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Blue Bombers emphasize defence in college draft

April 28, 2004 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release


WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers emphasized defence with their picks in the 2004 Canadian College Draft, as three of their four selections come on the defensive side of the football.

The Blue & Gold selected Simon Fraser linebacker Neil McKinlay, Calgary linebacker Ryan Folk and Waterloo safety John Sullivan in today's draft, held via teleconference call from the CFL's head office in Toronto. Folk, a linebacker in college, is expected to be moved to safety at the Blue Bombers training camp.

Winnipeg used its other selection to obtain the leading punter in Canadian College Football, Regina's Jon Ryan.

Earlier this year, the Big Blue traded picks in the 2004 draft to obtain centre Corey Annett and fullback Randy Bowles from Toronto along with wide receiver/kick returner Keith Stokes from Montréal. They also used their 2nd Round pick (16th overall) to get Winnipeg's 2003 Rookie of the Year, safety Joe Morgan.

"We're very pleased with the talent we acquired today," said wide receivers coach and Canadian College Draft coordinator Bob Dyce. "We shored up some areas where we needed more talent. When you add the players selected today with those we acquired through trade with draft picks, this was a very successful draft for the Blue Bombers."

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