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Couple o' things: So far, only Barr (Trump's hand picked AG) has actually seen the report. What we have is strictly his opinion, after reading it. As far as "collusion", I posted a number of times about how difficult that non-legal term (the real term is conspiracy) is to prove in a court of law. Mueller also is considered an ole time, by the book prosecutor....who would also follow the long time, unwritten code that the DOJ cannot indict a sitting President. As far as obstruction, without seeing the report, hard to tell what information is in there about it, what the overall context is, or what has been possibly passed along (like the Flynn, Cohen, Manifort cases) to State jurisdictions. One indicator will be the willingness of the Trump administration to release the report - after all, if it completely exonerates Trump, you would think they would be fast-tracking it. If they attempt to foot drag, the question would be why? Another indicator would be if Barr is allowed to appear in a projected Congressional hearing. If not, why not? He should be able to answer questions about the evidence, he has already seen. While Trump and friends are racing around on the ole victory lap.....they might want to remember that as far as actual legal threats......the District of Columbia, Virginia, and especially the SDNY, are still working cases. Of those, the Cohen case (campaign finance violations) has some traction, based on evidence provided so far. The ultimate threat is stil the money trail. More than a few hints of fraudulent behaviour in Trumps' past business activities, in New York State, especially on the tax/insurance front. SDNY is also currently investigating the Russian money-laundering Deutsche Bank AG....who over a 40 year period.... loaned Trump an estimated 2 Billion dollars, despite both his widely perceived credit risk, and his overstating of assets, on a number of occasions. In the end I think this will end up being the most interesting back story.

Who are we kidding? We get excited when it shows up in the background on a TV show or movie we're watching.

The stats... 6'4, 223lb, LHD. Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth NCAA = 35 games 6g 11a 17pts 33pim +16 USA U20 WJC-20 - 7 games 0g 2a 2pts 4pim +3

Always one of my favourites as both heel and face.

Very deserving of the recognition.

So Bastaja and Black get in as the guards, and Walby and a surprising Stanley Bryant are leading the way at tackle, so next we will consider the running back spot. Originally I was going to make the first category fullbacks, and leave only a single running back spot, which would have made an interesting debate when limited to one choice, but I am going to reverse course on that. The fullback spot is hard to research going back, I suspect people would have pretty much unanimously chosen Mike Sellers, and today the dual back set does not much exist with 5 receiver sets in vogue now. Even when two backs line up they often both can be a tailback. So I will just make one category for running backs and we will have 2 to choose from. Early nominees from me, without having done a lick of research on it, will include Fritz Hansen, Gerry James, Leo Lewis, Mack Herron, Jay Washington, William Miller, Willard Reaves, Robert Mimbs, Michael Richardson, Charles Roberts, Fred Reid, and Andrew Harris. I've tried to include those who won at least one rushing title, made an all-star squad, or were nominated as the team's MOP. Let me know of any others you'd like added. Bios up on Friday.

You've read thr report? Sweet. Care to share a copy?

So, it’s incredible?

I'm still disappointed at the lack of respect older players are getting in some of these categories. I appreciate that newer players are bigger, faster, stronger, more advanced training so they would be "better" in a head to head comparison, but I try to view it in a " how did they stack up against the best of their era" comparison. That's why Rigney losing out to Bryant in the tackle category is frustrating. Bryant is no doubt the best in the game right now, with 2 consecutive Best Lineman awards, but Rigney was an all-star 7 times. Bill Frank was a monster in his time here too. That longevity and domination over his counterparts during that era should not be washed away by recency bias. To that end, Leo Lewis should be above pretty much anyone not named Roberts in this category (and IMO should have topped out the kick returner category too). The bio will come out later, but he was the club`s all-time rushing leader prior to Charlie, and had a ridiculous 6.8 yards per carry average if my memory serves. And I say this as an unabashed fan of Willard Reaves, the first superstar I observed when I was weaned on Bomber football. And as much as I can appreciate the talent of Blink, I will always be sore about 2001 and his contribution to the club`s failed Grey Cup aspirations that year. First a petulant walk out during the club`s 12 game winning streak because he was tired of the team concept that saw him returning kicks and filling in for Troy Mills and Eric Blount in the 4th quarter when he wanted the star treatment and a dominant starting role. In the short term lead to the end of the streak in Toronto to a lousy Argos team, then a loss at home to the equally mediocre Stampeders (that actually snuck them into the playoffs), stalling the team`s momentum. Longer term it led to a change in Rick Worman`s spread offense game plan, and put the focus on Charlie, who thought that a drunken bender until 4 am in Montreal the night before the championship game was the way to prepare. Milt Stegall has never come out and blamed Charile, but he often decried the lack of dedication to practice and training that he (Stegall) took so seriously, offering grudging respect by saying Roberts had more raw talent than anyone, if only he had put any kind of the effort Stegall did into his game prep, how much better could he have been? As for the Grey Cup, when asked how disappointing it was to never get a ring, Stegall once said "I can't speak for other players, but at least I know when it came time to play in those games, I showed up rested, practiced, prepared and able to give my best in those contests, I couldn't control others who took a different approach". Dig a little deeper and the name Roberts was often tied to those comments. And don't remind me who fumbled on the goalline in 2007 where Kevin Glenn dove to recover it and busted his arm. Grrr!!!!!!! I will be voting for Lewis and Roberts, but if I was coaching an old-style offence with a fullback/running back combo, I would put Andrew Harris at the fullback position and watch him rip off big yards on screen passes and effectively block in pass protection or as a lead blocker in the eye.

