The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the additions International offensive lineman Cole Manhart and International defensive back CJ Roberts to the club’s practice roster.

 

Roberts (6’0, 180, Colorado State-Pueblo, September 8, 1991 in Boynton Beach, Florida)  played in 51 games and totaled 212 tackles (144 solo), 14 interceptions, 32 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in four seasons at Colorado State-Pueblo. Roberts also scored six career touchdowns on defense (five interception returns, one fumble return), and was a three-time all-conference selection (second-team 2012, first-team 2013-14). He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals following the 2015 NFL Draft,  and was released at the conclusion of their 2015 training camp.

 

Manhart (6’4, 300,  Nebraska-Kearney, September 25, 1992 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado) was originally signed by the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2015 NFL Draft, participating in part of the offseason workouts for the Eagles. A three-year starter at left tackle and a team captain in college, Manhart earned AFCA All-America honors following his junior and senior seasons. Manhart was a three-time All-MIAA selection and a three-time Academic Honor Roll recipient. He signed with the New Orleans Saints in June.

 

The club has also released International running back Joe Hill from the practice roster.

 

I liked Joe Hill.

The way the O is cycling through receivers and RB's without giving them much of a chance to show their stuff does not inspire confidence.  I smell desperation on the wind.

Cole Manhart is a spectacular name.

Cole Manhart is a spectacular name.

Sounds like a porn star name. 

Welcome to "Next Year Country"!

PR expanded now so no harm in bringing guys in to see what they offer

 

Cole Manhart is a spectacular name.

Sounds like a porn star name. 

 

If it was a porn star name, I don't think 'hart' would be at the end.  Just sayin'. 

 

 

Sounds like a porn star name. 

 

You mean like Buck Naked......C. Roberts.....wonder where I heard that name before

 

I liked Joe Hill.

Wasn't there a folk song about him from way back?

Cole Manhart is a spectacular name.

Sounds like a porn star name.

If it was a porn star name, I don't think 'hart' would be at the end. Just sayin'.

Cole Manhard then...

Roberts looks like he could be a baller, probably taking a look at guys to replace Demond Washington, Roberts could be that guy.. Good size. 

No guards or centres?? C'mon Walters open your eyes man!

You will see lots of these guys come and go and the ones they like, they will bring to the florida mini camp this off-season... Centre is probably Goossens next year...Guards? They couldn't be that hard to find, maybe they like a couple but they are still hanging on to that NFL dream. Wouldn't be surprised to see several more added and subtracted over the next little while. 

Some of you guys complain when they aren't bringing in players, then complain when they do.

Bring in a million......until we get it right.

Some of you guys complain when they aren't bringing in players, then complain when they do.

 

But don't you get it... they're not bringing in the right players!

Some of you guys complain when they aren't bringing in players, then complain when they do.

But don't you get it... they're not bringing in the right players!

westerman bass cotton adams adams leggett wild and marshall say whatchu talkinbout willis?

Not all finds have been busts. (yes i know yer post was sarcastic lol.. i think anyway)

No guards or centres?? C'mon Walters open your eyes man!

you see how well longo worked out? top notch interior guys are not avail this late in season.. you get jersey fillers now. even 5 weeks ago it would have been a trial simply due to how much effort goes into building that cohesivesness an oline needs..

they played well together in the 2nd half against edm

 

No guards or centres?? C'mon Walters open your eyes man!

you see how well longo worked out? top notch interior guys are not avail this late in season.. you get jersey fillers now. even 5 weeks ago it would have been a trial simply due to how much effort goes into building that cohesivesness an oline needs..

 

 

Longo ends up back on the PR and Neufeld is expected back for BC.  Selvish goes back to LG and Goosen sits again?  Not sure how they fared individually last game with the shuffle but they didn't give up any sacks in the second half.

 

 

No guards or centres?? C'mon Walters open your eyes man!

you see how well longo worked out? top notch interior guys are not avail this late in season.. you get jersey fillers now. even 5 weeks ago it would have been a trial simply due to how much effort goes into building that cohesivesness an oline needs..

 

 

Longo ends up back on the PR and Neufeld is expected back for BC.  Selvish goes back to LG and Goosen sits again?  Not sure how they fared individually last game with the shuffle but they didn't give up any sacks in the second half.

 

 

Statistically, we didn't gave up a sack last game.

 

 

 

No guards or centres?? C'mon Walters open your eyes man!

you see how well longo worked out? top notch interior guys are not avail this late in season.. you get jersey fillers now. even 5 weeks ago it would have been a trial simply due to how much effort goes into building that cohesivesness an oline needs..

 

 

Longo ends up back on the PR and Neufeld is expected back for BC.  Selvish goes back to LG and Goosen sits again?  Not sure how they fared individually last game with the shuffle but they didn't give up any sacks in the second half.

 

 

Statistically, we didn't gave up a sack last game.

 

 

You're right, but you would have a hard time convincing Nichols that was the case.  I believe he got "planted" at least 4 times.

 

 

Some of you guys complain when they aren't bringing in players, then complain when they do.

But don't you get it... they're not bringing in the right players!

westerman bass cotton adams adams leggett wild and marshall say whatchu talkinbout willis?

Not all finds have been busts. (yes i know yer post was sarcastic lol.. i think anyway)

 

 

I'm not sure I could have been more sarcastic... short of adding a   or