Bombers have re-signed linebackers Kyrie Wilson and Shayne Gauthier

[Blueforlife]

Yours is based on sentiment, mine is based on productivity assessments. Bighill, Jones, Wilson and even Ayers had reps at MLB. In the past we needed a Canadian to rotate at times to sustain the ratio. That is no longer true.

If Bighill and Wilson had stayed healthy all year, Gauthier probably never sees a rep on defence. Cadwallader or even Charbonneau may start getting a few reps if we have in game injuries in 2025. That said we have a lot of imports that can play LB.

Agree all but can't take away the reps he had and his contribution to the club

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Totally agree. He didn't have a great 2024. Only 7 DTs, and 14 STs. Unfortunately the Bomber haven't developed a young Canadian LB that can replace him at this point. 

Tanner Cadwallader already plays a more prominent role on ST as a gunner and is likely to end up a career STer like Gauthier. Also have young Max Charbonneau who has really good size but don't think they'll ever give him a legitimate shot to play MLB other than pre-season.  He may head home to QC and sign with the Als as soon as his ELC expires.

[theaardvark]

Any of these signings are unlikely to have guaranteed or up front money in them, so all these players need to earn their spots in TC against the younger guys you have mentioned.  So any of these signing are great, vet presence in camp.

[Blue In BC]

Any of these signings are unlikely to have guaranteed or up front money in them, so all these players need to earn their spots in TC against the younger guys you have mentioned.  So any of these signing are great, vet presence in camp.

I don't think any of the Bomber vets re-signed will get beat out. They may see their roles diminished as the season progresses. That's nothing new though.

I'd like to see a TC where we don't have as extensive an injury issue coming out of TC that we did last year.