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Title: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: ModAdmin on March 21, 2025, 05:20:59 PM
The CFL Combine is happening in Regina over the next couple of days.  Some thoughts from CFL's Jamie Nye are in the following article and an excerpt about the Blue Bombers is included...

 https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/19/1-position-group-to-watch-at-the-cfl-combine-for-every-team/?lid=nh2z23hp71dd&utm_cta=feature-title&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Field+Pass+Newsletter+-+2025+Combine&utm_brazeid=64d2d75607cbf60001365778&utm_content=&tf_u%5Bcfl_braze_id%5D=64d2d75607cbf60001365778&utm_instance=cfl&CAMEFROM=CFC_CFL_EMAIL_BRAZE_2025&src=cfl_email_unreal2025

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS – OFFENSIVE LINE

"Usually I put a disclaimer on this piece that I never say offensive line because it's a given that all CFL teams will be looking at offensive linemen.

Duh!

But the Bombers are so desperate for depth, I left the disclaimer out this time because of Winnipeg. They should draft three of them and possibly with their first three picks!

They had some key departures in recent free agency periods, with names like Drew Desjarlais, Liam Dobson, Michael Couture, to name a few, signing elsewhere. Now they're really thin at a spot they traditionally roll out three starters.

There were times they did go three American because of Patrick Neufeld's injury but that is a last resort for many teams in the CFL.

Neufeld and Chris Kolankowski are both climbing deeper into their 30s, so the succession plan has to be in place soon."
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 21, 2025, 08:24:04 PM
I hope the Bombers are looking closely at (LB) Devin Veresuk, 6'3" 230, the kid is a play maker. The other player is (DB) Jackson Findlay 6'3" 205, this is another play maker with speed and size.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 21, 2025, 08:28:45 PM
Top two (OL) Andersen 6'5" 305, and Fortin 6'5" 300.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: ModAdmin on March 22, 2025, 03:04:23 PM
JEREMIAH OJO | DEFENSIVE LINE | MONTREAL

Ojo brings a lot to the table as a 2025 CFL Draft prospect, but the defensive lineman exceeded the lofty expectations everyone had for him by showcasing his burst at the 40-yard dash in Regina.

The former Carabin registered a 4.59 time at 246 pounds, finishing first among all defensive linemen present at the CFL Combine. Ojo also finished tied for fifth in the bench press with 25 reps.

"Weighed at 246 pounds on Thursday with almost 34-inch arms, which explains how he beat so many people from his time at the University of Montreal," said Ferguson. "He ran a 4.59 at almost 250 pounds. His shuttle times were good, his movement skills were good, solid on the bench press as well.

"He and (Queen's defensive lineman) Darien Newell look like they will be the stories of this defensive line coming out of the combine based on their game film. Now we get to see them hit the field on Saturday and see them head to head, which will be awesome."

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/21/3-cfl-combine-standout-performers-from-friday/
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 22, 2025, 06:11:42 PM
Quote from: ModAdmin on March 22, 2025, 03:04:23 PMJEREMIAH OJO | DEFENSIVE LINE | MONTREAL

Ojo brings a lot to the table as a 2025 CFL Draft prospect, but the defensive lineman exceeded the lofty expectations everyone had for him by showcasing his burst at the 40-yard dash in Regina.

The former Carabin registered a 4.59 time at 246 pounds, finishing first among all defensive linemen present at the CFL Combine. Ojo also finished tied for fifth in the bench press with 25 reps.

"Weighed at 246 pounds on Thursday with almost 34-inch arms, which explains how he beat so many people from his time at the University of Montreal," said Ferguson. "He ran a 4.59 at almost 250 pounds. His shuttle times were good, his movement skills were good, solid on the bench press as well.

"He and (Queen's defensive lineman) Darien Newell look like they will be the stories of this defensive line coming out of the combine based on their game film. Now we get to see them hit the field on Saturday and see them head to head, which will be awesome."

