Cfl draft

[Pete]

Im curious as to what everyone thinks our cdn draft needs are and in what order of priority
My thoughts;
1 oline Neufeld is aging, Wallace will be a free agent
2. Defensive back - currently  We have Kelly, Ball abd Hallet whose 32
(Kelly has been inconsistent)
3  Defensive line Smeckle is really our only potential dt backup
4 WR - if Demski or Nield goes down, can Corcoran or Cobb step up?
After the first round its easy to say pick the best player, but given a choice what do we need
 

[Tecno]

I'd go OL 1st priority, DL 2nd.  Of course, OL is always easier when it comes to drafting.  DL has the benefit of being able to use either DT or DE, it doesn't really matter.

OL we must focus at C and G, unless we're absolutely certain we've already solved C.  Even if we draft a great C, it may be hard to expect them to start week 1.

I don't care about any other position.  Is it ever possible to get a BPA solely as trade bait for later in the season or next FA?

When is draft day?  I like to PVR the show.  Will give me a chance to boo Johnston in the comfort of my own home.

[Blue In BC]

Draft day is April 28th.

Yes we need to improve our depth on OL and DL. Others may have a better idea of how good a group this will be this year. The current top 20 has about half as OL or DL candidates. How many will draw NFL interest is something to find out about.

I've mentioned that last year we added 6 to our AR. That's going to be a harder task this year IMO. So the idea of using a BPA for a future or even current trading asset is an interesting question.

A good trade is never out of the question which could include a current AR player instead of a new draft choice.

We can't control who other teams draft. That means having alternate plans as each choice comes up.

It won't be a dull day.

EDIT: There is an early mock draft out with the Bombers taking Elad ( a DB ) as our 1st pick. It's not so much that I dispute the pick aside from he may be gone before we pick. Those above him in the early ranking appear to be NFL draft or UDFA players. Elad might be the best available very early.

[Tecno]

Very hard to get a DB up to speed in 1st year in our crazy complex system.  Even Ty Ford didn't play much in year 1.

I guess it depends on how much we value "win now" vs investment for the future.  Me, I'm into "win now", and a 1RDP OL/DL can often start 1st year.

[Blue In BC]

Very hard to get a DB up to speed in 1st year in our crazy complex system.  Even Ty Ford didn't play much in year 1.

I guess it depends on how much we value "win now" vs investment for the future.  Me, I'm into "win now", and a 1RDP OL/DL can often start 1st year.

If that DB is going to be a CB or DHB then yes. OTOH, at safety not as difficult. I don't know where Elad would be looked at to play but I would be surprised if we picked any DB with our 1st pick.  Based on his college career he might be a SAM in the CFL.

Most probably think we go OL 1st and DL 2nd, then see who are BPA maybe with our 3rd pick.

Reports suggest this is a strong draft class. Whether an OL could start in year 1 I'm not convinced. Add to that what seems like a path to 3 import OL, then we're looking at Wallace as a 6th OL. Where does that leave ELI in the current mix and what happens with a 1st round draft pick?

[Blueforlife]

OL please and heavy

[theaardvark]

Best. Player. Available.

Yes, OL pipe needs filling.

But we have depth just about everywhere else.

So we go after the guy that will make the most difference in camp.

After round 3, flyers... scoop up anyone with NFL aspirations.

[Blue In BC]

Best. Player. Available.

Yes, OL pipe needs filling.

But we have depth just about everywhere else.

So we go after the guy that will make the most difference in camp.

After round 3, flyers... scoop up anyone with NFL aspirations.

I think that's should be part of the plan for round 3. We can't add 6 new draft choices to the AR this year. If there is a player that is returning to college for another season, then maybe we draft that type of player.

However I'm all for a flyer to be take in round 3.

[Pigskin]

3 Down, has the Bombers taking (DB) Jett ELad 6'0"202 with our 1st pick. (TE) Ruban Jones 6'3" 242 with our 2nd. pick, and (WR) Nate Demontagnac 6'3" 195 with 3rd pick. Can't see it. I think we need to go OL/DL first. 

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I think that's should be part of the plan for round 3. We can't add 6 new draft choices to the AR this year. If there is a player that is returning to college for another season, then maybe we draft that type of player.

However I'm all for a flyer to be take in round 3.

Didn't they change the rules for players returning to college last year? I know the Bombers sent a few players down that path and they never returned.

[Jesse]

3 Down, has the Bombers taking (DB) Jett ELad 6'0"202 with our 1st pick. (TE) Ruban Jones 6'3" 242 with our 2nd. pick, and (WR) Nate Demontagnac 6'3" 195 with 3rd pick. Can't see it. I think we need to go OL/DL first. 

3 down's mock drafts might as well be picking guys out of a hat. But like others have said, I hope we don't lock onto any position and draft people who can get onto the field in year 1.

[Pete]

Best. Player. Available.

Yes, OL pipe needs filling.

But we have depth just about everywhere else.

So we go after the guy that will make the most difference in camp.

After round 3, flyers... scoop up anyone with NFL aspirations.

but if the best player available in the first two rounds is a linebacker. do we really need to add when we just drafted Smith and Shay ly?
to me the first two picks have to be where we have a need. If Elad doesn't look like he'll be in the nfl then its a good pick. Having a cdn at safety or corner means we aren't locked into another position such as with Kramdl or Lawton.
We really need to extend Wallace or we could be desperate for cdn oline next year and would have to use our first pick there.

[kkc60]

I think OL needs to be the top priority, followed by DL. Neufeld is on his final legs, Eli hasn't been able to cleanly win the job in what, 6 years being here? Wallace is fine but he plays small for his size, Vibert who knows.

While making the GC would've been best, picking at #4 is nice as well.

[Blue In BC]

Didn't they change the rules for players returning to college last year? I know the Bombers sent a few players down that path and they never returned.

Before they returned as non counters on the roster. Now they are counters if they return this year.

[Jesse]

but if the best player available in the first two rounds is a linebacker. do we really need to add when we just drafted Smith and Shay ly?
to me the first two picks have to be where we have a need. If Elad doesn't look like he'll be in the nfl then its a good pick. Having a cdn at safety or corner means we aren't locked into another position such as with Kramdl or Lawton.
We really need to extend Wallace or we could be desperate for cdn oline next year and would have to use our first pick there.

There obviously isn't ever a "best player". Teams place guys in tiers. This group of players have first round talent. Some years there are 10 guys in that list, sometimes there's 4.

Within that group of 1st round talent, you can separate them into 1A, 1B, or 1C.

When it comes to our pick. If there's a LB, a OL, and a WR in the 1B or 1C tier, you can prioritize whichever position you feel fits your team and it's still BPA.

Now if there is only a LB in the 1B tier, you have to consider how far down you are willing to go. If there's a OL in the 1C tier, it's an easy choice. If you only have prospects who graded out in the 2nd round grouping, then you may have to make a choice like we did last year. Where the available LB was so far beyond the other tiers (by the WBB rankings), that you had to double down on the position.