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22 hours ago, M.Silverback said:
Agree. I would add that while shoulder, knee, etc. injuries are easier to recover from given treatment and surgery options, you have to consider type of injury and position. ACL surgery for a QB isn't as bad as it is for a RB or WR. It does limit mobility, but, a QB really just needs to escape pressure and have a quick release. Tom Brady has has multiple knee surgeries. Recovery from dominant arm shoulder surgery for a QB - now you've got me worried. Especially an older QB (Nichols). Versus shoulder surgery recovery for a WR which isn't really a big concern.
100% agree... for a guy who didn't have the strongest arm to begin with, you've gotta wonder what kind of zip he'll have on the ball coming back from this. Couple that with his lack of mobility, and you've got some serious concerns to contend with. I know a lot of people in the organization and fans love Nichols, and he's a great team guy, but you can't ignore these issues. May be best just to move on and start developing the next QB. I don't think we can afford to throw big starter money at a QB who put up mediocre numbers the last 3 seasons and is coming off a major injury to his throwing arm. Sure, you can bring him back and cut him in camp if you see the regression, but I have a feeling he's due a bonus here at the end of his contract that, if they're going to cut ties, would do it before that money was due. Some would call it classless (if that's in fact the scenario), but when we'll be right tight up against the cap, it's just business at this point.
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8 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:
Outside of his ability to scramble a bit better then Nichols they're basically the same. I don't by the Collaros has a stronger arm, Nichols was 2nd in the league for deep passes when he was playing.
Oh, the difference is huge. And that makes all the difference. When Nichols feels the pressure, he can't escape and chucks it away or goes to his bread and butter, the check down. Zach showed a capability to escape pressure, and maneuver around buying time for receivers to get open. You never saw that with Nichols.
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22 hours ago, Eternal optimist said:
Man, I don't want a dime of the money they gave Durant back, I consider it payment to him not to play for us.
I actually told a fan wearing a Durant jersey in Riderville on Saturday night that he owes us all a beer, but we'd forgive it because it led to the discovery of Streveler. He didn't know what to say, it was priceless!
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2 hours ago, gcn11 said:
Justin Goltz made a nice throw one time.
adjusted his tie and cufflinks a few too many times though and cut off circulation to his brain and throwing hand!
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2 hours ago, Geebrr said:
"I ******* love this city" 😂
It was "I f***ing love this team", and I didn't notice it, but my dad said Wade just gave him the the dirtiest glare after he slipped that one up!
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1 hour ago, 17to85 said:
Watching the bombers win it live?
umm.... yeah. Hanging out with hundreds of other Bomber fans in the first few rows as the clock wound down, cheering and hugging people you've never met!
Besides winning the actual game, when Gabe ran out on to the field and as he was about to get interviewed by CTV about to go live, I helped get a huge "DANCING GABE" chant going that went through most of his interview. No one deserved the win more than Gabe, and that was my 1A moment of the weekend!
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buddy was just looking on StubHub.... $145 US, plus their service fee, converted, you're looking at about $230 or more. Stamps office can get you better seats for about $260 I believe.
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If anyone is looking for tickets, the guy at the Stamps office I've been dealing with has been great and would be happy to help any other fellow Bomber fans and said to go ahead and post his contact info!
His contact info is:
Scott Bentley - Sr Account Executive
#403-205-8243 / E: sbentley@stampeders.com
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6 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:
Often the team that doesn't win the player awards is the one that wins the cup.
I was almost hoping Willie didn't win so we got the full snub for this reason exactly!
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15 hours ago, Lincoln Locomotive said:
Just confirmed my ticket purchase on Stub Hub.....Centre field row 32 directly in front of the Bomber bench. I'm staying at the Comfort Inn across the street if anyone wants to party! Will be there on Saturday afternoon!!
What section? We're in Row 32 as well!
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I ran in to a guy in Regina last weekend at the game.... "THIS IS THE YEAR" #19
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19 minutes ago, Lincoln Locomotive said:
What's the best site to purchase tickets online? I have my flight booked and hotel at the Comfort Inn across the street from the stadium....need a decent seat preferably behind our bench which I assume is the home bench?
you won't find anything behind the bench on Ticketmaster.... I believe everything between the 20's is "sold out". Facebook marketplace is where a few buddies have found decent deals. StubHub, from what I've read from others on here, will have improving deals as gameday gets closer. Doesn't seem like it's going to be a sell out!
I have a contact at the Stamps office if you're serious and looking to buy right away!
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20 minutes ago, The Ghost of Mike Kelly said:
Probably not. But Collaros looked pretty flat in Riderville. Could he sustain his current form over a whole season and then into Playoffs? Or would he end up being Nichols 2.0?
you just want LeFors back!!
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Just now, Tiny759 said:
Yes I know what a qb efficiency rating is. Probably should have made it clearer that my comment was meant as a joke. More to point out the hypocrisy that when Nichols throws for low numbers it’s all on him, but when someone else does it, it’s all in Lapo.
Streveler put up numbers similar to Nichols, but had rushing yards stacked on top of that. Passing game was limited, probably from a lack of trust to take shots down field. It seems pretty clear that LaPo has a lot of trust in Collaros' arm+brain combination!
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22 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:
Nichols has done it over 4 yrs not one that's not a fair comparison
on the back of Andrew Harris...to think Nichols would have had the success he did with a mediocre running back, is an argument I'd love to hear!
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4 minutes ago, bearpants said:
Anyone else think Jeff Hamilton should change his name to Jeff Winnipeg for this week??
He should at the very least change the Display Name, and even what shows up in the Free Press to simply: Jeff H
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I've worn my White Bighill jersey to all games this season, including the season opener in BC, except last weekend, and Retro night (I can't seem to find it, but think this was the game VS Hamilton).
If Retro Night was in fact VS Hamilton, I think I'll roll with the White jersey. That said, wearing Blue on the road the last couple seasons, they've been 3-0.
I'm not really a superstitious person at all, but this is serious business now with this drought! I wore Blue to the 07 Grey Cup. I think White is the route to go!
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12 hours ago, jazzsax said:
Here's something to note...
Every game that I've attended at McMahon where I have had at least 3 40 Creek's... the bombers have won.
Every game where I've attended at McMahon where I was "cautious" and had less.... we lost.
MULTIPLE 40 Creek's on sunday it is!!!!
If this is going to work, I will come buy you one to get you over 3!!
2019-20 CFL Offseason
in Blue Bomber Discussion
Posted · Edited by trueBlue83
he's still, what, 24 years old!? guy has time to work on his game and develop further! are you forgetting that most QB's in this league toil on the PR or in a 3rd string roll for several years before even getting an opportunity? Just to say that he's never going to have the ability to be a starting QB is pretty closed minded. I bet he's going to work his butt off this offseason at becoming more of a complete QB and not just a run option guy!