BC Lions

[spur1 2,981]

I missed Khari being signed as OC.

Looking forward to see this team with a new OC and DC.

[ShakyWalton 4,836]

That's football. Don't expect passing plays every down. NFL is a grind. You earn your yards one way or another.

sure doesnt make for entertaining viewing.

[That's What She Said 188]

Got my Grey Cup tickets, hopefully the Lions will be there.

[zipzap2013 20]

Lions are actually seriously considering signing Khalif Mitchell and bringing him back.

[Plum 878]

I liked Mitchell when he was here, he played great.

Smith - Mitchell - Taylor - Wilson would be a sweet d line.

[debluvscanucks 53,139]

Done deal, it's official.

http://www.bclions.com/article/lions-welcome-back-khalif-mitchell

Just hope he can keep his nose to the grindstone and not get involved in the off the cuff controversial stuff that's a distraction and inapprorpriate. He's a beast, so would rather have him on our side than lining up against us.

[Grapefruits 4,271]

Done deal, it's official.

http://www.bclions.com/article/lions-welcome-back-khalif-mitchell

Just hope he can keep his nose to the grindstone and not get involved in the off the cuff controversial stuff that's a distraction and inapprorpriate. He's a beast, so would rather have him on our side than lining up against us.

Not sure how I feel about this move to bring him back. Hopefully Wally and Mike have him on a short leash and have told him that any of his prior antics will not be tolerated. He is a great player though. So I agree Deb, would rather see him on our side.

[g_bassi13 1,496]

I don't like this, but Buono seems to know well how to deal with attitude problems, and bringing in questionable peole at times. I thought when they cut ties last season they had a reason if he was too much to handle for even the Lions, but i suppose they also have their reasons for bringing him back. Hoping for the best.

[zipzap2013 20]

Interesting Khalif is back. I was wondering how Harris felt about it as he tweeted "good riddance" when he Khalif was released, but says he's fine with it. Wally is all about giving second chances. No question the guy is very talented and great addition, as long keeps his nose clean. http://www.theprovince.com/life/Lions+Harris+changed+tune+Mitchell/9789040/story.html

[spur1 2,981]

The Lions also signed a 6' 6" 320 lbs. import O lineman.

Grey cup here we come.

[Canucks_fo_life 822]

Buono going all in this year since we host the Grey Cup, great to see! Can't wait to get started

[debluvscanucks 53,139]

PI now officially reviewable via video replay.

http://cfl.ca/article/board-of-governors-approve-all-rule-changes

[debluvscanucks 53,139]

The Ottawa REDBLACKS have traded the 1st overall pick to the Calgary Stampeders, who selected Laval's Pierre Lavertu first overall.

[sir 35]

"@SportsCentre: BC Lions have acquired QB Kevin Glenn from the Ottawa REDBLACKS in exchange for the 5th overall selection in the #CFLDraft #TSN"

[Plum 878]

The CFL draft is a whole bunch of linemens getting drafted.

Lions also acquired Kevin Glenn for the 5th overall pick.

Edit: Sir got it before me.

Edited May 14, 2014 by Plum

[Grapefruits 4,271]

"@SportsCentre: BC Lions have acquired QB Kevin Glenn from the Ottawa REDBLACKS in exchange for the 5th overall selection in the #CFLDraft #TSN"

Good trade. Nice to have QB depth with Lulay still being a question mark after his surgery.

[-Stammer- 732]

its a #blockbuster not

[debluvscanucks 53,139]

Like that we have Glenn in place. 1A & 1B.

Cup is ours this year.

The BC Lions Football Club enjoyed a busy and productive evening at the 2014 CFL Draft table picking up seven future Leos and also acquiring quarterback Kevin Glenn form the Ottawa REDBLACKS.

“The most important position on the field is quarterback,” said head coach Mike Benevides. “Having a player of Kevin’s experience joining our team is probably the best news of the day.”

After the dust settled on an active first round the Leos picked up offensive lineman T-Dre Player from Northwestern State with their first selection of the second round (12th overall) and then followed that up by selecting Laval fullback Pascal Lochard with an additional second-round pick (14th overall).

“T-Dre has a unique blend of both size and athletic ability,” noted Benevides of the 6’ 6” guard. “He graded-out very high with his coaches each week, he was a tireless worker in the weight room as well as the classroom so you know he’s going to come in ready to compete.”

“Pascal is similar to Rolly Lumbala; great blocking skills and special teams warrior.”

In the third round, the Lions acquired local linebacker Casey Chin out of Simon Fraser with the 27th overall selection.

“I’m not sure who is more thrilled with this pick, us or Casey,” admits the third year head coach. “He is absolutely over the moon to be a part of our organization and we are very grateful to give him an opportunity to try and make this team. He’s a playmaker, he has a nose for the ball and he’ll be fun to watch in camp.”

The club stayed with the defence with their fourth-round selection snagging lineman David Menard out of the University of Montreal with the 32nd overall selection.

“David is a very athletic football player who comes from a very good program in Montreal. He’s the kind of guy we were looking for as a back-up to Jabar Westerman and Jermain Reid. He’s physical and he has an engine so I look forward to seeing how he develops.”

In the fifth-round (41st overall), the Lions drafted receiver Alexander Fox out of Bishop’s University before taking defensive lineman Dylan Roper out of Simon Fraser with the 50th overall selection and rounding out the 2014 CFL Draft by taking Laval running back Guillaume Bourassa with the 59th overall selection..

“Alexander, Dylan and Guillaume are all high-energy guys who will definitely surprise some people next month in camp,” said Benevides.

First-year Lions will be hit the field in Kamloops, BC beginning Thursday, May 29 before the full squad begins training camp on Sunday, June 1.

[debluvscanucks 53,139]

Casey Chin's reaction to the news (yes, Deb's stoked about the upcoming season...never you mind)

[TheRussianRocket. 10,158]

Had my cousin get picked in the 3rd round too. Will be fun to see him peruse his goal