Kolankowski is a journeyman vet who had his career best year last making ~13-14 starts with the Bombers at C last year at age 29/30. Bounced around pre-pandemic, spent at least some time in TOR and I think was out of football in 2019. He was either a late pick or undrafted. He wasn't noticeable last year which is good. He's not an All-Star like Couture was in his prime, but certainly a serviceable C. I think he's one of those guys that if you put him on a strong OL like Bombers he'll blend in and be fine, but on weak OL he'd never save it/improve it that much. Just a solid number, in both pass and run blocking.
Liam Dobson is a former #3 overall by the Bombers. More of a G than C honestly. Tui Eli currently on IR is the backup C. Dobson is physically impressive, incredibly athletic. He was once considered as a potential NFL pick. In fact he was drafted #3 in 21 then returned to school for a year and in 2022 he actually signed in USFL rather than in WPG to try to get an NFL contract. His contract ended up getting canceled due to visa issues, resulting in him reporting to camp late last year. Spent the year as OL 6/7 playing primarily at TE in "big" packages. I thought he was just OK in that role, seemed to really struggle in space. Good run blocker. Likely the heir apparent at RG for Patrick Neufeld, but we need to see him take a step forward this year.
