CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'm a little risk cautious and think 4th round tops but I could be thinking too conservatively. He might be taken much earlier.

Just a thought. It would be hilarious if the Stamps take him with their extra early pick. Then he comes to TC beats out Adams to start. His head would explode being beaten out by two brothers and having it result from the Lions losing their pick to the Stamps.

Geeze, you're getting into Techno territory with that one. LOL

[theaardvark]

QB is the prime position on a team.  A coach generally puts his best player (of appropriate stature) in that position.  Of course you wouldn't start a Lineman bodytype at QB, but anything from a DB sized guy to a LB sized guy can get the nod.

So, QB's are generally great athletes. And when they can't cut it as a QB, they can often repurpose their career at a different spot.  We've seen DB's and receivers in pro ball that played QB in highschool or college. 

[Blue In BC]

Geeze, you're getting into Techno territory with that one. LOL

It was a slow day before coffee and I needed a laugh. Realistically I think he ends up in the NFL for a couple of years. That may mean bouncing around on PR's and or waiting for a call.

This is not to suggest he is not potentially a good QB candidate. The NFL is now taking more Canadians out of the pool that are finding success for good careers in the NFL.

QB is not a position group where that has happened. I wish him luck and millions of $$$$$ in his future. OTOH, success in the CFL is not the worst thing that could happen to him.

The drafts in both countries will be interesting to see how this develops.

The larger question is how many Canadians in this years crop gets NFL attention. There is going to be a significant group that does and it will change the end ranking and how CFL teams view chances of using draft picks to select those players.

While I haven't been paying close attention it does seem we could see 10 or so top candidates lost to NFL draft or UDFA deals. At best it may mean we don't see a few returning until mid season. At worst ( from a CFL point of view ) some will be lost for 1+ seasons.

I can imagine the Bombers using a pick on a flyer but picking the player mostly likely to return to the CFL sooner not as obvious. In addition those thoughts might be had by other teams that draft that player before we do.

We'll have a list just like every other team that will change every time a player is chosen here or there.

Bottom line is we'll end up with some good new players.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

QB is the prime position on a team.  A coach generally puts his best player (of appropriate stature) in that position.  Of course you wouldn't start a Lineman bodytype at QB, but anything from a DB sized guy to a LB sized guy can get the nod.

So, QB's are generally great athletes. And when they can't cut it as a QB, they can often repurpose their career at a different spot.  We've seen DB's and receivers in pro ball that played QB in highschool or college. 

Maybe you're right, lets make a list of all of the QB's that switched over to other positions, without reaching back into the dusty past when almost everybody played on both sides of the ball.

I'll start.

Brad Sinopoli.

Your turn.

[Blue In BC]

Maybe you're right, lets make a list of all of the QB's that switched over to other positions, without reaching back into the dusty past when almost everybody played on both sides of the ball.

I'll start.

Brad Sinopoli.

Your turn.

Bob Cameron. Vince Danielson ( at QB initially at UBC ).

[theaardvark]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Marshall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armanti_Edwards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Edelman

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Marshall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armanti_Edwards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Edelman

Keep it to Canadians, afterall we were discussing draft picks.

[theaardvark]

Keep it to Canadians, afterall we were discussing draft picks.

We're talking football players...

[Pigskin]

Looks like we should be picks 6,15, and 18 in the first two rounds.

[CrazyCanuck89]

Looks like we should be picks 6,15, and 18 in the first two rounds.

I think Veresuk is guy at 6.  People seem to have a problem with Gauthier as the backup MLB.  Veresuk has a higher ceiling.

[Blue In BC]

I think Veresuk is guy at 6.  People seem to have a problem with Gauthier as the backup MLB.  Veresuk has a higher ceiling.

I don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.

Gauthier might be downgraded to #3 or #4 but he'll still be listed as a MLB and will see some snaps on short yardage stands. Pound for pound he's still their sturdiest MLB.

[CrazyCanuck89]

I don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.

Ok,than Veresuk can be drafted as a backup at WLB.  The point is you guys need to start getting younger at Canadian Linebacker.

[Blue In BC]

Ok,than Veresuk can be drafted as a backup at WLB.  The point is you guys need to start getting younger at Canadian Linebacker.

Cadwallader and Charbonneau are on the roster.

[Pigskin]

I wouldn't be disappointed taking Veresuk at #6. The kid is an excellent MLB. At 6'3", 230, the kid has all the tools to  a very good MLB in the CFL.