2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season

Last updated
2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season
President Wade Miller
General manager Kyle Walters
Head coach Mike O'Shea
Home field IG Field
Results
Record14–4
Division place1st, West
Playoff finishLost Grey Cup
Team MOP Brady Oliveira
Team MODP Willie Jefferson
Team MOC Brady Oliveira
Team MOOL Jermarcus Hardrick
Team MOST Sergio Castillo
Team MOR Jamieson Sheahan
Uniform
CFL WPG Jersey.png

The 2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 65th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 90th season overall. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season and played in their fourth straight Grey Cup game. However, the team lost the 110th Grey Cup to the Montreal Alouettes.

Contents

The 2023 CFL season was the ninth season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the ninth full season under general manager Kyle Walters. [1]

Offseason

CFL Global Draft

The 2023 CFL Global Draft took place on May 2, 2023. [2] The Blue Bombers had the eighth selection in each round. [3]

RoundPickPlayerPositionClub/SchoolNationality
18 Jamieson Sheahan P California Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
217 Karl Schmitz P Jacksonville Flag of Bermuda.svg Bermuda

CFL National Draft

The 2023 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2023. [4] The Blue Bombers had eight selections in the eight-round draft and owned all of their own selections by virtue of not trading any picks. The team had the eighth selection in each of the eight rounds of the draft (not including forfeited picks by other teams) after losing the 109th Grey Cup. [5]

RoundPickPlayerPositionUniversity TeamHometown
18 Anthony Bennett DL Regina Weston, FL
215 Jake Kelly DB Bishop's Markham, ON
326 Jeremy Murphy WR Concordia (QC) Montreal, QC
435 Tanner Schmekel DL Regina Regina, SK
544 Collin Kornelson DL Manitoba Winnipeg, MB
653 Breton MacDougall DB Windsor LaSalle, ON
762 Jonathan Rosery RB Alberta Edmonton, AB
871 Max Charbonneau LB Ottawa Ottawa, ON

Preseason

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
ABye
B1Sat, May 273:00 p.m. CDT at Edmonton Elks W 25–231–0None Commonwealth Stadium N/A Recap
C2Fri, Jun 27:30 p.m. CDTvs. Saskatchewan Roughriders L 16–281–1 TSN IG Field 24,654 Recap

[6]

Regular season

Standings

West Division
TeamGPWLTPtsPFPADivStk
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1814402859437710–2W4 Details
BC Lions 181260244954398–4L1 Details
Calgary Stampeders 186120124124714–7L1 Details
Saskatchewan Roughriders 186120123875515–7L7 Details
Edmonton Elks 18414083815032–9L4 Details

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
11Fri, June 97:30 p.m. CDT vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 42–311–0 TSN IG Field 29,057 Recap
22Fri, June 168:00 p.m. CDTat Saskatchewan Roughriders W 45–272–0TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 28,299 Recap
33Thu, June 227:30 p.m. CDTvs. BC Lions L 6–302–1TSNIG Field25,662 Recap
44 Sat, July 1 6:00 p.m. CDTat Montreal Alouettes W 17–33–1TSN/RDS/CBSSN Molson Stadium 15,088 Recap
55Fri, July 77:30 p.m. CDTvs. Calgary Stampeders W 24–114–1TSN/RDSIG Field30,561 Recap
66Sat, July 153:00 p.m. CDTat Ottawa Redblacks L 28–31 (OT)4–2TSN/RDS TD Place Stadium 18,144 Recap
77Thu, July 207:30 p.m. CDTvs. Edmonton Elks W 28–145–2TSNIG Field28,512 Recap
8Bye
98Thu, Aug 37:30 p.m. CDTvs. BC LionsW 50–146–2TSN/RDS/CBSSNIG Field30,874 Recap
109Thu, Aug 108:00 p.m. CDTat Edmonton ElksW 38–297–2TSN/CBSSN Commonwealth Stadium 19,921 Recap
1110Fri, Aug 188:00 p.m. CDTat Calgary StampedersW 19–188–2TSN/RDS2 McMahon Stadium 20,106 Recap
1211Thu, Aug 247:30 p.m. CDTvs. Montreal AlouettesW 47–179–2TSN/RDS/CBSSNIG Field32,343 Recap
1312 Sun, Sept 3 6:00 p.m. CDTat Saskatchewan RoughridersL 30–32 (OT)9–3TSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium33,350 Recap
1413 Sat, Sept 9 3:00 p.m. CDTvs. Saskatchewan RoughridersW 51–610–3TSNIG Field32,343 Recap
1514Sat, Sept 163:00 p.m. CDTat Hamilton Tiger-CatsL 23–2910–4TSN Tim Hortons Field 22,610 Recap
16Bye
1715Fri, Sept 297:00 p.m. CDTvs. Toronto Argonauts W 31–2111–4TSN/RDSIG Field32,343 Recap
1816Fri, Oct 69:00 p.m. CDTat BC LionsW 34–26 (OT)12–4TSN BC Place 23,512 Recap
19Bye
2017Sat, Oct 216:00 p.m. CDTvs. Edmonton ElksW 45–2513–4TSNIG Field32,343 Recap
2118Fri, Oct 278:00 p.m. CDTat Calgary StampedersW 36–1314–4TSNMcMahon Stadium18,691 Recap

