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Eddie Russ ... Interesting.

Interesting. The one thing I will say is that Molstad is silly for bringing up the NFLPA. What bearing does that have on anything?

Didn't they announce this guy a week ago?

Without anything to go off of other than highlight tapes and online scouting reports ... I'd say our recruiting class thus far looks solid, not spectacular, although it appears lacking in a few areas. I know we always need pass catchers and I like Clemons a lot and to some extent, I'm intrigued by Hector and Logan. The group of linebackers has a lot of healthy competition but other than Wright and Benton, I'm not wowed. Seems like we have a lot of competition for the secondary which puzzles me as our depth there is solid, although with the new rules, maybe they are looking for guys more equipped to play that style. There's always the possibility that guys like Jarrid Bryant and Keon Lyn are here for the SAM competition as well - that seems fairly likely. The one spot I'm really disappointed in thus far is the rush end spot. We only have two bodies there to challenge Vega and Peach. I'm really hoping we bring a boatload to mini camp and move a couple more onto the main camp because we sure as hell need them.

We really need more competition at rush end.

Bombers are also signing Ole Miss REC Ja'mes Logan. Been hearing his name for a while, wasn't sure he'd end up signing but I'm glad he did. He almost made the Patriots in 2014.

Looks like a lot of our new faces for the season have been signed by now. With mini camp this weekend, I'm sure we'll hear about a few more. Another thing I think the Bombers are doing that's really smart is they're holding an open tryout on Saturday at IMG Academy for prospects to "play their way" into the main mini camp. In town already, really smart move to run that tryout. Anyways ... wondering who everyone has their eyes on for the new recruits. Anyone you have high expectations for? No expectations whatsoever? I'm really curious to see REC Toney Clemons at mini camp, he's a guy I think is going to compete for a roster spot. DT Nate Collins and LB/DB Demetrius Wright are two other guys that I'm excited to see. High hopes for both of those guys. On the other side, I have a few guys - REC Tyrone Goard, REC Kashif Montgomery and DB Sam Miller - pegged as guys I'm not expecting much from. There are other guys, particularly guys like Dan DePalma, Keon Lyn and Gabe Lynn, that I think are good prospects but I just don't know where we have room for them on the team. They'll be in tough, but they're not by any means fodder.

Lumbala retiring means that's two out of the last three Als first rounders that brought them nothing.

I know he was exploring NFL options, that may be why.

Appears to be headed to mini camp with Winnipeg (probably with a contract) - not confirmed yet, but I'm sure it will be. Played for Saskatchewan last year, actually played well when he got a chance. Had 161 yards on 6 catches for 1 TD in 3 games last year.

WPG in 4 CAL in 6 STL in 5 CHI in 4 NYR in 5 MTL in 7 TBL in 7 WSH in 6

Haywood was billed his entire career at 5'8"

She's got a good sense of humor, I saw her at a game last year in a "Hilly Willy" jersey. Good for them

When we can likely get Gill for free as a free agent next offseason?Next offseason?He won't likely be a free agent next offseason. Especially with 5 of their Canadian defensive tackles looking at free agency after this season. Didn't he say he'd like to play for the Bombers prior to being drafted? If he wants to, he just doesn't re-sign with the Ticats and then he's a free agent Feb 2016. Gill hasn't even signed his first deal yet and is not allowed to sign a one year deal under the terms of the CBA so he's Hamilton property unless they decide otherwise until 2017 at the earliest. Oh really? Did he not sign a 2 year deal with the Ticats when he was drafted? Opted to go back to school instead and didn't sign a deal prior to going back because he wanted the option to pursue the NFL this offseason.

When we can likely get Gill for free as a free agent next offseason? Next offseason? He won't likely be a free agent next offseason. Especially with 5 of their Canadian defensive tackles looking at free agency after this season. Didn't he say he'd like to play for the Bombers prior to being drafted? If he wants to, he just doesn't re-sign with the Ticats and then he's a free agent Feb 2016. Gill hasn't even signed his first deal yet and is not allowed to sign a one year deal under the terms of the CBA so he's Hamilton property unless they decide otherwise until 2017 at the earliest.

When we can likely get Gill for free as a free agent next offseason? Next offseason? He won't likely be a free agent next offseason. Especially with 5 of their Canadian defensive tackles looking at free agency after this season.

I'd trade 15 for Gaydosh in a second.

He'd have to show up looking borderline incompetent and completely out of shape to not get a practice roster spot this year.

Tyler Black and PAC aren't jacked?

lol at not thinking Pavelec is a huge weak link on the Jets. Aside from 3-4 recent games, Pavs lets in a softie just about every game. It's amazing what the "recency factor" does to people's mindsets.lol I never said he wasn't a weak link. I don't much care for Pavelec. That being said, you have to be from the moon if you think it's reasonable to say "he was out of position" on the Kreider goal.

lol at the player who best exemplifies our team identity being a weak link on our team. lol at being out of position lol

Mentioned this on Twitter once or twice in February, but the longer we wait, the more I think he may just have been offered a shot at mini camp or may have been released by now in favor of someone they liked better. didn't it say he signed a contract? Or does that just mean nothing...? Kinda means nothing. We signed a DB by the name of Jeff Richards last year, never announced it, brought him to mini camp and he didn't impress, so we cut him. Signed and cut before ever announcing it. More common than we think.

Mentioned this on Twitter once or twice in February, but the longer we wait, the more I think he may just have been offered a shot at mini camp or may have been released by now in favor of someone they liked better.

Considering the amount of people who asked questions, I'd say ... obviously. We got a few interesting pieces of info. Wylie being full-time. Lirim being pegged to carry all kicking roles. O'Shea telling Wiecek he doesn't like reporters.

The only interesting thing (I thought) was that they want to continue with Lirim handling all kicking duties and have a backup kicker. **emergency