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/03/21/3-cfl-combine-standout-performers-from-friday/

Yes Ojo is super quick for a big man. Could be a nice DE for the Bombers.

Eric Cumberbatch is also another guy that has impressed. (DB). 6'2", 202, 4.51/40.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: ModAdmin on March 23, 2025, 03:57:29 PM
Kyle Walters' take on Jackson Tachinski, U of M's quarterback turned receiver...

"It sums him up — he's a football player," said Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters. "Jackson is a football player, he's a winner and he'll do whatever he can to help his team succeed. We saw that through his whole university career where he was just making plays and putting his body on the line to get a first down.

"I think he's realizing now this is about, 'the more you can do.' It's no different than offensive guards or tackles learning to snap, or a big defensive tackle showing he could also play guard. At this point some of the smart players show, 'Hey, I can do more than just one thing.'"

Tachinski helped lead the Bisons to a 7-1 record last year and is familiar to the Blue Bombers as a participant in the CFL's Canadian QB Internship Program during a couple of rookie camps, including last year.

Now that's being eyeballed as a receiver, he's been cramming for this like he would for a final exam. He's watched countless hours of film before and since the combine in Waterloo, has been getting reps on turf in Winnipeg with the likes of Kenny Lawler, Bisons teammate AK Gassama — a Blue Bombers draft pick last year — and even reached out to the most famous CFL example of the QB-to-receiver transition in Brad Sinopoli."


https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/22/1st-10-tachinksis-chance-to-shine/
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: BomberFan73 on March 23, 2025, 04:04:04 PM
Quote from: ModAdmin on March 23, 2025, 03:57:29 PMKyle Walters' take on Jackson Tachinski, U of M's quarterback turned receiver...

"It sums him up — he's a football player," said Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters. "Jackson is a football player, he's a winner and he'll do whatever he can to help his team succeed. We saw that through his whole university career where he was just making plays and putting his body on the line to get a first down.

"I think he's realizing now this is about, 'the more you can do.' It's no different than offensive guards or tackles learning to snap, or a big defensive tackle showing he could also play guard. At this point some of the smart players show, 'Hey, I can do more than just one thing.'"

Tachinski helped lead the Bisons to a 7-1 record last year and is familiar to the Blue Bombers as a participant in the CFL's Canadian QB Internship Program during a couple of rookie camps, including last year.

Now that's being eyeballed as a receiver, he's been cramming for this like he would for a final exam. He's watched countless hours of film before and since the combine in Waterloo, has been getting reps on turf in Winnipeg with the likes of Kenny Lawler, Bisons teammate AK Gassama — a Blue Bombers draft pick last year — and even reached out to the most famous CFL example of the QB-to-receiver transition in Brad Sinopoli."


https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/22/1st-10-tachinksis-chance-to-shine/

I wouldn't be surprised if we picked him. I wonder how high though?
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 23, 2025, 04:12:40 PM
Quote from: BomberFan73 on March 23, 2025, 04:04:04 PMI wouldn't be surprised if we picked him. I wonder how high though?

At best he's going to need some development time and be willing to sit on the PR. Bombers already have more QB's than they will be able to keep including a decision to be made on whether we sit one on our PR.

So that's the rub. Is he capable of being a short yardage QB in the short term. Noting that we already have Streveler and Wilson as capable of doing that.

I'm not sure a # 4 QB on the PR gets much opportunity in practice and we don't really see many teams retaining a # 4 QB on their PR's.

If we draft him, then IMO it would be one of the last couple of picks. Even then, how realistically can he beat out Dolegala, Wilson or Patterson on our rosters?

I still have no idea what the team is expecting to happen aside from Streveler pencilled in at # 2 QB.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Jesse on March 23, 2025, 06:29:04 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 23, 2025, 04:12:40 PMAt best he's going to need some development time and be willing to sit on the PR. Bombers already have more QB's than they will be able to keep including a decision to be made on whether we sit one on our PR.

