Blue Bombers Add Defensive Back Lamont

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Maybe in TC but I don't believe he saw any reps at corner in a preseason game. Safeties practice with the DBs, so sure he maybe got some practice reps.

His NFL profile explains why he isn't in the NFL. Makes sense since he is in the CFL.


Sure *hypothetically* it could work. But trying something 4 times with no success usually serves as a good barometer for what will happen that fifth time. We have a plethora of natural corners coming into TC, why waste our time trying to move a solid safety to corner?

As for Lamont, maybe he is the exception. Or maybe he also fits better at safety just like all those other guys.

Allen was a decent Safety but it wasn't like he was an allstar in his first season like Taylor Loffler, so he could be potentially upgraded and replaced or breakout in his second season.  Seems to have great mobility and looked good in coverage, but doesn't add much of a physical presence and had a tendency to get confused at times trying to cover multiple receivers.  At Safety it often seems the smartest player wins the job.

[Pigskin]

I was also okay with Cam Allen. But, I would be happy if the Bombers could find a Canadian safety. The Bomber dropped the ball last season Not drafting Jackson Findlay 6'2" 207. Findlay started in week 16 for BC and recorded 21 DTs, 5 ST, 4 Int. This year Bell and Elab are two DBs in the top 20 of the CFL draft. Both are 6'1" 205, and have excellent speed. I could see us going OL,DB,DL with our first three picks if either Bell or ELad are there at 13.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Not crazy about drafting Canadian defensive backs. There is a forever pipeline great American DBs.

Over the last handful of years we've asked more from our safety than most teams. If we were mostly just keeping them high like some systems I think a Canadian is fine there but maybe just cause we were spoiled with Alexander for awhile we've asked them to be much more versatile. Makes it tough. If we see a guy who could actually develop into that, sure, but I wouldn't bet on it.

I'd draft OL/DL with the top two picks first and then maybe a receiver given the depth we need there.

[Blue In BC]

Not crazy about drafting Canadian defensive backs. There is a forever pipeline great American DBs.

Over the last handful of years we've asked more from our safety than most teams. If we were mostly just keeping them high like some systems I think a Canadian is fine there but maybe just cause we were spoiled with Alexander for awhile we've asked them to be much more versatile. Makes it tough. If we see a guy who could actually develop into that, sure, but I wouldn't bet on it.

I'd draft OL/DL with the top two picks first and then maybe a receiver given the depth we need there.

Yes and no. Safety is no longer a ratio dominant Canadian but if you find a good one, then it could be. Findlay for example could be that for BC.
I'd expect a safety could more likely start earlier in his career than an OL for example. I'd also expect his SMS would never reach that of a top Canadian OL as a counter comment.

You mentioned there are lots of imports available to play safety but that's even more true about import OL.

We don't need another Canadian starter and it could be suggested we need another OL ( soon ) capable of becoming a starter. We can see that it the conversations about moving to a 3 import OL.

OTOH, if you find that excellent Canadian safety then you have another way tor roster import OL.

The top draft candidates seem to be OL heavy but it's not yet clear how many will be lost to NFL opportunities or for how long. NFL is more likely to draft a Canadian OL than a Canadian safety since that's not a direct position in the NFL.

So yes draft an OL with 1st pick. After that get the best bang for the $$ for the next 2 picks. Not interested in taking a flyer on someone we won't see in 2026. Use the 4th pick for that maybe.

[Tecno]

Maybe the key to long term success is to find spots no one wants a NAT, and draft/trade for a top NAT for that position?  Does such a thing exist?

The problem with allstar, top-5, ratio-busting NATs at non-OL positions is they usually cost too much to retain after ELC.  Like Ty Ford.

You want a guy that is superb but won't draw FA interest so you can keep him at modest (or cheap) money.  Like Kramdi??

So does Kramdi work because no one else wants to start a NAT SAM?  Although not like Kramdi is super cheap with his latest contract.  But still far below Ty Ford.  Or is that if a player flashed Ford-level talent he'll pull top dollar no matter the position?

I don't know the answer.  Keep in mind I'm talking super talent guys here.  So Fatboi (and probably Lawson) don't count.  But maybe DT is a possible answer?  Did Ted Laurent and other high-end NAT DTs ever demand big coin?  Or were they limited?

FS is another spot, though Loffler did leave for a big-ish payday for the time.  And Dequoy was set to probably earn $200k if he left MTL.

Thoughts?

[Blue In BC]

Look at the other top paid Canadian DB's in 2025:

1. Dequoy @ $161K safety
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM
4. Metchie @ $145K safety
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety

There were many import OL paid more than any of those players. Obviously all of these number went up but top OL are in a higher bracket.

That's why I suggested drafting a Canadian DB would be better for the SMS whether he gets retained after his ELC or not compared to a Canadian OL.


 The draft rankings show 3 in the top 20 but IDK whether they play CB's, DB's, safeties or SAM.

[Pete]

Look at the other top paid Canadian DB's in 2025:

1. Dequoy @ $161K safety
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM
4. Metchie @ $145K safety
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety

There were many import OL paid more than any of those players. Obviously all of these number went up but top OL are in a higher bracket.

That's why I suggested drafting a Canadian DB would be better for the SMS whether he gets retained after his ELC or not compared to a Canadian OL.


 The draft rankings show 3 in the top 20 but IDK whether they play CB's, DB's, safeties or SAM.

looks like teams are starting to think that way
       2025                                        .3036
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

looks like teams are starting to think that way
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

Yet they tell us 7 out of 9 teams are losing money??? Spending more usually fixes that problem.

[Jesse]

looks like teams are starting to think that way
       2025                                        .3036
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

It's relative to the position though. 300k for Woodmansey when we handed out 260k to Broxton. 185k for Kramdi vs. 175k for Holm.

Just draft the best players you can. The draft is enough of a crapshoot without trying to deal with positional value.