratic defensive back.  Just 26 years old. His game needs polishing, but his speed and kick return abilities make him valuable.

Jarvis Jones – Offensive Lineman: The 6-foot-7, 305 pound offensive tackle played quite well after joining the team late in the season. The 24-year old from Oklahoma looks like a key component in 2014 offensive line.

Glenn January – Offensive Lineman: There’s no substitute for experience, and this 30-year old has plenty of it.  He’s a solid offensive tackle who has spent the last five years in Winnipeg after playing for Toronto and Saskatchewan.

Desia Dunn – DB/LB: Dunn had a solid rookie season.  The 25-year old Fresno State product has speed, savvy and lots of character.

Wallace Miles – Wide Receiver: Miles spent nearly the entire 2013 season on the practice roster, then showed tremendous speed and athleticism in a 100-yard receiving game against Toronto late in the year.  Only 23 years old.

J.D. Griggs – Defensive End: Another late-season addition at defensive end.  Pass-rushers are gold in the CFL and this 23-year old flashed some skills in that area.

Non-imports

Henoc Muamba – Linebacker: Most teams won't protect players like Muamba, who are eligible for free agency in February. But Muamba is coming off an award-winning, All-Canadian season. At 24, the Bombers can't afford to lose his rights to Ottawa.

Cory Watson – Slotback: He was plagued by injuries the past two years, but when healthy, he is still a stud receiver, not to mention a great blocker. He appears to be an easy choice as one of the six protected Canucks.

Chris Greaves - Offensive Lineman: Greaves is putting the finishes touches on his conversion from the defensive line, a position he played in college.  He should be a fixture on the offensive line for years to come.

Patrick Neufeld - Offensive Lineman: Acquired from Saskatchewan in the Alex Hall trade, the Bombers consider him to be a big part of their future.  He’s expected to compete for a starting spot at offensive tackle in 2014.

Tyson Pencer – Offensive Lineman: A 1st-round draft pick in 2012, Pencer missed all of his first year due to injury, and played sparingly in 2013. He still has substantial upside to become another regular on the offensive line.

Paul Swiston – Offensive Lineman: The gigantic offensive lineman has been slow in his development, but he's only 24 and it's too early to give up on him.

 

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Of course... Etienne isn't exactly a tough negotiation, I mean its not like he's due a hefty raise or anything

Still think that ottawa takes a few flyers on free sagents... I mean half of these guys only have a year left on contracts anyway

Plus ottawa must have a list of potential FAs who are likely to sign and others who have too many ties to their team's city...

If I'm ottawa, I'd be looking at thomas, kohlert or carter... I can't see desjardins going for poblah

Either way, the NIs picked from wpg will likely end up as depth...

He is if he ends up wanting to move back to his hometown and play for Saskatchewan.

Of course... Etienne isn't exactly a tough negotiation, I mean its not like he's due a hefty raise or anything

Still think that ottawa takes a few flyers on free sagents... I mean half of these guys only have a year left on contracts anyway

Plus ottawa must have a list of potential FAs who are likely to sign and others who have too many ties to their team's city...

If I'm ottawa, I'd be looking at thomas, kohlert or carter... I can't see desjardins going for poblah

Either way, the NIs picked from wpg will likely end up as depth...

 

Carter can't be picked, pretty sure he ended the year on the PR.

Groan.

Great news about carter. Maybe teague sherman then? We really don't have much to choose from...

And the groan was for the sask argument...

Great news about carter. Maybe teague sherman then? We really don't have much to choose from...

And the groan was for the sask argument...

Hey, I'm just saying.  That's the only thing that would keep him out of Winnipeg.  Gives him at least some leverage on the bargaining table.

 

Of course... Etienne isn't exactly a tough negotiation, I mean its not like he's due a hefty raise or anything

Still think that ottawa takes a few flyers on free sagents... I mean half of these guys only have a year left on contracts anyway

Plus ottawa must have a list of potential FAs who are likely to sign and others who have too many ties to their team's city...

If I'm ottawa, I'd be looking at thomas, kohlert or carter... I can't see desjardins going for poblah

Either way, the NIs picked from wpg will likely end up as depth...

 

Carter can't be picked, pretty sure he ended the year on the PR.

 

 

That's cool so if Ottawa can't pickup the guys on PR then these guys are safe:

 

Brown, Levi

Moody, Semaj

Killeen, Jake

Howard, Cordaro

Reed, Taylor

Allard, Shea

Paliwoda, Terriss

Carter, Brett

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Interesting note that the draft is going to be carried live on CFL.ca. Might be neat to follow...

They're not really "safe" because they're not our property. You end the year on the practice squad, you're a free agent.

They're not really "safe" because they're not our property. You end the year on the practice squad, you're a free agent.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot that. Can other teams sign Carter then? He was a territorial exception for us, right?

They can sign at anytime too right. Don't have to wait till the Feb. 15. After 2007 season that's how we almost got Getzlaf.

I'd be shocked if Etienne is available in round 3.  We literally have no one to protect.

Griggs didn't show enough to deserve to be protected.  I'd protect Anderson and McAdoo ahead of him, Anderson is the most valuable of the 3, finding import pure pass rushers is easier than finding running backs now.

I would hate to loose Kohlert but he's on an expiring contract, isn't he?   I would hope he has a contract in front of him right now just in case he doesn't get picked by the REDBLACKS.           

With our (lack of) Canadian talent how do you not protect him? Would the Bombers run the risk of having him drafted? Maybe but.... he may be one of the easier free agent players to re-sign as he's not looking for the CFL's version of a gold mine like Henoc Muamba. Taman may or may not go after him...We'll see.

like other have stated, I have no idea why you would protect JD Griggs over Zach Anderson.

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