[6] [7] [8]

Post-season

Schedule

GameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
West Semi-FinalSat, Nov 4Bye
West FinalSat, Nov 115:30 p.m. CSTvs BC Lions W 24–131–0TSN/RDSIG Field32,343 Recap
110th Grey Cup Sun, Nov 195:00 p.m. CST Montreal Alouettes L 24–281–1TSN/RDS Tim Hortons Field 28,808 Recap

[6]

Team

Roster

Quarterbacks

Receivers

Running Backs

Fullbacks

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

1-Game Injured

6-Game Injured

Practice roster

Suspended

Italics indicate American player • Bold indicates Global player • 46 Roster, 15 Injured, 6 Practice roster, 2 Suspended
Roster updated 2023-11-20 • Depth chart • Transactions • More CFL rosters

Coaching staff

Front Office
  • Owner – Winnipeg Football Club
  • Chairperson of the Board of Governors – Dayna Spiring
  • President/CEO – Wade Miller
  • General Manager of Football Operations – Kyle Walters
  • Senior Assistant General Manager / Director of Player Personnel – Ted Goveia
  • Assistant General Manager / Director of U.S. Scouting – Danny McManus
  • Director of Football Operations – Matt Gulakow
  • U.S. Scout — Cyril Penn

Equipment Staff

  • Head Equipment Manager – Brad Fotty
  • Assistant Equipment Manager – Kevin Todd
 

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

Defensive Coaches

Special Teams Coaches

Video Coaches

  • Video Coordinator – Josh Burton

→ Coaching Staff
→ More CFL staffs

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span>

The 2018 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 61st season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 86th season overall. This was the fifth season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the fifth full season under general manager Kyle Walters. Following a week 20 win over the Calgary Stampeders, the Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the third consecutive season, rebounding from a 5–7 record to start the season. The Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division Semi-Final to start the postseason and appeared in their first Division Final since 2011, playing against the Stampeders in the 2018 edition. The team lost against the Stampeders 22–14, extending the franchise's Grey Cup drought for a 28th year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season</span> Canadian Football League season

The 2019 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 62nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 70th overall. It was the 150th year overall in the combined history of the Tiger-Cats and its predecessors the Wildcats and Tigers; the team held sesquicentennial celebrations throughout the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span>

The 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 62nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 87th season overall. This was the sixth season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the sixth full season under general manager Kyle Walters. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season on September 21, 2019 following an Ottawa Redblacks loss. The club later would go on to win their 11th Grey Cup championship and their first since the 1990 Grey Cup championship game, ending what was the longest active Grey Cup drought.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span>

The 2020 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was scheduled to be the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 88th season overall. The Blue Bombers would have entered the season as the defending Grey Cup champions for the first time in 29 years, having ended the franchise's lengthy drought with the previous year's championship win in the 107th Grey Cup game. This would have been the seventh season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the seventh full season under general manager Kyle Walters.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span>

The 2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 88th season overall. The Blue Bombers entered the season as the defending Grey Cup champions for the first time in 30 years, having ended the franchise's lengthy drought with last year's championship win in the 107th Grey Cup game. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season following a victory over the Edmonton Elks on October 16, 2021. The team won their first division title since 2011, and first west division title since 1972, after they defeated the BC Lions on October 23, 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season</span>

The 2021 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 71st overall. The Tiger-Cats qualified for the playoffs for the third consecutive year following their week 14 win over the BC Lions on November 5, 2021. The team defeated the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts in the playoffs to qualify for their 22nd Grey Cup game appearance. In a rematch of the previous season's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Tiger-Cats lost to the Blue Bombers 33–25 in overtime in the 108th Grey Cup game.

