2026 Main Training Camp - News & Views

[Tecno]

Nic would play even if the rules didn't give him a massive advantage which is intended as a compliment.

And yet to this day Riders forum moans and whines that Demski was too slow and did too much dancing when wearing green.  Riders happily cut him and there was much rejoicing.  We didn't even have to offer him much to get him here.  I bet he was $25k-$35k over ELC when he first signed here.

Valid point about the draft level (I didn't know Demski was 1RDP) though.  However, Demski could have easily turned into an Etienne.  Draft level doesn't always mean everything (though Corcoran's is particularly low).

[Tecno]

Demski's rookie season saw double the yardage on 3 more receptions, (his longest reception as a rookie comes up just 16 yards short of Corcorans entire year). Demski had 4 yards more per catch and 30 rushing yards. Plus the Punt returning and TD.

Again, per capita.  Demski was in nearly every rookie year game and seeing actual snaps, and was basically a full-time starter in year 2.

Ya, I'm not saying Corcoran is the next Demski, but it certainly is possible he can be more than what he showed in '25.  I never put artificial ceilings on guys who are that young.  Wait and see.  All I know is I saw his hands snag some Lawler-level quick/outside balls that for sure 80% of the other 5th-read CFL NATs would have whiffed on.  Ya, that's some talent you can possibly work with.

[Tecno]

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He's listed at the same size as Rasheed Bailey

Ya, I checked the stats.  I don't know why, but he seems like a small presence on the field to me.  Maybe you guys are right and it's just because he's slotted next to Clercius he seems small.

[Blue In BC]

Did I read somewhere that Thorne was coming back or was that just speculation?

[BIGBLUE204]

And yet to this day Riders forum moans and whines that Demski was too slow and did too much dancing when wearing green.  Riders happily cut him and there was much rejoicing.  We didn't even have to offer him much to get him here.  I bet he was $25k-$35k over ELC when he first signed here.

Valid point about the draft level (I didn't know Demski was 1RDP) though.  However, Demski could have easily turned into an Etienne.  Draft level doesn't always mean everything (though Corcoran's is particularly low).

Except they didnt cut him. They lost him in FA to his home town team. Odd argument to make that the rider fans didnt like him...i guess thats something?
I bet he was 100k over...I mean if we're just making stuff why not right?

[BIGBLUE204]

Again, per capita.  Demski was in nearly every rookie year game and seeing actual snaps, and was basically a full-time starter in year 2.

Ya, I'm not saying Corcoran is the next Demski, but it certainly is possible he can be more than what he showed in '25.  I never put artificial ceilings on guys who are that young.  Wait and see.  All I know is I saw his hands snag some Lawler-level quick/outside balls that for sure 80% of the other 5th-read CFL NATs would have whiffed on.  Ya, that's some talent you can possibly work with.

Corcorcan dressed for all 18. Obviously thats not the same, but it wasnt like he was wearing street clothes all year. Again, youre just saying things without any actual proof. Not one of his catches were Lawler esc. Lol.

And my main point is, Demski (like some other rookies) showed flashes of dominance. Broke off huge games, flipped the field for his team. Demski was legit prospect that you could see had potential for stardom (regardless of how ssk fans felt). Corcorcan isnt that. Hes a blue collar get uou 300-600 yards a year guy. You dont have to believe me. But its the truth.

[Jesse]

Corcorcan dressed for all 18. Obviously thats not the same, but it wasnt like he was wearing street clothes all year. Again, youre just saying things without any actual proof. Not one of his catches were Lawler esc. Lol.

And my main point is, Demski (like some other rookies) showed flashes of dominance. Broke off huge games, flipped the field for his team. Demski was legit prospect that you could see had potential for stardom (regardless of how ssk fans felt). Corcorcan isnt that. Hes a blue collar get uou 300-600 yards a year guy. You dont have to believe me. But its the truth.

Yeah, Demski and Cororan are not in the same tier of prospect coming out of college.

Demski was a RB with the Bison. When he was with Sask he was lined up as a receiver, RB, he did kick and punt returns. He was also a couple of years younger than Corc coming out.

As to Sask cutting him, that obviously never happened. I think there was a rumour that he never got offered a deal with them to stay in Sask, but we all seemed to understand that was because the Bombers were going to beat any offer they made. This was a huge deal at the time:

"Nic Demski was coveted based on his pure athleticism and rare abilities as a combo receiver and returner. Winnipeg paid a $35,000 signing bonus and nearly $150,000 on the one-year deal Demski signed."

https://3downnation.com/2018/03/07/what-top-cfl-free-agents-got-paid/

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I knew someone would try to counter my Busby vs Corcoran!  The key here is PER CAPITA.  If Corcoran had started as many games, had as many GPs, and as many snaps & looks, he'd have Busby stats too.

Keep in mind SSK's entire game plan was quick short pass to EVERY PLAYER, including 17th read Busby.  All you needed to do was get a guy who could curl, be the least contested REC, and get you 4-6.

I promise you Corcoran could have done that just as well as Busby.  Probably better, because Busby has no hands.  But because
I knew someone would try to counter my Busby vs Corcoran!  The key here is PER CAPITA.  If Corcoran had started as many games, had as many GPs, and as many snaps & looks, he'd have Busby stats too.

