WINNIPEG — With a big autograph signing scheduled for Saturday afternoon, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers flew in four of their players including their three biggest off-season acquisitions.
Drew Willy, Korey Banks and Nick Moore are getting a chance to check out their new surroundings. All of the newest Blue Bombers players are excited about the challenge of resurrecting the once proud franchise.
“One day at a time, I’m pretty sure we can change anything,” said Banks.
The 34-year-old veteran defensive back knows a thing or two about winning, capturing two Grey Cup championships with the B.C. Lions and according to Banks, players will first have to put personal accolades aside.
“I can have 10 picks and we win three games?” said Banks. “Do I really want that? Or do I want three picks and we win 10 games? Which one do you want? The priorities have to be set in order.”
One of the main priorities for the football club this off-season was finding a new starting quarterback and Drew Willy is up to the task after patiently waiting for the opportunity to be the number one guy.
“I’ve been a lot of different places and had a lot of great teachers,” said Willy. “NFL, CFL. Just really feel like it’s my time to shine.”
Willy will have some help improving the league’s worst offence.
Receiver Nick Moore joined the team as a free agent after being the CFL’s third leading receiver last year with the Lions and the two have played and trained together in the off-seasons since their college days.
“People come into your life for a reason,” said Moore. “We trained together coming out of college and us being together, we never knew that it would happen.”
“We both played in the MAC conference in college,” said Willy. “And then we both have gone separate ways but kept in touch at the same time.”
But what the former Roughriders QB really looks forward to is being on the other side of the Bombers-Riders rivalry.
“I’m looking forward to that game,” said Willy. “Obviously the Rider fans and the Bomber fans are very passionate and I’m just happy to be on the Bombers side.”
While things are maybe finally starting to look up for the Bombers these days, there are certainly no guarantees in football.
“We shall see,” said Banks. “To be continued.”
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