2025 Main Training Camp News and Views

[Waffler]

Haven't heard a single mention of Reggie White Jr. yet either, that can't be good. There's only two job opening for import receiver boys, better get after it.  D. Mitchell is explosive, so I could see him lighting it up in pre-seaon with a few big plays that will demonstrate his ability.

I've noticed a few good plays from Reggie White Jr. A lot of bodies and a lot of talent here to sort through. I am thinking he will have his chances yet, he's still in the hunt.

With D Mitchell he may have to shine with a back up QB at this rate. Not sure if that helps him or hinders him since he could also be against a rookie db. You are right though, he could turn it on anytime. We are just wondering why he hasn't yet. 

[Horseman]

I'm a little concerned reading the camp updates and seeing that Zack et al are getting picked quite frequently. Does this translate into last year with Zack throwing picks at the wrong time again. The advantage should be with the offence knowing the routes vs DB's who are reacting.

[TecnoGenius]

-Is this the year Zach finally spends time on the 6 game? 
(I've been expecting this since 2020!)

For all that is holy, go and knock some wood, dude!  Bad karma, argh!

[TecnoGenius]

Some shuffling going on in the receiver groups early in practice. Jaylen Hall and Cody Case up with the first team w/Demski, M.Mitchell and Sterns.

M.Mitchell getting a strange amount of love every day now.  Either they've seen a spark in him and he's gonna make the team, or they are kicking the tires repeatedly to ensure cutting him in a few days isn't a mistake.

If you asked me based on last year alone I would have said cut 'em.  I can't forget that fumble @PAS on a return that may have cost us a game (from memory, which is usually pretty good when it comes to negatives!).

Sometimes it takes these rookie IMPs that extra dev year to shine.  Maybe he's the next Pokey!

[TecnoGenius]

Q  What's going on with Dillon Mitchell? I thought for sure he'd be with the first-team.
DT That one is curious. Not sure if it's reflective of his play or if they just want a longer look at someone else, knowing what Mitchell can bring. I lean to the latter, but can't be sure.

D.Mitchell better understand that MOS is all about effort.  No one's job is safe if they're uninterested and aloof.

DT  The LS is very interesting. They took Leroux in the 4th last year for a reason. Can they PR him for a whole season? I'll be excited to see more from Evans now that he's in camp. Beating out the incumbent feels tough with these Bombers.

If Leroux is going into his 2nd year, then it may pay to actually NOT start him this year.  He's locked up, can dev and learn, and then be a cheap 2nd contract in FA.

[TecnoGenius]

Turns out Connor Shay is a fake Canadian, this is only the second time he's ever been in Canada and he doesn't remember where in Canada his Dad was born. 

I'm fine with fake Canadians.  If the league allows Canadian "by blood" then so be it.  They often are some of the best, since they get the advantage of full-on USA dev.  (Yes, Woli.)

Dude looks stout and legit in the vid.  Seems really smart, too.  He'll fit right in.

[Pete]

Makonzo moved to 6 game IR after sustaining injury earlier this week. Sorry to hear that. He was going to be a great addition to our depth.

guy can't stay healthy; I can't see him factoring in at all in our plans going forward. When you sign someone with an injury history you're gambling that he's going to last  but doesn't always work out

[Blueforlife]

I'm a little concerned reading the camp updates and seeing that Zack et al are getting picked quite frequently. Does this translate into last year with Zack throwing picks at the wrong time again. The advantage should be with the offence knowing the routes vs DB's who are reacting.

Not concerned at all about Zach.  Give him protection and some weapons and he will shred a defense, always has always will.  Yes he will throw picks, likely at his average rate, which is low with a lot of TDs!

[Blue In BC]

We have a lot of players fighting for positions. More feedback from practice would help when possible. Some spots seem relatively easy to determine or at least make a best guess.

OTOH, receiver and DB is wide open with so many new faces. We seem to have an abundance of talent but hard to tell who is rising above some others.

In general I usually expect some of the 2024 PR players to be displaced. OTOH, some are showing improvement and might surprise us?

[theaardvark]

I'm a little concerned reading the camp updates and seeing that Zack et al are getting picked quite frequently. Does this translate into last year with Zack throwing picks at the wrong time again. The advantage should be with the offence knowing the routes vs DB's who are reacting.

Much easier for a DB to make a pick than a QB to make a throw to an unfamiliar target.  This does not worry me, in fact, its good, it says the DB's are ball hawking.

[Jesse]

I'm a little concerned reading the camp updates and seeing that Zack et al are getting picked quite frequently. Does this translate into last year with Zack throwing picks at the wrong time again. The advantage should be with the offence knowing the routes vs DB's who are reacting.

The thing I'll say here is, this is the time to throw interceptions.

If our QBs enter training camp afraid to make mistakes, and only make throws they know will be completed, they're not actually practicing. The is the time to test the speed and cuts of your receivers, the limits of your arm strength, how tight a window you can fit a call into, etc.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Does anyone ever go to these things still?

Perhaps we can convince Blue in BC to buy a cheap 1 bedroom condo and be our official camp/practise beat reporter...

[Blue In BC]

Does anyone ever go to these things still?

Perhaps we can convince Blue in BC to buy a cheap 1 bedroom condo and be our official camp/practise beat reporter...

Maybe a posters group in Manitoba can buy or rent a cheap condo for me to spend a month in Winnipeg? I've got the time free.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Maybe a posters group in Manitoba can buy or rent a cheap condo for me to spend a month in Winnipeg? I've got the time free.

[Stats Junkie]

Derek Taylor
A little late start to the outdoor practice today with rain and lightning. DB Jamal Parker and RB Peyton Logan out today. Logan got nicked in yesterday's practice. Not sure about Parker

RT Eric Lofton out for a second straight day.

We've already had the highlight of Day 5 of camp: D players singing Sisqo's Thong Song in warmup

LB Lane Novak and DE Kemari Munier-Bailey both out today. Munier-Bailey hasn't practiced since day 1 of rookie camp.

THE PADS ARE GOING ON!!!

Streveler has a pretty substantial brace on his left knee. First noticed it yesterday.
I don't think he's missed a rep in camp so far through 8 days.

As they go to a padded run game drill there's a lot of chatter between O and D. The competition is fretting cranked up

WR Kody Case sitting bout (out?) this drill. Appeared to get injured easier (earlier?). Keric Wheatfall taking his place.

Rookie RB Matthew Peterson looked really, really good in that 1-on-1 blocking drill. A real fighter and was able to handle the power of bigger guys.