2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)

[blue85gold]

3 hours ago, Tracker said:

I will be watching (and hoping) for LaBarriere to break out and be good enough that Streveler worries.

Speaking of him just happened upon this article about him coming here https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/apr/17/northern-exposure-former-eastern-washington-quarte/

Looking forward to seeing what he can do up here.

[kelownabomberfan]

3 hours ago, Tracker said:

I will be watching (and hoping) for LaBarriere to break out and be good enough that Streveler worries.

and he's already got a park named after him just outside Winnipeg so that's a good omen....

The first TD he throws at the 30 second mark - looks very familiar to another QB who threw a similar pass against Calgary a few years ago...hmmm...trying to remember...lol

[Mike]

Added former UAB WR Myron Mitchell today 

[WinnipegGordo]

31 minutes ago, Mike said:

Added former UAB WR Myron Mitchell today 

His story is similar to most of the signings this off season having gotten a look in the NFL and a spring league.

He got into 1 NFL game with the Vikings in 2021.

Fun fact: the Birmingham Stallions released Mitchell on the same day they cut Chauncey Rivers.

[kelownabomberfan]

2 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

His story is similar to most of the signings this off season having gotten a look in the NFL and a spring league.

He got into 1 NFL game with the Vikings in 2021.

Fun fact: the Birmingham Stallions released Mitchell on the same day they cut Chauncey Rivers.

should have gone with "Barracudas" - way cooler name for a team from Birmingham...

[wbbfan]

19 hours ago, Mike said:

Added former UAB WR Myron Mitchell today 

 

19 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

His story is similar to most of the signings this off season having gotten a look in the NFL and a spring league.

He got into 1 NFL game with the Vikings in 2021.

Fun fact: the Birmingham Stallions released Mitchell on the same day they cut Chauncey Rivers.

Really good pick up. He made a Vikings team that had a good group of WRs, as a wr. He was a good kr in college, but isn’t a kr that plays wr. He’s a wr that does kr for touches. 
 Great hands, attacks the ball and makes catches in the smallest windows. Great body control and balance. 
 

https://m.facebook.com/UAB.Blazers/videos/myron-mitchell-top-5-catches-from-2019/599405780924055/

Itd be great if we carry two guys like that one as the 5th wr and one as a kr while being able to interchange them on both kr and the offence. 

[Rod Black]

21 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

and he's already got a park named after him just outside Winnipeg so that's a good omen....

The first TD he throws at the 30 second mark - looks very familiar to another QB who threw a similar pass against Calgary a few years ago...hmmm...trying to remember...lol

The 96 yard QB draw for a TD is impressive.

[kelownabomberfan]

23 minutes ago, Rod Black said:

The 96 yard QB draw for a TD is impressive.

shades of Piggy last year in pre-season...

[Noeller]

 

[wbbfan]

I don’t think any one has 3 more talented QBs or a better set of QBs going into camp in the league. 

[kelownabomberfan]

39 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I don’t think any one has 3 more talented QBs or a better set of QBs going into camp in the league. 

Now now...Riderfans says that our QB's suck. (I have no idea actually but I am just assuming)...

[Pete]

5 hours ago, Rod Black said:

The 96 yard QB draw for a TD is impressive.

interesting quote from draftdiamonds scouting report

Synopsis: Eric Barriere is a stronger quarterback prospect than fellow Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams, who ultimately spent time playing in the CFL.  While he may not project as a first round pick, he is the type of player that represents a strong value and investment on draft day.  Barriere stands out as one of the top, if not the top, prospects in FCS football heading into the draft, and while he does have room to develop, he also showcases the work ethic necessary to grow.  His best fit is on a team with an older established starter where he will have a season or two to learn the system before being thrust into a starting role, but his ceiling is not that of a career backup

[wbbfan]

11 minutes ago, Pete said:

interesting quote from draftdiamonds scouting report

Synopsis: Eric Barriere is a stronger quarterback prospect than fellow Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams, who ultimately spent time playing in the CFL.  While he may not project as a first round pick, he is the type of player that represents a strong value and investment on draft day.  Barriere stands out as one of the top, if not the top, prospects in FCS football heading into the draft, and while he does have room to develop, he also showcases the work ethic necessary to grow.  His best fit is on a team with an older established starter where he will have a season or two to learn the system before being thrust into a starting role, but his ceiling is not that of a career backup

He’s a beast. The best first year cfl prospect we have, and we have a bunch of guys who were on nfl rosters and very well thought of. 
He should’ve gotten way more looks down south. 

