2024 Blue Bomber Training Camp

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Tracker said:

I do not see Chris Ike mentioned anywhere above, Its probably asking too much, but so far he looks like he could be another Oliviera.

 

1 hour ago, Mike said:

I’m really hoping there’s like 12-15 before the game Friday 

I don’t see that at all, to be honest. I don’t think the Bombers do either. MCI is a utility player, they’re hoping he fills a role like a Kalinic.

His most productive college season was significantly less productive than Oliveira‘s least productive, his career YPC is not good and he caught exactly one pass in college. I think anyone who thinks he’s here to be a running back is fooling themselves.

Haven’t scene much of any thing from mci yet. He has a tremendous tool set, but he’s far from a regular ball carrier. Tons of potential, and the ability to contribute right away with teams/blocking. I think we will start to see who he is as a ball carrier in the next tc. 
 If I was him, I’d be trying to learn all the niche jobs. Holder, long snapper, and etc. soak in as much as possible from guys like Brady, and the goat. Rb is his upside. But he can carve a very long and lucrative career out very quickly if he excel on teams and in the little tasks. Getting wr/db one on ones would be big too. 

[MrFreakzilla]

5 hours ago, wbbfan said:

All our imp dl played well. Thing is, playing well against starting rider ol vs 4th string riders ol is a big difference. 
 

Is there really much of a difference?

[wbbfan]

Just now, MrFreakzilla said:

Is there really much of a difference?

Oh yeah. Their 3-4th guys wouldn’t be on any one else’s roster. 
 That’s part of the trouble with a weak ol. You can realistically only get your hands on soo much decent talent. The less you have the more slop you carry. The more slop you carry the worse your bottom end slop is. 

[Pepper_Brooks]

20 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

Get with the program sailor, MCI is the abbreviated name now!

Which will then transform into a bus based nickname due to the association of MCI Motor Coach Industries in the Peg.

My proposed nicknames:

Michael "The Bus Driver" Chris Ike

Michael "Express Route" Chris Ike

[BigBlue]

Swapping arms: Bombers release QB Eric Barriere, sign Georgia State pivot Darren Grainger

I for one was disappointed. It was not just game performance that got Eric cut... tc was his try out and

 we definitely need succession planning for the most important position on the field… Streveler is a unique niche player but not the future of the team in two or three years

[Mike]

12 minutes ago, BigBlue said:

Swapping arms: Bombers release QB Eric Barriere, sign Georgia State pivot Darren Grainger

I for one was disappointed. It was not just game performance that got Eric cut... tc was his try out and

 we definitely need succession planning for the most important position on the field… Streveler is a unique niche player but not the future of the team in two or three years

Thank you for this scoop 

[Fatty Liver]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

 

Haven’t scene much of any thing from mci yet. He has a tremendous tool set, but he’s far from a regular ball carrier. Tons of potential, and the ability to contribute right away with teams/blocking. I think we will start to see who he is as a ball carrier in the next tc. 
 If I was him, I’d be trying to learn all the niche jobs. Holder, long snapper, and etc. soak in as much as possible from guys like Brady, and the goat. Rb is his upside. But he can carve a very long and lucrative career out very quickly if he excel on teams and in the little tasks. Getting wr/db one on ones would be big too. 

Well as long as he can replace Jackson at FB, they come out ahead ratio wise if nothing else.

[BigBlue]

18 minutes ago, Mike said:

Thank you for this scoop 

not a scoop ... a lament ... sheesh

[Goalie]

MCI will always be motor coach industries to me anyway. 

Wonder if Osh and Kyle and younger and miller x 2 and crew will make some surprise cuts. I mean. I’m talking some vets like Jake or maybe even BA. Maybe rosery stays over JA. 

Edited May 28 by Goalie

[Atomic]

I definitely think they're looking at going with Oliveira, Smith, and Rosery at RB. Augustine is probably in the most danger of a surprise cut.

Could also see them going all-American on the DL, with Thomas and Schmekel backing up/rotating in. And use a DI as the third defensive end, whether that is Garbutt or someone else.

[JuranBoldenRules]

4 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I definitely think they're looking at going with Oliveira, Smith, and Rosery at RB. Augustine is probably in the most danger of a surprise cut.

Could also see them going all-American on the DL, with Thomas and Schmekel backing up/rotating in. And use a DI as the third defensive end, whether that is Garbutt or someone else.

My understanding is that Rosery isn't getting reps in the backfield at all.  He's playing receiver.

[Atomic]

5 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

My understanding is that Rosery isn't getting reps in the backfield at all.  He's playing receiver.

Interesting, he definitely got reps in the backfield in the first preseason game 

[17to85]

13 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I definitely think they're looking at going with Oliveira, Smith, and Rosery at RB. Augustine is probably in the most danger of a surprise cut.

Could also see them going all-American on the DL, with Thomas and Schmekel backing up/rotating in. And use a DI as the third defensive end, whether that is Garbutt or someone else.

I think all American DL is not going to happen... maybe Augustine gets snipped but I am not convinced. Honestly I think if there's a surprise cut it'll be Alexander and he will slide into a coaching position. I mean maybe not cut cut but perhaps he's injured all year or something. 

[Booch]

8 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Interesting, he definitely got reps in the backfield in the first preseason game 

He doesn't need reps in the backfield...he does at reciever though 

[bluedawg]

This is fantastic and I love that Liam Dobson is being more integrated as one of the young faces of the club. He's got some star quality to him. Hope he kicks ass this year

[Atomic]

31 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I think all American DL is not going to happen... maybe Augustine gets snipped but I am not convinced. Honestly I think if there's a surprise cut it'll be Alexander and he will slide into a coaching position. I mean maybe not cut cut but perhaps he's injured all year or something. 

I thought we'd be starting a Canadian on the DL until Lawson got hurt. I really don't see them going with Thomas as a starter unless forced to by other injuries.

[Noeller]

48 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I thought we'd be starting a Canadian on the DL until Lawson got hurt. I really don't see them going with Thomas as a starter unless forced to by other injuries.

But they damn sure might let Schmeckel slide into Lawson's spot ....

[17to85]

1 hour ago, Atomic said:

I thought we'd be starting a Canadian on the DL until Lawson got hurt. I really don't see them going with Thomas as a starter unless forced to by other injuries.

Really? You can't see it? Cause it's well within the realm of possibility with this coaching staff.

[Booch]

considering we dont need a canaduian there save for rotation...fact we brought in some new Dline guys....maybe we may just go that route...would make us a stronger defense...as we are likely to set our roster with Imports....using 2 Imp DT as starters....with say Ford at Corner is 15 Imports...so the 4 di's could be an End...castillo...a returner and one of Gemmel or Moses if one is rostered in Biggies spot...the other is Di'd....Or we use the 4th as a DB...so it is easily workeable

6 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Really? You can't see it? Cause it's well within the realm of possibility with this coaching staff.

yup....sadly its more than likely

Edited May 28 by Booch

[kelownabomberfan]

43 minutes ago, Noeller said:

But they damn sure might let Schmeckel slide into Lawson's spot ....

never let a Schmeckel slide into anything....

[17to85]

If they hadn't brought in a highly regarded DL late I'd be 100% that Thomas/Schmekel would hold down one DT spot. now I'm 50/50 but probably leaning towards they might have 2 american DTs on the roster but the rotation would be heavy. But I guess we shall see.

[Booch]

9 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

never let a Schmeckel slide into anything....

more apt to slip into lol

9 hours ago, 17to85 said:

If they hadn't brought in a highly regarded DL late I'd be 100% that Thomas/Schmekel would hold down one DT spot. now I'm 50/50 but probably leaning towards they might have 2 american DTs on the roster but the rotation would be heavy. But I guess we shall see.

cautiosly optomistic we may roll with 2 import starting ends, and a Di'd rotation piece...2 import starting DT's and a Canadian back-up DT....Amazingly I hope it's Schmeck's as just maybe there is upside there.....if anything he offers more than thomas now....that gives us a solid 6 guy rotation...now do they Add another Canadian...Thomas?....most likely, as Havnt really seen Samson as being viable yet....And dont see Kornelson or Hubert as being anything as PR depth his yr...Reps on Dline there would be I think a waste...Use it on a National DB type

[Atomic]

10 hours ago, 17to85 said:

Really? You can't see it? Cause it's well within the realm of possibility with this coaching staff.

It's definitely possible. I just don't think that's the way it's ultimately going to play out.

36 minutes ago, Booch said:

more apt to slip into lol

cautiosly optomistic we may roll with 2 import starting ends, and a Di'd rotation piece...2 import starting DT's and a Canadian back-up DT....Amazingly I hope it's Schmeck's as just maybe there is upside there.....if anything he offers more than thomas now....that gives us a solid 6 guy rotation...now do they Add another Canadian...Thomas?....most likely, as Havnt really seen Samson as being viable yet....And dont see Kornelson or Hubert as being anything as PR depth his yr...Reps on Dline there would be I think a waste...Use it on a National DB type

Totally agree with this... I think we start the season:

Jefferson-Fox-Woods-Haba, with Thomas, Schmekel, and Garbutt/Rivers forming a 7 man rotation.

[Booch]

13 minutes ago, Atomic said:

It's definitely possible. I just don't think that's the way it's ultimately going to play out.

Totally agree with this... I think we start the season:

Jefferson-Fox-Woods-Haba, with Thomas, Schmekel, and Garbutt/Rivers forming a 7 man rotation.

I think I am now lening thatway...if Not Woods...maybe that Adams...Curious to see the reps he gets and how they use him....he is that versatile Interior guy we seem to like to employ...can play multiple techniques

[Noeller]