Blue Bombers add two to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., May 3, 2024 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive end Rick D'Abreu and American defensive tackle David Green.
Green (6-1, 285, Pittsburgh; born: October 18, 1999, in West Mifflin, VA) appeared in 39 games over five seasons (2019-2023) with the Panthers. Over that time, Green recorded 92 total tackles, 13.5 tackle-for-losses, eight sacks, two knockdowns, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
The 2021 ACC Champion joins the Bombers after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft and recently attending Pitt Pro Day.
D'Abreu (6-2, 280, TCU; born: February 23, 2001, in Chester, VA.) comes to the Bombers after appearing in 51 collegiate games and starting in 15. D'Abreu spent four seasons (2019-2022) with East Carolina, and his senior year with TCU (2023). Over his collegiate career he posted 84 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Abreu started all 9 games he appeared in during his sophomore season (2020), recording 24 total tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.
At TCU, he appeared in 10 games, registering 12 tackles, 4.5 tackle-for-losses, and a half sack before attending the Big 12 Pro Day in Frisco, TX.
Well there seems to be significantly more prospects on the DL then in 2023. No telling which may end up on the roster somewhere. I count 17 DL and 9 new rookies at the moment.
Glad they keep adding on the DL. Not super confident in Fox, and while I like Haba, can never have too much competition.
Interesting how 1 inch shorter and 5 pounds heavier is the difference between an defensive tackle and defensive end.
Quote from: kkc60 on May 03, 2024, 04:41:34 PMGlad they keep adding on the DL. Not super confident in Fox, and while I like Haba, can never have too much competition.
Interesting how 1 inch shorter and 5 pounds heavier is the difference between an defensive tackle and defensive end.
Those measureables do not reflect motor, centre of gravity or wingspan... which can be hige difference makers on the Dline.
With this many fresh faces, sure to find a couple winners but they will take time to season, I would suspect our returning faces will take a big step forward as they have more confidence and time under their belt, we shall see, OL looks good (will take them a few games I suspect), need the DL to firm up and we shall be very good again