So that's the rub. Is he capable of being a short yardage QB in the short term. Noting that we already have Streveler and Wilson as capable of doing that.

I'm not sure a # 4 QB on the PR gets much opportunity in practice and we don't really see many teams retaining a # 4 QB on their PR's.

If we draft him, then IMO it would be one of the last couple of picks. Even then, how realistically can he beat out Dolegala, Wilson or Patterson on our rosters?

I still have no idea what the team is expecting to happen aside from Streveler pencilled in at # 2 QB.

Sounds like he's just being looked at as a receiver.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 23, 2025, 07:14:01 PM
Quote from: Jesse on March 23, 2025, 06:29:04 PMSounds like he's just being looked at as a receiver.

He's been at two Bomber TC's. Did they work him as a receiver or only a QB? It's not an impossible transition but it's also not an easy one.

We do need to look at our Canadian depth at receiver. In that sense he MIGHT have more of an opportunity than I imagine.

All of that is IF we even draft him. It wouldn't entirely surprise me to see that he isn't drafted by any team but picked up for TC as an undrafted player.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: BomberFan73 on March 23, 2025, 10:26:02 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 23, 2025, 07:14:01 PMHe's been at two Bomber TC's. Did they work him as a receiver or only a QB? It's not an impossible transition but it's also not an easy one.

We do need to look at our Canadian depth at receiver. In that sense he MIGHT have more of an opportunity than I imagine.

All of that is IF we even draft him. It wouldn't entirely surprise me to see that he isn't drafted by any team but picked up for TC as an undrafted player.

Ya, I was thinking of him as a WR. His inexperience there could lead to him going under the radar and maybe be a late rnd pick, or just an invite like you said.
He is a good QB though, been talked about in local scenes for years. Would be cool to see him get in for a gimmick play.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 23, 2025, 11:52:23 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 23, 2025, 04:12:40 PMAt best he's going to need some development time and be willing to sit on the PR. Bombers already have more QB's than they will be able to keep including a decision to be made on whether we sit one on our PR.

So that's the rub. Is he capable of being a short yardage QB in the short term. Noting that we already have Streveler and Wilson as capable of doing that.

I'm not sure a # 4 QB on the PR gets much opportunity in practice and we don't really see many teams retaining a # 4 QB on their PR's.

If we draft him, then IMO it would be one of the last couple of picks. Even then, how realistically can he beat out Dolegala, Wilson or Patterson on our rosters?

I still have no idea what the team is expecting to happen aside from Streveler pencilled in at # 2 QB.

I think the whole idea of the interview with Walters is that he's now being considered as a WR, not a QB... 
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: dd on March 24, 2025, 12:39:26 AM

Touching story of a local product, but at draft time you take the best athlete available. Impressive 250 lb DL who run 4.59 40's and 6'5" linemen are freaks!!! and obviously will be taken early.

If this kid gets drafted, it will be in the last round and only if they feel he can play special teams or reciever. Qb is totally out of the question.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 24, 2025, 12:10:07 PM
We pick 7, 16, 18...

I don't think an "Impressive 250 lb DL who run 4.59 40's and 6'5" linemen" will be available...
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Jesse on March 24, 2025, 06:19:46 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 24, 2025, 12:10:07 PMWe pick 7, 16, 18...

I don't think an "Impressive 250 lb DL who run 4.59 40's and 6'5" linemen" will be available...

Gabe Wallace was in the 2nd round last year. Stop giving the Bombers excuses to fail. We should absolutely expect good drafting from them.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: blue_gold_84 on March 24, 2025, 06:49:03 PM
Quote from: Jesse on March 24, 2025, 06:19:46 PMGabe Wallace was in the 2nd round last year.

