It’s decision making time for the Stampeders coaching staff.
The Stamps wrapped up training camp 2025 on Thursday morning with a situational scrimmage at McMahon Stadium as many players looked to make one final impression before the roster is cut down.
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— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) May 29, 2025
The next time we see the Red and White on the field will be on Monday as the team gets set for a week one matchup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at home on Saturday, June 7 at 5 p.m. MT.
Just Trying to Make the Best Decision
General manager and head coach Dave Dickenson spoke following the conclusion of camp and said his staff will take a hard look at the decisions they need to make.
“It’s a lot tougher on the players,” he said. “Sometimes you just make your best informed decisions, you’re not sure if it’s always right but you’re doing the best you can. You do it with conviction and treat people as men.
“It’s bittersweet for the guys for sure, they are going to get together tonight and do what we call our rookie show which is a chance for everyone to take a little of the pressure off and relax and have some fun, but then the next morning you are getting calls to people. For some, who knows what their expectations are, but for us we are just going to try our best to watch this practice and grade everything overall as an entire camp and try to find the right mix.”
Dickenson spoke on his group from camp overall.
“Our owners put on a nice BBQ last night for us,” he explained. “I was impressed with how our players interact with people and their character and I guess authenticity. Not that it’s different from other teams but I felt like this is a group that enjoys being here, enjoys competing against each other and playing together.
“Ownership came up to me and said this is some of the most talkative, authentic, people are the most interested to ask questions, guys that I think are going to make this team better.”
P.J. Walker Enjoyed His First CFL Camp
Thursday wraps up P.J. Walker’s first camp with the Red and White and he talked about the experience heading into the regular season.
“I thought it was great,” said Walker. “I thought it was a great experience, I loved the opportunities that I got. Being able to come out here and compete with the guys and play against the guys, I had a great time.”
Walker says he will use the knowledge he gained from the past 18 days to make himself a better player as he enters his first full CFL season after joining the team late last year.
“Soaking up all the information I can from Vernon Adams Jr., just learning from a guy like that is exceptional,” he said. “To be able to relate to him and hear what he’s saying and implement those things throughout my game and through the whole QB room as well.
“I think Dakota (Prukop) has done a great job as well guiding us as quarterbacks and trying to make things right for us. I think it’s been a great experience and I’m just taking it one day at a time and being grateful for the opportunity.”
Fan Fest On Deck
Stamps fans will be able to see the official 2025 Calgary Stampeders roster Saturday at Fan Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free for the whole family, get down to Fan Fest to meet the team, get photos with the Grey Cup and enjoy family friendly activities on the McMahon Stadium turf in what is shaping up to be a beautiful day in Calgary.
