Bombers sign two release five

[Fatty Liver]

6 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:

Maybe the decision wasn't made until after they saw him and some of his potential replacements at the mini-camp.  Sort of dumb to cut someone when you don't have a replacement yet.  We've been down that road before.

I don't believe Stoudermire was even at this camp.

[Bigblue204]

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I don't believe Stoudermire was even at this camp.

yeah he was.

[WBBFanWest]

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I don't believe Stoudermire was even at this camp.

That may be, but I'm betting his replacement was.

[Fatty Liver]

2 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:

That may be, but I'm betting his replacement was.

You're right, his name is Veltung.  Veltung's replacement may have been at camp as well, we'll see.

[Goalie]

That's football. Guys get released all the time. It is what it is.  If you have a good money contract and aren't producing.. you are replaced. Football is a business also. Wish some NHL players could be released also. 

[IC Khari]

55 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

You're right, his name is Veltung.  Veltung's replacement may have been at camp as well, we'll see.

I haven't seen the other guys mentioned (other than Dressler but DUH!) but I've seen Veltung and there's a lot to like in his potential for the return game

[rebusrankin]

The DL is exciting potentially. Alabama and the SEC in general usually has a ton of talent and speed.

[fan4life]

With Medlock being one of our 4 DI's, it's tough to see another DI being spent on a return specialist.   Sure Stoudermire played some other spots but he was primarily a return guy.   It will be interesting to see who the other 3 DI's end up being this year.  I think there will be one DL, one DB and hard to call on the last one right now.

[wbbfan]

16 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

The DL is exciting potentially. Alabama and the SEC in general usually has a ton of talent and speed.

Yeah his physical tools and high caliber schooling is really interesting.

[JuranBoldenRules]

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

any chance they use Dressler on returns or too much risk of injury?

I could see them using a returner by committee approach.  Dressler is a hell of a punt returner and efficient about it too.

 

I thought Stoudermire was a pretty good DB when we got to see him a few times, never really understood why they wouldn't use him there more and tried to shoehorn him into the offense.

[kelownabomberfan]

3 hours ago, fan4life said:

With Medlock being one of our 4 DI's, it's tough to see another DI being spent on a return specialist.   Sure Stoudermire played some other spots but he was primarily a return guy.   It will be interesting to see who the other 3 DI's end up being this year.  I think there will be one DL, one DB and hard to call on the last one right now.

Probably should DI at least one OL - Bart Andrus

[BBlink]

14 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

I could see them using a returner by committee approach.  Dressler is a hell of a punt returner and efficient about it too.

 

I thought Stoudermire was a pretty good DB when we got to see him a few times, never really understood why they wouldn't use him there more and tried to shoehorn him into the offense.

Did I imagine that he had a couple interceptions last year?  I hope this means they've found guys they are more excited about.

[Fatty Liver]

7 hours ago, BBlink said:

Did I imagine that he had a couple interceptions last year?  I hope this means they've found guys they are more excited about.

You sure didn't.

 

Edit: Fixed it!

Edited April 29, 2016 by Throw Long Bannatyne

[Jpan85]

He did not had at least one last year.

[holoman]

yep, he only one one last year. 

[Bigblue204]

37 minutes ago, holoman said:

yep, he only one one last year. 

and if I'm not mistaken it was off a tip.

[Blueballz]

A INT is an INT...most come off tips

[pigseye]

Money or scouting, we'll find out soon enough.

[BBlink]

1 hour ago, holoman said:

yep, he only one one last year. 

Did he have one that got called back?

[Booch]

yup...same game

[Bigblue204]

39 minutes ago, Blueballz said:

A INT is an INT...most come off tips

yes an INT is an INT. I'm not sure about your other comment, but I was only mentioning it as it wasn't a particularly great play on his part. Just being in the right spot (which is obviously important).

[Goalie]

I think he had another INTERCEPTION perhaps the play before but it was taken away on some chincy call. 

[BBlink]

Right. That's what I was remembering then. Thanks.

[Fred C Dobbs]

There you have it. 

[Dee Urban Hermit]

Well I don't know what you guys think, but it looks like maybe our scouting team is really doing something. I mean, like, we released Stoudemire, Jhomo Gordon, Davis, maybe these guys are not superstars, but they have been good players. But we have found something better. And that's a good thing.