Over the last 18 months, Kyle Walters has methodically transformed the Bombers offensive line, turning a weakness into a strength. Gone are Justin Sorensen, Tyson Pencer, Andre Douglas, Shannon Boatman, Chris Kowalczuk, Paul Swiston, and likely Steve Morley and Glenn January. In are Dominic Picard, Stanley Bryant, Marc Dile, Mathias Goossen, Patrick Neufeld, Jace Daniels, Quinn Everett and Devin Tyler. Will likely see one or two more drafted this year. One could argue that our new starting five for 2015 are the best in the league, or at worst, top 3. Here's how I project the starting five this year:

LT - Stanley Bryant

LG - Chris Greaves

C - Dominic Picard

RG - Patrick Neufeld

RT - Marc Dile

6th - Mathias Goossen

Reserve/PR - Quinn Everett, Jace Daniels, Devin Tyler

This OL transformation by Walters is very impressive and reminds me a little of a couple years ago when the Riders were regarded as having the best OL in the league, and went on to win the Grey Cup, in large part because of their great OL. However, unlike Taman, Walters strategy is sustainable based on the contracts he is giving out. We are seeing now that Taman mortgaged the future and the Riders are paying for those consequences now.

A lot will rest on Bob Wylie's shoulders to get the hogs to gel and to get the run game going and provide better protection for Drew Willy. The results will speak for itself, but at least on paper, this Bombers offensive line looks dominant; its now up to Wylie and Bellefeuille to make it work. Well done Mr. Walters. It's an exciting time to be a Bomber fan.

Sometimes players need that chip they have knocked off their shoulder. Releasing him a day later wouldn't have affected recruiting or signing of FA's. Anyway, not worth fighting over as he's gone.

Exactly. Montreal released troy Smith a day after the deadline. I don't think we'll see a lineup of players avoiding Montreal anytime soon.

 

Sometimes players need that chip they have knocked off their shoulder. Releasing him a day later wouldn't have affected recruiting or signing of FA's. Anyway, not worth fighting over as he's gone.

Exactly. Montreal released troy Smith a day after the deadline. I don't think we'll see a lineup of players avoiding Montreal anytime soon.

 

 

Montreal was silly enough to think Troy Smith could somehow come back to "haunt them".

 

Does anyone here seriously think Nic Grigsby will come back to haunt us?

 

All those willing to let their names stand on behalf of Nic Grigsby's talent level, now is the time to identify yourselves.  Step right up.

The Bombers having one of the top Olines in the league is extremely cart before the horse right now.  When everyone standing to the right of your left guard is a question mark for one reason or another, mid-February is a bit too early to say what they are.

 

But as also suggested, Walters has acquired what appear to be better carts and horses, and for that I am happy.  We all have high hopes for what they might be.