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Purely based on the amount of roster turnover the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have experienced since 2013s ugly 3-15 finish, the importance of this weeks rookie camp goes without saying. Custom Barcelona Jerseys . Kyle Walters and his revamped scouting and player personnel staff of Danny McManus, Ted Goveia, and Drew Morris have worked tirelessly over the offseason to scour the continent for new talent to inject into head coach Mike OSheas lineup. But the Blue and Gold are looking for more than just skill on the field. Both OShea and Walters have reiterated over the winter and spring that a roster with character and leadership qualities throughout is of paramount importance. Call it culture implementation. "We evaluate everything," said OShea ahead of the three-day camp held at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. "Its not just what theyre doing out on the field — although that is a major part of it — its how they conduct themselves in a meeting. Just little things. Are they taking notes? Are they respectful to the meal staff? Its an all-encompassing evaluation of these guys, and some guys, some of the little things really catch your eye. Some of the things you wouldnt expect. You see somebody do something like hold the door for a woman as theyre walking around the facility. Those are important things sometimes." "Its a job interview. Its a great opportunity, and they cant leave anything to chance. They have to show us everything they possibly can show us. If they do that, then whatever the outcome is for them its out of their control as long as theyve given everything they can possibly give." The Bombers could potentially start three first-year CFLers, and possibly more; at wide receiver, guard or centre on the offensive line, rush end (a new defensive end/linebacker position coined "rover" by new defensive coordinator Gary Etcheverry), and possibly running back and defensive halfback. Some of this hinges on the cream of Kyle Walters 2014 draft crop, lineman Matthias Goossen, who finalized his contract Wednesday just ahead of the first official on-field workout of rookie camp. Ideally (and thats in the strongest sense of the word), Winnipeg would like to have Goossen ready to start at centre this season — alongside fellow Canadians Chris Greaves at left guard, Steve Morley at right guard, and Patrick Neufeld at right tackle — easing the clubs ratio headache drastically with four non-imports holding the offensive front. "As a football player you want to play, but Im not putting any expectations on myself. Im just trying to do my best every day and try to get better, and really contribute to the team in any way possible," said this years second-overall pick. "My mindset is to try to get better every day, do my best. And if the coaches want me to start, they want me to start, but if they dont want me to start thats totally fine. But Im just going to put my best foot forward and make sure every play Im doing my best. Im really trying to, yeah, be the best Matthias Goossen I can be."   Ivan Rakitic Jersey . Mickelson shot a 2-under 70 after opening with a 77 -- his worst score of the season -- on TPC San Antonios AT&T Oaks Course. Lefty was 11 strokes behind leader Steven Bowditch, the Australian who had a 67 to reach 8-under 136. Andre Gomes Jersey . -- On any given day here at his companys Silicon Valley headquarters, Vivek Ranadive is ready to compete against any employee who wants to challenge him to any contest.WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are excited with the unveiling of the 2014 CFL schedule, which kicks off the entire CFL season on Thursday, June 26th at Investors Group Field when the Bombers welcome the Toronto Argonauts. “We are extremely excited with the release of our schedule and our return to the West Division,” said Blue Bomber President and CEO Wade Miller.  “For the second straight year, our fans and Investors Group Field will open the CFL season, and we anticipate great things both on the field and in the stands this year.” The warm, summer months of Winnipeg will once again be about Blue Bomber football, with three of the first four games being played here in Winnipeg, incluuding a matchup with the expansion Ottawa REDBLACKS on Thursday, July 3rd, Ottawas first regular season game in franchise history. Luis Suarez Jersey. The Blue Bombers will also welcome rival and Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders twice this season, including a Thursday, August 7th contest, and in the Manitoba Lotteries Banjo Bowl on Sunday, September 7th. In all, the popularity of football on Thursdays in Manitobas capital dominates the schedule, as the Bombers will play their first four home games on Thursday evenings, with one Friday night game, one Sunday afternoon game, and three Saturday games. All weekday home games have been moved to 7:30 p.m.  kickoff to accommodate fans arriving at Investors Group Field