Blue Bombers Add Defensive Back Lamont

[Blueforlife]

I wouldn't move Allen to corner, I would like us to develop him slowly.  He could have a setback if we put him there and struggled.  I could be wrong and in camp we will see who gets reps where.  I am high on Allen.

With Bonds and Lamont along with a few others we already have a good indication that their ceiling will be a serviceable corner, am hoping that one of the new prospects such as McCrutchen comes thru (and are given the opportunity) ,

Tell me more about McCrutchen, a new name to me!

[kkc60]

We can't debate the fact he was the starting CB until he was injured. His 1st season was as a DI. Although there was some speculation that Allen might be moving to CB, we don't know if that is really the plan.

Some of the rookies look interesting and coaches might have some perception to who might end up on the AR. TC's are tough. Early injuries change the depth chart by the day and there isn't really a definitive starter just yet.

Moving Allen to CB would be like moving Bridges to CB which was like moving Chandler Fenner to CB which was like moving Roc Carmichael to CB. None of them worked out, because natural safeties (aka college and NFL ones) don't tend to have the foot work or man coverage capabilities a true CB does.

This experiment has literally never worked out, why would it now?

[theaardvark]

There are going to be real competitions for DB spots.  Real competitions.

JY, being a DB himself, should have a good feel for how this should work out.

I think the pieces are there for a solid defensive backfield.

There are a couple highly rated DB's in the draft too...

[Blue In BC]

Moving Allen to CB would be like moving Bridges to CB which was like moving Chandler Fenner to CB which was like moving Roc Carmichael to CB. None of them worked out, because natural safeties (aka college and NFL ones) don't tend to have the foot work or man coverage capabilities a true CB does.

This experiment has literally never worked out, why would it now?

IIRC it was mentioned that Allen spent a lot of time at CB during TC. That may have been due to the fact Parker was pencilled in to start at safety, or they thought Allen might have a chance at CB.

His NFL profile doesn't suggest he has good tackling skills, speed or ability to even make a roster but here he is.

I don't know we can say moving an NFL safety to CB has NEVER worked out. We've seen players that can play anywhere in the secondary.

D> Lamont's draft profile mention his ability to play anywhere in the secondary. He's done that in the CFL.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

There are going to be real competitions for DB spots.  Real competitions.

JY, being a DB himself, should have a good feel for how this should work out.

I think the pieces are there for a solid defensive backfield.

There are a couple highly rated DB's in the draft too...

Not so much, 4 spots are already assigned to Holm, Nichols, Kramdi and Moxey, the only true opening is the leftover CB spot and perhaps a rigorous debate about who plays Safety.

[Blue In BC]

Not so much, 4 spots are already assigned to Holm, Nichols, Kramdi and Moxey, the only true opening is the leftover CB spot and perhaps a rigorous debate about who plays Safety.

Kramdi is the SAM and not part of the 5 in the secondary. So Holm Nichols and Moxey have 3 of 5 spots locked up.

One CB is wide open although we have a couple of CFL players with some experience. Allen at safety or even making the 2026 roster is not certain but he has an initial edge. I thought he was improving but he's still a player that isn't guaranteed to win his spot.

[Jesse]

Not so much, 4 spots are already assigned to Holm, Nichols, Kramdi and Moxey, the only true opening is the leftover CB spot and perhaps a rigorous debate about who plays Safety.

And Lamont is probably penciled in at the other side already.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

And Lamont is probably penciled in at the other side already.

Richie Hall built his secondary on a shoestring budget, SMS has gone up but this secondary is closer to max budget.

[Blue In BC]

And Lamont is probably penciled in at the other side already.

Most likely he's got the initial edge to win that spot. OTOH we've signed about 11 new DB's but which are capable of playing CB in the CFL is a TBD. 

[Blueforlife]

Will be a really fun spot to watch and see what happens.

Anyone want to take a stab at their current pecking order?