August 29, 20195 yr comment_421868 31 minutes ago, Tracker said: I still think Desjarlais is a diamond in the rough. He is going to be a starter one day soon and be around for a long time. Can the 4th overall pick really be a diamond in the rough?
August 29, 20195 yr comment_421869 Just now, Atomic said: Can the 4th overall pick really be a diamond in the rough? Well sure, not every 4th overall pick can be a Jade Etienne, but we can hope....
August 29, 20195 yr comment_421877 1 hour ago, Noeller said: I don't think you can call a 1st round draft pick a "diamond in the rough".......the Bombers legitimately believed he was the best OL in the draft, and took him in the first round for that reason. He has looked okay at times, but at other times he's looked extremely raw, like the rookie that he is. He'll get better eventually, but he shouldn't be starting right now. he would start for more then a few teams first year. Its an investment thing. its not perfect but i bet he bounces back if he plays LD,
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421897 3 hours ago, Atomic said: Can the 4th overall pick really be a diamond in the rough? So far, he has not wowed like Geoff Gray did as soon as he stepped in, but he will one day. He has the size, athleticism and pugnacity and all he lacks is experience.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421900 6 minutes ago, Tracker said: So far, he has not wowed like Geoff Gray did as soon as he stepped in, but he will one day. He has the size, athleticism and pugnacity and all he lacks is experience. But Geoff Gray got some of the best coaching. And he was on the PR in the NFL for two years.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421913 33 minutes ago, JCon said: I'd swear that guy has gotten bigger the last few years. If he isn't careful he'll be a heart-attack waiting to happen.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421916 28 minutes ago, blueingreenland said: I'd swear that guy has gotten bigger the last few years. If he isn't careful he'll be a heart-attack waiting to happen. I have nothing but love for Coach Wylie.
August 30, 20195 yr Author comment_421917 Talk about special! I did not know they were 1 - 2 in tackles. “Perhaps the most impressive player from the draft class has been Exume, who was the 70th player taken out of 73 total. He has a whopping 15 special teams tackles, just one behind the league leader, his teammate Mike Miller.” https://winnipegsun.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/bombers-draft-class-of-2019-making-strong-contribution-in-first-cfl-season#click=https://t.co/XDPi2uCXaE
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421920 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/28/nfl-cut-tracker-plenty-cfl-ties-south/ Zero guys in the NFL. Does that say anything about our team/scouting/recruiting? We are 8-2 so our team is good as a whole but we seem to have trouble finding the next all star that is so good they are destined for the NFL.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421921 On 2019-08-24 at 1:26 PM, Mark H. said: Could well be. But the interview ^^ is one of the better ones I've heard all year. Normally I don't even listen to the entire thing. But I don't agree with him about the penalties. When you push an official, you better expect 15 yards - he should have gotten 25 for that - it's pathetic. an intentional push should be an automatic ejection.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421922 1 hour ago, BBlink said: https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/28/nfl-cut-tracker-plenty-cfl-ties-south/ Zero guys in the NFL. Does that say anything about our team/scouting/recruiting? We are 8-2 so our team is good as a whole but we seem to have trouble finding the next all star that is so good they are destined for the NFL. Mike Kelly had like 5 guys from his 2009 team get a look in the NFL in the off-season. Wouldn't put too much stock into it.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421978 Desjarlais just turned 22 this spring...give him some time and these early starts in is career are nothing but bebeficial for him...He's still really a kid playing against men...and holding his own quite well...being that age and going against guys in mid to late 20'2..30's is a big gap to close...and he isn't hurting us now..Imagine when he matures Neuf tho back would be huge...Bryant/Neuf/Couture/Gray/Hardrick with Speller as the 6th and Drew and ELI on PR is crazy assed depth..I wouldn't be surprised we see nNeuf as a full participant at practice ater this weekend. And I actually think ELI is gonna be the best out of all those 3 young interior guys who are starting right now... Edited August 30, 20195 yr by Booch
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421983 12 hours ago, BBlink said: https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/28/nfl-cut-tracker-plenty-cfl-ties-south/ Zero guys in the NFL. Does that say anything about our team/scouting/recruiting? We are 8-2 so our team is good as a whole but we seem to have trouble finding the next all star that is so good they are destined for the NFL. A guy we cut (Brandin Bryant) got a tryout with the Browns this year.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_421993 20 minutes ago, sweep the leg said: A guy we cut (Brandin Bryant) got a tryout with the Browns this year. So what you're saying is that we are too good for the NFL
August 30, 20195 yr comment_422079 I believe McCalister was move to PR today. So Roh will be back to the other D-end spot.
