Blue Bombers roster - 2022-2023

[Horseman]

So, it looks like Justin Palardy will be back at training camp with the Bombers judging by this.

[ModAdmin]

So, it looks like Justin Palardy will be back at training camp with the Bombers judging by this.

As he said,  he dusted of his old helmet - which happens to be a Blue Bomber helmet - so only the future will tell. 

[the paw]

As he said,  he dusted of his old helmet - which happens to be a Blue Bomber helmet - so only the future will tell. 

He's a police officer in Halifax I think, and hasn't kicked in combat for 6 years.  I think he's just nostalgic, I don't see a comeback.

[Horseman]

He's a police officer in Halifax I think, and hasn't kicked in combat for 6 years.  I think he's just nostalgic, I don't see a comeback.

Oh I didn't realize he is a police officer, well he has a good career then, so I'm not expecting him to make a comeback.

[Blue In BC]

Walters suggested signing another 35 players or so as TC approaches. That would take us to about 100 players with contracts. Everyone looks good in the early days. It's fun for us fans to have early favourites and see how they do as TC starts.

A few newbies are going to stick. Who are they and what is the domino effect? Can't wait to hear about the new faces.

[gobombersgo]

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2023-03-29   WPG   STANLEY, Gee   LB   A   Emporia State   Add To   Active Roster

[Pigskin]

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2023-03-29   WPG   STANLEY, Gee   LB   A   Emporia State   Add To   Active Roster

Not a lot on this guy. 6'2"  200 lbs.

[the paw]

Not a lot on this guy. 6'2"  200 lbs.

Division 2 player, who came up the juco route.  Seemed to have 2 decent years with Emporria State, getting an honourable mention as conference all-star.  He was listed as both linebacker and rover.

It looks like he may have passed up his extra year of Covid eligibility, as his draft year is listed as 2022, but his years at Emporia were 2020 and 2021.

[kkc60]

Not a lot on this guy. 6'2"  200 lbs.

very small. thought he was maybe a college safety who would be a SAM here. Doesn?t appear to be the case. Might have some speed to play STs though

[Sir Blue and Gold]

very small. thought he was maybe a college safety who would be a SAM here. Doesn?t appear to be the case. Might have some speed to play STs though

SAM linebackers are often right around that size. Alden Darby is 5'11, 194 pounds.

[Blue In BC]

SAM linebackers are often right around that size. Alden Darby is 5'11, 194 pounds.

Interesting thought. That could where he gets his 1st look. We have a bunch of import and Canadian LB types that are good on ST's. It may take more than just that skill to make the roster, but it's a start. I'd guess he'll get some looks in the secondary as well but going to be lots of players to beat out for a spot.

Like many rookies looking to impress on a solid veteran roster, destination for most will be on the PR to start the season. Not a bad thing but beating out anybody for game 1, going to be tough, even as a DI.

We need some depth to challenge though. Usually we see 3 to 5 rookies in TC.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Interesting thought. That could where he gets his 1st look. We have a bunch of import and Canadian LB types that are good on ST's. It may take more than just that skill to make the roster, but it's a start. I'd guess he'll get some looks in the secondary as well but going to be lots of players to beat out for a spot.

Like many rookies looking to impress on a solid veteran roster, destination for most will be on the PR to start the season. Not a bad thing but beating out anybody for game 1, going to be tough, even as a DI.

We need some depth to challenge though. Usually we see 3 to 5 rookies in TC.

Size is one thing I liked about Donald Rutledge, at 6'-1" 215 lbs. he was slightly bigger than the average DB and used his size to his advantage.  Anyone know how he's making out in the USFL?

[Jesse]

Size is one thing I liked about Donald Rutledge, at 6'-1" 215 lbs. he was slightly bigger than the average DB and used his size to his advantage.  Anyone know how he's making out in the USFL?

Season hasn't started yet. Until it does, I'm not convinced it exists.

