Wednesday, May 25 ... who's going? Anyone posting pics? Football season is starting this week! 

http://www.bluebombers.com/media-schedule/

Edited May 23, 20169 yr by IC Khari

1 minute ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Is he waiting on an NFL try-out?  I don't understand why no one would want a ratio-breaker linebacker.  I'd rather have Henoc than Hurl, at least I think I do, unless I am missing something?

Probably wants a boatload of cash. 

I assume teams are shying away from a rental LB'er... 

From the Bombers' website:

WINNIPEG, MB., May 24, 2016 –  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has invited Winnipeg Rifles wide receiver Xander Tachinski to take part in the club’s three day rookie camp, commencing Wednesday, May 25 at Investors Group Field. The 6-3, 210 pound receiver finished his second season with the Rifles in 2015, catching ten passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns.

“Our organization is always very invested in bettering younger football players in our province,” said General Manager Kyle Walters. “This will be a great experience for Xander to come out and catch passes from professional quarterbacks, and get a good sense of what the pro level is all about. We’re excited to have him join us.”

Not worried about Corney, he's been getting ready for his graduation so it's probably no worry that he hasn't inked his deal yet.

Darren Cameron tweeted over the weekend that the club was close to signing Corney so it doesn't sound like losing him to the NFL is a concern right now.

 

Right on cue. Corney signed 

There it is full draft class signed.

21 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

There it is full draft class signed.

I posted this in the other thread but this S.O.B. beat me to it!!!!

.....Luved the comment..(sorry can't remember who it was)..'This guy unleashed is gonna hurt some people'...Just look at him and his core strength and you can see the opposition will KNOW when Corney is on the field...I hope we locked him up for at least a couple of years..preferably longer.

Edited May 24, 20169 yr by Stickem
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That's the length of Corney's contract. Well done Kyle.

 

1 hour ago, Fred C Dobbs said:

That's the length of Corney's contract. Well done Kyle.

Locks up every draft pick BEFORE Rookie Camp and signs our top pick to a 3 year contract ... FREAKIN' AWESOME is what it is!!!

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

 

The more I see the more I'm luvin' that jersey!

Turns out like the weather network I was wrong about the rain until Friday stuff. 

I'll be hitting up TC at some point this week, unsure if it's Tomorrow, Thursday or both, but I will take some in and will report back the best I can. 

Xander Tachinski   and Alex Vitt

Because I always cheer for the local kids to do well!

54 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Turns out like the weather network I was wrong about the rain until Friday stuff. 

go figure ...

http://www.bluebombers.com/2016/05/24/bombers-add-six-release-six/

he Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the additions of receivers Gerrard Sheppard and Thomas Mayo, running back Carlos Anderson, defensive lineman Cameron Henderson, linebacker Duron Singleton, and defensive back Jarrid Bryant. All players are Internationals.

The club has also released the following players (all Internationals):

• Receiver Larry Pinkard
• Receiver Ernest Smith
• Running back B.J. Catalon
• Defensive lineman Jordan Stanton
• Defensive back Justin Green
• Defensive back Arthur Williams

Guess who's not coming to rookie camp?

The club has released the following players (all Internationals):

• Receiver Larry Pinkard
• Receiver Ernest Smith
• Running back B.J. Catalon
• Defensive lineman Jordan Stanton
• Defensive back Justin Green
• Defensive back Arthur Williams

 

But has added theses players:

 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the additions of receivers Gerrard Sheppard and Thomas Mayo, running back Carlos Anderson, defensive lineman Cameron Henderson, linebacker Duron Singleton, and defensive back Jarrid Bryant. All players are Internationals.

 

And it is THAT Carlos Anderson...

Edited May 24, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

Glad to see Anderson is back.  Hopefully he stays healthy because he looked good in preseason last year.

Also happy to see Anderson back. He should be in the thick of the returner battle.

FIVE TO WATCH - ED tait

#50 Kyle Knox, linebacker

Has 16 NFL games under his belt, most of them with the New Orleans Saints. He could push for regular work in the defence and is a leading candidate to at least be one of the two designated imports the Bombers have tentatively pegged at the linebacker position.

#89 Julian Talley, wide receiver

The Bomber receiving corps has undergone an overhaul with the departure of Nick Moore and Clarence Denmark and the arrival of Weston Dressler and Ryan Smith. Talley, who spent time with the New York Giants, will be in the fight for the wide out spot opposite of Darvin Adams.

#60 Travis Bond, offensive line

A seventh-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings, Bond will be in the battle for the second import spot the Bombers have designated along their offensive line.

#90 Emmanuel Dieke, defensive end

The Bombers have some big bodies in camp in an attempt to replace Greg Peach. Dieke is 6-6, 280 pounds and had a stint with the New York Giants after making 25 starts at Georgia Tech.

#1 Jace Davis, receiver

Another pass catcher who will be in the mix for starting work. Has had NFL looks from Baltimore, Houston and Denver.

 

For all those wondering why we, in the past, have complained about the sports coverage on training camp/rookie camp reports, let me introduce you to Ed Tait. The man has already provided kick-ass information and these pre-training camp reports are what we expect from a REAL sports reporter. Thanks Ed...

 

 

Edited May 24, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

 

Have seen a few things mentioning that Ian Wild might be the new MACK....very interesting to see that we'd go all-Import along there...