Dr Zaius

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Streveler looked alright considering he was running Nichols offense and Nichols is basically the complete opposite style of QB, along with Streveler's level of experience.  Lapo also had about 5 playcalls yesterday, Harris/Flanders search run, Demski sweep, QB Draw, RB slip screen and a handful of pocket passing plays.  Can't really judge Streveler until he actually gets to run an offense designed for his strengths.

I think Walters and O'sheas fates are tied together and if one gets fired, the whole house gets cleaned.
O'shea is very responsible for turning this franchise around and attracting FA talent that want to play for him.
I don't know if he gets enough credit for the team-building aspect as he should.
That being said I don't know if he can push us over the top for a championship.

I think Walters and O'sheas fates are tied together and if one gets fired, the whole house gets cleaned.
O'shea is very responsible for turning this franchise around and attracting FA talent that want to play for him.
I don't know if he gets enough credit for the team-building aspect as he should.
That being said I don't know if he can push us over the top for a championship.

Our biggest problem is our American scouting.  How many years and can't find a receiver or a middle linebacker. Probably two of the easiest positions to find.  I would look at overhauling our American scouting and hire Cory Mace to run the defense next year. Gotta continue developing the qb's we've got. Get rid of Nichols and brining in a mobile style qb with some experience to compete with Streveler and Bennet next season.

It's a reflection of how stagnant the offense is.  The opposing D knows where the ball is going and are often waiting for it.  Lapo doesn't trust Nichols clearly, we've seen him dumb down gameplans for QB's before and go super conservative like this.  The RedZone offense is horrendous.  No Harris, no Streveler, no run game, no misdirection.  Sask scored more points off our RedZone possessions than we did.
There was nothing in the gameplan for Streveler.  He was running the same stuff, no read options, nothing to use his mobility and running ability, one rollout play which was a big pass play to Petermann.  Is he going to put together a competent gameplan for Streveler to give him the best chance to succeed? 
On Streveler's first INT there were two receivers in the route, on that side of the field, the play side.  There were 6 Riders.  It was a straight drop back.  That's not setting up a rookie QB for success.  That's not setting up any QB for success.  That's setting up a QB to get sacked, throw it away or turn it over.
Lapo needs to go.

We have our own Ernest Jackson... Darvin Adams. Biggest disappointment for me this season. He has not stepped up & should be a team leader in the locker room & on the field. 

Front 4 has to get home.
Have to finish our drives, 3's aren't going to cut it.
On our first possession have a time consuming TD drive.
The moment we're down by 8+ we're toast 

If I were HC, I would have the offence score as many points as possible.  At the same time, I would have the defense  do everything possible to limit the  scoring by the other team.  I'd stress that if we can score more points than them over the course of the game, we stand a good chance of winning.

I'd have left Streveler in only to save the wear and tear on Nichols, but he's still the guy for this team. I don't even think he was that bad, lots of penalties took plays off the board for them, he dealt with a lot of dropped passes and he dealt with a team that was taking away the Bombers running attack which screwed up the entire game plan. Just one of those games that happens where the other team executes their planned defense and you can't find the answers for it. 

I think a lot of Matt Nichols and think he’s a great quarterback who is having a pretty bad stretch right now.
But as far as the booing goes, any time a player on this team tells me or any other fan in the stands that they shouldn’t boo or they should be ashamed of booing, they should quite honestly STFU and realize most of those fans have been around far longer than they have and will be around long after they’re gone. Bomber fans as a collective have witnessed some of the shittiest football imaginable and stuck with their team through all of it, so forgive us if our frustration comes out once in a while because the team is playing like trash. 
Any player who tells any fan that they don’t have the right to voice an opinion is wrong. That includes Nichols, Neufeld, even Andrew Harris who is one of the easiest athletes in Manitoba to respect. Yeah, we get it. You give a lot to the fans and the community. The fans and the community have given a lot to them too and we have the right to be disappointed. Period.

So what you're saying is, 8 is more than 7?

One loss and people are talking cross over? Holy over-reaction Batman. 

We still look like the #3 team in the West to me.

We’ve also gone away from the two running back set that’s brought us so much success. I’ve been told here that Demski fills Flanders role and more, but I’d disagree on that. 
We need to get Harris and Flanders back in the backfield together, with a guy like Demski running the sweeps. We may not be able to throw the ball, but let’s take some heat off of Harris and use our fantastic two back set to run the ball. 

Realistically 2 weeks from now we're .500 with a chance to really turn it around on the back half. 
Has Nichols been objectively bad this year? Yes.
Do I believe Nichols and the team can turn it around and be above .500 to end the year? Yes
I have absolute faith this team is making the playoffs this year 

And apparently doesn't play offence very well, either
 

Ive been noticing a lot more panic and happy feet in Nichols' game this year. Its almost like he's been Willy'd or Collaros'd and is hearing footsteps. Its like when his first read isnt there he's panicking. Didnt notice any of that in previous years. Im thinking his non-contact leg injury in camp is mind-****ing him. Might be throwing his timing off when it comes to the long ball too. Anyone else noticing a difference?? Its concerning.

I won’t be so wordy with it ... he’s been terrible 

Bomber O...2 and out....Hall’s fault...? Bomber O..2 and out Bad D......4 out of 6 .....2 and out on O.   Bomber lack of O is going to gas the D out again.

so pure pig headedness. I believe this is Halls last season here but not as a firing, more of a riding off into the sunset kinda thing. Gotta admit though that the D is playimg pretty well so what's the problem?

You know, this agenda of yours against Hall is getting pretty old.  Hamilton scored 23 points.  Overall this year, we are second overall in points against.  We average 21.25 points against per game so far, so this last game was pretty much bang on our average.  It's true that we were a bit shaky at the start of the year but the defense has improved greatly since then.  Most of us seem to be able to recognize that, but you keep going on and on with your petty little vendetta.  So why don't you give this "saved Richie Hall's butt" crap a rest for a bit?  Thanks.

They must resign Bighill. 
At this point he's close to irreplaceable.

That was easily the most cringe-worthy move the Riders tried to push onto the rest of Canada. They had no idea that everyone was laughing at them. I'm glad that nonsense lasted 2 years then disappeared when they finally realized how ridiculous it was. 

No one in Toronto even knows what Saskatchewan is for god's sake.

That was easily the most cringe-worthy move the Riders tried to push onto the rest of Canada. They had no idea that everyone was laughing at them. I'm glad that nonsense lasted 2 years then disappeared when they finally realized how ridiculous it was. 

No one in Toronto even knows what Saskatchewan is for god's sake.

You're allowed to be when you're the greatest of all time.