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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL approves rule changes ...
Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:46:22 AMQuote from: Jesse on May 13, 2026, 05:32:46 PMWe've seen the Bombers do it.
But it's a very specific scenario that will not come up very often so doesn't make the "more valuable" anyway.
Bring in a SY guy from the 3 with 1 down to try? We've never done that, unless it was a special case with Strev. But Strev was special and used in a way we may never see again.
Bringing in SY from the 4 on 1st down to make 3 sneaks? Yes, we've done that a fair bit, and not just with Strev. I'm not against it. We should be able to average 1.5Y on 3 attempts (some 1, some 2). Lefeve & Prukop could get it done...
And no, teams will not be bringing in the SY guy for a sneak (even a fake one) from the 3 on a 2PAT. If you had a Strev-type you'd bring him in, but not for a max-jumbo look. No, teams are going to run their normal 2PAT "game on the line" set, which in the CFL is usually in the gun, fake run handoff, short pass or corner or quick slant in the flat. It's astounding how few times teams actually run on 1-try-from-3.
#2
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:39:20 AMDoege. Pass.
All those guys. Pass.
There's a reason they're being cut. I bet Wilson could win as many games for us as Doege, should Zach go down -- so why make the change? We're trying to move to a good future, not a meh status quo. Neither Wilson nor Doege is that future.
All those guys. Pass.
There's a reason they're being cut. I bet Wilson could win as many games for us as Doege, should Zach go down -- so why make the change? We're trying to move to a good future, not a meh status quo. Neither Wilson nor Doege is that future.
#3
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp
Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:37:12 AMQuote from: theaardvark on May 13, 2026, 04:07:44 PMTE13's passport can come into play in 2 QB sets. And if he is the SY QB, that means an additional Int Olineman/Dlineman can come in...
Ya, I thought about that, but we don't dress a spare IMP OL, so I dismissed it, and no IMP REC would have any beef. Back when we had the Seal it would have helped.
But you're right, forgot about DL... we could bring in some DL beef on a heavy SY for the big push. Who's our heaviest DL going to be. Lawson? He's not exactly huge. Too bad we don't have one of those hoggie-size-playing-at-DT guys. Then again, every little big helps.
#4
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 02:59:20 AMBlue Bombers Training Camp | Day 4
Ed Tait
@EdTaitWFC
It became Nuer Gatkuoth's signature celebration move during his days at Wake Forest and Colorado State.
He calls it 'The Shark' and it features the defensive end punctuating a sack, a tackle for loss or any molar-rattling hit by putting his thumb on the front of his helmet with the rest of his hand at a right angle to represent a fin.
And, hell yeah, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans will certainly be on board to see that regularly from the club's first pick, fourth overall, in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.
'Sharknado' anyone? (We're open for nickname/headline suggestions, by the way).
"I'm a relentless defensive end. I would describe myself as a shark," said Gatkuoth Wednesday after his first on-field session as a Blue Bomber following a weekend rookie minicamp appearance with the Denver Broncos.
"If you've ever seen me play that's why I put up the shark (mimics the move) because I feel like I'm a shark — I go out there and I hunt."
There wasn't much hunting for Gatkuoth on Wednesday as he was slowly eased into things on his first practice day. He played mostly the observer, took some snaps during the 12-on-12 session after doing some fitness testing, but did not step into the gauntlet that is O-line vs. D-line one-on-ones later in the session — although he was certainly game.
"I put on the pads, and I asked Coach Westerman (Jamaal Westerman, guest coach), 'Can I play? Can I play?' and he was like, 'Nah, you're done for the day.' It's all good," said Gatkuoth with a grin. "I'll have my shot: I'll have my opportunity to play soon.
"I'll be ready to go sharking, for sure."
The Blue Bombers loved Gatkuoth's film from his college days, where he was named to The Athletic's All-Freshman Team in 2023 at Colorado State and last year at Wake Forest was a finalist for the Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian player in the NCAA.
"He's a good kid. He's in shape. He's ready to go," said Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea after practice. "He's up here sooner than we thought. I was hoping (he would stick with Denver). We've got some really good football players from north of the 49th that do really well down there and I was hoping he was another one.
"He wants to get playing. I like that."
Gatkuoth slightly raised some eyebrows over the weekend when he told The Denver Gazette he wanted to come to the CFL and 'dominate', although he insisted this today when asked for a clarification:
"I want to really just dominate for my team and do everything I can to help the team win. That's what I meant. I knew I wanted to come play in the CFL (after the weekend in Denver).
