Why are the bombers called swaggerville

But he insists there are others in the wings ready to step up. The Bombers had three players in the top 10 for sacks last season — Willis plus rookie defensive end Kenny Mainor, with eight, and rookie defensive lineman Jason Vega with seven.

Also returning this season is CFL all-star defensive back Jonathan Hefney, who finished with six interceptions, a team-high 11 pass knockdowns, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one sack. Brandon Stewart and Alex Suber, both settling into their third full season with the team, also put up some impressive numbers in One of his gripes with the Bombers related to a demand Willis made to test NFL waters in his option year. Johnson also dipped his toes into that pool for a second time in his career but, once again, the water proved cold.

He was the creator, and he led that very talented group. Number two was a vacuum out there, having eight interceptions on the year being as shut down as it gets that season. They both have a veteran Canadian safety, but that might be it. Maybe Sayles turns into a Hefney type of player. Bomber fans love to dream is this is finally their season. Main image credit: Embed from Getty Images. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Courtesy: www. CFL Network. BC Lions. Road to the Grey Cup. Johnson is even more inclusive. During their game against Hamilton, one that they almost lost, the defense was made to look average and was not the power defense most fans were accustomed to see in weeks past. Looking ahead after Saskatchewan in the Banjo Bowl, they will travel to play the Montreal Alouettes, who they play twice in three weeks as well as a game against Toronto. If Winnipeg wants to keep their place atop the East division, they will need to focus their attention back to the field, look at the finer details and get back to the basics.

Hamilton is poised to get the respect they feel they deserve and will look to take out Montreal and Winnipeg and claim first place before season end unless Winnipeg smartens up. Enjoy our content?