12 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Not really. You think they care more about Brady than overall team success. 
 

I don’t buy that at all.

Also, Nic Demski still exists. 

I made no such claim.

23 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

This is just a strange line of thinking to me. 
 

If they’re not winning and he’s here is that a risk? 

I've already explained that.

23 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

I see no risk at all. Even the average fan understands the parameters of a cap world in sports. The only risk to the Bombers is if they severely lowballed him and he went public with that....and even then it would be like Harris. People outraged for a day or two then flocking to the stadium in droves to watch us win.

No risk?  What if they don't win and the running game sucks?  What if they're not winning because the running game sucks?

There is most definitely risk involved.

20 minutes ago, Booch said:

didnt seem to hurt fan sentiment and turn out either with the harris break up...BO  a quality guy and player...big part of the team...but if his ask just doesnt work...it doesnt work and we move forward

Harris being at the end of his career is a big difference.  Also, not committing to off-season work.

6 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

He wasn’t local - so it sounds like it doesn’t matter where they’re from. 
 

Brady being local is a very big component of why he is loved here.  He's also a hell of a player and a good human being.

Just saying the negotiations pose a risk to the Bomber brand.  And that's all I am saying.

2 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

I don’t think people are going to Bomber games because Brady is from here and saves dogs in any real significant numbers. 

I can count all the Grey Cups Milt Stegall won on my missing toe.  He even held himself out for more money on occasion.

The Bombers are still making money selling uni's with 85 on the back.

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

What if Brady stays and the Bombers start losing? 

Then fans will still have a very popular local talent to cheer for.

I'm not saying sign him for what he's asking - just saying there IS a risk to letting him go.

Most fans aren't as sophisticated as this MENSA-certified community - they just like getting drunk and cheering for the guy they like.  And winning.

19 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

The team wins the stadium will be full. Having locals is a bonus. 

Winning cures everything, but if the Bombers start losing and Brady's replacement sucks....

I'm old enough to remember losing seasons where people complained we didn't have any locals.

Just popped in to read the Strevy talk.  

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

Rolling your eyes, Wideleft? You mean, you don't like to be gently mocked? 

Don’t get me started on banning political speech. It’s like people think we have a new stadium and government had nothing to do with it. 
 

I merely roll my eyes at the low fruit you grab. 

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

ehhhhhhhhhhhhh...........

I might come back just to gently mock posts. 

3 minutes ago, Piggy 1 said:

But ,we all knows who's mostly in the right there...........

The dead horses have been beaten into powder. 

I am so bored by the Bombers discussions since the Grey Cup that I don't even bother with the non-football discussions anymore.

Now I'm a lurker who offers nothing.

 

On 2023-11-22 at 1:25 PM, WinnipegGordo said:

Fargo season 5 started up last night on FX.

Don't think I've ever wanted so many characters dead this early in a series.  Fortunately, it's Fargo.

1 hour ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

After reading more about Oakman, count me out too. 
It’s a nice thought to have a DT that size, but he’s over 30 with a bunch of off-field issues. 

They still need to find a proper nose tackle, big time. Most likely will have to to be a rookie deal. 
Find a massive every down DT from the states and rotate Walker and all the other 3 tech guys in the other spot. 

Of course it would all be easier to set up if Osh would use the bloody Nationalized American rule. 
 

Hopefully we already signed him.

Woods made 78 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass knockdowns, and one forced fumble over 49 collegiate games at the University of Illinois. The six-foot-two, 290-pound interior defender went unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

57 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

I think Corey Mace might still be on our neg list..

Trade him now!  His value will never be higher

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed nine players, including American quarterback Terry Wilson Jr.

The six-foot-three, 207-pound passer originally committed to the University of Oregon, though he transferred to Garden City Community College following his redshirt freshman season. He played one season with the Broncbusters before moving on to the University of Kentucky and the University of New Mexico.

The native of Oklahoma City, Okla. started 31 games with the Wildcats and Lobos, completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 4,501 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also carried the ball 307 times for 1,062 yards and 11 touchdowns.