17th overall. I'm pretty sure 17 falls right in between 16 and 18.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 24, 2025, 07:23:56 PM
Bombers will pickup a VG player at #7. (OL) Andersen or Fortin, (DE) OJO, (DB) Findlay or Cumberbatch, (LB) Veresuk. Or maybe Rourke falls to #7.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 24, 2025, 08:20:43 PM
Quote from: Pigskin on March 24, 2025, 07:23:56 PMBombers will pickup a VG player at #7. (OL) Andersen or Fortin, (DE) OJO, (DB) Findlay or Cumberbatch, (LB) Veresuk. Or maybe Rourke falls to #7.

Rourke is going to get some sort of NFL deal. It would be a waste to use a high draft pick on him in the CFL. Maybe use a late pick on him 6 or higher IMO.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: CrazyCanuck89 on March 25, 2025, 11:43:48 AM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 24, 2025, 08:20:43 PMRourke is going to get some sort of NFL deal. It would be a waste to use a high draft pick on him in the CFL. Maybe use a late pick on him 6 or higher IMO.

I think you guys take Veresuk and draft a developmental guy later.  Tiger Shanks maybe.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 25, 2025, 04:14:53 PM
We traded down to get Clercius and Chris-Ike (who were guys that upped their value at the combine). 

The fact that we got Wallace at 17 had to have Walters jumping up and down.

We do draft really well, the fact that we lose NAT players every year to other teams in FA proves we brought in good ones. 

It will be interesting to see what players the WFC has identified as being special after this combine, we took Clercius well ahead of his January ranking (20), and Chris-Ike who wasn't even ranked, but managed to snag Wallace (ranked 12th) at 17...
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: dd on March 25, 2025, 10:08:26 PM
The CFL draft is always a crap shoot on whether the player drafted comes to the CFL or pursues things south, but this is Walters strength, he has a very, very good handle on the Canadian talent.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 25, 2025, 10:42:36 PM
Quote from: dd on March 25, 2025, 10:08:26 PMThe CFL draft is always a crap shoot on whether the player drafted comes to the CFL or pursues things south, but this is Walters strength, he has a very, very good handle on the Canadian talent.

Smartest thing is to interview the players they're interested in before the draft and ask them directly, comes down to trusting their response or not.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: LXTSN on March 26, 2025, 02:42:24 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 24, 2025, 08:20:43 PMRourke is going to get some sort of NFL deal. It would be a waste to use a high draft pick on him in the CFL. Maybe use a late pick on him 6 or higher IMO.
Is there a point in drafting a Canadian QB? It doesn't count towards a starting Canadian anyway, does it?
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 26, 2025, 02:50:57 PM
Quote from: LXTSN on March 26, 2025, 02:42:24 PMIs there a point in drafting a Canadian QB? It doesn't count towards a starting Canadian anyway, does it?

Yes if there is a reasonable chance he may end up in the CFL at some time. Yes he counts as a Canadian starter if he's starting but not against the ratio count. That falls into the QB having a separate status designation etc.

Obviously if he's as good as his brother in Vancouver he'd be worth trying to get him north. Some analysts believe he's better than Nathan but that may mean he sticks in the NFL for a longer time frame. I've heard he has less of a running skill set but may be a better stronger passer.

Either way, I don't see any team trying to draft him in the early rounds. A given team that currently has good Canadian depth might use a later pick this year. Fifth round maybe? Otherwise it's like drafting any player that might be getting an NFL look. Some might be back by TC and some may be gone for a couple of years.

We're seeing more and more Canadians drafted in the NFL or signed as NDFA.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 26, 2025, 03:12:41 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 26, 2025, 02:50:57 PMYes if there is a reasonable chance he may end up in the CFL at some time. Yes he counts as a Canadian starter if he's starting but not against the ratio count. That falls into the QB having a separate status designation etc.

Obviously if he's as good as his brother in Vancouver he'd be worth trying to get him north. Some analysts believe he's better than Nathan but that may mean he sticks in the NFL for a longer time frame. I've heard he has less of a running skill set but may be a better stronger passer.

