Training camp 2024

[David]

Can't thank you enough for your stellar reporting, B.C.FAN. I must say that without it, and Hambone's contributions too, that I would be somewhat lost as to who's doing what. I looked forward to your in-depth summaries each day. They brought me much closer to my favourite team. Well done.


DH

[B.C.FAN]

Can't thank you enough for your stellar reporting, B.C.FAN. I must say that without it, and Hambone's contributions too, that I would be somewhat lost as to who's doing what. I looked forward to your in-depth summaries each day. They brought me much closer to my favourite team. Well done.


DH

Thanks David. I look forward to doing this each year. I'd love to read some reports from the Surrey practice facility during the season if anyone in the area is so inclined.

[Hambone]

Per CFL.ca transactions BC has released American OL Amari Catchings and Jacky Chen. That brings them down to 11 OL in camp and 72 players total. The 72 includes non-counters who at this point with camp wrapped up and final cuts due Saturday might as well be considered counters.

[B.C.FAN]

The Lions' starting lineup for Friday's final preseason game is the same as the first-team offence and defence that they've deployed at training camp.

Projected new starters on offence this year are former Montreal RB Will Stanback, second-year Lions receivers Ayden Eberhardt and Justin McInnis and former Philadelphia Eagle Travis Fulgham.

New projected starters on defence are national DT Christian Covington, former Rider Pete Robertson, free agent DB Ciante Evans and CB Jordan Perryman, the only true rookie in the first-team offence or defence.

The battle for depth positions comes to a head Friday before the Lions make their final cuts. Tyler Packer appears to be the front-runner for the sixth O-line position ahead of Andrew Peirson. Former NFLer Kyle Nelson seems to have won the long-snapping role from Riley Pickett, who has been converted to backup fullback and special teamer. Several American receivers are in the mix for practice roster positions. They've all been good but no one has stood out in the way that Eberhardt did last year. Second-year DB Siriman Bagayogo and promising rookie Christophe Beaulieu are both fighting to stay on the roster with veteran national DBs Adrian Greene and Patrice Rene. Charlie Ringland is more likely destined for the practice roster.

[squishy35]

The Lions' starting lineup for Friday's final preseason game is the same as the first-team offence and defence that they've deployed at training camp.

Projected new starters on offence this year are former Montreal RB Will Stanback, second-year Lions receivers Ayden Eberhardt and Justin McInnis and former Philadelphia Eagle Travis Fulgham.

New projected starters on defence are national DT Christian Covington, former Rider Pete Robertson, free agent DB Ciante Evans and CB Jordan Perryman, the only true rookie in the first-team offence or defence.

The battle for depth positions comes to a head Friday before the Lions make their final cuts. Tyler Packer appears to be the front-runner for the sixth O-line position ahead of Andrew Peirson. Former NFLer Kyle Nelson seems to have won the long-snapping role from Riley Pickett, who has been converted to backup fullback and special teamer. Several American receivers are in the mix for practice roster positions. They've all been good but no one has stood out in the way that Eberhardt did last year. Second-year DB Siriman Bagayogo and promising rookie Christophe Beaulieu are both fighting to stay on the roster with veteran national DBs Adrian Greene and Patrice Rene. Charlie Ringland is more likely destined for the practice roster.

I would really like to see Mackie get some reps carrying the ball on Friday night. With him and Stanbeck hitting the Elks D-Line hard it could open up a lot of receivers.

[Qman]

Looks like Pickett has moved to TE/hb to backup David mackie, which is good because we have no depth there. Every draft pick there has been a dud.

[David]

The "good problem" for me this year is what to do with all our D-linemen? The depth is incredible, at least in the interior.

Teuhema (whom I am expecting big things from this year), Banks, Covington, and Robertson (a massive FA signing) are likely to be the starting front four against the Argos on June 9. I think mgt finally clued in that size does matter; that we'd never get over the "Bomber Hurdle" until we could stop the run.

But who will be rotating in? We deployed 9, sometimes 10 D-linemen on the game-day roster in 2023.

Taylor was just signed. Great resume, run-stopper (I see him as a Fridge replacement).
Tavai is a good-looking prospect. For sure he stays. Maybe PR?
Debaillie has been a solid Global nose-tackle. I think I need to see a jump though in order for him to stay. Guess it depends on whether they keep Rouyer or Meyer on the roster.
Moore played a couple of games in 2023 and bigger things are expected. He likely sticks around. Quite fast for an interior lineman.
Bemiy seems to have had a good camp. Was effective in Calgary. Likely to stay (takes Debaillie's spot?).
Archibald has shown steady growth, emerging as an effective special teamer. Stays.

