Other CFL Teams' Training Camps

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Former Argo Dan Federkeil discusses last year's injury and his future at Stampeder TC.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...481/story.html

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Progress report on OL rookie Quinn Horton at Stampeder TC.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...298/story.html

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"We're ready to get some unfinished business done."

🎥 | @Millz2BeMade is itching to get the season started.#CFLTChttps://t.co/ArCRCA4aMw

— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) May 31, 2016

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Rookie DB Dior Mathis "can see why Ottawa was in the championship game last year".

"I love it out here. I love my teammates."

Former @WinTheDay DB Dior Mathis feels at home in Ottawa. #CFLTChttps://t.co/3cIWYc5OVx

— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) May 31, 2016

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Just arrived former NFLer Lestar Jean is trying out for the Bomber receiver corp.

The newest member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers made his first appearance on the practice field. Former NFL receiver, Lestar Jean took part in Tuesday’s workout at Investors Group Field after he signed with the club on Monday. ...
Jean, 28, appeared in 27 games with the Houston Texans from 2012 to 2013. He made 10 catches for 186 yards with one touchdown in the regular season. He also had four touchdowns in pre-season games. Jean also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014 and was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats briefly at the end of last season. But it’s been more than two years since he appeared in a game.
“It’s been a long time,” Jean said. “I was out of football. Now I’m back playing football, so it’s like I know what I have to do.” ...
At 6′ 3″ Jean is a big target and he’s been pencilled in at slotback on the Bombers depth chart.
“Obviously he’s got a little ways to go to pick up everything but he seemed to be running around out there,” head coach Mike O’Shea said. “He offers a pretty big target. He seems to offer a fairly decent catch radius too. So we’ll see how that progresses.” ...
Jean is just grateful for another opportunity to resurrect his football career. “Cause it could be over,” Jean said. “It’s not guaranteed but you try to extend it as long as you can.”
Weston Dressler, Ryan Smith, Darvin Adams and Rory Kohlert will likely take four of the Bombers starting receiver jobs leaving just one starters job for the other 12 receivers in camp.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2733206/fi...r-lestar-jean/

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Day 3 of Bomber TC includes interview with Maurice Leggett who loves the city and wants to stay permanently as well as info on injuries and who stood out:

Who stood out: Bomber fans have seen running back Andrew Harris torch their own team before, so having him on their side this year will be a relief. Harris looked good Tuesday, putting his smash-mouth style to work. Wide receiver Darvin Adams also made some impressive snags in one-on-ones. He could be in line for a big year.
❚ Injury notes: Defensive back Johnny Adams and offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld both missed Day 3 of training camp with ailments. O’Shea said it was nothing serious but was coy on when they’d be back on the field. Linebacker Shayne Gauthier also pulled up lame with an apparent leg injury.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...381466961.html

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Review of the Riders' Offensive Line in TC:

http://www.riderville.com/2016/05/31/69790/

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Day 3 of Roughriders' TC recap:

ROSTER MOVES
Activate:
National fullback Spencer Moore
Number change:
Dillon Grondin is now wearing #76 and has moved to linebacker
#48 Marvin Golding has moved to linebacker
Did not participate:
Justin Capicciotti (day-to-day)
John Chiles (day-to-day)
Jorgen Hus (suspended – personal)
Jeff Knox Jr. (day-to-day)
Jonathan Newsome (day-to-day)
Eric Norwood (injured)
Xavier Walker (day-to-day)
Released:
National linebacker Nehemie Kankolongo
OVERVIEW
The players returned to the field for Day 3 of training camp and for the second day in a row the pads were on. The competition continues to intensify as the single practice session of the day included an extended one-on-one period and game like situations during teams period.
Coach Jones watched intently as the offensive and defensive lines battled it out in one-on-ones as he nominated a handful of defensive players to take reps as offensive linemen.
PLAYS OF THE DAY
Veteran receiver Rob Bagg made an impressive diving catch along the sidelines on a deep corner route during the one-on-one period.
During the full team period, rookie Canadian defensive back Joel Brtka from the Burlington Braves junior football program jumped in front of a pass to the flats for an impressive interception.

http://www.riderville.com/2016/05/31/69763/

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Video interview with Chris Jones on Day 3 of Rider TC:

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/31/jones-s...in-riderville/

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Assistant HC Mike Benevides discusses Eskimo defence on Day 3 of TC.

http://www.esks.com/2016/05/30/esks-...ike-benevides/

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http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/new-conf...apolice~882048
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/bombers-...delines~881698

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Esks HC Jason Maas discusses his O-line, John White & tensions boiling over in today's session
http://omnyapp.com/shows/ched/june-1...-hc-jason-maas

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New faces hope to turn the Bombers around

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/new-face...round%7E882169

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Redblack HC discusses Canadian depth.

