Mr Dee

After a quiet week, it’s the CFLPA that is making the noise as the deadline is approaching. There are no good guys or bad guys in this hassle, just 2 sides trying to do/get the best deal for themselves. The common point remains that this league is not a rich league by any stretch and both sides will have to give and take within the confines of what’s possible. To say that one side is not bargaining in good faith is always thrown out or leaked to gain favour, but CFL fans understand the limits of this league and just want to watch the best football...CFL style.

I blame the foggy state of mind he was under that led him to this decision..

Kamau will never get in the Hall of Fame...but his nickname might.

There were a few question mark picks or non-picks. But Saskatchewan not going O-Line is one of the biggest ⁉️❓

We’ve been talking about 2 great CFL QBs - Mike Reilly and Ricky Ray. Both of them had nice touches when throwing the ball to their receivers. What I recall as being the difference is Reilly’s touches still had the receivers having to make more difficult catches. Ricky Ray’s touches just seem to be right there, floating to the arms of his receivers. Incredible. Made you wonder...how’d he do that..

Confirmed...

Congratulations to another great Bomber character. Unfortunately, he was unable to complete the wall climbing portion at NU...

Hamilton going great guns. They added significantly and drafted well. An Eastern division 1st place team. I wouldn’t doubt those deletions were Soli related.

It seems nobody has Faith anymore..

XFL will have halftime entertainment featuring wrestlers at the 50 yard line. Only the best wrestlers will be featured. They might even extend it to players, one each per team. Maybe even tag team. The possibilities are endless. Strut, strut, strut.. 🤡 🤗🙄

MAY 15 - ROOKIE CAMPS OPEN MAY 19 - TRAINING CAMPS OPEN And the excitement is building...

Drafting players who retire can be considered a failure but not a bust. Etienne, Richards and Bad Faith Ekakitie were busts. That’s just bad preparation. Players with potential like Corney and Waggoner who were considered good prospects, fall under a different banner, with a toss of bad luck thrown in.

I still believe that the game plan for our bout with Calgary in the Western final played right into the hands of what Calgary was expecting. And Nichols isn’t the type of QB that can ad-lib and play well. (See Sask and Jefferson). Had we changed up our game plan to give them the same looks, but with twists, then I think we would have been more competitive. And yes, that includes using Streveler wisely. As it was, we really didn’t stand a chance. That’s not all on Nichols.

It’s nice to say we have a good stable of QBs.. It’s another thing for it to be true. Limited. That’s the word I would use. Nichols has limited abilities. Streveler is limited by the offence presented him, and he is still a newbie. And LaPo is limited by his own unwillingness to change his game planning, especially during a game. Can we win with these guys? Certainly. Nichols has proved it. Streveler still looks like he has lots of promise. And LaPo is a smart OC. He just needs to “unpucker” and use the weapons he does have. All of them.

Great examples you guys, but you’re not going to me so excited that I call them all-stars in the making. That would put me in the “folks around here” category. And who wants that? No siree bub, no siree.

Thanks for asking CodyT. I’d like to bring it back, but l’ll just see if my health issues dig into my time again.

Maybe I’ll change my display name to....Mr Deep 😜

I’m a realist. I’m positive about that. But I can enjoy the good and accept the bad. That is life. In all areas. Handle the disappointments and enjoy the good things. There’s nothing wrong with looking forward to an event/occasion or even a new member of a football team. Why wait years to enjoy the moment? After all, we only have so many moments..

It’s always interesting to read a positive view of what the Bombers have done lately...(being ranked #1 doesn’t hurt either) Here’s a write-up on the Blue Bomber draft picks, and league wide analysis. https://theratiobreaker.com/2019/05/05/2019-cfl-draft-class-rankings-and-analysis/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Bombers: ”Overall: Everything fits perfectly here. An inside the park homerun of a draft that will help the Bombers for years to come.” Round One, Pick #4 Selection: Drew Desjarlais, OL, Windsor Verdict: I Like It Thoughts: This is a wonderfully easy, par for the course pick. Desjarlais solves their offensive line depth issues instantly and could compete to be a day one starter at center. He is the type of player who will turn few heads throughout his career but can be expected to perform at a consistently high level for a decade. Round One, Pick #5 Selection: Jonathan Kongbo, DE, Tennesse Verdict: I Like It Thoughts: A bit of an unexpected pick for the Bombers but adds a dynamic rotational weapon to their defensive line. Kongbo has underachieved throughout his college career and is recovering from a serious injury, so taking him at the top of the draft is not without risk but I feel he is uniquely built to excel in the CFL game. Round Two, Pick #14 Selection: Brady Oliviera, RB, North Dakota Verdict: I Love It Thoughts: To me, this is a selection three years in the making. Forget that Maleek Irons is faster, Oliviera is the far superior back and possesses every tool you look for. He is a high character, local kid who I believe can eventually take over for Andrew Harris with little drop in production from a running, receiving or blocking standpoint. Round Three, Pick #25 Selection: Connor Griffiths, DT, UBC Verdict: I Love It Thoughts: Griffiths gives the Bombers another strong inside presence to push the pocket and great opportunities for their athletic ends. Griffiths will be an instant rotational contributor and gives them the flexibility to start a national at defensive tackle if the situation demands it. Round Four, Pick #34 Selection: Tavita Asotui Eli, OL, Hawaii Verdict: I Love It Thoughts: Eli is a mystery wrapped in an enigma but talent wise you can make a strong case that he is the best Offensive Lineman available. A natural center who was converting to left tackle before a knee injury cost him his senior year and he seemingly retired from football. If the Bombers can convince him to resume his career, this pick will have been a coup d’etat. If they can’t, the risk will have still been worth it in the mid-rounds for a team with some of the league’s best Canadian depth. Round Five, Pick #43 Selection: Malik Richards, REC, Mount Allison Verdict: I Love It Thoughts: The Bombers have four legitimate starting-calibre National receivers on their roster, so being able to add an explosive big-bodied target this late in the draft is simply a case of the rich getting richer. Round Six, Pick #52 Selection: Tariq LaChance, DE, Manitoba Verdict: I Like It Thoughts: LaChance is the type of versatile special teams’ athlete that you look for in the draft’s later rounds. The fact that he is local is just extra validation that he could be a long-term contributor in that regard. Round Seven, Pick #61 Selection: Nick Hallett, DB, Toronto Verdict: I Love It Thoughts: Hallett is one of the most under-rated defensive back prospects in the draft and he is an absolute steal in the seventh round. He will compete for a back-up role at safety and could be a dark horse candidate to see the field before year’s end. Round Eight, Pick #70 Selection: Kerfalla-Emmanuel Exume, DB, Montreal Verdict: I Like It Thoughts: A good special teams’ addition without reaching, Exume has enough coverage upside and ball skills to make this a smart pick.

Hey, I thought you’d change your board name to Colin Ungerer by now...

“My question with Eli is how long is he really going to be committed to playing football for.” Just wait until he gets in that locker room with the boys. He’ll commit.

Good draft indeed. This is one time, that I can remember, when the draft followed what we heard we wanted, including the fans. Our turn came up, and the players selected were the players we discussed and hoped for. In addition, they selected players, who for whatever reason, were there for our taking...and these are good prospects..like Griffiths and Eli. We've always had some question mark picks, but this year it was like throwing the long ball for a TD. 🏈