Either way, I don't see any team trying to draft him in the early rounds. A given team that currently has good Canadian depth might use a later pick this year. Fifth round maybe? Otherwise it's like drafting any player that might be getting an NFL look. Some might be back by TC and some may be gone for a couple of years.

We're seeing more and more Canadians drafted in the NFL or signed as NDFA.

Certainly worth taking a flyer on, maybe 3rd or 4th round, most Canadian players never make it in the NFL, especially in high skilled positions like QB. If he wants to play football at all, he'll eventually come back to the CFL to play against his brother.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 26, 2025, 05:23:09 PM
Yes, one of the best NAT Rec's was drafted/signed as a QB.  QB's tend to be exceptional athletes and very intelligent, and can adapt when should the QB option not materialize.

Rourke, late round flyer because he's gonna want to be a QB.

Tachinski, should go earlier than Rourke because he'll be drafted as a REC, not a QB.  Might get a sniff in camp as a QB, but it sounds like he knows that's a longshot, and if he wants to play, REC it is...
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: TBURGESS on March 26, 2025, 07:42:30 PM
I doubt that Rourke lasts to the late rounds. I also doubt that he'll be in the NFL for very long. I'd take a flyer on him using our extra pick we got. 
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 26, 2025, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: TBURGESS on March 26, 2025, 07:42:30 PMI doubt that Rourke lasts to the late rounds. I also doubt that he'll be in the NFL for very long. I'd take a flyer on him using our extra pick we got.

I'm a little risk cautious and think 4th round tops but I could be thinking too conservatively. He might be taken much earlier.

Just a thought. It would be hilarious if the Stamps take him with their extra early pick. Then he comes to TC beats out Adams to start. His head would explode being beaten out by two brothers and having it result from the Lions losing their pick to the Stamps.


Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 26, 2025, 08:37:44 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 26, 2025, 05:23:09 PMYes, one of the best NAT Rec's was drafted/signed as a QB.  QB's tend to be exceptional athletes and very intelligent, and can adapt when should the QB option not materialize.

Rourke, late round flyer because he's gonna want to be a QB.

Tachinski, should go earlier than Rourke because he'll be drafted as a REC, not a QB.  Might get a sniff in camp as a QB, but it sounds like he knows that's a longshot, and if he wants to play, REC it is...

Some of the QB's in the CFL are not exceptional athletes. They are good passing QB's but few are good at both.

Have you ever watch MBT RUN? lol

In the case of the Bombers we have some that can run but not great passers ( Strev ). Some that might be better passers but have feet of stone and lack great mobility ( Patterson ).

Anyway it's been mentioned that Rourke is less mobile than his brother but possibly a better passer. Whether that makes him a better QB will be a TBD. Even if he's not the better of the two he could be a very good fit in the CFL.

Just a guess but I think he waits out the entire 2025 season trying to land an NFL gig. That may in fact be day 1 on a PR at the worst. That may keep him floating around for several seasons in the NFL in some capacity.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 26, 2025, 11:18:18 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 26, 2025, 05:23:09 PMYes, one of the best NAT Rec's was drafted/signed as a QB.  QB's tend to be exceptional athletes and very intelligent, and can adapt when should the QB option not materialize.

Rourke, late round flyer because he's gonna want to be a QB.

Tachinski, should go earlier than Rourke because he'll be drafted as a REC, not a QB.  Might get a sniff in camp as a QB, but it sounds like he knows that's a longshot, and if he wants to play, REC it is...

I think you're thinking maybe a decade or two behind the times, the quality of positional players now drafted has improved and teams are looking for more than just a good athlete they can mold. Last player to go that route was probably Jordan Reaves and that's only because Jones thought of himself as a football genius.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 26, 2025, 11:19:39 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 26, 2025, 08:32:38 PMI'm a little risk cautious and think 4th round tops but I could be thinking too conservatively. He might be taken much earlier.

Just a thought. It would be hilarious if the Stamps take him with their extra early pick. Then he comes to TC beats out Adams to start. His head would explode being beaten out by two brothers and having it result from the Lions losing their pick to the Stamps.