All about 🇨🇦 content. @REDBLACKS talks practice tempo and Canadian depth as #CFLTC progresses.https://t.co/8eBDfD89Cw

— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 1, 2016

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Nick Taylor discusses the teammates' help he's getting.

From @fiuhoops to @Vikings to YOW.

Nick Taylor says his teammates are helping him settle into the Nation's Capital.https://t.co/6ewELcCEkQ

— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) June 1, 2016

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In Winnipeg TC, Matt Bucknor knows he's not guaranteed a job.

Blue Bombers’ defensive back Matt Bucknor is coming off what was probably his best season as a professional, but with a lot of competition in the secondary at this year’s training camp he’s not taking anything for granted. “Never. There’s no given,” said Bucknor. ...
Demond Washington is the only starter from the secondary not back from last season. Bucknor is listed atop the depth chart at the field side cornerback position where he started every game the last two seasons. But Chris Randle has moved back to defensive back after playing at linebacker last season and they’ve also brought in a number of DB’s with NFL experience. ...


Bucknor, 30, is entering his fifth season in the CFL and third with the Bombers. The Canadian was second on the team with three interceptions in 2015 but feels he still has room to grow.
“For me I humble myself right,” Bucknor said. “I’m always trying to learn something new. There’s always something to learn. When I get into the meeting room and get out onto the field it’s just an opportunity to make the team and that’s my approach.”
With a sudden influx of Canadian starters through free agency the Bombers could opt to use an all American secondary instead which would leave Bucknor as the odd man out.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2735578/wi...b-for-granted/

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An assessment by Ed Tait of the Bombers season based on what he's seen in TC so far. I would say its a pretty optimistic assessment, but I do think they will improve significantly.

here’s one man’s take based on the first couple of sessions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers training camp this week:

Even with the football gods having had this franchise in their crosshairs for years, if not decades now, it’s hard not to imagine how the 2016 Bombers edition won’t be in the playoff discussion come early November.

It took new receivers Weston Dressler and Ryan Smith, both ex of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, roughly five minutes into the first practice session Sunday before they had the fans in attendance cheering their every catch.

Homegrown running back Andrew Harris not only gives the Bombers a proven piece in the backfield – the club has had four different players lead them in rushing in as many years – but he’s exactly the kind of dual threat new offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice will feature prominently in the new attack.

The Bombers moved on from Lirim Hajrullahu, who was so solid in 2014 but suffered through an absolute nightmare last year, by adding the most-accurate kicker in Canadian Football League history in Justin Medlock.

And a healthy Chris Randle will move back to the secondary from the linebacker position while Keith Shologan and Euclid Cummings, coupled with Jamaal Westerman, mean the defensive line figures to be much more stout at the point of attack.

Those changes don’t represent a minor tinker, but an overhaul for a franchise desperate to field a winner.

“It feels a lot different than last year,” said linebacker Khalil Bass. “Everybody feels like we should win instead of just wanting to win. There’s a winning mindset coming in here on the first day.

“We all said it to each other, the coaches don’t need to harp on it. It’s got to come from us. We were in there welcoming each other back and everyone was saying, ‘Let’s go get it this year.’”

http://www.metronews.ca/views/winnip...yoff-path.html

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After a long rehab, National sophomore Bomber Addison Richards hopes to have a much better TC and year.

http://www.bluebombers.com/2016/06/01/196252/

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Day 4 of Riders TC:

ROSTER MOVES
Activate:
National long snapper Jorgen Hus
Did not participate:
Justin Capicciotti (day-to-day)
John Chiles (day-to-day)
Jeff Knox Jr. (day-to-day)
Eric Norwood (injured)
Xavier Walker (day-to-day)

OVERVIEW
The Riders returned to the field for Day 4 of training camp and the intensity from the players continued.
The competition was fierce as players spent a large chunk of the first practice engaged in one-on-one blocking and tackling drills.

PLAY OF THE DAY
Second year receiver Nic Demski hauled in a deep pass from rookie quarterback Jacob Huesman before sprinting over 75 yards for a huge gain during the team period.

http://www.riderville.com/2016/06/01...ay-4-report-2/

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An assessment of the talent looking to become the Riders' DL.

http://www.riderville.com/2016/06/01/69931/