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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign first ro...

Last post by markf - Today at 03:22:36 PM

D line is going to be formidable this season.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Blue Bombers sign first round ...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 02:32:01 PM

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/12/blue-bombers-sign-first-round-draft-pick-nuer-gatkuoth/

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the signing of Canadian defensive end Nuer Gatkuoth.

Gatkuoth (6-4, 227, Wake Forest University; born: May 3, 2002, in Edmonton, Alta) was the Blue Bombers first selection, fourth overall, in last month's CFL Canadian Draft.

Gatkuoth split his collegiate career between Wake Forest (2025) and Colorado State (2022-24) and with the Demon Deacons last season registered 39 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games.

He was also credited with 21 quarterback hurries while being named a finalist for the 2025 Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian player in NCAA football.

He played in 17 games over his two years with the Rams with 68 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.

Gatkuoth recently attended rookie minicamp with the Denver Broncos before signing with the Blue Bombers.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by peg_city - Today at 01:48:17 PM

This is been updated to best of my ability.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 01:48:01 PM

I think we're trying to determine if Randolph is a PR spare or a cut.  He has to beat out any IMP rookies we have in camp.

Rewatching the early '25 games it's clear that Griffin has a better nose in a lot of ways, and he can bring more wood than Kramdi.  Kramdi got pasted sometimes in big run explosions.  Griffin did better.

Since Allen didn't really wow anyone (except a few plays), the question of how best to deploy Kramdi is a valid one.  The question isn't how good is Kramdi, it's how good is Allen at FS vs Griffin at SAM.

I think we're going to put a premium on run stop this season.  I wouldn't be surprised if that means more beef & violence at every LB spot.

Kramdi is essentially a slot corner in the truest sense. He's good at covering speed through the middle of the field which is how we've used him to date. He isn't great in the run game and he hasn't proven (so far) to be very effective anywhere else. People like him because he's Canadian playing a non traditional Canadian spot but he would be in tough (big time) if he wasn't.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:03:56 PM

That would hint achilles.

JSK is in no way safe from cutting unless we paid him a big signing bonus.  Which I don't think we did.

JSK was the insurance policy.  An insurance policy that is damaged and can't pay off is worthless.

We can always bring him back after he heals.  Or 6G stash him.  Doesn't help us if Kyrie or Jones gets injured in early weeks.  Might we shop for another backup??

I heard a rumour about an achilles as well. Nothing solid but if he can't continue to practice soon, then that's the worry. The longer we don't get an update will suggest a serious problem.

I hope that's not the case but if it is then he's finished for the season and beyond.

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Offside Forum / Re: NHL 2026 Playoffs

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 12:58:12 PM

Avs with a big road win. I think the Mild are done in 5.

[2 spots]

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by BomberFan73 - Today at 11:43:45 AM

For Wilson to be cut he has to be beaten out in 2 spots.

1. Someone has to show they can do SY at ~95%+ (possibly Elgersma?)

2. Someone has to show they can read a CFL D and execute the playbook and make completions (rookie camp whispers say this isn't Perkins)

#1 is the easier ask.  Often just being tough & twitchy (& big) is enough.  #2 usually only occurs later in season 2, or 3 or even 4.  Perkins almost certainly can't do it this quickly.  Elgersma may, if he's the next Rourke.

The fact he has to be beaten at both jobs to lose out leads me to bet he's not getting cut.

But your whole premise is built around "if Zach gets hurt". If Zach gets hurt and will have to miss time, Wilson can easily be flown back. I really don't think any team out there would be circling his name if he's cut.
Now, if Wilson shows he's the better QB then by all means he should be kept.  I'm just saying we can't keep him because "if Zach goes down..."
What TC whispers have you heard about Perkins ability to make completions?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by Jesse - Today at 11:23:14 AM

For those who think we need to just move on to the future, you're not thinking of how MOS & KW are thinking when they are planning out possible/likely scenarios for the first 3 home games.

If Zach goes down and you trot out Elgersma or Perkins well before they are ready, and they Brohm out the place... MOS will get pilloried to the hilt on the 'OB with all the "vibrating" listeners.  Someone in leadership does not voluntarily put themselves in that position.

I'm no Wilson fan, and he's almost certainly never going to be better than Dom Davis.  But he didn't look horrible in the '24 GC (should have left him in).  He has a ton of time in the league as of now.  If he's going to blossom, the time is now.

And in terms of game theory, if Wilson comes in and stinks, fans will blame Wilson.  If Elgersma/Perkins come in and stink, fans will blame MOS.

All that said, I think he would need to look significantly better than all the rookies coming in in order to beat them out. If the club didn't trust him last year when Zach was missing games left and right and Strev was a shell of his former self, why is that trust growing in the wake of multiple people brought in to stabilize the position?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 11:19:44 AM

I think last year we were using Griffin as the extra DB/LB until he got hurt and then Woodbey came in for the rest of the year. Might be trying to figure out how to get both of them on the field.

[Randolph at RT]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:20:30 AM

Super early, but the Bombers have had both Jarrell Broxton and Kendall Randolph at RT with the top group.

I think we're trying to determine if Randolph is a PR spare or a cut.  He has to beat out any IMP rookies we have in camp.

Unexpected wrinkle (at least in my mind): they have Redha Kramdi at safety and Michael Griffin at dime. Cam Allen is with the 2s.

Rewatching the early '25 games it's clear that Griffin has a better nose in a lot of ways, and he can bring more wood than Kramdi.  Kramdi got pasted sometimes in big run explosions.  Griffin did better.

Since Allen didn't really wow anyone (except a few plays), the question of how best to deploy Kramdi is a valid one.  The question isn't how good is Kramdi, it's how good is Allen at FS vs Griffin at SAM.

I think we're going to put a premium on run stop this season.  I wouldn't be surprised if that means more beef & violence at every LB spot.