Geeze, you're getting into Techno territory with that one. LOL
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 27, 2025, 04:48:32 AM
QB is the prime position on a team.  A coach generally puts his best player (of appropriate stature) in that position.  Of course you wouldn't start a Lineman bodytype at QB, but anything from a DB sized guy to a LB sized guy can get the nod.

So, QB's are generally great athletes. And when they can't cut it as a QB, they can often repurpose their career at a different spot.  We've seen DB's and receivers in pro ball that played QB in highschool or college. 
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 27, 2025, 12:16:33 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 26, 2025, 11:19:39 PMGeeze, you're getting into Techno territory with that one. LOL

It was a slow day before coffee and I needed a laugh. Realistically I think he ends up in the NFL for a couple of years. That may mean bouncing around on PR's and or waiting for a call.

This is not to suggest he is not potentially a good QB candidate. The NFL is now taking more Canadians out of the pool that are finding success for good careers in the NFL.

QB is not a position group where that has happened. I wish him luck and millions of $$$$$ in his future. OTOH, success in the CFL is not the worst thing that could happen to him.

The drafts in both countries will be interesting to see how this develops.

The larger question is how many Canadians in this years crop gets NFL attention. There is going to be a significant group that does and it will change the end ranking and how CFL teams view chances of using draft picks to select those players.

While I haven't been paying close attention it does seem we could see 10 or so top candidates lost to NFL draft or UDFA deals. At best it may mean we don't see a few returning until mid season. At worst ( from a CFL point of view ) some will be lost for 1+ seasons.

I can imagine the Bombers using a pick on a flyer but picking the player mostly likely to return to the CFL sooner not as obvious. In addition those thoughts might be had by other teams that draft that player before we do.

We'll have a list just like every other team that will change every time a player is chosen here or there.

Bottom line is we'll end up with some good new players.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 27, 2025, 02:33:20 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 27, 2025, 04:48:32 AMQB is the prime position on a team.  A coach generally puts his best player (of appropriate stature) in that position.  Of course you wouldn't start a Lineman bodytype at QB, but anything from a DB sized guy to a LB sized guy can get the nod.

So, QB's are generally great athletes. And when they can't cut it as a QB, they can often repurpose their career at a different spot.  We've seen DB's and receivers in pro ball that played QB in highschool or college. 

Maybe you're right, lets make a list of all of the QB's that switched over to other positions, without reaching back into the dusty past when almost everybody played on both sides of the ball.

I'll start.

Brad Sinopoli.

Your turn.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 27, 2025, 03:51:10 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 27, 2025, 02:33:20 PMMaybe you're right, lets make a list of all of the QB's that switched over to other positions, without reaching back into the dusty past when almost everybody played on both sides of the ball.

I'll start.

Brad Sinopoli.

Your turn.

Bob Cameron. Vince Danielson ( at QB initially at UBC ).
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 27, 2025, 06:11:29 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Marshall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armanti_Edwards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Edelman

Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 27, 2025, 07:42:21 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 27, 2025, 06:11:29 PMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Marshall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armanti_Edwards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Edelman



Keep it to Canadians, afterall we were discussing draft picks.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: theaardvark on March 28, 2025, 05:33:59 AM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 27, 2025, 07:42:21 PMKeep it to Canadians, afterall we were discussing draft picks.


We're talking football players...
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 28, 2025, 05:11:12 PM
Looks like we should be picks 6,15, and 18 in the first two rounds.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: CrazyCanuck89 on March 30, 2025, 02:12:30 PM
Quote from: Pigskin on March 28, 2025, 05:11:12 PMLooks like we should be picks 6,15, and 18 in the first two rounds.

I think Veresuk is guy at 6.  People seem to have a problem with Gauthier as the backup MLB.  Veresuk has a higher ceiling.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 30, 2025, 04:57:04 PM
Quote from: CrazyCanuck89 on March 30, 2025, 02:12:30 PMI think Veresuk is guy at 6.  People seem to have a problem with Gauthier as the backup MLB.  Veresuk has a higher ceiling.