The 25-year-old attended rookie minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys after going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent the 2022 season with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL, appearing in six games and making one start.

The Blue Bombers also signed American receivers Bryce Mitchell and Ontaria Wilson as well as American defensive linemen Nate Givhan and Jamal Woods.

Mitchell made 70 receptions for 1,297 yards and 11 touchdowns over 52 games at the University of Toledo. The six-foot-three, 210-pound target was named second-team All-MAC in 2019 after leading the Rockets in receiving yards.

Wilson made 108 catches for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns over 51 games at Florida State University. The native of Ashburn, Ga. also recorded seven carries for 57 yards and one touchdown along the ground.

Givhan spent a portion of the 2023 season on Winnipeg’s practice roster, though he didn’t dress for any regular season games. The six-foot-two, 239-pound edge rusher made 97 total tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception over 47 collegiate games at the University of Toledo.

Woods made 78 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass knockdowns, and one forced fumble over 49 collegiate games at the University of Illinois. The six-foot-two, 290-pound interior defender went unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Winnipeg has also brought back four Canadian players who were selected in the 2023 CFL Draft, including running back Jonathan Rosery, defensive lineman Collin Kornelson, linebacker Max Charbonneau, and defensive back Bret MacDougall.

Rosery, who also plays slotback, led the Alberta Golden Bears in receiving yardage this past season, making 32 catches for 440 yards and three touchdowns. The five-foot-eight, 199-pound native of Edmonton was taken in the seventh round.

Kornelson made 17 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery playing along the interior of the defensive line for the Manitoba Bisons. The fifth-round pick missed three of the club’s games due to injury.

Charbonneau won the President’s Award as the outstanding stand-up defensive player in the OUA this past year while playing for the Ottawa Gee-Gees. The eighth-round pick made 62 total tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick.

MacDougall made 30.5 total tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery this past season with the Windsor Lancers. The sixth-round pick helped the club win a home playoff game for the first time since 1975.

https://3downnation.com/2023/11/28/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-nine-including-qb-terry-wilson-jr/

Going to have to rewatch when I’m sober. Didn’t worry about the outcome til way late in the game. 
 

I think we were outcoached. No way we should lose this game. 

9 minutes ago, bustamente said:

I may be wrong but Nielson is longer employed by TSN and is a hired pbp gun when they need him.

Yesterday he said he was doing the radio broadcast. 

14 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Life is good when you don't watch any of the pre game **** on tv, just tune into kick off watch the Bombers win get the trophy and call it a night.

I’m loving the pregame coverage

18 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

As much as I really like the guy here’s hoping Dru Browns name does not come up today.

ZC in the zone today please and thank you.

And no Prokopchuk if we need more than 2 yards. 

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

All he has is timing routes on short throws....

Willie’s going to have at least 3 knockdowns today. 

Just now, ddanger said:

My thoughts on the game are pretty straightforward.....don't shoot ourselves in the foot ( feet ) and we'll be fine. 

I don’t want to see the Bombers playing not to lose. I want them to dominate like they know they can. 

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

Faj is a Poor Man's Vaj.... I think it'll be a similar defense to keep him in check. 

Faj can’t throw downfield so defending him is even easier. 

8 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Willie being interviewed by Marissa Roberto on TSN - "Is sacking Cody Fajardo hard?"   Willie responds "no".  AH HA HAAA HAA  yup.

“What rhymes with Fajardo?”

Willie-“It’s hard, though”

3 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

Exactly. We have a wealth of skill players. If the big boys play their game, #forthew

No “ifs”. I am supremely confident in the Blue and Gold today. 

16 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Yeah, last week the Lions won the toss and they elected to receive to start the game.

Bombers decided to kick off for the second half so they would have the ball in the 4th. OShea said the wind made a 10 yard difference for kicks.

Did we even return a kickoff last week?  Not according to the CFL game tracker.