Blue Bombers Transactions - August 17 and August 25, 2025

[Jesse]

I can't quite remember the Demski signing. I know it was generally expected that he would sign with Winnipeg, but I can't recall if Sask was hoping to re-sign him or not. He certainly did not get much use or experience much success there.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I can't quite remember the Demski signing. I know it was generally expected that he would sign with Winnipeg, but I can't recall if Sask was hoping to re-sign him or not. He certainly did not get much use or experience much success there.

Demski was coming home anyway but Sask. used him as a returner and wide receiver, LaPo saw him as a slotback and planned to bring him inside to make use of his physical talent to enhance the running game. The results have been positive.

[theaardvark]

Any word on Echols or Swerve practicing, if so, how rusty are they?

[Blue In BC]

Any word on Echols or Swerve practicing, if so, how rusty are they?

I haven't heard anything but it would be unlikely they'd be taking any 1st teams reps in week 1. It's a 2 practice week as well.

It Schoen can play, he'll be added to replace Sterns. The new receivers are more WR's so I'm not sure whether they are being looked to replace Mitchell? I know Mitchell was moved into a SB spot. In theory maybe they are more capable of moving inside.

In any case, Mitchell needs to show something more than in his 3 previous game. 7 receptions for 51 yards is next to useless IMO.

[Waffler]

I know Mitchell was moved into a SB spot.

Derek Taylor mentioned on the radio that he had multiple offsides during practice causing everyone (I feel for Ritchie Hall) to get down and do pushups. He just can't master the waggle.

https://globalnews.ca/pages/audio-vault-cjob/
 Aug 27.   7:34 pm

if anyone wants to hear the bit. I thought it was one of the better ones.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Derek Taylor mentioned on the radio that he had multiple offsides during practice causing everyone (I feel for Ritchie Hall) to get down and do pushups. He just can't master the waggle.

https://globalnews.ca/pages/audio-vault-cjob/
 Aug 27.   7:34 pm

if anyone wants to hear the bit. I thought it was one of the better ones.

Brutal!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I haven't heard anything but it would be unlikely they'd be taking any 1st teams reps in week 1. It's a 2 practice week as well.

It Schoen can play, he'll be added to replace Sterns. The new receivers are more WR's so I'm not sure whether they are being looked to replace Mitchell? I know Mitchell was moved into a SB spot. In theory maybe they are more capable of moving inside.

In any case, Mitchell needs to show something more than in his 3 previous game. 7 receptions for 51 yards is next to useless IMO.

Don't know anything about Echols but Swerve is definitely a SB, he'll replace Sterns until he recovers, but won't likely play this WE.

Clercius and Wheatfall are destined to be WR's unless Pokey returns, Demski, Schoen and Sterns eventually the SB's once everyone is healthy again.  The 2 new imports along with Mitchell may shuffle to the PR or be cut outright, unlikely they can keep all 3. Mitchell has already tasted the PR food, so shouldn't be a shock if he winds up back there in the next few days.

[Blue In BC]

Don't know anything about Echols but Swerve is definitely a SB, he'll replace Sterns until he recovers, but won't likely play this WE.

Clercius and Wheatfall are destined to be WR's unless Pokey returns, Demski, Schoen and Sterns eventually the SB's once everyone is healthy again.  The 2 new imports along with Mitchell may shuffle to the PR or be cut outright, unlikely they can keep all 3. Mitchell has already tasted the PR food, so shouldn't be a shock if he winds up back there in the next few days.

Fair enough. My view is that a " receiver " should be capable of learning multiple roles on offence. Some may take longer than others and be targeted to be depth behind a specific starter. It shouldn't be completely limited to that otherwise we'd need 5 receivers as depth and at least 3 imports.

Obviously we have some Canadian receiving depth but very inexperienced. Our ratio potentially allows us to replace an injured Canadian receiver with an import.

Both Moore and Echols are listed as WR rather than SB's but titles are misleading.

I find the timing a bit curious with Schoen close ( if not this week ) to starting again. We also have McLeod on the PR and could possibly use Logan as a receiver.

Yes we need to replace Sterns this week, but as I've mentioned we're not getting much out Mitchell either.

Hard to say how long Sterns will be out.

I am suggesting Mitchell should be on a very short leash. He needs to produce or be replaced.

