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  1. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

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    8 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

    I like the single points as they make things interesting. I also like the run backs from the end zone on missed FG's. You'd lose both if a missed FG didn't result in any points. Personally, I wouldn't want to lose either, but I understand the idea that missing a FG being seen as rewarding failure, especially when it happens on a 20 yard try.

    I'd change the rule to no point if the ball goes through the end zone without being touched. That keeps the run backs and the 1 point while eliminating the point for shorter missed FG's.

     

    There is some point there. The point is not for missing a field goal by the way. The point is for not allowing the opposition to take the ball out of their endzone. When you look at it this way you are not rewarding failure.

  6. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

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    2 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

    Folks around here are assuming that we're going to see the defence that played the last 4 or 5 games this year, rather than the one that showed up for the rest of the season. This is after losing 2 great DB's, who were the strength of the D and half the D line that allowed the DB's to cover tight for very short periods of time and not worry about the deep ball because it took too much time.

    Folks are also assuming that Buck will be as good or better than PLAP. He'll do all the good things AND change things so the receivers will be able to get open deep AND open up the playbook AND make all the right decisions when we're ahead or behind. Collaros will play most of the games and the raw McGuire will have no problems coming in and playing when he has to. Heck, he'll be better than Streveler.

    The ironic part is no one sees themselves being just like Rider fans.

    I hate to say it but I kinda feel the same way. A lot of Fan Boy thinking here. But of course it is not as bad as the flat billies. 

  11. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

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    2 hours ago, Stickem said:

    3rd.Down says Burnham and Walker would be the best duo in the league IF leo's signed him....What ??no luv for Adams and Walker...The spin masters are at it but it's not taking away from the fact, I believe we're the front runners...Has to end soon

     

    AND as far as fa' goes and it's ranking...I think the glaring move was made by the the guys in saskabush when they had to beg back a third rate O line guy by the name of Jill St. John...Riders are BLOWING  big time 

    Hey Jill St John in her prime was pretty fire.

  14. Bomber Free Agent Discussion

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    19 hours ago, Floyd said:

    Im sure I saw both Jefferson and Jeffcoat lining up as an LB at times... especially in the playoffs 

    It seemed like rush ends but a step behind the LOS if my memory is meshing with yours. Also there 3 rush ends at once. Very tricky was my thoughts at the time. It seems the defense is going to be different again this year with the player movement. 

  15. 2020 Free Agent Tracker

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    2 hours ago, Booch said:

    you can stretch a field vertically with any receiver tho...and we didn't do a lot of it. If a guy is continually going deep...posts..cornered..flies and you show that you will throw to him...teams need to respect that and keep a guy on him, and if a guy is a real burner, 9 times outta 10 your gonna cheat your safety over that way, at mid level to be there for over top help.

    With a guy like Whitehead, why we were not using him...or Grant like that is baffling and don't wanna hear an excuse like "yeah but they aren't good route runners" or something along those lines...you don't have to be, and with speed like Lucky and ability to make moves in and out of routes, and stop and go and get to top speed in a stride or two, he'd be a real pain in a teams arse..and frankly, he runs routes just fine and you have to give him a cushion anyway, or else you will be toast more often than not

     

    I don't have football credibiity. (offensive lineman in high school football in a small town does not impress anyone.) but I always wondered why you wouldn't use the small quick guys to stretch the field  when you have such a good line and one of if not the best blocking running back in CFL. Watching those little guys fight in 1 yard passes was frustrating. 

    Less frustrating when you can wear grey cup gear at the end of the year.

     

  17. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

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    35 minutes ago, Booch said:

    you can certainly tell that that CFL Headlines twitter fed is ran by a Rider fool...as per the post " Rider's scoop up St John on day 2 of free agency" 

    Scooped up from under who's nose...nobody was gonna sign him...Next you will see "Riders land Big Fish in 2017 first overall Ekakite to shore up D-line"

    See the previous post by Firekid. Thats the kind of scooping that is in play here.

  23. Who is the top receiver in free agency?

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    9 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

    Pre-Ryan RIgmaiden, I'd have said sign at least 2 high profile receivers in FA. However, with what he has unearthed for us last year, I have complete confidence he has another couple of great receiver recruits coming for camp this year. In BC he demonstrated a fantastic ability to find good receivers and after getting his feet wet here he is starting to exponentially raise the bar on our receiving recruits. I say leave it to Rigmaiden. Lawler and Bailey both look like keepers and are CFL experienced now, all we really need is one good rookie.

    Use FA to target the ratio on defence, bolster our DL if need be, and keep our outstanding depth level. That is assuming that Adams returns of course.

    I second this. I don't know where all this Tasker love is coming from. Walker I get but it would be even better to let some young guys shine. I don't think Whitehead was used well last year. I am not a football genius but asking a little guy to break some tackles in hitch instead of letting a fast guy break open on a rub or screen or whatever the bomber terminology seemed dumb.

  25. 2019-20 Grey Cup Champs Off-season discussion.

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    22 hours ago, Booch said:

    Supplement companies regularly hide behind the "proprietary blend" labelling and don't have to disclose exactly what and how much of certain substances are in a product, as well the FDA is very lax on these companies with no regulations pretty much at all, unless something comes out in news/public/studies to be harmful, then they look into it...so you can never be to certain

    Also the list of "approved" supplements has it's designation where companies have paid to have it attached to their product, so they too can add things from time to time to "up" their products rep in the sports industry to boost sales...so to know exactly what you are putting in your body would effectively mean eat whole foods and avoid anything man made...and that will never happen...ever

    My understanding is that the FDA has been forced to work under a different set of rules for supplements. IE drugs and food additives are obligated to show some reasonable research to show safety (not always accurate but at least something) but in the case of supplements the FDA is obligated to show product is not safe. Putting the burden of proof on the regulator and holding the budget of the regulator down to prevent the testing means profits for some people. Pretty much someone has to die before the FDA can act on supplements. Similarly certain not to be named MLM's continue to operate because of financial regulatory capture and being politically connected. So buyer beware. I am also afraid for my football heros when it comes to pain killers. 

    No more debbie downer post for me for a while. I am still enjoying end of the drought. I smile every time I see the grey Cup championship t shirt my future son in law gave me. 

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