I don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 30, 2025, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 30, 2025, 04:57:04 PMI don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.

Gauthier might be downgraded to #3 or #4 but he'll still be listed as a MLB and will see some snaps on short yardage stands. Pound for pound he's still their sturdiest MLB.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: CrazyCanuck89 on March 30, 2025, 09:28:16 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on March 30, 2025, 04:57:04 PMI don't think Gauthier will be listed as the # 2 MLB. We added J. Jones as a free agent and also have Ayers on the depth chart.

We might only see Gauthier on ST's and some limited rotational work.

Ok,than Veresuk can be drafted as a backup at WLB.  The point is you guys need to start getting younger at Canadian Linebacker.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on March 30, 2025, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: CrazyCanuck89 on March 30, 2025, 09:28:16 PMOk,than Veresuk can be drafted as a backup at WLB.  The point is you guys need to start getting younger at Canadian Linebacker.

Cadwallader and Charbonneau are on the roster.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Pigskin on March 31, 2025, 04:03:32 AM
I wouldn't be disappointed taking Veresuk at #6. The kid is an excellent MLB. At 6'3", 230, the kid has all the tools to  a very good MLB in the CFL.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: TecnoGenius on March 31, 2025, 05:56:05 AM
Quote from: theaardvark on March 27, 2025, 04:48:32 AMOf course you wouldn't start a Lineman bodytype at QB, but anything from a DB sized guy to a LB sized guy can get the nod.

Hmm... a 6'6 370 lb hoggie at QB would offer interesting possibilities!  Imagine, takes the snap, just stands there holding the ball way above every other player as they try to knock him down but can't.  Just wrist-chucks the ball to an open guy downfield.  LOL

I've also always wondered why they don't hire a Sumo or a 600-pound-life person to be a hockey goalie.  But I digress.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: markf on April 04, 2025, 11:21:42 PM
This person did a good analysis of the CFL kicking specialist showcase held in February.

https://youtu.be/efNyTp4xQ4w?si=8vEs5mFe0QvJUchU

Field goal, kick off, and punting.

Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Stats Junkie on April 05, 2025, 04:06:18 AM
Quote from: markf on April 04, 2025, 11:21:42 PMThis person did a good analysis of the CFL kicking specialist showcase held in February.

https://youtu.be/efNyTp4xQ4w?si=8vEs5mFe0QvJUchU

Field goal, kick off, and punting.
Noah is a good follow if you are into special teams.

He posts as Between The Goalposts on BlueSky, TwiXter, YouTube & CFL Forums.

Noah is still fairly new to football and has put much of his focus into special teams. He used to have a website, for a few years, where he posted his weekly special teams rankings but time and cost caught up to him last season.

Late in the 2024 season he transitioned to his YouTube channel which covers the same material he used to write about. He is slowly developing some polish on his presentation.
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: markf on April 05, 2025, 02:54:38 PM
Quote from: Stats Junkie on April 05, 2025, 04:06:18 AMNoah is a good follow if you are into special teams.

He posts as Between The Goalposts on BlueSky, TwiXter, YouTube & CFL Forums.

Noah is still fairly new to football and has put much of his focus into special teams. He used to have a website, for a few years, where he posted his weekly special teams rankings but time and cost caught up to him last season.

Late in the 2024 season he transitioned to his YouTube channel which covers the same material he used to write about. He is slowly developing some polish on his presentation.

Thanks for the info...
Title: Re: CFL Combine - March 21 to 23, 2025
Post by: Blue In BC on April 05, 2025, 04:24:02 PM
We're going to get at least a couple of good players in the 1st 2 rounds. Looking forward to see how the draft works out and whether we get the players the team wanted at the top of their lists. That may or may not happen but we'll still get good players although possibly at different positions than immediate needs etc.