2025 Main Training Camp News and Views

[Blue In BC]

Walking wounded adding up. Hopefully nothing too serious but we aren't getting the specifics yet.

The Day 5 report mentions that Novak is getting some experience as a LS. Doesn't hurt to have that in his tool box.

Any word on how Randolph looked while getting reps at RT with Lofton out?

[Waffler]

I think almost no one went to practice today. Rained and was on the field beside WSF, no cover. Tomorrow likely the same.

the Free Press has a nice article on Sterns today.

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2025/05/15/big-potential-for-undersized-sterns
"The third-year pro is off to a strong start in his first camp with the
Blue and Gold and has already run into the good graces of quarterback
Zach Collaros.

"He's a pro. He learns it quick. He's a good communicator, he
communicates what he's seeing out there with me," Collaros said
Thursday.

After starting with the second team offence, Sterns has been running
with the likes of Collaros, Nic Demski, Brady Oliveira and the other
expected starters since Monday — while other receivers continue to
be shuffled around.

He hasn't dropped a pass thrown his way, and was quick to shoulder
the blame on Thursday when one of his targets was intercepted by Evan
Holm. After the play, he told Collaros what he should've done
instead, which impressed the veteran pivot because it was something
they hadn't covered together yet.

"He was right there, spot on with it," Collaros added. "I think
his talent speaks for itself. He's very fast. He gets in and out of
his cuts really well. He's done it at a high level.

"I thought he's brought a nice spark to our room and, again,
he's gonna get better and better as he learns this system and,
obviously, as we spend more time together."

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Derek Taylor
A little late start to the outdoor practice today with rain and lightning. DB Jamal Parker and RB Peyton Logan out today. Logan got nicked in yesterday's practice. Not sure about Parker

RT Eric Lofton out for a second straight day.

We've already had the highlight of Day 5 of camp: D players singing Sisqo's Thong Song in warmup

LB Lane Novak and DE Kemari Munier-Bailey both out today. Munier-Bailey hasn't practiced since day 1 of rookie camp.

THE PADS ARE GOING ON!!!

Kyle jumped through a few hoops to bring in Munier-Bailey the DE edge rushing global player, hopefully they keep him around on the PR to take another look later on, despite missing most of TC so far. 

Wonder why they don't introduce a TC IR that operates for this type of situation?  Multiple players get injured in TC every year and cut shortly after because they could not participate.

[Jesse]

Kyle jumped through a few hoops to bring in Munier-Bailey the DE edge rushing global player, hopefully they keep him around on the PR to take another look later on, despite missing most of TC so far. 

Wonder why they don't introduce a TC IR that operates for this type of situation?  Multiple players get injured in TC every year and cut shortly after because they could not participate.

Money

[ModAdmin]

Day 5 comments from Ed Tait...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/15/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-5/

[Tecno]

The thing I'll say here is, this is the time to throw interceptions.

Yup, just like the practice sessions in F1 are the time to go off into the gravel or whack the wall.  You push to find the limits and dial in the perfect performance for game day.

[Tecno]

Perhaps we can convince Blue in BC to buy a cheap 1 bedroom condo and be our official camp/practise beat reporter...

Maybe a posters group in Manitoba can buy or rent a cheap condo for me to spend a month in Winnipeg? I've got the time free.

Gonna be tough to tear BinBC away from his nice warm, wet, hilly, rainforest home to spend time with the mosquitos!

That new apts/condos right at Bison & Pembina would be perfect, assuming his old(er) legs are still up to snuff for the short walk!      Someone check the airbnb rates there!     

[Tecno]

Streveler has a pretty substantial brace on his left knee. First noticed it yesterday.
I don't think he's missed a rep in camp so far through 8 days.

Don't get too excited.  I remember reading earlier (maybe even day 1) that Strev was looking like an android/robocop or whatever euphemism the writer used to indicate he had hardware on.  Can't remember who the writer was.

Anyhow, if Strev came in with a brace on purpose and is still wearing the brace, great.  Let him wear it, probably will into game 1.  Maybe it'll force him to focus more on the pocket passing rather than up-the-gut plowing.

[Waffler]

Don't get too excited.  I remember reading earlier (maybe even day 1) that Strev was looking like an android/robocop or whatever euphemism the writer used to indicate he had hardware on.  Can't remember who the writer was.

Anyhow, if Strev came in with a brace on purpose and is still wearing the brace, great.  Let him wear it, probably will into game 1.  Maybe it'll force him to focus more on the pocket passing rather than up-the-gut plowing.

I would think it's Dr recommended. He is just as fast as ever though, I doubt he changes his in game play one bit. I just have more admiration for him with his recovery.

[Blue In BC]

Gonna be tough to tear BinBC away from his nice warm, wet, hilly, rainforest home to spend time with the mosquitos!

That new apts/condos right at Bison & Pembina would be perfect, assuming his old(er) legs are still up to snuff for the short walk!      Someone check the airbnb rates there!     

LOL.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Money

Turns out they do make use of the 6-game during TC.

Enock Makonzo
2025-05-14   WPG   TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY   Six Game Injury

[theaardvark]

Don't get too excited.  I remember reading earlier (maybe even day 1) that Strev was looking like an android/robocop or whatever euphemism the writer used to indicate he had hardware on.  Can't remember who the writer was.

Anyhow, if Strev came in with a brace on purpose and is still wearing the brace, great.  Let him wear it, probably will into game 1.  Maybe it'll force him to focus more on the pocket passing rather than up-the-gut plowing.

The guy went up the gut with a broken foot, I don't think a knee brace will slow him down one iota.

[theaardvark]

Turns out they do make use of the 6-game during TC.

Enock Makonzo
2025-05-14   WPG   TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY   Six Game Injury

Using the 6 game in TC for legit injured players opens up a roster spot...

[Tecno]

Turns out they do make use of the 6-game during TC.

Also allows them to start the week 0 - week 1 gap on the 6GIR?  Buys us an extra game on the 6G (SMS repercussions)?

[ModAdmin]

Ed Tait's comments on Day 6 of Training Camp...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/16/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-6/