Rasheed Schoen is the Bombers' home-run hitter โ the one receiver who can flip a drive with a single catch โ and he's been the most consistent target through the early-season QB carousel. At 4-4 following back-to-back home losses by 22 and 16 points, he's the deep threat who can bail out a scuffling offence and a defence that just surrendered a franchise-record 377 rushing yards.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games played | 8 |
| Receptions | 43 |
| Receiving yards | 674 |
| Yards / catch | 15.7 |
| Touchdowns | 5 |
| Long reception | 64 |
Schoen's routes are the cheapest way to manufacture points, and with Jarell Broxton out and Micah Vanterpool kicked to right tackle, sustained drives are a luxury this offence can't count on. Watch for him to see early targets after the bye; if he can turn one or two shots into touchdowns, the Bombers can keep pace in a shootout while the defence tries to figure out Kaiden Salter.
About $160,000 per season and a free agent after 2026. A big second half could price him out of Winnipeg.
The vertical release valve โ Collaros's downfield pressure-release for a banged-up offensive line and a rib injury that makes quick strikes a necessity.