If Schoen can return this week or next latest and / or Sterns can return next week, then it's a now or never for Mitchell IMO.

I also question why McLeod is still here with all these issues considered. I hope we aren't forced into starting 3 Canadian receivers this week.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Fair enough. My view is that a " receiver " should be capable of learning multiple roles on offence. Some may take longer than others and be targeted to be depth behind a specific starter. It shouldn't be completely limited to that otherwise we'd need 5 receivers as depth and at least 3 imports.

Obviously we have some Canadian receiving depth but very inexperienced. Our ratio potentially allows us to replace an injured Canadian receiver with an import.

Both Moore and Echols are listed as WR rather than SB's but titles are misleading.

I find the timing a bit curious with Schoen close ( if not this week ) to starting again. We also have McLeod on the PR and could possibly use Logan as a receiver.

Yes we need to replace Sterns this week, but as I've mentioned we're not getting much out Mitchell either.

Hard to say how long Sterns will be out.

I am suggesting Mitchell should be on a very short leash. He needs to produce or be replaced.

If Schoen can return this week or next latest and / or Sterns can return next week, then it's a now or never for Mitchell IMO.

I also question why McLeod is still here with all these issues considered. I hope we aren't forced into starting 3 Canadian receivers this week.

I'm guessing Demski and Schoen are good to go, leaving Wheatfall, Clercius and Mitchell to fill out the receiving corps this week.  If they don't do well we could see some changes next week and it could be a dogfight for that 3rd Import receiver spot. I agree there are too many bodies now and not enough jobs.

McLeod is just hanging around this season, if they don't see enough in him they may set him free at the end of the year. Riders, Lions and Stamps are kicking Bomber butt with size at Natl. receiver, this off-season the Bombers need to begin up-sizing that position.  If one of those big Natl. receivers hits FA, they should go after him hard.

[Blue In BC]

I'm guessing Demski and Schoen are good to go, leaving Wheatfall, Clercius and Mitchell to fill out the receiving corps this week.  If they don't do well we could see some changes next week and it could be a dogfight for that 3rd Import receiver spot. I agree there is too many bodies now and not enough jobs.

McLeod is just hanging around this season, if they don't see enough in him they may set him free at the end of the year. Riders, Lions and Stamps are kicking Bomber butt with size at Natl. receiver, this off-season the Bombers need to begin up-sizing that position.  If one of those big Natl. receivers hits FA, they should go after him hard.

Even a PR player is probably costing $1K per week. The off season is when you look for new recruits. Usually we sign back some PR players but few make any final cut down and are the quickest to be replaced.

With the addition of 2 new candidates + Schoen + Sterns perhaps not missing much time, I see him as moot. Again this just seems like more mismanagement of our roster including PR.

Oh well. I guess we'll see who plays this week but I'm pretty sure that McLeod is at the bottom of any list.

[TecnoGenius]

I know Mitchell was moved into a SB spot. In theory maybe they are more capable of moving inside.

As I mentioned in the GDTs, Mitchell may be charted at SB, but he kicked out wide either pre-snap or as an out route on so many occasions I thought they were just faking him being a SB.

Maybe they're trying to practice him into being more of a SB... but ya, if ya can't waggle, get outta da slot!

[Blue In BC]

As I mentioned in the GDTs, Mitchell may be charted at SB, but he kicked out wide either pre-snap or as an out route on so many occasions I thought they were just faking him being a SB.

Maybe they're trying to practice him into being more of a SB... but ya, if ya can't waggle, get outta da slot!

What I know is that he's only managed 51 yards in 3 games. While play calling may be part of the issue, this is a problem and lack of productivity. He has to show more this week IMO otherwise he should be replaced.

[Jesse]

Max Mcleod released to make room for the new bodies.

[Blue In BC]

Max Mcleod released to make room for the new bodies.

Yes but not because of the 2 new receiver additions. We would have still been within the PR numbers count. I suspect there will be more activity by game day.

Houston on and Lawson off would be a wash if that happens. There may be some others that are moved from AR or IR to PR.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Yes but not because of the 2 new receiver additions. We would have still been within the PR numbers count. I suspect there will be more activity by game day.

Houston on and Lawson off would be a wash if that happens. There may be some others that are moved from AR or IR to PR.

Cobb or Corcoran may be headed to the PR, they're both currently on the game-day roster.