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We should win this, need to see Zach put up solid #'s, defense needs to contain Ford, dont let it be a trap game. LETS ******* GO!!!!

He had 2 in the first game, only in goal line. I'm halfway through the 3rd of game 2 and he has 4 in this game. All at defensive end.

Tui Eli:

Funny how the play calls looked better in game one vs. Game 2 eh? Wonder what the change was.... I know he is a bit of a sacred cow to some but we really need to worry more about collaros than some people do.

Looks like close to another sellout

Now that's Perfect

I hope we see more 6 oline sets with Eli and some quick passes tonight.

Do we know what his deal looks like for next year? I know he's getting big money this year with a large guarantee but I don't think I've seen details for 2026. If there's no guaranteed money next year, we're not necessarily tied to him. It's not exactly the MOS way but if ZC doesn't perform up to his pay level, they could walk away from him in the off-season.

Yes, the Elks can eat all of our shirts!

sucks to see the CFL's three most promising young quarterbacks -- Rourke, Brown, Alexander -- all hurt early in the season. I can't remember a season with more high-profile injuries than this one.

I think if we handle and frustrate the Elks D-line and run game early we should take this one with little resistance, but IF that D-line and/or running game get some traction against us, they could make it a game. I don't want either their D-line which "should be" really good based on personelle or their run game get any momentum. We know If we can handle the Edm. defensive front the backend isn't as strong, and Ford while an amazing sandlot player isn't going to beat anyone playing a passing game in the pocket. Add in 30,000 plus fans, and perfect weather, we should be set up for a "happy ending"

Would like to see Zach get on track this game. His strong suit is no longer the deep ball, so game plan short and intermediate throws and it should be a cake walk. Mix in some runs to keep the defense honest and we should handle them pretty easily.

I'm town for a nephew's grad today... Not sure I'll make the game, but we'll at least have it on the TV tonight. So ******* good to be home on a motherf***in game day!!!

Looks like about 350 tickets available on Ticketmaster

Eat s**t Elks

Let's go Bombers! For the W!

1-0 And some vibes like the Edmonton game in Winnipeg last year would be much appreciated

Maybe I am thinking of Ottawa and a different player... Edit: It was Lapointe and Montreal!

My keys...O-line needs to continue to work in the fluid blok schemes...move the pocket....keep with the blocking switches they been doin Off. plan to focus on possession and quick passing game...even some tempo....Mix in Strev...use of both backs Defense needs to use the more athletic front....mix up coverages and use different responsibilities for back 8 within the same look....Will confuse Ford and cause multiple turnovers Foot to throat all game...even if up by 3 scores by half...end game up by 6....

Keys to the game ol. Pass pro especially, but also opening gaps for the run game. Zach get sharp, and quick. He had some pretty brutal throws last week. We need him to play up to expectations not down to a bad team. Wr core step up. Keric has stepped up but as of yet no one else has and we need a lot more to elevate their level of play. players to watch, the front 6, vaval, Wallace, both RBs, vaval, ayers.

I want to see Eli rush for TD. 😁

They made a few changes to their defence. From 3Down Nation: Defensively, the Elks are undergoing a similar shuffle in the secondary. Following the release of offseason signee Emmanuel Rugamba, Kordell Jackson will move to boundary halfback after making consecutive starts at strong-side linebacker. Rookie Chelen Garnes will slide into that spot after making three defensive tackles in a backup role last week, while Kenneth Logan Jr. comes off the practice roster to provide insurance.

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I hope Hogan and the offense can go 3 for 3 on opening drives. Elks aren't going to have much fun if they are playing from behind all game.

Calvillo has talked about when Trestman came in, they changed things up. More emphasis was put on pass pro and getting the ball out of his hands quickly.

Nah. Smith is NOT a hb. He has a fringe chance to be a S. Realistically, he is likely to end up a full time wil that doesn’t need to be subbed for a db in the dime pack playing the inside wall and hcf zones. He doesn’t have any of the fluidity needed to be covering guys straight up, nor does he have any of the experience in how to man or match. Mackonzo, is a real db who can play some lber. He could be a Sam, half, S or wil / dime. Canadians who can actually cover import WRs are rare. Most Canadian dbs are safety’s who camp out between the hash marks at 15-20 yard depth and play scare crow. Or teams guys to small to back up at lber. Makonzo, haggerty, Kelly, smith and shay likely mean we flip the wil to ni in the future, and stop having to use a di on a db. Likely meaning we declare 3 Canadians on D. But also having the flexibility to flip more spots, and have really good depth at the same time. We could even flip wil and Mac to go with Kramdi at Sam for an all Canadian lber core.

