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There's so few reporters on the CFL beat it won't be long until JC Abbott and John Hodge are in the HOF.

There's an exhaustive list with credentials of the American receivers coming into camp in Tait's receiver preview. Where do you think Bailey came from? Receiver is hardly a concern here. Rush end is a spot I personally would have been more active on. The Bombers were a completely different and not good defense without Jeffcoat. Jefferson is declining and was not a factor (positively, negatively yeah) when Jeffcoat was down. Hardrick was bad last season. Don't believe he will be hard to replace. More concerned about Canadian spots on line personally. Some limitations and age issues there basically with all the guys we have.

Drummond played parts of 8 seasons and was a primary back for the Argos in 2 seasons, Lions in 1. Otherwise shared the backfield. Not a CFL HOFer.

I'd rather have Schoen and Lawler than Schoen OR Lawler and Bailey. Talent level is much higher than it would be if we kept the slightly above average vets.

Dave Dickenson was the 2000 CFL MOP. Drummond just didn't have the longevity. But he won 4 Grey Cups in his short career. IMO the CFL HOF is already way too broad. Like Marvin Coleman? Calgary Stampeders Hall of Fame sure...league Hall of Fame...don't think so. Should be guys that were the absolute best player at their position or in that conversation for a significant period of time.

Torn his achilles twice. Not a good fat man injury.

Feet and movement is the entire game. Watch Hardrick last year try to lean on guys and them in Collaros face 0.3 seconds later. We're not running 40 times a game. So he's got a long way to go from my view of his videos out there. Both in terms of keeping his feet engaged and bending (lowering) his hips so he doesn't get lifted...which is a big issue if he's playing inside run or pass.

Interesting note in terms of CFL business and Winnipeg Football Club... Valour FC is getting absolutely skunked on their season opening road trip. Think this team will be folded after this season.

The level of athleticism should be increased. Clercius is an exciting guy to me. When you watch his videos he competes really hard and is a hell of an athlete with that size. There's a lot of downfield shots in there, he's great at tracking the ball and finishing the play. Skill set is a bit of a mix of Demski and Wolitarsky. The willingness to go hard in blocking and special teams as a receiver is huge too....not often a guy who has those ball skills is that willing. Only concern there is long-term if he does turn into something he might have the pull to head home.

Think of Clercius as depth but also him and Chris-Ike as replacements for Mike Miller/Damian Jackson on O. Let's hope they can be effective role players immediately. Also BOLO replacement and cover in case Augustine hangs them up. I can't see both Clercius and Chris-Ike not being on the roster. They need to backfill BOLO. I guess Murphy could be the guy. Probably won't be dressing 7 OL either.

Brubacher is pure rush end and raw. Would have been a fine pick, guy could end up being a star (could also stay where he is now, a guy who is an athlete but plays football completely upright relying on speed), doesn't seem to be what they were after for DL. Samson is an interior player, looks like a guy who is much more ready to play pro. Physical, gains leverage, low pad level. If you watch that film clip of him uses he hands effectively to get off blocks, uses power and leverage too. Great pursuit to the ball. Samson is kind of a guy everyone forgot about because he didn't do the CFL combine circuit and did the UBC pro day instead. But Bombers didn't forget about his East-West testing last year and his film.

Gassama is a great kid. Don't know what he does in the CFL at 158 pounds even being a freaky athlete (but not very fast). Feels like an obligatory pick a Winnipeg kid who plays for Bisons pick.

The NYJ camp a handful of the CFL draftees are going to is May 3-6.

Gap filler type. Played end at Mac. All motor, no moves that will play here. Needs to develop inside rush moves IMO. Might get some 1st down reps at end, read and set edge kind of thing.

Their mini camp is next weekend. Our rookie camp starts the Wednesday after, full camp the Monday after that.

He's a tailback.

Almost nobody gets signed of the invitees.

Sombach is a nice little pick for Calgary. Undersized but a hell of a player. Bet he plays some safety in this league.

The long snapper from Laval is going back.

Yeah but with his body and athleticism he'll kick around PR's down there making $200,000 USD until he doesn't want to anymore. We lost interest in this draft. Too close to bed time.

Bombers pick two guys who for sure won't be in camp. Wonder why guys like Antoine and Mimbs dropped so deep.

Really surprised we haven't gone for an edge rusher. I hope they don't think Bennett is good.

Who knows. Depends how he develops. Dobson wasn't great last year in pass pro and he was a far better prospect. We're hoping for a leap from him this year. Wallace will have to learn how to use his feet and not just try to lean on guys. What I've seen of him on YouTube is all very upright, poor technique, rely on strength/size. Not real good in pass pro at keeping his chest clean...meaning he's not controlling guys with his hands. But he slows guys down and didn't get bullrushed in the MAC. Don't think you have much concern about him in run blocking other than pad level, but that has to improve for him across the board.

And hope we don't really need him this year. But we're thin. Couple injuries and he's either starting or we're playing 3 Americans. Jones strategy is to treat 55% of his roster spots with utter contempt. CFL lists Straker as 5'1 183

And now Pierre and Blackburn both went ahead of him. Cummings from UBC probably will too.