[kelownabomberfan]

27 minutes ago, Pete said:

interesting quote from draftdiamonds scouting report

Synopsis: Eric Barriere is a stronger quarterback prospect than fellow Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams, who ultimately spent time playing in the CFL.  While he may not project as a first round pick, he is the type of player that represents a strong value and investment on draft day.  Barriere stands out as one of the top, if not the top, prospects in FCS football heading into the draft, and while he does have room to develop, he also showcases the work ethic necessary to grow.  His best fit is on a team with an older established starter where he will have a season or two to learn the system before being thrust into a starting role, but his ceiling is not that of a career backup

Yes Vernon Adams "spent some time in the CFL" lol

[Booch]

16 hours ago, wbbfan said:

I don’t think any one has 3 more talented QBs or a better set of QBs going into camp in the league. 

Our QB stable is best in league.....people are under valuing Strev big time....and he got handed that "not a passer" tag really for no particular reason other than from what lapo tried to morph him into in his second yr...That signing is gonna prove to be huge.

Barriere as well is as legit a prospect coming to Canada as there has been in yrs...I was shocked we actually got him signed as heard he had quite a few camp prospects, but I think he took the Strev route and didn't wanna be a camp arm, with no real legit opportunity, and deal with NFL polotics...win win for us.

The beauty of this yr is this will help ZC immensely if not for the fact he is not gonna try to play outside himself like last year and have those forced errors...as he has a Legit guy now behind him chomping at the bit....and the heavy rotation we will see is also gonna add to his effectiveness

Havnt really went over the roter much as of late as have been back and forth from Cali, but looking forard to as some have mentioned what Thompson could bring, as well if Grant is not back Cruickshank, who is a lil more polished all around.

My guy tho who is under the radar and should be one to watch is Chris Smith....he's a legit as legit talent as we have brought up in yrs too, and can see him cracking the roster in some capacity...he is also a legit returner and was highly ranked as such for the NFL...legit break away speed and can be that multi tool guy that we tried to turn Mcrae into....But Smith is so much better.

Curious how we approach the global draft, as well as the CIS one...there are 2 legit dline guys in the global pool who I believe can step right in as a rotation piece, as well as contribute on teams...and I still have this feeling we are gonna do some draft day moves. This ys camp is gonna be interesting as there are jobs to be had, and actual talent brought in to take the spots, and possibly realy push some vets

 

Edited April 19 by Booch

[wbbfan]

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Our QB stable is best in league.....people are under valuing Strev big time....and he got handed that "not a passer" tag really for no particular reason other than from what lapo tried to morph him into in his second yr...That signing is gonna prove to be huge.

Barriere as well is as legit a prospect coming to Canada as there has been in yrs...I was shocked we actually got him signed as heard he had quite a few camp prospects, but I think he took the Strev route and didn't wanna be a camp arm, with no real legit opportunity, and deal with NFL polotics...win win for us.

The beauty of this yr is this will help ZC immensely if not for the fact he is not gonna try to play outside himself like last year and have those forced errors...as he has a Legit guy now behind him chomping at the bit....and the heavy rotation we will see is also gonna add to his effectiveness

Havnt really went over the roter much as of late as have been back and forth from Cali, but looking forard to as some have mentioned what Thompson could bring, as well if Grant is not back Cruickshank, who is a lil more polished all around.

My guy tho who is under the radar and should be one to watch is Chris Smith....he's a legit as legit talent as we have brought up in yrs too, and can see him cracking the roster in some capacity...he is also a legit returner and was highly ranked as such for the NFL...legit break away speed and can be that multi tool guy that we tried to turn Mcrae into....But Smith is so much better.

