Blue Bombers head coach is in Alberta for 2023 combine: 67 Canadian university players and 21 Globals will audition before CFL officials.
“But it’s all good.”
“In my mind, I think throwing all of these guys into a situation like that for an hour where it’s really less than ideal can tell a lot about guys,” he said. “A lot of these kids have the benefit of coming from really well-funded programs and have everything at their disposal . . . not all of them.Article content
Prospects were scheduled to undergo medical testing and measurements Wednesday, with individual testing — events such as the bench press, 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps — slated for Thursday. From Friday through Sunday, players will participate in on-field practices at Commonwealth Stadium Field House, with CFL coaches leading positional groups and installing offences and defences.
“Obviously, film speaks for itself,” Maciocia said. “Having said that, the combine gives us an opportunity to see them perform live, how they interact with other teammates, the way they take information . . . if it’s a one-on-one, how they manage if they come out on top or on the short end. “You really see the character of each player, their makeup, who they are as a person, what they want to get out of this football experience,” he said. “The interview, for me personally, really solidifies some of these guys in our mind, if they’re going to be an Argo or if we feel comfortable bringing them into the building.”
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