Keep in mind SSK's entire game plan was quick short pass to EVERY PLAYER, including 17th read Busby.  All you needed to do was get a guy who could curl, be the least contested REC, and get you 4-6.

I promise you Corcoran could have done that just as well as Busby.  Probably better, because Busby has no hands.  But because Corcoran had few GP, fewer starts, and Zach would only throw to him if the sky was falling, he had low stats.

Don't get me wrong, Corcoran is no Demski, heck I'm not even positive he makes the team!, but as the 5th read "ratio help" NAT, you could absolutely do worse.

I haven't watched Busby closely but he seems to be highly regarded by Riderfans and they kept him while letting Nield walk, so that says something. 

Corcoran is filling a gap and taking advantage of the opportunities he's given, his job is getting on the field as often as possible.  Can't judge a book by it's cover, Danny Mac recently said Darren Flutie was one of the best football players he ever played with, that had little to do with physical attributes or athleticism, it had to do with his complete knowledge of the game and being where he needed to be when needed.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Blue Bombers Transactions - May 22, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.

Transferred to suspended list:
American quarterback Terry Wilson

Horne has been removed from the suspended list, so he's officially back on the team.

[Blue In BC]

Horne has been removed from the suspended list, so he's officially back on the team.

You mean Thorne? Do we know that he's back? He could also be removed from the suspended list and released outright. It would suggest he might be back but that is not exactly certain.

He probably isn't in Regina and final cuts are next weekend. The team probably returns to practise on Tues and Wed before the final pre-season game on Friday.

So it will be a short stay and an offer to be placed on the PR.

The bigger question is why would we want him back if he didn't fit FIFO and left earlier. I understand we may want a QB on the PR but is he the guy?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

You mean Thorne? Do we know that he's back? He could also be removed from the suspended list and released outright. It would suggest he might be back but that is not exactly certain.

He probably isn't in Regina and final cuts are next weekend. The team probably returns to practise on Tues and Wed before the final pre-season game on Friday.

So it will be a short stay and an offer to be placed on the PR.

The bigger question is why would we want him back if he didn't fit FIFO and left earlier. I understand we may want a QB on the PR but is he the guy?

Yes Thorne, though I keep wanting to call him Van Horne for some reason. I haven't seen anything official but did read it somewhere, CFL transaction list still has him listed as suspended but the Bomber list does not and he's not on the AR either, so who knows, time will tell all.

O'Shea mentioned a few days ago that he disagreed with Thorne's decision to leave and tried to convince him to stay, maybe it worked.  Don't know if he will be happy with a PR spot or decide to leave again if he doesn't make the AR.

[Blueforlife]

Terry probably should have left mid way through the game where Streveler completed no passes or whatever for three quarters but was still in there "leading".

No a pro sticks with his team.  We won that game.

[tlf]

No a pro sticks with his team.  We won that game.

I don't blame him tbh.  He's been third string and prob doesn't make that much money. He finally had a chance to move up and the new shiny toy is in town and bumps him down again. It would be very discouraging after so many years and to feel unvalued to not get your shot.  How many years is he supposed to hang around and be the #3? I get it. There are probably other opportunities that might pay him more and might be outside of football.  Good luck to him.  I quite loved the ball he threw.   Elgersma better stick around now.

[theaardvark]

I don't blame him tbh.  He's been third string and prob doesn't make that much money. He finally had a chance to move up and the new shiny toy is in town and bumps him down again. It would be very discouraging after so many years and to feel unvalued to not get your shot.  How many years is he supposed to hang around and be the #3? I get it. There are probably other opportunities that might pay him more and might be outside of football.  Good luck to him.  I quite loved the ball he threw.   Elgersma better stick around now.

I was always hopeful that Wilson would be a Dru Brown, but he never grabbed the brass ring.  He consistently was OK, but never good enough to bump Streveler down the DC.  Yes, Streve had an inside track with his popularity and dedication, but if Wilson had shown that spark, I'm sure he would have displaced Streveler, with Streveler's approval.

But he was mired in m'eh.  It was safe keeping him around, but he never really "won" his spot, rather he basically didn't lose it.

TE13 has shown more than enough promise that he earned a spot on the roster going forward.  Which demotes Wilson to competing with Perkins for the 3rd spot, and I can understand Wilson's disappointment at not "inheriting" the #2 with Streveler's departure.

He wasn't going to take Zach's spot regardless his play, but if he had come into camp and blown Condell away, he'd be on the DC at #2 due to his history here.  But that didn't happen.

I hated losing Dru in not having a spot for him starting here in that moment.  I am far less disappointed losing WIlson at this juncture.

[Blueforlife]

I don't blame him tbh.  He's been third string and prob doesn't make that much money. He finally had a chance to move up and the new shiny toy is in town and bumps him down again. It would be very discouraging after so many years and to feel unvalued to not get your shot.  How many years is he supposed to hang around and be the #3? I get it. There are probably other opportunities that might pay him more and might be outside of football.  Good luck to him.  I quite loved the ball he threw.   Elgersma better stick around now.

I was referring to the suggestion that he should have left last year during a game, which I didn't agree with.  Yes don't blame him now.  That said if we have injuries at QB he might regret this.