Don't Look Back - 2022/2023 Bombers Off Season

[Mark H.]

20 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

If I was a young man in my 20's, single & could do it all over again, I might make football scouting my life's calling. 

Indeed - there are several on here who would have been qualified for that job

[WinnipegGordo]

Bombers signed this kid today. He was also named top punter in all of USports for last season.

 

 

[rebusrankin]

Punter signing is interesting. Like that they are bringing in competition.

[Tracker]

3 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Indeed - there are several on here who would have been qualified for that job

I believe that I am uniquely suited to play the drawback position.

[Jesse]

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Punter signing is interesting. Like that they are bringing in competition.

Walters said in Tait's most recent article that they are treating it like every other position this year. A true competition with Americans, Canadians, and Globals; and seeing how the whole roster will shape together.

[Noeller]

 

[Bigblue204]

This guy is a legit prospect to replace Legs. The others, not so much.

[JuranBoldenRules]

3 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

This guy is a legit prospect to replace Legs. The others, not so much.

Based on what?  He’s not a place kicker in the CFL.  His range is about 35 yards off a tee.  Big leg for punting though.

Bauming must have missed the guy playing for U of C last year.  Thought he usually covers the Bisons.

The only challengers for placekicking are the Americans.

Interesting how deep they are digging on kickers and punters this off-season.  Makes you wonder if they don’t really think they have a shot to re-sign Liegghio or if they don’t want to pay him.

[blue85gold]

5 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Based on what?  He’s not a place kicker in the CFL.  His range is about 35 yards off a tee.  Big leg for punting though.

Bauming must have missed the guy playing for U of C last year.  Thought he usually covers the Bisons.

The only challengers for placekicking are the Americans.

Interesting how deep they are digging on kickers and punters this off-season.  Makes you wonder if they don’t really think they have a shot to re-sign Liegghio or if they don’t want to pay him.

Ya based on his FG stats he's not replacing Leggs as placekicker. Maybe punting (and kick-offs?)

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, blue85gold said:

Ya based on his FG stats he's not replacing Leggs as placekicker. Maybe punting (and kick-offs?)

Potential for punts. His kick off numbers are strange. Slightly under 50 yards which isn’t very good. But had a 75 yard punt (plenty of bounce and roll I’m sure) with a big average and 40 some % going more than 50 yards. And his longest fg was 35 yards. 18 fg attempts in total.  
 Might need polish on kicking off the angle and steps. 
 Great depth for camp and talent to develop. 

[Jesse]

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Based on what?  He’s not a place kicker in the CFL.  His range is about 35 yards off a tee.  Big leg for punting though.

Bauming must have missed the guy playing for U of C last year.  Thought he usually covers the Bisons.

The only challengers for placekicking are the Americans.

Interesting how deep they are digging on kickers and punters this off-season.  Makes you wonder if they don’t really think they have a shot to re-sign Liegghio or if they don’t want to pay him.

I bet there’ll be an incoming global as well. A 2-man operation is possible.

[wbbfan]

15 minutes ago, Jesse said:

I bet there’ll be an incoming global as well. A 2-man operation is possible.

Wonder if it’ll be Hackett coming back. 2 punters 2 kickers. 

[bigg jay]

A couple linebackers signed, in addtion to the punter.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/03/31/bombers-pair-of-lbs-national-punter-chris-maclean/

[JuranBoldenRules]

The one guy is a defensive end.

The other guy screams SAM, strong half or maybe even WIL to me.  As a 6'2 195 guy he's had seasons with 20 plus TFL/sacks so he's playing close to the line.

[wbbfan]

51 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

The one guy is a defensive end.

The other guy screams SAM, strong half or maybe even WIL to me.  As a 6'2 195 guy he's had seasons with 20 plus TFL/sacks so he's playing close to the line.

Classic college pass rushing tweener. Love rangey athletic defensive ends. Guys like that who can get sideline to sideline and come in in the back of down field plays make a lot happen. 
 

 Big sams who can play well in the box are fantastic to have too.
Scout team is killing it as always this off season. 

[Tracker]

1 hour ago, bigg jay said:

A couple linebackers signed, in addtion to the punter.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/03/31/bombers-pair-of-lbs-national-punter-chris-maclean/

And McLean went 4 for 4 on converts! 

[TrueBlue4ever]

So my wife knows one of the Bomber team doctors from her professional work with him. We ran into him last night at the hockey game, and in the course of chatting he mentioned that Zach Collaros has still not recovered from his ankle sprain, in fact there has been a regression. Doctors were hoping it would progress on its own, but they are all but certain now that he actually tore some ligaments and it will require a surgical intervention. The club is keeping things hush hush for now because they don’t want to submarine season ticket sales, especially because they are going to throw in an “early bird” Grey Cup multi-season ticket package deal, and they don’t want sales to fall off a cliff. Bottom line, they are likely to announce a surgery in the coming weeks, and he will be out of commission for at least the first two months of the season at best. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April fools!

[Mark H.]

11 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

April fools!

You got me - for longer than I care to admit...

[rebusrankin]

I was going to start ranting about spreading rumours but instead have to say, you got me and well played sir.

[Piggy 1]

8 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

You got me - for longer than I care to admit...

My poor ticker......please dont do that again......

[Stickem]

1 hour ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

So my wife knows one of the Bomber team doctors from her professional work with him. We ran into him last night at the hockey game, and in the course of chatting he mentioned that Zach Collaros has still not recovered from his ankle sprain, in fact there has been a regression. Doctors were hoping it would progress on its own, but they are all but certain now that he actually tore some ligaments and it will require a surgical intervention. The club is keeping things hush hush for now because they don’t want to submarine season ticket sales, especially because they are going to throw in an “early bird” Grey Cup multi-season ticket package deal, and they don’t want sales to fall off a cliff. Bottom line, they are likely to announce a surgery in the coming weeks, and he will be out of commission for at least the first two months of the season at best. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April fools!

You ol rascal......had me going....I was ready to jump all over the medical staff for negligence....You're too good at 'spinning'......Maybe you should write for a politician ........lol

[WinnipegGordo]

Didn't get me thanks to the Bombers' social media team.

 

[TrueBlue4ever]

10 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Didn't get me thanks to the Bombers' social media team.

 

This was their attempt today. 

 

[17to85]

This is the worst day to be online. So many people thinking they are more clever than they are.

[GCn20]

2 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

This was their attempt today. 

 

I actually would love to see Willie get some reps on O lining up in the slot. The opposing DB and Lbers would be crapping their pants. I doubt he would ever get open, but it sure would be fun to watch.