[gobombersgo]

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2023-03-30   WPG   MACLEAN, Christopher   P   N   Toronto   Add To   Active Roster



2022 CFL Draft position rankings: specialists
By JC Abbott - April 28, 2022

3. Christopher MacLean, University of Toronto (Brampton, Ont.)

MacLean was just 9-of-14 with a long of 35 yards as a kicker last season, but made strides as a punter by averaging 41.8 yards per kick and pinning opponents inside their twenty yard line a whopping 20 times. He has transferred to the University of Calgary for his final years of U Sports eligibility and could be an intriguing futures pick.

https://3downnation.com/2022/04/28/2022-cfl-draft-position-rankings-specialists/#:~:text=Christopher%20MacLean%2C%20University%20of%20Toronto,line%20a%20whopping%2020%20times.

MacLean named First Team All-Canadian
11/24/2022

LONDON, Ont. - The awards continue to pour in for the University of Calgary Dinos punter Chris MacLean.

Just a few weeks after being named the top punter in Canada West, MacLean was voted as the top punter in all of U SPORTS by being named a First Team All-Canadian at the annual football awards show in London, Ont. on Thursday evening.

MacLean had an outstanding first season in the Scarlet & Gold. The transfer from Toronto not only led Canada West but was the top punter in the nation this season, averaging 46.5 yards/kick. MacLean finished the season with 11 of his punts finishing inside the opposing team's 20-yard line and had a season-best boot of 75 yards. In fact, 25 of his 67 punts traveled 50-plus yards on year, including a whopping eight in the team's final game at Saskatchewan.

The Brampton, Ont. product also filled in for an injured teammate the final few weeks of the season to handle field goal and kickoff duties. He netted a 27-yarder in the win at Alberta Oct. 15, as well as finishing a perfect 4-for-4 in point after attempts.

MacLean is the latest in a recent line of strong kicking specialists for the Dinos. Calgary has also earned the top honour in all of Canada by a kicker in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018, though MacLean is the first in the Scarlet & Gold to win the award for punting.

https://godinos.com/news/2022/11/24/football-maclean-named-first-team-all-canadian.aspx

[Blue In BC]

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2023-03-30   WPG   MACLEAN, Christopher   P   N   Toronto   Add To   Active Roster



2022 CFL Draft position rankings: specialists
By JC Abbott - April 28, 2022

3. Christopher MacLean, University of Toronto (Brampton, Ont.)

MacLean was just 9-of-14 with a long of 35 yards as a kicker last season, but made strides as a punter by averaging 41.8 yards per kick and pinning opponents inside their twenty yard line a whopping 20 times. He has transferred to the University of Calgary for his final years of U Sports eligibility and could be an intriguing futures pick.

https://3downnation.com/2022/04/28/2022-cfl-draft-position-rankings-specialists/#:~:text=Christopher%20MacLean%2C%20University%20of%20Toronto,line%20a%20whopping%2020%20times.

MacLean named First Team All-Canadian
11/24/2022

LONDON, Ont. - The awards continue to pour in for the University of Calgary Dinos punter Chris MacLean.

Just a few weeks after being named the top punter in Canada West, MacLean was voted as the top punter in all of U SPORTS by being named a First Team All-Canadian at the annual football awards show in London, Ont. on Thursday evening.

MacLean had an outstanding first season in the Scarlet & Gold. The transfer from Toronto not only led Canada West but was the top punter in the nation this season, averaging 46.5 yards/kick. MacLean finished the season with 11 of his punts finishing inside the opposing team's 20-yard line and had a season-best boot of 75 yards. In fact, 25 of his 67 punts traveled 50-plus yards on year, including a whopping eight in the team's final game at Saskatchewan.

The Brampton, Ont. product also filled in for an injured teammate the final few weeks of the season to handle field goal and kickoff duties. He netted a 27-yarder in the win at Alberta Oct. 15, as well as finishing a perfect 4-for-4 in point after attempts.

MacLean is the latest in a recent line of strong kicking specialists for the Dinos. Calgary has also earned the top honour in all of Canada by a kicker in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018, though MacLean is the first in the Scarlet & Gold to win the award for punting.

https://godinos.com/news/2022/11/24/football-maclean-named-first-team-all-canadian.aspx

Hmmmm. Very good punting stats.  I couldn't find how good his directional kicking was but his net punt yardage was good. OTOH, distance is important but hang time and directional kicking will be needed as well.  Seems to have a very strong leg, so that's good.

Could only find that he took on K role due to another player being injured. Stats were incomplete and not great but he might be capable of developing into a dual role kicker.

Sounds like he has one year of eligibility left so that's a good thing.