Transactions:
2021-06-15 WPG MCKNIGHT, Kelvin WR A Samford Add To Active Roster
2021-06-15 WPG MACHINO, Tomoya OL N Add From Draft Active Roster
Blue Bombers Transactions - June 15, 2021
WINNIPEG, MB., June 15, 2021 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster transactions:
Added to roster:
Global (Great Britain) offensive lineman Tomoya Machino
American receiver Kelvin McKnight (Samford)
Regarding McKnight:
Renowned for his route running.
Cat quick out of breaks.
Strong body awareness.
Can make sideline catches.
Will make catches outside his frame.
Concentration to make catches in traffic.
Faster in pads than shorts.
Multiple gears.
Experienced punt returner.
The Bad:
Size. He's 5'8" He wouldn't be the 1st smaller receiver to make a CFL team and has many " good " qualities.
Just my opinion but I think we might see his chances more as a returner / DI than real competition to start.
There are so many Import receivers signed including nearly all from our 2019 roster. Only Whitehead left in free agency.
Where any of them will fall with chances in replacing Bailey, Nelson or Grant is too early to tell.