2025 Main Training Camp News and Views

[TecnoGenius]

What kind of nonsense is this? Slap a brace on him, good as new says the doctor from ... Facebook University?

That's a major injury he sustained and we need him more in November than we do in June. Come back when you're ready. Not when the fans are ready.

I can't even remember a Bomber that was injured a full year+ with the same single injury.

So ya, it's a bit disturbing whisper is now that he won't be ready for game 1.  The same injury!

I guess it's possible, I guess it can be a thing, I've just never seen it.  Contrast with Strev who had every possible knee injury all in one, completely crippled, and he was running laps months and months ago, AND he was injured mid-season, not in '24 TC!!

[TecnoGenius]

I don't think Lawson is that critical to our D yet. The man has played 33 games for the bombers 20 DTs and 6 sacks, not exactly all-star DT numbers. He has a lot to prove before I would classify him as critical.

But he is critical.  He was the reason we let Casey Sayles walk!  He was the main reason we didn't go FA hunting in '24.

[TecnoGenius]

Lawson is a key depth piece, patience my friends, let him heal, will be Fatboi 2.0 if we are lucky.

Better: he'll be Casey Sayles 2.0 with a good passport if we're lucky!  That was the original plan.

[TecnoGenius]

Zach pumping Dalton's tires. Says he's paramount to there offence, and usually the smartest player on the field. Says a lot about DS83.

Well, with Kenny and Pokey gone, he's not just paramount, he's basically all we got for mega-superstar REC right now.  So Zach's right to understand his importance.

If we don't have Dalton, then we don't have a top-5 REC, let alone a top-3.

[Waffler]

Not a peep about Jarious Jackson? He's been gone longer than Trey Laing and he was just released. All I can think of is that it must be health related. It's speculation on my part of course.

[Mike]

I can't even remember a Bomber that was injured a full year+ with the same single injury.

So ya, it's a bit disturbing whisper is now that he won't be ready for game 1.  The same injury!

I guess it's possible, I guess it can be a thing, I've just never seen it.  Contrast with Strev who had every possible knee injury all in one, completely crippled, and he was running laps months and months ago, AND he was injured mid-season, not in '24 TC!!

Comparing Streveler to Lawson is a completely different discussion. Not even realistic. There's an entirely different level of physical work involved to maintain playing condition when your playing condition correlates with hovering around 290 pounds and you're not able to do much physical activity.

Guy had a complete knee reconstruction, more or less.

[Blueforlife]

Better: he'll be Casey Sayles 2.0 with a good passport if we're lucky!  That was the original plan.

I think he will be very good, was more speaking to the longevity and that we enjoyed with Thomas but also his consistency.

Loved me a Sayles!

[Pete]

But he is critical.  He was the reason we let Casey Sayles walk!  He was the main reason we didn't go FA hunting in '24.

Sayles left in 2022, and like most that left he looked like a massive overpay (has since disproved that)  Lawton was looked to more as JTs replacement.
 Import Dt is a position we have always seemed to feel was an easier one to move on from ,ie the Stove, Nevis and Sayles. We haven't however found one as good unless Woods/Adams show significant improvement
 

[Pigskin]

Sayles left in 2022, and like most that left he looked like a massive overpay (has since disproved that)  Lawton was looked to more as JTs replacement.
 Import Dt is a position we have always seemed to feel was an easier one to move on from ,ie the Stove, Nevis and Sayles. We haven't however found one as good unless Woods/Adams show significant improvement
 

Yes, Lawson will never be on the level of Casey Sayles. Never. Sayles 66 games, 151 Dt, 25 Sacks, 2 FF. This is a dominant player in the CFL. If Lawson gets to JT95 level I would be happy.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Sayles left in 2022, and like most that left he looked like a massive overpay (has since disproved that)  Lawton was looked to more as JTs replacement.
 Import Dt is a position we have always seemed to feel was an easier one to move on from ,ie the Stove, Nevis and Sayles. We haven't however found one as good unless Woods/Adams show significant improvement
 

Didn't lose much when they moved on to Ricky Walker from Sayles, both looked greatr playing between the two Jeff's.  Both were hybrid DT's which seems to becoming more common now, 10 years ago nobody expected DT's to chase QB's, even with Nevis and Stove their main job was shutting down the running game and tying up opposing linemen.

[theaardvark]

Not a peep about Jarious Jackson? He's been gone longer than Trey Laing and he was just released. All I can think of is that it must be health related. It's speculation on my part of course.

Really hope he isn't doing a QB school gig with Darian Durant...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Not a peep about Jarious Jackson? He's been gone longer than Trey Laing and he was just released. All I can think of is that it must be health related. It's speculation on my part of course.

This is worrisome considering Jackson has already missed most of TC, half expect him to reneg on his contract and not arrive, leaving them with a rookie OC to run the offence. I would start looking around to see who might be available to help out.

[Stats Junkie]

Derek Taylor updates from the past couple of days. I was hoping that there would be more outlets posting now that the Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated.


Bombers camp day 12: Props to guys who have been out all 12 days. These days are long and tough. And the schedule doesn't stop.

Looks like RECs Nic Demski and Gavin Cobb are out for a 3rd day. Can't imagine them playing Saturday with that. No gear for LT Stanley Bryant today.

With Bryant out Micah Vanterpool is at LT. Gabe Wallace at guard and Kendall Randolph continues at RT

More shuffling at receiver—a constant theme of camp. Dalton Schoen is with the 1s. Kody Case in for Demski. And Reggie White in the slot opposite Schoen.

Bombers 2nd-round pick Jaylen Smith playing at DB. At a listed 6-0, 230 that's a MASSIVE defensive back.

REC Kody Case was with the 1s to start today. Now is on the sides, helmet on, but not taking reps. Assuming he got hurt at some point today.

Great deep post route by Dillon Mitchell. Bodied off the DB, leapt and hauled in a 40-yard gain.



Day 11 of Bombers camp: Appears Brady Oliveira is back after a couple of days out. REC Nic Demski and Jerreth Sterns sitting out today.

Rookie DB Ethan Ball is out for a second day. Appears he now has a cast on that right wrist. Unfortunate news as there was going to be more room at safety with Josh Hagerty on the 1-game injured list.

Watching Dalton Schoen waggle—his distinct arms pumping style—then hauling in a corner route for a TD reminds me that football is back.

THE PADS ARE GOING ON!!!

Kendall Randolph continues at RT even with Eric Lofton back practicing. Lofton is with the 2nd group. Lofton is one of two offensive guys who played every single snap for the Bombers last season.

Dillon Mitchell and Dalton Schoen working together with the 3rd group. That's the two we would have expected as the weak-side duo for the season opener.

Plenty of guys stepping up to show their return skills. It appears the Bombers will chose from Dillon Mitchell, Myron Mitchell, Kody Case, Keilahn Harris and Trey Vaval for the preseason games.



Q What's the Receiver situation looking like? Any surprises?
DT  Surprise would have to be Dillon Mitchell consistently not with the 1st team after day 1. I think Myron Mitchell's progression from last season is a nice sight.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

QB Terry Wilson interview.

[Pigskin]

Didn't lose much when they moved on to Ricky Walker from Sayles, both looked greatr playing between the two Jeff's.  Both were hybrid DT's which seems to becoming more common now, 10 years ago nobody expected DT's to chase QB's, even with Nevis and Stove their main job was shutting down the running game and tying up opposing linemen.

Agree, Walker was playing very well before he retired. 36 games with the Bombers, 59 DT, 7 sacks. Last season with the Bombers 37 DTs.