But what about Falaniko who's listed ahead of Archibald on tomorrow's depth chart a DE?
Siddiqi should be even better at DE after a year under his CFL belt.
I don't get the sense that Cherry is close to back to full health.
Decisions, decisions.


DH

[Hambone]

Bemiy seems to have had a good camp. Was effective in Calgary. Likely to stay (takes Debaillie's spot?).
Archibald has shown steady growth, emerging as an effective special teamer. Stays.

But what about Falaniko who's listed ahead of Archibald on tomorrow's depth chart a DE?
Siddiqi should be even better at DE after a year under his CFL belt.
Decisions, decisions.


DH

I think they want Bemiy to be available to rotate for Covington at least until Cherry is medically cleared to go all out. Cherry probably starts the season on the 1G for a game or three. Whether Archibald takes any reps on D or not he's a lock due to his ST prowess.

[B.C.FAN]

It took a few years to come to this decision but Rick Campbell said today that the Lions decided to get bigger this year on the offensive and defensive lines and at running back. They have the bigger bodies to do it. The rotations on the defensive line will be interesting. Moore took first-team reps when Covington missed a week of training camp. Debaillie has been a consistent force on the second team. Tavai and Taylor have both shown in limited reps that they can get penetration up the middle. I don’t know if the Lions will commit to keeping a national D-lineman on the field when Covington rotates out. Bemiy and Cherry are a bit undersized for what Campbell wants.

[OV:54-40]

How Banks continues to get playing time - other than maybe by "size" - is beyond me.

[CrazyCanuck89]

It took a few years to come to this decision but Rick Campbell said today that the Lions decided to get bigger this year on the offensive and defensive lines and at running back. They have the bigger bodies to do it. The rotations on the defensive line will be interesting. Moore took first-team reps when Covington missed a week of training camp. Debaillie has been a consistent force on the second team. Tavai and Taylor have both shown in limited reps that they can get penetration up the middle. I don’t know if the Lions will commit to keeping a national D-lineman on the field when Covington rotates out. Bemiy and Cherry are a bit undersized for what Campbell wants.

So Beimy and Cherry can rotate with the three technique, while Daballie plays the nose.

[CrazyCanuck89]

The Lions' starting lineup for Friday's final preseason game is the same as the first-team offence and defence that they've deployed at training camp.

Projected new starters on offence this year are former Montreal RB Will Stanback, second-year Lions receivers Ayden Eberhardt and Justin McInnis and former Philadelphia Eagle Travis Fulgham.

New projected starters on defence are national DT Christian Covington, former Rider Pete Robertson, free agent DB Ciante Evans and CB Jordan Perryman, the only true rookie in the first-team offence or defence.

The battle for depth positions comes to a head Friday before the Lions make their final cuts. Tyler Packer appears to be the front-runner for the sixth O-line position ahead of Andrew Peirson. Former NFLer Kyle Nelson seems to have won the long-snapping role from Riley Pickett, who has been converted to backup fullback and special teamer. Several American receivers are in the mix for practice roster positions. They've all been good but no one has stood out in the way that Eberhardt did last year. Second-year DB Siriman Bagayogo and promising rookie Christophe Beaulieu are both fighting to stay on the roster with veteran national DBs Adrian Greene and Patrice Rene. Charlie Ringland is more likely destined for the practice roster.

You guys had games last year with Greene, Bagayogo and Rene backing up in the secondary. Probably one of the only teams to use more DBs, than LBs for special teams.

[B.C.FAN]

You guys had games last year with Greene, Bagayogo and Rene backing up in the secondary. Probably one of the only teams to use more DBs, than LBs for special teams.

Yes, and Beaulieu and Ringland give the Lions 5 potential quality national DBs. I expect Beaulieu to land a roster spot.

[B.C.FAN]

It took a few years to come to this decision but Rick Campbell said today that the Lions decided to get bigger this year on the offensive and defensive lines and at running back. They have the bigger bodies to do it. The rotations on the defensive line will be interesting. Moore took first-team reps when Covington missed a week of training camp. Debaillie has been a consistent force on the second team. Tavai and Taylor have both shown in limited reps that they can get penetration up the middle. I don’t know if the Lions will commit to keeping a national D-lineman on the field when Covington rotates out. Bemiy and Cherry are a bit undersized for what Campbell wants.

So Beimy and Cherry can rotate with the three technique, while Daballie plays the nose.

They could rotate nationals at 3-tech if necessary but that leaves out Moore, who the coaches seem to prefer as Covington’s backup.

[TheLionKing]

Who are the Lions final cuts ? Tried searching the Lions website and CFL.ca Seems to be a big secret.