August 30, 20195 yr comment_422083 If you're a CFL team is it better to sign a lot of guys who you have for a short time but lose to NFL opportunities or is it better to sign excellent CFLers who will not get NFL looks?
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422107 3 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said: I believe McCalister was move to PR today. So Roh will be back to the other D-end spot. Hopefully McCallister sticks around this time
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422111 10 hours ago, Booch said: Desjarlais just turned 22 this spring...give him some time and these early starts in is career are nothing but bebeficial for him...He's still really a kid playing against men...and holding his own quite well...being that age and going against guys in mid to late 20'2..30's is a big gap to close...and he isn't hurting us now..Imagine when he matures Neuf tho back would be huge...Bryant/Neuf/Couture/Gray/Hardrick with Speller as the 6th and Drew and ELI on PR is crazy assed depth..I wouldn't be surprised we see nNeuf as a full participant at practice ater this weekend. And I actually think ELI is gonna be the best out of all those 3 young interior guys who are starting right now... I actually think Desjarlais wins as many as he loses, and plays with an edge. Basically what I expected out of him and am happy with it
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422116 He's gonna be good for sure, but he definitely shouldn't be starting right now. My only hope is that he isn't overwhelmed by all of it and it doesn't wreck him somehow. Seems like he's handling it okay but hopefully Neufeld is back soon to really shore things up.
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422125 50 minutes ago, Noeller said: He's gonna be good for sure, but he definitely shouldn't be starting right now. My only hope is that he isn't overwhelmed by all of it and it doesn't wreck him somehow. Seems like he's handling it okay but hopefully Neufeld is back soon to really shore things up. The silver lining of Neufeld's long absence has been 3 young Natl. O-linemen fast tracking their careers with plenty of valuable game reps. they would not normally have received. This has provided the coaching staff with an abundance of game film which will help them make difficult roster decisions during the off-season which could determine the composition of the O-line for the next 3-4 years. I think they now have the confidence to move on without Paddy.
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422126 On 2019-08-29 at 9:18 PM, JCon said: I have nothing but love for Coach Wylie. Yes, I do too! That's why I want the guy around for many more years!!
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422128 On 2019-08-29 at 10:52 PM, BBlink said: https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/28/nfl-cut-tracker-plenty-cfl-ties-south/ Zero guys in the NFL. Does that say anything about our team/scouting/recruiting? We are 8-2 so our team is good as a whole but we seem to have trouble finding the next all star that is so good they are destined for the NFL. I think Kongbo if not injured definitely would of had NFL interest.
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422131 1 hour ago, Noeller said: He's gonna be good for sure, but he definitely shouldn't be starting right now. My only hope is that he isn't overwhelmed by all of it and it doesn't wreck him somehow. Seems like he's handling it okay but hopefully Neufeld is back soon to really shore things up. Chungh was up and down when he got thrown into the starting lineup too.
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422135 Actually crazy that we had Couture for three years and he barely saw the field but now Speller, Desjarlais, Gray, and Eli are all playing as essentially rookies. The strength and stability of the OL really transformed this team during 2016-2018 and the young guys now are carrying the torch.
August 31, 20195 yr comment_422140 Having Wylie for a bit and then a Wylie protégé now running things for the OL has been all the difference, Imo...
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