"I grew up a Canadian and love Canadian ball, so once I didn't get the shot with Denver, I was immediately, 'let me go play with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.' I grew up watching the CFL and was a fan as a kid. Coming here is great. I love the blue."
Asked about the 'dominate the CFL' comment post-practice, O'Shea grinned.
"That's what you'd want everybody to say, isn't it? They want to come and do play their best and do really well. He's wired right.
"You wouldn't want it the other way: 'Well, I hope I come to the CFL and I'm average.' You would never sign a guy like that. He's a competitive guy and his film shows that given his physical stature he packs a lot more punch than you may think. And then you put the film on and you see it.
"We're excited."
An Edmonton product who said he went to at least one CFL game a year as a kid, Gatkuoth attended Austin O'Brien High School in Edmonton before moving to West Toronto Prep prior to transferring to Champion Prep Academy in the U.S. He then landed his first NCAA opportunity with Colorado State before transferring to Wake Forest.
Now, after bouncing around from school to school — and his weekend with the Broncos — Gatkuoth is simply just trying to settle into his new football home.
He said he lost track as to how many hands he's already shaken since arriving Tuesday. It was a whirlwind upon touching down in Winnipeg for a first time — "I came here, went to dinner, went to meetings and went to sleep" — and he's just been following people around from as he gets acclimatized.
And when that happens, he hopes to soon flash the skills that made him a first-round pick.
"I'm a guy who is relentless; a guy who gets out there every day and comes to work and puts everything on the line," he said. "A guy who is there for his teammates and really loves to ball, really loves the game of football.
"I know my ability, I know how I can play this game and how I can affect any team so just being able to go out there and help the team win is my goal for the season."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/13/blue-bombers-training-camp-day-4/
Ed Tait
@EdTaitWFC
It became Nuer Gatkuoth's signature celebration move during his days at Wake Forest and Colorado State.
He calls it 'The Shark' and it features the defensive end punctuating a sack, a tackle for loss or any molar-rattling hit by putting his thumb on the front of his helmet with the rest of his hand at a right angle to represent a fin.
And, hell yeah, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans will certainly be on board to see that regularly from the club's first pick, fourth overall, in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.
'Sharknado' anyone? (We're open for nickname/headline suggestions, by the way).
"I'm a relentless defensive end. I would describe myself as a shark," said Gatkuoth Wednesday after his first on-field session as a Blue Bomber following a weekend rookie minicamp appearance with the Denver Broncos.
"If you've ever seen me play that's why I put up the shark (mimics the move) because I feel like I'm a shark — I go out there and I hunt."
There wasn't much hunting for Gatkuoth on Wednesday as he was slowly eased into things on his first practice day. He played mostly the observer, took some snaps during the 12-on-12 session after doing some fitness testing, but did not step into the gauntlet that is O-line vs. D-line one-on-ones later in the session — although he was certainly game.
"I put on the pads, and I asked Coach Westerman (Jamaal Westerman, guest coach), 'Can I play? Can I play?' and he was like, 'Nah, you're done for the day.' It's all good," said Gatkuoth with a grin. "I'll have my shot: I'll have my opportunity to play soon.
"I'll be ready to go sharking, for sure."
The Blue Bombers loved Gatkuoth's film from his college days, where he was named to The Athletic's All-Freshman Team in 2023 at Colorado State and last year at Wake Forest was a finalist for the Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian player in the NCAA.
"He's a good kid. He's in shape. He's ready to go," said Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea after practice. "He's up here sooner than we thought. I was hoping (he would stick with Denver). We've got some really good football players from north of the 49th that do really well down there and I was hoping he was another one.
"He wants to get playing. I like that."
Gatkuoth slightly raised some eyebrows over the weekend when he told The Denver Gazette he wanted to come to the CFL and 'dominate', although he insisted this today when asked for a clarification:
"I want to really just dominate for my team and do everything I can to help the team win. That's what I meant. I knew I wanted to come play in the CFL (after the weekend in Denver).
"I grew up a Canadian and love Canadian ball, so once I didn't get the shot with Denver, I was immediately, 'let me go play with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.' I grew up watching the CFL and was a fan as a kid. Coming here is great. I love the blue."
Asked about the 'dominate the CFL' comment post-practice, O'Shea grinned.
"That's what you'd want everybody to say, isn't it? They want to come and do play their best and do really well. He's wired right.
