Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-7-1 in 2007 --- 2nd in East Division)
Last updated May 30
Notable Signings and Acquisitions
Coaching: None
Offence: Ryan Donnelly (OL)
Defence: Sebastian Clovis (S), Jovon Johnson (DB)
Special Teams: Duncan O'Mahony (P/K)
Notable Releases and Deletions
Coaching: None
Offence: Chris Brazzell (WR), Paul Archer (OL)
Defence: Davin Bush (DB), Kyries Hebert (S), DB Juran Bolden
Special Teams: Albert Johnson III (KR), Keith Stokes (KR)
| General Manager |
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| Brendan Taman |
| Head Coach |
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| Doug Berry |
| 2008 Draft Picks |
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| Brendon LaBatte - OL |
| Aaron Hargreaves - WR |
| Daryl Stephenson - RB |
| Marc Bestwick - DB |
| Don Oramasionwu - DL |
| Pierre-Luc Labbe - LB |
| Key Addition | Key Loss |
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| While he's not an addition, Milt Stegall's decision to put off retirement gives Bombers' fans reason to cheer. |
Safety Kyries Hebert brought a lot to the table and his tackling and special teams abilities will be missed. |
Matt Dunigan's QB Analysis:
Kevin Glenn is back and ready to pick up where he left off last season before an unfortunate injury shortened his stellar campaign.
Ryan Dinwiddie is back and I know his courageous effort in last season's Grey Cup game will prove invaluable and add to his level confidence. Looking to stick the in the No. 3 spot and catch Coach Berry's eye you have a few young-athletic QBs in Cleveland McCoy and Bryan Randall.
Duane Forde's Rookie To Watch:
Over the last three years, very few negotiation list players have been discussed publicly as much as quarterback Bryan Randall (Virginia Tech), with his name popping up every time Blue Bombers pivot Kevin Glenn got nicked. After the recurring theme of lack of QB depth took centre stage for the Bombers at the end of last year, getting Randall locked up became a priority in the off-season. Now it's up to him to prove that he was worth the wait.
Chris Schultz's Overview:
For the Blue Bombers, the future is right here, right now, this year.
Every football team has a window of opportunity to work with, when there is a nice balance of age and youth, continuity and fresh talent, experience and desire. For the Bombers, they have that experience, continuity and balance in age that they should be favored to win the East. More...
| Area of Strength | Needs Improvement |
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| This team may be hungrier than any other team. Last season's Grey Cup loss may be the final lesson needed to get over the hump. |
With the loss of Albert Johnson III and Keith Stokes, the punt and kick return game needs someone to emerge in training camp. |
| Playoff-Bound? | Or Homeward Bound |
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| Kevin Glenn is among the best QBs, Charles Roberts is a premier running back and expectations are high. The Bombers won't disappoint. |
The only thing standing between the Bombers and the playoffs is a rash of injuries, the likes of which have never been seen before. Slim chance of that. |
| 2007 Offence | PTS | TDS | YDS/GM | PASS/GM | RUSH/GM |
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| Total | 415 | 43 | 380 | 294 | 104 |
| Rank | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 Defence | PTS | TDS | YDS/GM | PASS/GM | RUSH/GM |
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| Total | 383 | 37 | 328 | 255 | 102 |
| Rank | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |