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It’s all going to depend on how healthy Jake is. And if they are finally over the old boys club. or how far over it they are. 

I think this is a big part of it too... based purely on one preseason game, this years crop of recruits looks way better than last year

That’s a good point the riders 2/3 team of ol is not good. But he wasn’t out there stoveing people either. What was most impressive was his quickness, motor and effort. He was getting in on the back of plays, just flying for a dt. 
 
we kept letting NTs and dts walk for pipeline guys. And it worked for a long time. But we never replaced stove. When he was here and hurt or after he left. We got too cute with dts. Then we lost Kongbo and didn’t rebuild the de rotation. 
 Start of 2022 was the end of the high rotation, varied front looks that cooked offenses prior with no added rushers. Which allowed biggie to play mid field or a deep cover zone. 
 That front change really took us from a generational defence to a solid defence that can’t close out. 

I’m hopeful. There’s a lot of guys on D that I would like to see them keep around and I’m hoping we don’t just hand the spot over to the second-year guy because they’re a “veteran” (see: Tyrique McGhee) when there are better options in the rookie class (see: Marquise Bridges)
Between Bridges, D’Abreu, Thomas, Moses and a few other guys, I see a lot of talent on the recruiting class on D this year and I hope it sticks around 

Yeah, obviously it’s one pre season game, things could change. But the riders ran starting dl and they have a decent unit. 
 I wouldn’t be surprised if Wallace gets nfl looks after a year starting here and kick around a bit like desjarlais. Dude is clearly far better than was commonly believed. 

Anybody who has followed the club the past number of years can see MOS values hardworking Canadian foot soldiers and guys he locks in on as key despite obvious drawbacks (See Jake starting, Briggs getting defensive reps last year, Sam Hurl, Kuale, Roc Carmichel, Hecht, Jackson) 

I am now having the same hunch unfortunately
That...or we may keep some....but won't see the roster due to the afore mentioned hard trying foot soldiers...who have no business as starters or heavy use rotation pieces...

Has nothing to do with any of that. I’m sensing I’ll be frustrated with the cuts because they’ll lean heavily ignorant of the issues plaguing our roster. We’ll lose some talented players who could develop into impact starters in order to keep good foot soldiers who try hard.
 
Again, just the hunch I have

So has Mrs. KBF...

I doubt they'd do that. Especially if he was looking to be ahead on the depth chart during practice. Going in 3rd in the game isn't any indication either, I seem to recall people saying they do that to see how a guy does potentially in a tight game situation.  To me the question now is whether they keep a qb on the PR or not.

I’d be sad if they cut Wilson though.  Have rarely seen a guy show up as a CFL rookie who looks to have legit potential as a passer..not a thrower or scrambler.

Damn...

Darrin Bauming  @DarrinBauming · 1h Mike O’Shea says Cam Lawson may return later this season. He’s likely to miss more than six games.

Don’t think Kramdi will start. I think it’ll be Cole at Sam. But with ford, 3 ol, rb, 2 wrs we will be ok. As long as Brady is ok

And to get Karamoko on roster for ST work and depth

I thought Barriere stunk and I won’t be surprised if they cut him, but I also won’t be surprised or upset if they PR him.
The most valuable position, the toughest to learn and we as fans have the quickest trigger finger? They believed in him enough to wait 5+ years, if their evaluation is that there’s more to work with than what one half of preseason football suggests, I’m okay with that.

I don’t get the argument at all, to be honest. People use an open competition with no veteran incumbents to suggest young guys can beat out veterans. It’s a weird take. 

Yeah given that some linebackers showed well in preseason one I'd bet Cole is Sam and we get wilson/whoever at the other spot. 

Don’t think Kramdi will start. I think it’ll be Cole at Sam. But with ford, 3 ol, rb, 2 wrs we will be ok. As long as Brady is ok

I 100 percent expect a guy or two who stood out and could really develop into something will get his pink slip...and we will keep an incumbant...or a player that doesnt serve us well on the PR...because thats what we consistently do for yrs....and 2024 likely ends in a similar....yet different fashion of dissapointment which would be totally avoidable...I hope otherwise...but based on the past....and now some these injuries....I will expect more the ame until I see a reason not to

BA can no longer stay healthy, might be time to "Mike Miller" him and keep him on the 6 game this year helping out the coaching staff, transitioning into another role.

I’ve already made my peace with this. I think the cuts are going to frustrate me more. 

His stance. He went directly into his stance, and was in a 2 point stance that was still too upright in pass pro, and a 4 point stance (some thing tackles virtually never do unless short yardage.) with a 3pt stance on two other run plays. 

He was also really on the line at best for moving early going backwards in pass pro. 
Stanley is great at hiding his stance till the last minute he has to Commit, and using his leverage to work out of  a lot of 2 point stances, some times a 3 on certain plays. But usually a 2 point stance with hands on legs and uses bend and step to gain the advantage instead of a 3 point. 
I went instantly to cjob for pbp gladly missed the whole mess with the rider flunkies. 

I’m not sure the criticism of schmekel was unfair. He really was awful last year. I think it’s fair to say he was put in a position he shouldn’t have been. This year, he’s playing at a level that deserves that type of role. 
 Either way, I’m thrilled to have been wrong about him and look forward to what he does next. 
 
 
This. We need guys who buy in to the rotation and play like their hair is on fire when on the field and trust/communicate when they need a rest. The previous group with kongbo Hansen etc seemed to do that extremely well. 

 
 
Yep. De is much tougher, you can find dts who just mash fairly easy. 
 If Lawson is out 6 Games(I hope it’s just roster shenanigans) I’d go two imp dt with shmekel backing up. We have the ni flexibility to do it with ease. 
 
I love the idea of ba as a dna, but with how he was last year still not being healthy I feel like his days are numbered. I have no expectations of him returning to form again. 

I’m not sure the criticism of schmekel was unfair. He really was awful last year. I think it’s fair to say he was put in a position he shouldn’t have been. This year, he’s playing at a level that deserves that type of role. 
 Either way, I’m thrilled to have been wrong about him and look forward to what he does next. 
 
 
This. We need guys who buy in to the rotation and play like their hair is on fire when on the field and trust/communicate when they need a rest. The previous group with kongbo Hansen etc seemed to do that extremely well. 

 
 
Yep. De is much tougher, you can find dts who just mash fairly easy. 
 If Lawson is out 6 Games(I hope it’s just roster shenanigans) I’d go two imp dt with shmekel backing up. We have the ni flexibility to do it with ease. 
 
I love the idea of ba as a dna, but with how he was last year still not being healthy I feel like his days are numbered. I have no expectations of him returning to form again.