The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has released International defensive tackle Bryant Turner and International wide receiver Clarence Denmark.

 

“These are the types of difficult decisions that must be made throughout the offseason,” said General Manager Kyle Walters. “Both Bryant and Clarence have done great things for this organization both on and off the field for a long time now. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers sincerely thank both men for the dedication, hard work, and effort they put forth. We wish them the very best moving forward.”

 

Both Denmark and Turner originally signed with the club in 2011. 

Is this just giving them a longer opportunity to sign elsewhere? Surely both could have at least competed for a job in TC.

can't say im overly surprised, but still a lil all the same. I think ottawa might make a pitch for turner, not sure where denmark goes, calgary?

Both should have a good opportunity to catch on somewhere. 

I'm really surprised both got the axe. I figured Turner for sure, little surprised it wasn't a "one or the other" situation.

This makes us worse for the moment. But maybe we can rely on our scouting dept this time? 

saw the Turner move coming but I am feeling a bit uneasy about letting Denmark go. Getting Dressler and Smith filled holes we already had at receiver. Now we have one again. I curious who they figure will be our starters.

Denny is an under-utilized superstar. If he ever had a  quality, healthy QB throwing him the ball....he could go 1500 yds, 10+ TDs. 

I honestly thought with Moore walking in FA and the acquisition of Dressler and Smith, if we were going to make a cut at reciever it would have been Adams at this point.  At least I would have went that direction myself

Lawless says its a salary cUp move, I didnt think we were in trouble with it.  or is this making room for something big?

Denmark makes too much to be in the role he is in. Still need more talent at receiver I think.

I'm not concerned, in the meantime let's watch Arnold work out with two cats ...

 

Always liked that guy. Good luck Bryant.

Edited March 22, 20169 yr by Fred C Dobbs

They will both sign somewhere.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Turner in green and white.  Denmark could come back to bite us.  Never felt that we got to see his full potential here.

Didn't think they would release Denmark, thought his production was ok considering our OC the last few years.

 

I was just beginning to feel comfortable with our receiving corps....I'm uncomfortable again

If Veltung sticks around I believe that he would be a good fit for Denmark's position.  However I am hoping that our receiver prospects are top notch this year and we actually sign a rookie who can play without making a total ass of himself.

16 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Didn't think they would release Denmark, thought his production was ok considering our OC the last few years.

 

Not about his production....all about his $$$ paycheque.

Maybe they had some bonus money coming April 1st?

Surprised to see Denmark go. Would have liked to have seen him in LaPo's offense. I expect he will catch on somewhere and do well.

I like Denmark, he's got a lot of skill, trouble with him is that he needs to be a second fiddle to someone to really shine. When the spotlight is on him he isn't as good. That's a problem when you're paid like a star and the team went and signed some big ticket free agents. Once again we're relying on Kyle Walters to finally find a receiver through scouting in order to make the passing game dangerous. Let's hope this year works out better than the past couple. 

Best of luck to both gentlemen, and thank you for all of the great memories.

 

2 hours ago, Mike said:

I'm really surprised both got the axe. I figured Turner for sure, little surprised it wasn't a "one or the other" situation.

I'm surprised as well.  I could see Turner but Denmark was a surprise.  I thought they would give him another chance given MBs poor offensive schemes and Willy's injury.

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Edited March 23, 20169 yr by Atomic

While other teams inside D line seem to continually get bigger Turner for whatever reason choose to drop weight before the start of this past season. Inside guys are big push guys who need to collapse the pocket. Turner failed to deliver and is paying the price. He is a quality guy...good luck to him.