"You wouldn't want it the other way: 'Well, I hope I come to the CFL and I'm average.' You would never sign a guy like that. He's a competitive guy and his film shows that given his physical stature he packs a lot more punch than you may think. And then you put the film on and you see it.
"We're excited."
An Edmonton product who said he went to at least one CFL game a year as a kid, Gatkuoth attended Austin O'Brien High School in Edmonton before moving to West Toronto Prep prior to transferring to Champion Prep Academy in the U.S. He then landed his first NCAA opportunity with Colorado State before transferring to Wake Forest.
Now, after bouncing around from school to school — and his weekend with the Broncos — Gatkuoth is simply just trying to settle into his new football home.
He said he lost track as to how many hands he's already shaken since arriving Tuesday. It was a whirlwind upon touching down in Winnipeg for a first time — "I came here, went to dinner, went to meetings and went to sleep" — and he's just been following people around from as he gets acclimatized.
And when that happens, he hopes to soon flash the skills that made him a first-round pick.
"I'm a guy who is relentless; a guy who gets out there every day and comes to work and puts everything on the line," he said. "A guy who is there for his teammates and really loves to ball, really loves the game of football.
"I know my ability, I know how I can play this game and how I can affect any team so just being able to go out there and help the team win is my goal for the season."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/13/blue-bombers-training-camp-day-4/
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL approves rule changes ...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 02:55:02 AMQuote from: Pete on May 13, 2026, 10:22:08 PMthe main idea behind this is to encourage teams to go for tds, which is more exciting than watching a fg kicker put one thru from the 35. As far as eliminating the 55yd line that seems juxt dumb
That doesn't make any sense, how does a stalled drive encourage a coach to reach for the endzone? In most cases if they're 2 yards short or more, they're not inclined to gamble, that's why they elect to kick the FG.
#6
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 02:35:32 AMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 13, 2026, 05:27:10 PMI have no issues with the play of Kyrie, JSK, or Tony Jones as they are, but their days are numbered. From a logistical standpoint I don't think they should have re-signed Kyrie or brought JSK back as they are both on the tail end of their careers and there are capable younger players in house ready to fill their void.Disagree all
Tony Jones is a first rate MLB, in his prime and also inexpensive enough to keep around, the pressure on him stems from 1st round pick Connor Shay, maybe it will have to come down to injury for him to get his opportunity to sink or swim. If they moved on from Tony Jones today he would be picked up by another CFL team tomorrow, the other two likely would be out of work.
Knox is a top player
Wilson coming off a great year
TJ is a beast
#7
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by dd - Today at 01:01:29 AMQuote from: blue_gold_84 on May 13, 2026, 04:01:25 PMMaple Leafs fire HC BerubeIts about time!! Defensively, the Leafs are horrible, give up consistently 10-15 more shots to the opposition, that's on the system they're playing. They don't have the offense to run and gun with teams, gotta go to a more defensive system...could Bruce Boudreau be the next Leafs coach?? He's from Toronto, played his junior hockey there, played for the Leafs in the NHL, won a Stanley Cup in Washington....they could do alot worse than him
#8
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 12:08:29 AMQuote from: kkc60 on May 13, 2026, 11:56:17 PMLiked Singer on my jags. only lasted like a day on the practice squad but that was cut to make room for a vet. Was always surprised he didn't resurface, nice to see him here
We need a good back up returner on the PR. If he can show more as a receiver, then it's even better to have both in his skill set.
There are several possible candidates for that role. The 1st exhibition game will see who does well and in what order during the game.
#9
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by kkc60 - May 13, 2026, 11:56:17 PMQuote from: towelie on May 13, 2026, 06:02:51 PMI get the feeling Singer has the inside track to being that "next" import receiver in the pipeline. Especially since he can return kicks if Vaval plays more on D.Liked Singer on my jags. only lasted like a day on the practice squad but that was cut to make room for a vet. Was always surprised he didn't resurface, nice to see him here
#10
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by kkc60 - May 13, 2026, 11:51:15 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 13, 2026, 05:08:30 PMPity, had high hopes for Jahmal Banks, tall receiver with fantastic hands that played for Nebraska, thought he would be the import receiver they kept around on the PR to learn the CFL game. Could be their receiving priorities changed with the drafting of Daniels and the signing of Nield maybe they don't see the need for another big target.big receivers in this league are nice in theory, but just simply is tough. Big guys who are average at best last long in the NFL as STers alone so when one comes through the pipeline there can be a reason. As well, speed is the name of the game