2019 has to be a breakout year for Simonise. Too much talent to not be and now he should have the experience he needs.

Very impressed with Lenius-Dickey, this guy looks like a game-changer, if you don't have a spot for a is 6'-5" 243 lbs receiver who runs a 4.75/40 has good hands and ball sense, you make room for him. I'd be surprised if he didn't take a shot at T.E. in the NFL.

TSN and TSN1290 were gushing too.

Thumbs up on my posts?

You can get help if you're gay. Prayers help, I hear.

I just feel like each generation is better than the last. Bigger, faster, stronger...better training. Having said that, Walby is God...

If you're a republican, you can wear a diaper, screw a hooker down in Brazil, while supposedly happily married, and you're still good. Just need to say a few prayers. The only thing that they can't tolerate, is being gay. that'll get you kicked right out. Like the "wide stance in the washroom cubicle guy" ..... he's gone.

Boy did Reagan get away with that one....and he's the GOP's poster child.

Well history suggests that they are different... I mean just one example off the top of my head: Al Franken is no longer a senator after his scandal.

Not really. Firstly, Im not sure how old you are but Im old enough that "your generation" isnt usually applied to me. But it sounds young so Ill take it. Using censorship as a way to defend gross opinions is the tool of the gross. We already have hate speech laws so no, its not a slippery slope. Society has utilized common sense to decide that racism is not open to interpretation. And its not just about who Trump courts (though why that isnt enough for you if you arent a racist, I dont know). Its his actions. Its not like he's accepting votes from racists and then being totally non racist. They like him for a reason. Let's be honest about that. You can't nuance racism. Sorry.

Jets playoff watch, as of 10:00 am March 25: Assuming all regulation or overtime wins: - Playoff spot clinched - #1 Wild Card position clinched - Clinch 3rd in the Central with an 1-5-1 record - Clinch 2nd in the Central with a 4-3 record - Clinch 1st in the Central with an 4-3 record - Clinch 1st in the West with 7-0 record, a 3-4-0 Calgary record or worse, and a 6-0-1 record or worse by San Jose Last night's results of consequence: - Coyotes lose in regulation, Avs lose in OT  Tonight's games of consequence: Dallas (WC #1) at Winnipeg (Div. #1) Vegas at St. Louis (Div. #3) Nashville (Div. #2) at Minnesota (Div. #9) LA at Calgary (Conf. #1) Detroit at San Jose (Conf. #2) Magic # against other teams (combo of pts. gained plus opponent's points lost to secure a Jets' finish on top of the standings, factoring in current ROW): Stars: 3 Blues: 9 Predators: 9 Knights: 11 Sharks: (-15) Calgary (-8)

Whataboutism.

As has been stated a few times by the coach, having Little and Lowry together on a line allows them to match up well on defensive zone faceoffs. Lowry steps in on his strong side (dot to the goalie's left) and Little takes the draws ion the other side. Plus, if one of them gets tossed they have a ready back-up who is capable. And count me among those who does not mind Hendricks playing right now. He has had past chemistry with Perrault, he plays more of a bottom 6 game than Roslovic, and he gets to harden himself for the playoff grind while Roslovic gets some rest. Roslovic has only 2 even strength goals all year, and is more of a top 6 replacement than a bottom 6 checker. He will be very good in the future, but he has not stepped up quite yet into the offensive player the team needs him to be. Cue Goaile's rant in 5...4...3...

Not if you saw Bill Frank play. He was a mean, nasty & big OL. He protected the backsides of Jonas & Brock. He was considered the best tackle in the CFL when he played. Multiple award & CFL all star winner. To me, the 2 best all time are Frank & Walby.

I think the issue with AOC is only partially that she's a woman. What else could it be...lol Even on this board we've seen the same guy who insults and belittles AOC defend and support Bernie. What's the difference there...? Like...you dont have to be a rocket surgeon to see whats going on here. Cue the SJW rants in 3...2...

Mmm, that's some tasty whataboutism. Very Russian of you.

