Complete List of 2024 Blue Bomber Draft picks.

[theaardvark]

What was Johnson's role?

Oops.. old age brainfart, yes, Jackson.  FB. ST demon.

[Pigskin]

Oops.. old age brainfart, yes, Jackson.  FB. ST demon.

Your kidding, he had 3 STs.

[theaardvark]

Your kidding, he had 3 STs.

ST's isn't just STT.  He wasn't a gunner.  But he still got downfield and did his job well.

[Blue In BC]

ST's isn't just STT.  He wasn't a gunner.  But he still got downfield and did his job well.

Sure that's why we cut him even before TC. lol

[theaardvark]

Sure that's why we cut him even before TC. lol

As I have said in other posts, it looks like the Mafia had a succession plan for both Jackson and Sheed, which would be why they decided against re-signing them or bringing them to camp, to allow them to catch on elsewhere...

[Pigskin]

Sheed was money. Plan and simple, not enough money.

[Blue In BC]

Sheed was money. Plan and simple, not enough money.

He also wanted more of a chance to play a larger role possibly but yes he was an SMS casualty.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

IDK about Gassama. He's so light and I doubt he'll be the leading returner for the team. As a receiver, I'm not sure. We still have Murphy as depth. Our global draft choices were on the defensive side of the ball, so there is that to consider.

Similar feelings about Gassama, at the Combine he was fast but didn't show he had great hands or much grit.  I think he's the Bombers perennial MB. pick that likely wasn't going to be drafted by any other team, only to get cut after TC.  If it wasn't him, it would be some young kid from the Wpg. Rifles brought in to show support for MB. football and provide a bit of local flavour.

[theaardvark]

He also wanted more of a chance to play a larger role possibly but yes he was an SMS casualty.

No player that is needed is ever an SMS casualty.  If you don't have a succession plan for that position, you pay the player. 

Yes, there are players that "there isn't enough money for".  Sheed played a role, did his job, signed here last year for less, and we already had a bajillion dollars invested in the rec corps.  But I am sure they'd have found the $SMS for him if they didn't have a plan.

The fact they chose Clercius with their first pick, and he is 100% what Rasheed does, plus special teams, a NAT passport on an ELC seems to suggest he was the succession plan all along, making Sheed expendable.  I HATEd that we let Sheed go, he was a heart and soul guy that was team first and signed for less last year to play with his brothers here, but this is a business, and while saving $SMS was a factor, I truly don't think it was the only factor.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

No player that is needed is ever an SMS casualty.  If you don't have a succession plan for that position, you pay the player. 

Yes, there are players that "there isn't enough money for".  Sheed played a role, did his job, signed here last year for less, and we already had a bajillion dollars invested in the rec corps.  But I am sure they'd have found the $SMS for him if they didn't have a plan.

The fact they chose Clercius with their first pick, and he is 100% what Rasheed does, plus special teams, a NAT passport on an ELC seems to suggest he was the succession plan all along, making Sheed expendable.  I HATEd that we let Sheed go, he was a heart and soul guy that was team first and signed for less last year to play with his brothers here, but this is a business, and while saving $SMS was a factor, I truly don't think it was the only factor.

I don't believe it was already in the plans before Clercius was drafted or there's much of a chance he starts in Sheed's spot, considering the import competition he's up against.  Plus the fact they already have 2 Natl receivers starting and don't need a 3rd. If he shows well, in a year or 2 he may take over Woli's job, for this year it's likely PR or backup duty if he can supplant Murphy.

[Blue In BC]

No player that is needed is ever an SMS casualty.  If you don't have a succession plan for that position, you pay the player. 

Yes, there are players that "there isn't enough money for".  Sheed played a role, did his job, signed here last year for less, and we already had a bajillion dollars invested in the rec corps.  But I am sure they'd have found the $SMS for him if they didn't have a plan.

The fact they chose Clercius with their first pick, and he is 100% what Rasheed does, plus special teams, a NAT passport on an ELC seems to suggest he was the succession plan all along, making Sheed expendable.  I HATEd that we let Sheed go, he was a heart and soul guy that was team first and signed for less last year to play with his brothers here, but this is a business, and while saving $SMS was a factor, I truly don't think it was the only factor.

That's just not accurate. We had no idea who was going to replace Bailey. We had no idea who was going to replace Hardrick. There might have been someone on our PR that could replace Walker and / or Jefferson but it's TBD.

Ditto for Grant. Yes we have a dozen players that might take on that role. We also didn't re-sign McCrae who at least had some experience as the back up.

Saying there is always a plan is wishful thinking. SMS and what a player wants plays into everything.

[Pigskin]

That's just not accurate. We had no idea who was going to replace Bailey. We had no idea who was going to replace Hardrick. There might have been someone on our PR that could replace Walker and / or Jefferson but it's TBD.

Ditto for Grant. Yes we have a dozen players that might take on that role. We also didn't re-sign McCrae who at least had some experience as the back up.

Saying there is always a plan is wishful thinking. SMS and what a player wants plays into everything.

I think Bomber fans will be happy with Murphy slotting into Boo's spot this season. He has some speed and good hands.

[Blue In BC]

I think Bomber fans will be happy with Murphy slotting into Boo's spot this season. He has some speed and good hands.

I like Murphy and he steps up from the back up to the back up, to the next man up. Clercius should fill a very good role on ST's and back the 2nd man behind Murphy as a back up receiver. I don't think Murphy played ST's?

[kkc60]

I like Murphy and he steps up from the back up to the back up, to the next man up. Clercius should fill a very good role on ST's and back the 2nd man behind Murphy as a back up receiver. I don't think Murphy played ST's?

I think the Bombers could go with four canadian receivers if one or two can do STs. Could go lighter at DB or LB instead.

[Blue In BC]

I think the Bombers could go with four canadian receivers if one or two can do STs. Could go lighter at DB or LB instead.

It's another option, but Murphy didn't play ST's last year or receiver. He was a PR guy.

OTOH, we got Ford back and he could end up starting. Noah Hallett is back and he was an ST guy and 2nd round pick originally.

Not sure about the LB's and to some degree that may come down to whether the global LB makes the AR. You need a combination of speed and size. DB's or receivers play a significant role on ST's but you need some bigger bodies as well.

So it's an interesting point and it will be evaluated in TC. Which players are most ready to play ST's and be game ready to play some role on defence or offence are part of the question.

IMO unless you are an exceptional ST player, you needed to have that other skill set depth wise.

There are going to be several options. Chris Ike might have a role on ST's and FB as one possible choice as well. He's LB size ( like Miller ) and could fill a few roles.