2024 Pre-Draft Discussion

ModAdmin · February 22, 2024, 01:05:45 AM

April 30 – 2024 CFL Draft and CFL Global Draft

The top Global and National prospects will be selected by CFL clubs.
CFL Global Draft: 11 a.m. ET
CFL Draft: 8 p.m. ET

ModAdmin · February 22, 2024, 01:07:33 AM

Blue Bomber draft pick order (as of February 22nd)...

Round   Pick

1      8
2      17
2      20
3      28
4      37
5      40
5      46
6      55
7      64
8      73

ModAdmin · February 22, 2024, 01:12:11 AM

@FarhanLaljiTSN
.@BCLions
& @Wpg_BlueBombers
finished 1st & 2nd respectively for number of O & D snaps played by 🇨🇦s. As a result they'll receive bonus picks in this year's @CFL
draft. BC will pick 19 & Wpg 20. @CFLonTSN
.
This replaces the territorial picks the league used to give at 19-20 for the bottom 2 teams in the league.

Blue In BC · February 22, 2024, 01:48:15 PM

IIRC, this was supposed to be a good draft class this year? 10 picks is a lot so we might take a flyer in later rounds that might have ideas of the NFL.

Are there any good kickers or punters that might be of interest?

Pigskin · February 22, 2024, 02:16:37 PM

About 10 OLs in the top 20 prospects. A very good DE and LB. With Gray out of the picture, I can see us taking an OL at #8.

Blue In BC · February 22, 2024, 02:35:21 PM

Yeah, it makes sense to draft at last 1 OL in the early rounds. Perhaps even 2 if one has another year of eligibility.

The team is a little light on the DL for Canadians so I'd expect to use a pick, at perhaps # 28 or even # 20 if a good one is available.

I think we have some good NI depth at DB and LB as some of the 2nd year players may make more of a statement to find a bigger role. Ford returning and even Noah Hallett ( if healthy ) improve that overall depth. I'd be ok with shedding some of the picks in rounds 4 & 5 if we find that kind of option.

Overall we're in a better position then some teams on our roster . Maybe there is an opportunity to trade up in the 1st 3 rounds if we see a chance to draft someone we really want.

CrazyCanuck89 · February 22, 2024, 02:41:00 PM

Order of Bomber Needs

OL
DL (more so DEs)
WR
RB (especially FBs)
LB
DB

TecnoGenius · February 22, 2024, 07:15:28 PM

Quote from: ModAdmin on February 22, 2024, 01:12:11 AM@FarhanLaljiTSN
.@BCLions
& @Wpg_BlueBombers
finished 1st & 2nd respectively for number of O & D snaps played by 🇨🇦s. As a result they'll receive bonus picks in this year's @CFL
draft. BC will pick 19 & Wpg 20. @CFLonTSN

How on earth weren't we #1 for the 23-snaps rule? Did anyone publish the actual numbers? What, we were 1 snap and BC managed 0? It's all so lame.

Oh well, maybe we'll score someone great in that extra round.

TecnoGenius · February 22, 2024, 07:18:31 PM

Quote from: CrazyCanuck89 on February 22, 2024, 02:41:00 PMOrder of Bomber Needs

OL
DL (more so DEs)
WR
RB (especially FBs)
LB
DB

For me, if Gray is gone, then I'm doing OL OL OL OL OL OL. FB is a must. WR would be nice for depth if BOO is gone. LB/DB is merely for depth/ST.

Why do you want a NAT DE? For rotation a la Kongbo? I was never sold on the idea, and Kongbo is sitting there unsigned.

If we can score some OL/FB that can start in year 1 or 2, that would be great. A star starting WR might be useful if our Bailey-replacement IMP ELCs come up short.

Pigskin · February 22, 2024, 08:05:01 PM

With a little luck, Giovanni Manu, 6"8" 340lb, LT or Daniel Johnson 6'6" 320lb, LT will fall into our lap. or we trade up to get one of these guys. Manu is a beast of a man, and has a nasty side to him. Said to be CFL ready.

theaardvark · February 23, 2024, 12:15:16 AM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 22, 2024, 07:18:31 PMFor me, if Gray is gone, then I'm doing OL OL OL OL OL OL. FB is a must. WR would be nice for depth if BOO is gone. LB/DB is merely for depth/ST.

Why do you want a NAT DE? For rotation a la Kongbo? I was never sold on the idea, and Kongbo is sitting there unsigned.

If we can score some OL/FB that can start in year 1 or 2, that would be great. A star starting WR might be useful if our Bailey-replacement IMP ELCs come up short.

Nat DE to rotate with Bennett...

Not sure the FB insistence, FB is basically never used, and can be anyone between a WR/SB and a LB/DE and be designated FB, like Jackson last year.

There will be a few OL taken early, and other than that, best player available. We have lots of Canadian depth ,even with the players that have moved on. So we should take the best players, regardless their position.

Jesse · February 23, 2024, 01:59:09 AM

I'm always of the opinion that you draft the best players, not pigeon-hole yourself into drafting certain positions.

Blueforlife · February 23, 2024, 02:31:37 AM

Quote from: Jesse on February 23, 2024, 01:59:09 AMI'm always of the opinion that you draft the best players, not pigeon-hole yourself into drafting certain positions.

Agree other than OL

theaardvark · February 23, 2024, 03:05:32 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on February 23, 2024, 02:31:37 AMAgree other than OL

SO, draft priority:

Pick 1 - Best OL
Pick 2 - Best player (even if it is OL)
Pick 3 - see above
Pick 4-10 - see above

Sir Blue and Gold · February 23, 2024, 03:48:00 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 22, 2024, 07:15:28 PMHow on earth weren't we #1 for the 23-snaps rule? Did anyone publish the actual numbers? What, we were 1 snap and BC managed 0? It's all so lame.

Oh well, maybe we'll score someone great in that extra round.

It says we finished first on offense which I expected and makes sense but second on defense. I actually am a bit surprised it was that high on that side of the ball. We rely pretty heavily on Americans on D... but I guess so does everyone else, apparently.