The 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League. It was the club's 112th year overall, and its 105th season of play. Although the club failed to record a second consecutive first place finish in the West Division, the Roughriders qualified for the post-season for the fourth consecutive season of play on October 30, 2021 following a win over the Montreal Alouettes. After defeating the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final, the Roughriders then lost the West Final to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the second consecutive season. This was the second season under head coach Craig Dickenson and general manager Jeremy O'Day.

The 2022 CFL National Draft was a selection of National players by Canadian Football League (CFL) teams that took place on May 3, 2022, at 8:00 pm ET and was broadcast on TSN and RDS. 74 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Edmonton Elks season</span> CFL team season

The 2022 Edmonton Elks season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 73rd overall. The Elks improved upon their league-worst 3–11 record from 2021, but were eliminated from playoff qualification on October 8 following a loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Elks set a dubious record for most consecutive home losses when they lost for the 15th straight time at home on October 1, surpassing the Ottawa Rough Riders and their 14-game home losing streak from 1987 to 1988. The team finished winless at home for the second straight season and extended their CFL record to 17 consecutive home losses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 BC Lions season</span> CFL team season

The 2022 BC Lions season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 68th overall. The Lions improved upon their 5–9 record from 2021, with their sixth win in their seventh game. The team then qualified for the playoffs following losses by both the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Ottawa Redblacks, in week 16, on September 24, 2022. The Lions clinched a home playoff game on October 22, 2022, for the first time since the 2016 season, following their Week 20 win over the Edmonton Elks. However, after defeating the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final, the team lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Toronto Argonauts season</span> CFL team season

The 2022 Toronto Argonauts season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 149th year of existence. The Argonauts won the 109th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers by a score of 24–23. This was the 18th time the Argonauts have won the championship, a league record. The Argonauts held their training camp on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span>

The 2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 89th season overall. The Blue Bombers entered the season as the two-time defending Grey Cup champions after winning both the 107th and 108th Grey Cup games. The team qualified for the playoffs following their 12th game of the season after defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Labour Day Classic on September 4, 2022. The team then clinched first place in the division in week 18 following their victory over the Edmonton Elks on October 8, 2022. The Blue Bombers reached the 109th Grey Cup, but were not able to perform the three-peat and lost to the Toronto Argonauts 24–23.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season</span>

The 2022 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 72nd overall. The Tiger-Cats qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year in Week 20 following a win over the Ottawa Redblacks and a loss by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. However, the team lost in the East Semi-Final to the Montreal Alouettes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season</span> CFL team season

The 2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 65th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 73rd overall. The Tiger-Cats qualified for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year following their week 17 win over the Calgary Stampeders. The team attempted to win their ninth Grey Cup championship in a year that the club is scheduled to host the 110th Grey Cup, but were defeated in the East Semi-Final by the Montreal Alouettes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Calgary Stampeders season</span> CFL team season

The 2023 Calgary Stampeders season was the 65th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 78th overall. It was Dave Dickenson's seventh season as head coach and first as general manager following his promotion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Montreal Alouettes season</span> CFL team season

The 2023 Montreal Alouettes season was the 56th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 68th overall. The Alouettes qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season following their week 17 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. The team defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to win their eighth Grey Cup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Toronto Argonauts season</span> CFL team season

The 2023 Toronto Argonauts season was the 65th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 150th year of existence. The Argonauts entered the season as defending champions following their victory in the 109th Grey Cup. The team attempted to win their league-leading 19th Grey Cup championship, but were defeated by the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Calgary Stampeders season</span> CFL team season

The 2024 Calgary Stampeders season is scheduled to be the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 79th overall. The Stampeders will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the 19th straight year and win the ninth Grey Cup championship in franchise history. The 2024 CFL season is scheduled to be Dave Dickenson's eighth season as head coach and his second season as general manager.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> CFL team season

The 2024 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season is scheduled to be the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 91st season overall. The Blue Bombers will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season and win their 13th Grey Cup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Montreal Alouettes season</span> CFL team season

The 2024 Montreal Alouettes season is scheduled to be the 57th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 69th overall. The Alouettes will enter the season as defending Grey Cup champions following their victory in the 110th Grey Cup game. The team will attempt qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season and win their ninth Grey Cup championship.

References

  1. ↑ "Canadian Mafia sticking together". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. December 13, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Expanded CFL Combine presented by New Era heading to Edmonton in '23". Canadian Football League. November 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2023 Global draft tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Chase Brown headlines Scouting Bureau's fall edition". Canadian Football League. September 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Draft Tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 "2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Schedule". Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Horaire de diffusion – LCF" (in French). RDS . Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2023 U.S. and International broadcast schedule" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 7, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.