2025 Main Training Camp News and Views

[ModAdmin]

With the Blue Bombers main training camp starting May 11th, news and views on the team can take place here.

The current team roster follows and any changes to it can be monitored going forward...

https://www.bluebombers.com/roster/

[Pigskin]

I wouldn't be surprised to see (DB) Dexter Lawson in the mix for a starting spot.

Ayers was excellent on teams last season, like to see him play a little more LB. 

Munier-Bailey is another player I will be watching.  He has the size , speed and big motor.

[Blue In BC]

So is Collaros able to practice with the 1 game suspension Or when does it take effect once the final rosters are declared?

Similar question for Schoen and Lawson but I had the impression they would be non counters for the moment and not participating in TC just yet?

I like Ayers but see an issue with 4 import LB's and can't see all of them on the AR because of ratio. Something has to give.

[theaardvark]

So is Collaros able to practice with the 1 game suspension Or when does it take effect once the final rosters are declared?

Similar question for Schoen and Lawson but I had the impression they would be non counters for the moment and not participating in TC just yet?

I like Ayers but see an issue with 4 import LB's and can't see all of them on the AR because of ratio. Something has to give.

Pretty sure the release said that he is not restricted in any way other than playing the season opener.

[BomberFan73]

So is Collaros able to practice with the 1 game suspension Or when does it take effect once the final rosters are declared?

Similar question for Schoen and Lawson but I had the impression they would be non counters for the moment and not participating in TC just yet?

I like Ayers but see an issue with 4 import LB's and can't see all of them on the AR because of ratio. Something has to give.

I think Ayers has a great shot at replacing Wilson

[Pete]

I wouldn't be surprised to see (DB) Dexter Lawson in the mix for a starting spot.

Ayers was excellent on teams last season, like to see him play a little more LB. 

Munier-Bailey is another player I will be watching.  He has the size , speed and big motor.

i think Munier=Bailey made Gowanlock expendable, they liked him even before he was designated a global. If Ayers replaces Wilson they should sign him to an extension. Seems like every time we develope a younger player we lose him or have to pay a premium cause other teams bid on them.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I think Ayers has a great shot at replacing Wilson

Maybe, but if they were ready to move on from Kyrie I'm not sure they would have extended him this past winter. Same goes for Jake, Neuf or any of the other old dogs.

[Blueforlife]

Wilson will remain a starter imo, Ayers will continue to develop and take the next step to be sure.  We are deep at LB.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Wilson will remain a starter imo, Ayers will continue to develop and take the next step to be sure.  We are deep at LB.

You're assuming Wilson will make it through the first 12 seconds of training camp which seems like even odds.

[TecnoGenius]

So is Collaros able to practice with the 1 game suspension Or when does it take effect once the final rosters are declared?

In past suspensions I think they are banned from practicing that week before the game?  If correct that would allow him to play/practice TC/PS but no practice in the gap between week 1 & 2.

[BomberFan73]

Going to be a cooker the next few days.  Hopefully no wildfire smoke.

[Blue In BC]

I think Ayers has a great shot at replacing Wilson

Bombers signed J. Jones who I expected to be the starter at WIL. He's being paid about $120K so that suggests he's at least going to be a DI. Wilson could end up as a DI or he could get beat out by Ayers.

This is really a TBD issue and could work out in different ways. On one hand I'd hate to see Wilson go but our depth at LB is very good.

[BomberFan73]

Bombers signed J. Jones who I expected to be the starter at WIL. He's being paid about $120K so that suggests he's at least going to be a DI. Wilson could end up as a DI or he could get beat out by Ayers.

This is really a TBD issue and could work out in different ways. On one hand I'd hate to see Wilson go but our depth at LB is very good.

I Should have said Ayers/Jones. I was more replying to your comment about 4 IMP LB's.
I agree that prime Wilson wins out easily. We rarely see that though, and it really might be time to move on from him.

[Blue In BC]

Today and tomorrow before a further reduction of 10 players. OTOH the Bombers have a few extra days after that before their 1st pre season game. That gives some rookies a bit longer to determine their ranking on the depth chart.

Seeing who plays and how well in the 1st game might set the fate for some.  IMO those rookies playing in the 1st game have a better chance than those in game 2 to make the roster in some fashion. Game 2 we might see more veterans getting some game time, so less rookie snap counts until Q4?

Obviously a few rookies have had some good press but that can change when the rubber hits the road. There are so many players fighting for so few spots.

We have 10 rookie DB's for example. 6 rookie WR's along with 4 CFL veterans and 3 from 2024 PR.

I hope we don't have the early injuries in the first few days that we had in 2024. 

Do we see any last minute shuffle on the roster of adds or deletions?

[Blueforlife]

You're assuming Wilson will make it through the first 12 seconds of training camp which seems like even odds.

I'll take that action