Theres is... Because our Prime Minister was elected legally.

Re: Vegas.. Patches Stone and others have extensions kicking in next season.. Fleury might also.. Vegas has like zero cap space

Still looks better than the Pacioretty re-up, IMO. Stastny has been pretty good in Vegas this season.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/03/24/cfl-combine-recap/ Walters somewhat echoes JBR thoughts on DL...

We should still be trying to catch Tampa Bay.

Nothing Pederson says is credible. Nothing.

No ****- some dunderheads just double down on the stupid... its actually impressive.

2 different points of view "The Special Counsel did not find any collusion and did not find any obstruction. AG Barr and DAG Rosenstein further determined there was no obstruction. The findings of the Department of Justice are a total and complete exoneration of the President of the United States," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, in a tweet. "Attorney General Barr's letter raises as many questions as it answers. The fact that Special Counsel Mueller's report does not exonerate the president on a charge as serious as obstruction of justice demonstrates how urgent it is that the full report and underlying documentation be made public without any further delay. Given Mr. Barr's public record of bias against the Special Counsel's inquiry, he is not a neutral observer and is not in a position to make objective determinations about the report," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Democratic Leader, in a joint statement. and of course from the Supreme leader "It's a shame that our country had to go through this. To be honest, it's a shame that your president has had to go through this for -- before I even got elected, it began. And it began illegally. And hopefully, somebody is going to look at the other side. This was an illegal takedown that failed. And hopefully, somebody is going to be looking at the other side," Trump, just before boarding Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida, to return to Washington. and before he clutched his pearls and fainted on his couch "Good day for the rule of law. Great day for President Trump and his team. No collusion and no obstruction. The cloud hanging over President Trump has been removed by this report. Bad day for those hoping the Mueller investigation would take President Trump down. Great job by Mr. Mueller and his team to thoroughly examine all things Russia. Now it is time to move on, govern the country, and get ready to combat Russia and other foreign actors ahead of 2020," Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in a statement.

I agree, but yet the "I'm going to immediately label you with the far-left perjorative term dejour if you dare disagree with my opinion" defence is even weaker. The goal is to encourage discussion from ALL points of view, not just creating an echo-chamber fed by Buzzfeed and Vox (and Rolling Stone). No one is asking you to "play games", but you can stop labeling people if they dare have a different opinion. THAT is what gets threads locked. Enough with the insults.

pretty much. Most politicians are. Look at the guy we have running Canada right now. No one is going to accuse Justin Trudeau of being a genius.

RB's and LB's. Nothing notable. Kalinic ran drills as FB type, potential to be that guy in CFL. I think Lyles can be a useful player in the CFL, but nothing he can really show in the combine environment, put up decent numbers, good mid-round value pick. LB group is really bad. Receivers/DB's: Gittens is great. Doubt he's available when the Bombers pick. Osei-Kusi, fast but beware of hands. Brutal 1 on 1's aside from one double move. Could not catch any slants or outs. Lenius-Dickey, think he'll be a decent slot if he takes on blocking role, crap route runner but big and reasonably quick. Really liked Julien-Grant SFX, big (thick more than tall) and smooth. Good hands. Quick transition from catch to run. Hunter Karl from Calgary very solid. Nothing jumps off the page, just consistent, smooth, catches the ball. Shai Ross is an insane athlete. Hands and route running questionable, quit on a few routes and gave up INTs in 1 on 1's. I'd take a chance on him becoming a great special teamer with some coaching, maybe a move to DB, late-round. Dearborn DB out of Carleton, like a more athletic Loffler. Not sure how physical he is at full contact, but man can he move, no trouble sticking with any receivers today. Liked Busby and Lee too, guys who could be corners. Jamie Harry best DB at playing the ball, showed a lot in coverage, played a lot of safety in CIS. Lots of DB's here that will play.

Just watched the OL/DL one on ones. Really impressed with Wilkinson Northern Colorado, Williams U of M and Desjarlais Windsor. Williams has tackle potential, but all of these guys most likely interior guys in CFL. Disappointed with Saxelid UNLV and Thomassin Laval, although both probably still go first 3 rounds. DL group is not very good. Griffiths from UBC very technically sound but not much burst out of his stance, will have no issue holding a gap. Potential to be decent rotational guy, might be the type someone would try to flip to OL because he has great feet, just not very athletic and not really stout enough to be a nose tackle, looks like a guard. Bunch of guys in this group that have DE bodies but DT athleticism. Start eating. Smith from Laurier only standout among the DE's. Lachance from U of M quick out of stance but standing up by third step, recipe to get knocked on your ass against better competition. EDIT: Forgot to say, the internationals in this group were absolutely brutal in terms of football. Their testing numbers don't stand out as being as awful as they looked in the drills.