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Ed Tait:

Putting the brrrrrr in Geebrr! (I'll see myself out)

BC's MLB and his back up are out. Big hit for them.

Pound. The. Ball.

I am always worried before games but the injuries+the roster concerns me. Hoping Brady has a monster game and that BOLO is a surprise star.

Wish they would have kept one of the American DL on.

I've been waiting on this....

Shut up! Don't talk about the roster, you peasant.

More "coaches do things to stick it to the fans!" Lol this place has gone full Timmy.

wanna comment....but also dont.....Injuries aside..thats a bad lineup...Rose out for Houston...Vet leadership and experience...is just dumb....Also again.....the Jackson thing...pointless, and especially with a injury saddled team right now serves zero purpose...none whatsoever Ambles should have been rostered regardless of Mcrae's injury...Offers way more as a receiver...has been in big games....is actually a receiver and if Bailey and Demski are a lil knicked but playing...takes some hits away from them with rotation. Mcrae scares nobody as a straight up receiver....My fear now is ZC will try and force feed Lawler all game if Bailey cant go, and Demski is limited...or vice versa, as Lawler and Woli will be blanketed, and Mcrae aint gonna put up a 10 cath 160 yard plus game.....Faith in BOLO if ZC doesn't have blinders on, but thats a big concern if he is saddled with a weak receiving group There really is no need to take run plays away from BO for a token 3...4 at most times in the game...let BO pound the snot out of them so they wont even wanna tackle...like has happened in other games. And the starting of 9 Canadians?...why if you can't or wont take advantage of freely being able to rotate a guy in like Fox...in place of you know who, Same with use of Cole....and even Clements Especially seeing how Vaj used his legs last game, and likely will again as conditions for him to pass won't be all dome cozy. Hopefully our top teir guys can ball out and over come everything but I not liking this roster one bit

They'd be able to put guys on to replace guys who can't go. I'm less worried about receiver and more worried about thin secondary and DL could bite us in the ass as a game goes on.

When Thomas and Bennett are 2 of the DL then ya.. it's like playing with 5

If Jeffcoat goes out we probably lose. If Jeffcoat went out and we had a Haba or Garbutt in, better chance to win. Hansen is a nice rotational filler guy but isn't getting a ton of pressure back off injury.

If Demski can't go...Murphy comes on, McCrae moves to starter. If Bailey can't go...Ambles comes on. If McCrae can't go, and Bailey can't go...Ambles comes on and probably Winston Rose.

From what I saw Tuesday/Wednesday they had taken Jackson off his spot on punt team. Made me think they were preparing in case they had to carry an extra American receiver (if there was doubt that Demski/Bailey would be able to finish the game).

Why is it ONLY Friday?!?! We have so many injuries at receiver, why are we not rostering an extra one??

Lawler with a monster game is one of things I hope will be said when the final whistle blows.

Which would be a great move for him. He’s 50 and he’s dedicated a lot of his life to football. Can’t blame any one for better work life balance. Kinda ot but it’s cool to see boldens son with the pats and also a big db. Imagine being able to be home for dinner every night. And being close to your family. Imagine not having to work 80-100 hours a week for 48 weeks.

further...

Keep VAJ in the pocket don’t let him make plays in scramble mode

we did....lotsa sets with Cole.....and Clements..we also disrupted BC receivers timing...which cause the Vaj big issues...He's a timing guy, and when he has to think...and look for anything past 1st option...tends to struggle....Factor in this with that crowd noise now...and communication going to be hampered....he may struggle mightily

I think Rose is the 2nd best corner on this team. And in comparison to Houston it's not particularly close. Houston also gives a giant cushion and isn't particularly comfortable pressing. Rose is a lot sturdier. BC will be isolating Houston. Will be a matter of our pass rush being disruptive.

MOS is a Grey Cup Winning coach and you are just some dude on the Internet. You are not allowed to question the roster. None of us are.😉

Live a lie! Timmah!

Bad luck with injuries and weird roster decisions are filling me with dread for tomorrow. One injury almost anywhere on the roster tomorrow and we are hooped.

And not sure why Kelly was removed as well....one of our better st guys....but agree on all the above yup..If either of our ends goes out....we in deep....that means tons of Bennett....or we use Walker out of position and burn him out, and have lots of Thomas out there....good god....The Jackson thing hasn't totally bit us in the arse too badly this yr, sure hope this isnt the game it takes a big chomp

Argonaut Truman Show featuring bluto

Well if thats his motive....as opposed to putting best team on the field...Thats a coach I dont want He's on the roster soley due to Osh has a penchant for favorites....for whatever reason....and has since day 1... 30 mins before u have to make a decision....or used to be I have seen none as well...and trust me...been watching...Fox had more impact in his game last week than The Seal has had all yr...Fox would prob clear a bigger hole than Jackson as well as the FB for tHat mater.... It is when 2 are Bennett and Thomas

I haven't seen Jackson make any impact on ST's. I'd have taken off that role long ago.

I hope the Bombers running game and TOP makes the lack of DL depth irrelevant. It’s pretty ridiculous that Fox isn’t on the roster.

We would have to roster Ambles, I guess. Grant already has a roster spot.

I hate that we are continuing to waste a spot on Jackson. That spot could be an extra DB such as Rose or DL such as Fox both of whom would help more that The Seal who is a huge roster spot waste. I am guessing Ambles for Bailey. Would rather have Ambles on the roster too even if Bailey and Demski go.

but...if u can be better...your a fool not to...

