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They're trying to clear out these POS old ones that they've got in stock before anything. ******* awful piping.......

As Mike mentioned earlier this week -- that's a spot that sees MAYBE 3 looks a game. Why would you waste a guy like Randle (assuming he's 100% healthy) in that spot?

fitting with this thread: via Penton....really don't agree with the idea that Randle would go to Field Corner, to replace Bucknor.... http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/02/11/addition-of-canadians-means-significant-change-to-how-blue-bombers-use-ratio Now that the Bombers have added seven CFL veterans to their roster through free agency, it’s time to take a gander into the future to see what their roster might look like this season. Specifically, Winnipeg will have a different ratio in 2016 thanks mainly to the addition of running backs Andrew Harris. It’s been a couple of decades since the Blue and Gold had hosers hauling the rock, and as a result they’ll have options now when deciding where to put the rest of their Canucks. CFL rules state each team must have seven Canadians among the 24 starters on offence and defence. What is set if the season started today is the Bombers will have three Canadian offensive linemen. Left guard Paddy Neufeld, centre Matthias Goossen and right guard Sukh Chungh are the incumbents, and free agent signing Jeff Keeping has been brought in to challenge the starters and provide leadership. Another certainty is defensive end Jamaal Westerman, the team’s reigning most outstanding player, most outstanding Canadian and most outstanding defensive player. He will keep his starting spot unless he shows up to training camp weighing 420 pounds. Also, one of the defensive tackle positions could likely be a full-time Canadian spot. One of newly signed Keith Shologan or returnee Jake Thomas could be on the field at all times, meaning Winnipeg would have to find only one more starting Canadian. There are four other players who would have been considered Canadian starters last season, so Winnipeg could put an import at three of those spots if it so chooses. Matt Bucknor was a full-time cornerback last season, but he struggled at times and there have been hints the Bombers might be moving Chris Randle from strong side linebacker back to the secondary if his surgically repaired knee allows for it. Since Johnny Adams is already at one corner spot, Randle going back to corner would bump Bucknor. That might also be a product of the Bombers wanting Moe Leggett to remain at strong side linebacker, because they were happy with his play when he replaced Randle after Labour Day. That, however, would require the team to find a new safety since veteran Lin-J Shell wasn’t re-signed. That position is often a Canadian one, so there’s always a chance the Bombers do the same with one of their Canucks who up to this point has been a backup. Another Canadian who saw significant time on defence and became a lightning rod of criticism from the fans was middle linebacker Sam Hurl, who didn’t play every down and often drew ire for not making enough big plays. The team brass defended Hurl’s play, saying he was too busy getting his nose dirty with offensive linemen most of the time and was actually helping other players make tackles. Another issue with Hurl is he was a part-time player making a salary usually reserved for a full-timer. The third and fourth Canadian starters last season were receivers Rory Kohlert and Julian Feoli-Gudino, and they didn’t produce enough to warrant them both being among the starting five. Kohlert was the better of the two, making 32 catches for 395 yards and a touchdown. Feoli-Gudino, who played in the slot, made 27 grabs for 266 yards and a major. Winnipeg has second round draft pick Addison Richards in the pipeline, although he had serious hip surgery after the season ended. All signs point to the Bombers going with one Canadian receiver. The two new North Dakotans, Weston Dressler and Ryan Smith, could combine with Darvin Adams and Clarence Denmark as the team’s four import threats, although there is speculation Denmark could be in trouble given his high price tag and his disappointing 2015 season. If Denmark does become a salary cap casualty, the Blue and Gold right now would likely have to start a pair of Canadian pass catchers unless Justin Veltung or a new prospect comes in and lights it up in training camp. The Bombers will be in tough to scoop up a starter through the draft, because they don’t pick until ninth and 10th overall, and they have to use at least one of those selections — or maybe both — to add depth to the offensive line.

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We've got ratio breakers in Harris and Westerman. I'd love Henoc back as much as anyone, but not for the price he's gonna command. It's just not worth it...

Totally thought it was a negative thing when I first saw this thread title....glad it's not. I've always been a fan of this kid, think the fans gave him a raw deal (shock) and hope he hits on 90% in 2016....

Is it? Or is it that you girls can't admit you have a problem?!!

If LA really wanted him THAT badly, they'd've offered it for sure. Again, if you're a fan of Dustin Byfuglien as a Jet, then thank Christ for our world class sport-fishery...

Muamba's gotta be around 230k, I'd imagine...not quite 250k, but way north of 200 for sure.

With everything we've done this week, taking on Muamba's cap hit would really put us in a tough spot...

and how much is THAT gonna piss off Iso.....lol

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1 4m4 minutes ago Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination. Wowy.....this is interesting.

Why do you assume this?

Re: OL...When healthy, we've got 5 guys that can play....6 even, incl Keeping. But there needs to be more depth along the line, because Neufeld can't stay healthy, and Daniels had a tough go last year from that standpoint. But if, magically, Bryant, Chung, Goossen, Neufeld and Daniels all stayed healthy.....that's a line that can ball.

I think Moore was the vocal leader (seemed that way) but as mentioned, injuries hamper that, I'd think. It's all well and good to be Rah Rah on the sidelines, but if you're hurt for 12-13 games a year, it's tough to lead by example. Denmark has always seemed like a quiet guy...go out there and do it, but not necessarily a big talker. It'll be interesting to see what kind of role Dressler takes on in the locker room and on the sidelines...

There's no question Walters et al have a plan........the question is whether it's a good one. TBD...

He showed flashes of being a contributor, but then showed a LOT of laziness....if they bring him to camp, he's gonna have to blow the doors off.

Why on earth would a team do that...?

It's been stated many times that Troubas attitude has been called into question. Mostly his conditioning. Apparently went to Gary Roberts conditioning camp in the summer, dogged it bad, and there have been reports of a bad attitude. For me, I call it stereotypically American.

Man oh man.... I can't wait till I'm healthy, that's for sure.... I want a Village Woodsman SO bad......

The question about our Ol is more about depth. We have low numbers and need more depth but hopefully that's coming. Maybe via draft, maybe via trade, and definitely via recruiting down south.

I caught pneumonia and a form of gastritis back in mid-Jan and have been scrapping it ever since, so I haven't had a drop of booze in nearly a month. I can't even tell you how badly I want a craft brew. We finally got that new Farmery in Alberta now, and I can't even have it. Faaaaaaack. God willing this **** I've got doesn't kill me, I'm coming home in June for a fishing trip, and I can't WAIT to try all these new MB brews/brew pubs....

Great athlete...multi-purpose guy. Can play a shut down role on D and can return kicks. Underrated because of his size...plays bigger than he is.

Yeah, that's a great story for Marshall...happy for him. What's Cotton's deal...? Will he be back?

Fwiw, Darren Cameron tweets that Dressler will be wearing #7 this year. S'posin' that means Demond is gone for sure....