Cfl draft

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

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.

Doesn't matter who they draft I don't forsee them playing this year, unless they quickly show themselves to be superior to an existing Natl, maybe Eli and Clercius could be upgraded but even that is a long-shot in the dark.  With the improvements made this off-season there are not many opportunities for new draft picks, specific focus should be directed to getting last years draft picks onto the field.

[Blue In BC]

Doesn't matter who they draft I don't forsee them playing this year, unless they quickly show themselves to be superior to an existing Natl, maybe Eli and Clercius could be upgraded but even that is a long-shot in the dark.  With the improvements made this off-season there are not many opportunities for new draft picks, specific focus should be directed to getting last years draft picks onto the field.

That is most likely. However, they may not start but be ST or injury depth players that get some reps. As mentioned players like Clercius, Ball, Kelly or Schmekel don't exactly have locks on their positions.

The OL might see Wallace bumped to the 6 OL if we start 3 import OL. Eli might be the starting center. So the OL is in flux somewhat.

If we start 3 Canadian OL then the 6th OL is open IMO. Haven't seen enough of Vibert to know whether he keeps a spot or potentially loses out.

My expectation is that our 1st 2 picks make the AR as an improvement to depth. Who they replace is not known.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

That is most likely. However, they may not start but be ST or injury depth players that get some reps. As mentioned players like Clercius, Ball, Kelly or Schmekel don't exactly have locks on their positions.

The OL might see Wallace bumped to the 6 OL if we start 3 import OL. Eli might be the starting center. So the OL is in flux somewhat.

If we start 3 Canadian OL then the 6th OL is open IMO. Haven't seen enough of Vibert to know whether he keeps a spot or potentially loses out.

My expectation is that our 1st 2 picks make the AR as an improvement to depth. Who they replace is not known.

Wasn't really referring to ST's which is the best place for rookies to get their toe wet, if Ball, Novak or Jake Kelly are replaced by a rookie I won't even blink, if Schmeck, Smith or Shay are replaced I might drop my sandwich.

[Pigskin]

I don't think Jake Kelly makes the AR this year if the Bombers draft a player like Jett and he shows up to TC this season.

[Blue In BC]

Wasn't really referring to ST's which is the best place for rookies to get their toe wet, if Ball, Novak or Jake Kelly are replaced by a rookie I won't even blink, if Schmeck, Smith or Shay are replaced I might drop my sandwich.

I don't think Shay or Smith are at risk. Novak and Schmekel are IMO. While our rookie draft choices didn't see reps aside from ST's, I don't know that is sustainable. I think the high picks from last year and this year, need to see some reps.

We have some older Canadians ( and some imports ) that may need to be replaced in 2027. Bringing newbies along slowly is not a bad plan but at some point, they must play. There are always points in games where it's garbage time ( winning of losing ) that creates openings.

Anyway we'll see who we draft. We don't need another starting Canadian per se, but an example might be Elad replacing Allen at safety. Nothing against Allen and I don't know much about Elad. I don't think he'll be available when we have our 1st pick, but if he's capable of starting, we should consider it.

[CrazyCanuck89]

I think you guys go Vaccaro if he falls to you.  He can play centre or guard.  Round 2 maybe a DE, not much in terms of DT depth in this draft.

[Pigskin]

I think you guys go Vaccaro if he falls to you.  He can play centre or guard.  Round 2 maybe a DE, not much in terms of DT depth in this draft.

Us guys, would love to get Vaccaro, who was a Bison for three years. But, it sounds like he could spend a little time in the NFL. It also sounds like Ottawa would love to have him.

[Pete]

Other than Oline top tier talent in this draft looks thin. at wide receiver Cenacle is the lone standout, at lb its Dejambe and dline Gatkuoth A team like Ottawa might decide to use their pick   other than oline thinking at 10th they may still be able to get that position covered.