Harris missed the 2nd practice of the week and wasn't even seen on the sidelines. If Maier starts, a lot of folks are going to change their pick this week.

You’re never just fine shortly after a concussion. And even if you don’t feel wonky, you are at serious risk. Diagnosed concussion should be an automatic week off. Don’t want to see his career end on a concussion. Not if it’s preventable.

Yes. Like BLM did in Hamilton last year, Milanovich convinced him to go through his reads from near to far. The receivers are great, Wheatfall, Schoen and Demski are top 3 on any team, Mitchell is backup, White could be called back if needed, and good chance Pokey returns within a couple of months.

So picking up on the whole MOS views O, D and ST as equal parts and builds his roster that way. In two games this season, we have 101 plays on offense, 98 on D and 38 on ST. We need to build the roster better.

Are they playing in the GC this week? Or are they playing their 3rd game of the year. If we're going to compare the past and learn from history....the correct thing would be to compare where they are now compared to where they were relative to the same time last year. Last year they started 0-4 after a lazy TC. Would you say they admitted a mistake and learned from it? We can go on and on about the last 3 grey cups. But they aren't preparing for the GC this week.

Demski is on the field in a uni for the warm-up.

Great, pic 6’s here we come. Thaaaanks.

Oshea also thinks Ayers is a DE....I wouldnt put too much into what he thinks to be honest Smith would excell at Wil or SAM if allowed to be groomed and developed there.....that being getting live game reps and worked into rotation.... Makonzo was a rising talent at SAM before he got hurt in Edm...If and when healthy he'd be a huge addition as he would be a better SAM than Kramdi...as he already was in hbis time in Edm, or used in Griffin's role and allow Griffin to be on field 95% of snaps Part of our issues with depth and nobody in the hopper...the reluctance to work guys in and develop

How many dbs has he thrown TDs to? lol shouldn’t even think about that on a game day

That's quite the bold statement about someone you don't know from a hole in the ground...

Edmontons D line is the only thing I’d be concerned over. I hope the OL can handle Ceresna, he’s given them fits his whole career. I see this as a closer game than the spread. Short week and all that. Think we take over in the 4th but the Elkses keep it tight.

I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of adjustments the offense can make. A+ for Hogan week 1, call it a generous C+ game two. Really want to see Schoen pop off as he’s been good not great so far. Hopefully Cooley continues to get a little bit of a bigger role today, and wondering what kind of plan we’re going to have for a good Elks D-Line. Hopefully quicker, shorter passes to open up the intermediate to deep throws instead of Zach chucking it deep in double coverage.

And dat would FINALLY be a good game!

He definitely should be on one...and if things not clicking Strev should be coming in for valuable reps Even when clicking he should be getting extended reps after short yardage as well as some specific packages Really the pay for all 3 is the same regardless of order on depth...if he not getting it done...but Strev is...you go with the guy who's dealing...not doing so is a coaching failure... It was dumb to even do it in first place if the canadian was as good anyway..

Vanterpool isn't getting his job back even when Brady returns, it would be seriously dumb to give up the ratio advantage Wallace provides.

I've been ringing this bell since 2021. He's still QB1 here, but he should have a much shorter leash than he had last year.

You just described what Person can do and is about...and he can also in a 3 man front play a quasi "4th" outside linebacker role as well....If there is one import we have that would benefit our roster the most on defense it's that guy right there Ayers is a linebacker...and thats all he has done since college....to expect him, or try and get him to be an effective end in the pro game....a foreign pro game to him as well is plain stupid and just a reflection of how we have a less than optimal roster construct

MBT to start for the Als tomorrow.

For sure....I just know that when I played and the HC came and asked you if you would consider learning LSing that it was never a good sign. lol In this day and age, knowing what we know about concussions in football, I would put a mandatory 10 day evaluation period if I were the commish. It would suck, but player safety has to be paramount. Especially for guys with concussion histories. At any rate, we all thought Harris was fragile, and we were all right.

There was a play where Willie dropped back pretty deep into coverage. I think it was later in the game. Thought that was pretty funny

If any thing, it makes sense to keep any one banged up out after a short turn around week. Especially a guy like Demski. Similarly if you have any one like Adam’s last year who isn’t up to par on playing a longer than college length schedule in the year it’s a good time to move guys around. Every one a starter after all right?