If you're anything at all like me, you're probably waking up this morning and all that you can think about is the game. The matchups. The previous results. The injury report. How your opposition lined up last weekend against a playoff calibre team. Now that it is win-or-go-home, there's nothing held back, so how did they attack their opposition? If you were them, how would you go after the Bomber's D? How would you line up to neutralize Zack and Brady? It's terrible and awesome. My blood pressure at work this morning is elevated and not just because I'm trying to wrap up early so my better half can Uber over here and we can drive down to where we're staying this weekend. I'll try to relax in the hotel pool and spa (and whisky bar!) but experience tells me that it'll do no good. I'll get over to the tailgate tomorrow to sit with dear friends around a fire with a cold Rush Golden Ale and they along with many others will all be asking me what will happen come game-time. I'll answer truthfully with my impressions of what should happen and what is most likely to happen but my stomach will be in knots with no prospect of relief unless and until the Argos are again crowned Eastern Champions and headed down the QEW to defend their Throne. So as for tomorrow, we are the better team. We have as close to full game fitness as you could ever hope for. We have more talent at virtually any starting position than the Alouettes do, and certainly more talent in depth than they have. And we've had what may be an unprecedented 2 months to make ready for the playoffs. And I'm very excited to see what we've been working on in the lab. We have lots of film on how the Als play and unlike the TiCats who were different every time we saw them, to me, the Als were the same team every week and not just against us. However they did do a thing when last we played them. IIRC their WIL had to come off so they put Sankey in and it effectively had them in a 2 Mike setup. It actually worked for them and AJ's yards just dried up. If they tried such a thing again it may make for fewer of the 2nd & shorts that we are accustomed to. They should run blitz us as much as they can, but if this gasses them, look for a big 2nd half on the ground if the Argos are ahead. On offence they should do more of the screens and flats that they always do against us as Cody seems comfortable with that. I'd say that they ought to probe deep on us as we have been guilty of a busted coverage, but I'm not sure that they want to tempt fate deep on us very often with Faj's arm. As for what the Champs should do? Teams haven't had a lot of success blitzing us. So if Chad sees a lot of this I expect to see him climb up in the pocket and throw a dagger (he seems to be inherently incapable of checking down) or since we are now at the point in the season where the safeties are switched off, he runs and slides. I feel like he's wanted to do this all season but has been held back from it. AJ & Harris are obviously plan "A". But we have 5 receivers who can hurt you. Our kicking/punting/returning should have us working with a short field (as per our custom), so 1 big play per drive puts us in the points. Our defence should get after Cody early and try to chase him from the game. Force a few pickable floaters. The crowd will be big and noisy and getting them charged up will be yet another hill for the Birds to climb. We should win this one. We're justifiable 10+ point favorites... But they have a way of hanging in there against us. And as I famously said last Novemeber before a big game with a crazy finish: the team that should win doesn't always win... that's why you actually play the game. Good luck to you all as well. Maybe we'll see you in Hamilsmell.

Gauthier would more than adequately fill Jacksons role...right passport too

yup...Don't see a VAJ repeat...even tho he been better this yr....he not consistent elite...and if we do whatwe did last time...adjusted to disrupting the receivers so he has no quick no read opportunity, and the timing was messed he will be in trouble. He gotta stand in there and look for a guy against the top backfield...he's done! As for roster ...Originally I felt like we may get a surprise, and seeing what Vaj did on the ground the prudent and smart thing would be to have Fox in as extra support in the rotation, as well as clogging up the middle, as opposed to a 6-8 snap a game full back who's play has no bearing on the game...ever....as well as keeping vet Rose where he is...as well as Parker and not be blinded by Stats Houston....who is our worst DB in terms of all around ability, and has been burned the most But now I have a sick feeling we will roll with a wasted DA spot...Houston in...and who knows with Rose and Parker...who gets on

Love it. Bit of a middle finger to some of the MBB naysayers spouting doom and gloom too.

Edwards needs to be given the Marino treatment. Time for this guy to be shown the door out of the CFL.

Who comes in for Bailey if he can't go?

BOO's time to shine.

Every one ready to see the marine on the gdr? I’m mentally prepared for a full on mos roster management moment. No fox, Parker, back up cover db, back up imp dl, ni wr, oh I’m gonna be sick. Nope im ready im ready. I do feel like vaj really shot his load last week though and will really crap the bed tomorrow. I expect 4th quarter bc sucks chants from frozen breath while Brady kills the clock and bcs will to engage physically.

I trust Argo ticket math as much as I trust my toddler with cookies. We’ll see what the crowd looks like. My expectations are low. Should be a good game. If it was cf at the helm for Montreal I’d say they have a real good chance. Can’t wait to see how the Argos come out and if they suffer from 6/7 weeks off.

Me at work watching the clock waiting for tomorrow to come: The clock:

He's going to Saskatchewan?

Naylor on Twitter says the EF ticket count is crossing 25k. Love to see it.

Do you remember what the temps were for that game? I was there and my memory says that it was -30. That's gotta be my memory exaggerating things.... Apparently the link provided has weather. -14, feeling like -21. I remember it being very cold, but I was prepared for it and had a great time.

Yes, if the so-called last game ever at CanadInns didn't sell out you could have fooled me. Commemorative golden tickets were given out, at least to season ticket holders. Chris Garrett combined for nearly 200 yards and scored a TD on the final play of the game. It would have / should have been the perfect way to close down that stack of rubble. Unforgettable.