Global Draft

Blue In BC · April 29, 2026, 02:30:32 PM

Mock draft suggests we draft a punter and a DL. Since we only have 1 global on the current roster, both should make the PR. Teams don't seem to add a couple of extra that weren't drafted to create some competition.

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Blue In BC · April 29, 2026, 04:59:27 PM

Really curious to see if any team drafts the QB on the list of top players. There isn't really any ratio advantage so he'd have to show something that impressed somebody. It would be one way to fill the global PR requirement I suppose.

6 of out 1st 10 picks are punters or kickers ( again ). It's the best use on the roster IMO.

Blue In BC · April 29, 2026, 05:19:16 PM

So we drafted a DL and a punter.

Draft compete. 10 punters or kickers selected out of 18. No surprise there. selection order nothing like the mock draft though. lol

theaardvark · April 29, 2026, 05:38:40 PM

The DL sounds interesting, a punter in the Glo draft ad a P/K in the Nat draft. Never hurts to have something in the pipeline.

Blue In BC · April 29, 2026, 05:50:14 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on April 29, 2026, 05:38:40 PMThe DL sounds interesting, a punter in the Glo draft ad a P/K in the Nat draft. Never hurts to have something in the pipeline.

I can see the global punter moved to PR as a development player with the required allocations. The Canadian is another issue. I can't see him also on the PR and it doesn't appear he has another year of school? Maybe he " retires " so we can retain his rights for 2027 but he may not accept that.

The DL makes sense as a rotational player behind Munier-Bailey if he's injured or not playing well.

Pigskin · April 29, 2026, 05:57:21 PM

We drafted a DL last year and he never saw the field.

Sir Blue and Gold · April 29, 2026, 07:03:51 PM

The Finnish guy isn't a bad choice. Least he's played down in the NCAA as a bit of rotional player. Bit older so he probably is what he is but worth a look anyway and the roster rules certainly give him more of a chance than many, at a position where he may be able to contribute a bit.

Probably think of him as a 7th round pick or so if he were Canadian.

Pigskin · April 29, 2026, 07:14:12 PM

Vesterinen 6'3" 282, he's more of a DT then a DE.

Blue In BC · April 29, 2026, 08:38:18 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on April 29, 2026, 05:57:21 PMWe drafted a DL last year and he never saw the field.

No kidding. He had high praise from O'Shea which made it more of a surprise. Our Canadian LB's saw the field on ST's but not on defence.

I'd like to see the newbies all get more work when opportunity happens.

Pigskin · April 29, 2026, 08:54:57 PM

This is the way of MOS.

Tecno · April 30, 2026, 07:26:54 AM

When they switched GLOB from 2-must-dress to 1-must-dress it kind of neutered the whole program. It's basically irrelevant now. If it was still 2-must-dress I'd be a lot more excited about having a GLOB DT as that would be great for rotation if they guy can play.

But as of today the dude has to prove more valuable than the last STer on the AR (say, Ball?). Is that the case? History says no.

Blue In BC · April 30, 2026, 12:47:01 PM

Quote from: Tecno on April 30, 2026, 07:26:54 AMWhen they switched GLOB from 2-must-dress to 1-must-dress it kind of neutered the whole program. It's basically irrelevant now. If it was still 2-must-dress I'd be a lot more excited about having a GLOB DT as that would be great for rotation if they guy can play.

But as of today the dude has to prove more valuable than the last STer on the AR (say, Ball?). Is that the case? History says no.

There are several issues. We only have 1 global on the roster at the moment. Of the 2 we drafted, I believe one has an NFL mini camp invite. I expect the punter to end up on the PR, but we have no competition. Maybe we sign one or two that weren't drafted.

I don't expect any 2nd global on the AR. It's already going to be complicated getting Daniels on the AR. Best guess is that one of Kelly or Ball is bumped. Maybe Novak.

Jesse · April 30, 2026, 01:01:40 PM

Vesterinen seems like a legit prospect. Another guy invited to a NFL min-camp.

theaardvark · April 30, 2026, 04:38:03 PM

They should expand the roster by 2. 1 Current year GBL DP, and one Current year NAT DP. Would add only a tiny amount to the payroll (both would be ELC) yet give these fringe players with upside a chance to develop a year, and be valuable backups / ST contributors.

Blue In BC · April 30, 2026, 04:45:19 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on April 30, 2026, 04:38:03 PMThey should expand the roster by 2. 1 GBL, and one Current year NAT DP.

We've seldom had 2 global players that are good enough to make the roster at the same time. Our punter is a default choice to meet the current minimum. He's progressing and Canadian choices have not proven better.

In 2026 we MIGHT see Munier-Bailey become the 2nd full time global. That has more to do with not having a roster spot for a DI to fill that role which might be filled soon by Gathouth.

I'm still proposing the global category is replaced / folded into the roster by 2 more DI's. If a global beats out an American so be it.

Honestly not sure many would win against ANY competition. Right now there is none.

Increasing the roster size may or may not be a good idea. Roster size, ratio and roles for more players is complicated.