Blue Bombers Add Receiver

[Tecno]

No receiver is concerned about getting hit hard when playing the Bombers.

Think Katsantonis. We have nobody like that.

We did in Loffler.  He kind of (re?)invented the nasty bruiser FS role.  But it was that role that a) ruined his body causing a short career, and b) left many a deep explosion reception behind him (too busy moving up for run stop).

I think we need more beef and pain out of our WILL, and maybe MIKE.  However, don't want to to cost lost injury games...

[Pete]

The guys on defence are pretty mild too.

No receiver is concerned about getting hit hard when playing the Bombers.

Think Katsantonis. We have nobody like that.

doesnt help that most of our dbs last year were undersized. As far as linebackers am hoping Knox wil bring some physicality

[Blue In BC]

doesnt help that most of our dbs last year were undersized. As far as linebackers am hoping Knox wil bring some physicality

We're over loaded at LB. Griffin, Woodbey, Ayers and Knox. Barring injury we can't get them all on the AR. Our DI's already include Castillo and Laval.

That leaves us 2 DI spots for LB's + 1 that would be listed as a non starter due to starting 8 Canadians.

I don't think we see Kramdi being bumped at SAM in a ratio change, but we might see Wilson bumped at WIL?

So TC will be interesting among our LB's fighting to be on the AR.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I would also say that Woodbey is by no means a lock and would put him in the camp fight category. He's gotta fend off the Canadians with draft capital and this year's Americans. It would certainly be better if we didn't have to use an American as a rotational linebacker considering all we've done to build up Canadian options recently.

[Blue In BC]

I would also say that Woodbey is by no means a lock and would put him in the camp fight category. He's gotta fend off the Canadians with draft capital and this year's Americans. It would certainly be better if we didn't have to use an American as a rotational linebacker considering all we've done to build up Canadian options recently.

Agree on all points but Woodbey did seem to impress last year. He'll be on an ELC which gives him a leg up on the imports.

Obviously we'd like to see one of the Canadian LB's take a step forward. That said, the imports were getting all the reps on defence and the Canadians weren't.

So it's just a bunch of questions needing to resolved in TC. Adding Santos-Knox was a bit of a surprise considering the points / comments made.

[Tecno]

doesnt help that most of our dbs last year were undersized. As far as linebackers am hoping Knox wil bring some physicality

The idea could be Kyrie on passing downs, JSK on running/1st.  We usually play different sets for these 2 options already, swapping out WILL too wouldn't be a stretch.

JSK can bring the wood.

[LXTSN]

The idea could be Kyrie on passing downs, JSK on running/1st.  We usually play different sets for these 2 options already, swapping out WILL too wouldn't be a stretch.

JSK can bring the wood.

I could also see them going to 3 DL on some passing downs to get Griffen in there.

[Jesse]

The idea could be Kyrie on passing downs, JSK on running/1st.  We usually play different sets for these 2 options already, swapping out WILL too wouldn't be a stretch.

JSK can bring the wood.

I was under the impression that JSK's strength was his pass rush.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I was under the impression that JSK's strength was his pass rush.

He was pretty versatile when he played beside Bighill, he's put on a lot of bulk since then which is required  to play MLB, probably lost a step or two in that time as well.

[dd]

I was under the impression that JSK's strength was his pass rush.

It is, he's a very good blitzer who often gets home and gets a sack. We need that for sure and i thought that's why they brought him in. JSK is a physical player but he isn't a killer like Sankey or Awe.

[Tecno]

I was under the impression that JSK's strength was his pass rush.

Not anymore.  You're remembering the old JSK.  In 18GP in OTT last year he got 0 sacks.  But 80 DT.  I think he may have been the team leader in DT (or close to it).

From games I watched I recall him being a run stopping beast -- and if he bulked up, that explains that.

He also would roam the flat and sniff out the target on the short pass for some wood & disruptions.

If you're bringing the WILL blitz, TLB is right in that the bulk might negate that... WILL blitz is speed and timing, not bruising through blockers.

[Blue In BC]

I think an import receiver will be hard pressed to make the AR to start the season ( barring injury ). It looks like the team is expecting to start 3 Canadian receivers.

Now this is not to say we won't find some really talented players that might be added to the 1 game IR or PR to start the season.

However there are instances where an import is just too good to keep off the game 1 day on the AR.

I hope we find a couple that fall into that category. Then it gives those players a bit longer to learn the CFL game and playbook before pushing for a starting role.

As long as the Canadian receivers are playing well and the team is winning there may not be any need to rush a rookie.

All that said, Clercius, Cobb and Corcoran all have more to prove. I'm fine if each shows more development and is used well in the offence.

The need to start 3 Canadian receivers hinges on the decision at LG from a ratio point of view or vice versa. I don't see a current opportunity to have a receiver as a DI unless Vaval is injured in TC. Even so his skill set required might be more about return ability than as a receiver.

It would be an interesting bet on the outcome of either of those situations.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I think an import receiver will be hard pressed to make the AR to start the season ( barring injury ). It looks like the team is expecting to start 3 Canadian receivers.

Now this is not to say we won't find some really talented players that might be added to the 1 game IR or PR to start the season.

However there are instances where an import is just too good to keep off the game 1 day on the AR.

I hope we find a couple that fall into that category. Then it gives those players a bit longer to learn the CFL game and playbook before pushing for a starting role.

As long as the Canadian receivers are playing well and the team is winning there may not be any need to rush a rookie.

All that said, Clercius, Cobb and Corcoran all have more to prove. I'm fine if each shows more development and is used well in the offence.

The need to start 3 Canadian receivers hinges on the decision at LG from a ratio point of view or vice versa. I don't see a current opportunity to have a receiver as a DI unless Vaval is injured in TC. Even so his skill set required might be more about return ability than as a receiver.

It would be an interesting bet on the outcome of either of those situations.

This is the year Clercius rises or falls out of favour, he can't occupy a valuable receiver spot without becoming more prominent, they need to reap more production from their 5th receiver.

[Jesse]

This is the year Clercius rises or falls out of favour, he can't occupy a valuable receiver spot without becoming more prominent, they need to reap more production from their 5th receiver.

I disagree. His production is completely fine from a 5th option. We need more from our top 3 guys.

[blue_or_die]

Depends what you mean by "production". I don't expect him to get ten targets a game and 80 yards. I do expect that he has 1-2 clutch catches a game and does noticeably well blocking and getting open, if only to distract the opposing DBs away from the top receivers so a Pokey or Tim White can get open.

Basically, Wolitarsky in his prime would be a laudable goal to reach for.