2018 CFL Draft

[SpeedFlex27]

54 minutes ago, pigseye said:

Great job in the draft, addressed our current needs and landed a couple of real studs. 

Just need the US recruits to come through and we have the makings of another great season of Bomber football. Except for Rich Hall, should have tied the can to him. 

Team has a lot of talent. Agree about Hall. 

[WBBFanWest]

2 hours ago, TheSource said:

Definitely hate what Walters did this draft, or to put it better, what he didn't do.

Every other team tries to significantly improve every off season. Can't see how this years draft efforts are going to even remotely help to do that. I think that Simonize is going to be Addison Richards 2.0 and that is the highlight. It just gets ugly after that. Still think Bombers Cdn depth is going to be tested this year - and found to be way too thin.

The team may do well, but I think there is also a good chance they will significantly regress, and when you couple that with every other team solidly improving this off season, it may not be BCs draft pick that give them the top pick next year.

 

I think that this is the most powerful reason to like what Walters did.

[M.O.A.B.]

3 hours ago, TheSource said:

Definitely hate what Walters did this draft, or to put it better, what he didn't do.

Every other team tries to significantly improve every off season. Can't see how this years draft efforts are going to even remotely help to do that. I think that Simonize is going to be Addison Richards 2.0 and that is the highlight. It just gets ugly after that. Still think Bombers Cdn depth is going to be tested this year - and found to be way too thin.

The team may do well, but I think there is also a good chance they will significantly regress, and when you couple that with every other team solidly improving this off season, it may not be BCs draft pick that give them the top pick next year.

 

Well Walters has a better track record in terms of Canadian drafting compared to the GMs since 2009. ?

[Tehedra]

I was surprised that we drafted as many receivers as we did; but I believe now we can be less concerned about the "depth" if one of our Canadian receivers goes down.  I mean, although it surprised me and I wasn't a huge fan, it also seems to make sense.  If we are going for O-LINE, and WRs to make up most of our Canadian talent then recruiting and drafting Canadian talent in receivers makes sense.  Actually, parts of me are wondering if a star Canadian receiver is paid similar dollars to a star import receiver?  Could this also be a beneficial way of shifting money around on our SMS as well as putting ourselves in better draft positions in the future since not many teams typically run this many Canadians on their receiving end?  

It might be very interesting if the receivers end up working out well; I know we call Brandon Bridge Air Canada, but maybe our receiving squad can steal the nickname from him and be known as Air Canada or the Winnipeg Blue Birds;  I know I'm being overly optimistic but I think its better to be optimistic and become disappointed then being pessimistic and then proven right 

[Jacquie]

Delete

 

Edited May 5, 2018 by Jacquie

[wpgallday1960]

I just found out from the FP that Coates broke his foot while training prior to the draft.  There is the big reason so many WRs were taken.

[Mark H.]

7 minutes ago, wpgallday1960 said:

I just found out from the FP that Coates broke his foot while training prior to the draft.  There is the big reason so many WRs were taken.

More facts - to ruin a perfectly good argument and trample all over peoples’ cherished beliefs ?

[wpgallday1960]

Even more excited to see Simonise compete now. I don't care what Mike Kelly says, our Canadian depth coming into the draft was strong.  I'll also be curios to see how long Geoff Grey lasts in Cleveland.

[Tracker]

2 hours ago, wpgallday1960 said:

Even more excited to see Simonise compete now. I don't care what Mike Kelly says, our Canadian depth coming into the draft was strong.  I'll also be curios to see how long Geoff Grey lasts in Cleveland.

There's a good interview with Simonise at 3downnation, and he is saying all the right things, so that is encouraging.

[17to85]

14 hours ago, TheSource said:

Definitely hate

[Zontar]

How does Jones/Riders draft so well. "Smart, tough kid who gets it. Ton of upside. Nailed it.". Every draft,  every player , every round. Wake up rest of the CFL you dont know what youre doing.

[mbrg]

15 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Well Walters has a better track record in terms of Canadian drafting compared to the GMs since 2009. ?

 

It's a ton of pressure, and probably totally unfair of me, but I've been wondering what Simonise and crew have to do to get out of the massive shadow left by the legacy of Adam Bestard, Peter Quinney, Mike Morris and THE REAL #44 Thaine Carter.

 

 

Play a game for the Bombers? Oh.

So it turns out the answer is anything more than absolutely nothing.

Edited May 5, 2018 by mbrg

[M.O.A.B.]

I can't remember the 2009 trade made, that keeps on giving, giving and giving ... for the other team that is.

[Goalie]

Id wager to guess Mr Walters checks this site out from time to time.. Or theres some huge coincidence going on here. 

Someone mentions pretty sure he thought 2 OL would be there.. Walters flat out says they were looking for a depth OL later in the draft. 

Someone says... Receivers? Why? Walters says Coates broke his foot.. Thats why. 

 

[Mark F]

another very positive article about Simonise

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/bombers-draft-pick-feels-fortunate-for-a-second-chance-at-pro-football-481802363.html#comments

 

[SPuDS]

1 hour ago, Mark F said:

another very positive article about Simonise

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/bombers-draft-pick-feels-fortunate-for-a-second-chance-at-pro-football-481802363.html#comments

 

I really think that if he's sincere that Bowman and Adam's will go a long way in helping him learn how to be a pro and how to act..

[kelownabomberfan]

Can someone post this article?

[Rich]

6 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Can someone post this article?

Articles behind pay walls cannot be posted. 

[Mark F]

The free press article was posted in the twitter feed, I clicked on it there, and was able to read it without a subscription.

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Mark F said:

The free press article was posted in the twitter feed, I clicked on it there, and was able to read it without a subscription.

Yep i was able to read it from your link with out a problem as well. It was a pretty good read. 

[rebusrankin]

Have we or anybody else announced their 2 undrafted free agent signings?

[kelownabomberfan]

On ‎2018‎-‎05‎-‎06 at 8:44 AM, wbbfan said:

Yep i was able to read it from your link with out a problem as well. It was a pretty good read. 

not sure why it didn't work for me.

EDIT - now it's working!

Edited May 9, 2018 by kelownabomberfan