Curious how we approach the global draft, as well as the CIS one...there are 2 legit dline guys in the global pool who I believe can step right in as a rotation piece, as well as contribute on teams...and I still have this feeling we are gonna do some draft day moves. This ys camp is gonna be interesting as there are jobs to be had, and actual talent brought in to take the spots, and possibly realy push some vets

 

Strev with buck is gonna be nuts. Plop didn’t use Strev with much creativity, he is just that dynamic a player. Team is gonna be a nightmare to prep for. 
 

 

[Booch]

Just now, wbbfan said:

Strev with buck is gonna be nuts. Plop didn’t use Strev with much creativity, he is just that dynamic a player. Team is gonna be a nightmare to prep for. 
 

 

Yup...it's gonna be interesting if we see a lot of 2 QB sets...or a lot of ZC and Strev rotation...I think it'sthe multiple dual QB looks.....and from looking at what that Thompson brings, can you imagine a set with both ZC and Strev, as well as Thompson with motion in the backfield....or in a bunch set....what are your keys defensively there?...and oh yeah....you have BO lurking there too....All I can see right now is if you are not up on the Bombers...and by a lot in 2nd half/4th quarter....you are gonna be ground out to a fine dust

 

[Noeller]

this could go in either thread, but the cap numbers from last year are in....

 

 

[JCon]

Why isn't it May yet? 

[GCn20]

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

this could go in either thread, but the cap numbers from last year are in....

 

 

So we left around 75k on the table....damn...that would have given us a good upgrade somewhere. Oh well, hopefully we go 99,999 over this year. I don't mind if we pay the luxury payroll tax as long as we win doing so.

Edited April 19 by GCn20

[kelownabomberfan]

32 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

So we left around 75k on the table....damn...that would have given us a good upgrade somewhere. Oh well, hopefully we go 99,999 over this year. I don't mind if we pay the luxury payroll tax as long as we win doing so.

that $75k would have been a nice bonus for our import FB too....ok I will show myself out...

[rebusrankin]

4 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

that $75k would have been a nice bonus for our import FB too....ok I will show myself out...

My greatest fear is that the Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Damian Jackson.

[kelownabomberfan]

1 minute ago, rebusrankin said:

My greatest fear is that the Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Damian Jackson.

or the Elks do, and put him at DB....

[Tracker]

5 hours ago, Booch said:

Our QB stable is best in league.....people are under valuing Strev big time....and he got handed that "not a passer" tag really for no particular reason other than from what lapo tried to morph him into in his second yr...That signing is gonna prove to be huge.

Barriere as well is as legit a prospect coming to Canada as there has been in yrs...I was shocked we actually got him signed as heard he had quite a few camp prospects, but I think he took the Strev route and didn't wanna be a camp arm, with no real legit opportunity, and deal with NFL polotics...win win for us.

The beauty of this yr is this will help ZC immensely if not for the fact he is not gonna try to play outside himself like last year and have those forced errors...as he has a Legit guy now behind him chomping at the bit....and the heavy rotation we will see is also gonna add to his effectiveness

Havn't really went over the roster much as of late as have been back and forth from Cali, but looking forward to as some have mentioned what Thompson could bring, as well if Grant is not back Cruickshank, who is a lil more polished all around.

My guy tho who is under the radar and should be one to watch is Chris Smith....he's a legit as legit talent as we have brought up in yrs too, and can see him cracking the roster in some capacity...he is also a legit returner and was highly ranked as such for the NFL...legit break away speed and can be that multi tool guy that we tried to turn Mcrae into....But Smith is so much better.

Curious how we approach the global draft, as well as the CIS one...there are 2 legit d-line guys in the global pool who I believe can step right in as a rotation piece, as well as contribute on teams...and I still have this feeling we are gonna do some draft day moves. This ys camp is gonna be interesting as there are jobs to be had, and actual talent brought in to take the spots, and possibly really push some vets

 

Cannot understand how McRae was kept around as long as he has been, unless he worked for minimum wage. He may be multi-talented ,but usually that means he isn't real good at anything at particular.

Edited April 19 by Tracker

[greenrider55]

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

My greatest fear is that the Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Damian Jackson.

An automatic ticket to the Grey Cup is what I’ve heard.