2025 Main Training Camp News and Views

[Pete]

If we use an import at guard, our DIs are very limited at 4 with Castillo and Logan taking 2 spots, likely a dline ie adams, a lb Wilson or Ayers (if both Jones start). Not sure how Griffin fits into that unless hes starting safety and unlikely we use one at receiver.

[ModAdmin]

Ed Tait on Day 9 of Training Camo...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/19/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-9/

[ModAdmin]

Views from Zach Collaros, Nic Demski and Mike O'Shea on Day 9 of Training Camp...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/19/zach-collaros-may-19/

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/19/nic-demski-may-19/

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/19/coach-oshea-may-19/

[TecnoGenius]

Yeah, I don't get this logic at all. Our roster isn't going to be built to rely on Logan as a backup receiver just because he also does kick returns.

Generally we rely on the DI returner to backup something.  Even if it's emergency only (injuries, not spelling).

Since Logan is a natural RB, we could easily ditch the NAT bacukp RB spot and have Logan be the speller/injury backup.  But yes, then that leaves a glaring hole at backup REC.

I think in a pinch we had Johnny/Grant playing REC.  So if Logan has any ability at all, maybe he'll have that role also.

But yes, the easiest solution is to AR a NAT as REC bacukp.  However, other than ST work he'll mostly just go to waste.  (i.e. be used even less than Johnny was)

Even if we have too many promising IMP REC to choose from (could happen!), I don't see how we blow a DI on a backup REC.

Also just depends on if we bother to (which we better) actually use the roster rules to our advantage this year, because if we don't, it's probably going to keep a guy like Ayers off the field and there's really no need for that.

Haha, that's a good one!  ROFL, hahah, <wipes tears away>

Nope, that freebie extra 2RDP is safely ours in '26 too.

[TecnoGenius]

Devin Adams sure brings vocal energy pre snap! lol

Told you guys.  He's one to watch pre-game, pre-snap, post-snap, everything snap.  He'll have a bright future here as a leader if he can keep improving his play and stay AR'd.

I'm now a huge fan, just like I am of Cadwall.  They are the hardly-noticed sleepers.

[Blue In BC]

If we use an import at guard, our DIs are very limited at 4 with Castillo and Logan taking 2 spots, likely a dline ie adams, a lb Wilson or Ayers (if both Jones start). Not sure how Griffin fits into that unless hes starting safety and unlikely we use one at receiver.

I originally thought we'd see Griffin as the starting safety and that seems to have changed. I expected DI's to be Castillo, Logan, a DB and a LB since we've tended to load the defence with at least 2 DI's. Questions surround who is going to win several spots on the AR.

Parker, Gowan and Bridges are among those fighting to win the opening at CB.

With the injury to Logan that may change the mix for our returner including using Canadians. I'd like to think we continue with 3 Canadian OL giving us 8 Canadian starters. If we do then we have room for that rotational import not designated as a DI.

In theory we might even use that spot for an extra import receiver. Since we will have 2 new receivers starting, it might be short term insurance?

Our roster has lots of talent, but there are going to be some new things happening on defence. I'm not saying it's a bad thing but IMO none of the starting LB positions are locked down. I know what I'd like to see but there are various combinations that could happen.

[Mike]

Lots of overthinking here. Lots of underrating of Cobb too. Cobb is easily as good as Janarion/Lucky as a receiver in a pinch.

Just read the moves. It's not like they signed Logan and thought oh shucks we messed up he's not a receiver. There's a pretty clear plan on O. I won't be surprised if we use Logan's freed up spot on the roster on D week 1. Mitchell (either one) and Cobb are capable in the return game.

[Pete]

One of the Di spots has to go to a dlineman, The only way it dies is if Munier-Bailey is the real deal but it sounds as if it will take time.
We simply cant go into games with only Thomas and Smeckle as backups esp if we want to keep Jefferson Vaughtner effective

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

One of the Di spots has to go to a dlineman, The only way it dies is if Munier-Bailey is the real deal but it sounds as if it will take time.
We simply cant go into games with only Thomas and Smeckle as backups esp if we want to keep Jefferson Vaughtner effective

They'll be rotating with Adams and Woods till Lawson shows up, can't blame the DT's for the DE's inability to get to the QB since they dumped Jeffcoat. There are 3 or 4 agile edge rushers competing for spots, one makes the roster one the PR, they should be able to supplement Willie and Vaughters pass rush but will lack the ability to play contain.

[Jesse]

One of the Di spots has to go to a dlineman, The only way it dies is if Munier-Bailey is the real deal but it sounds as if it will take time.
We simply cant go into games with only Thomas and Smeckle as backups esp if we want to keep Jefferson Vaughtner effective

We don't rotate Jefferson. He plays pretty much every snap.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

We don't rotate Jefferson. He plays pretty much every snap.

I'm sure that's what he wants too, if there were more able pass rushers they could take that decision out of his hands.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

We don't rotate Jefferson. He plays pretty much every snap.

He rotates his effort level depending on game and circumstance though lol.

[Pete]

They'll be rotating with Adams and Woods till Lawson shows up, can't blame the DT's for the DE's inability to get to the QB since they dumped Jeffcoat. There are 3 or 4 agile edge rushers competing for spots, one makes the roster one the PR, they should be able to supplement Willie and Vaughters pass rush but will lack the ability to play contain.

thats my point, currently we go with one cdn starting dt, so to get both Adams and Woods on the field you need need to use one DI spot. Leaving one for the lb position

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Ed Tait update on TC.

[Jesse]

Ed Tait update on TC.

Some nice lil' tidbits.