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  3. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    14 minutes ago, CodyT said:

    I was at the game live and when I heard Lofton was in the starting line up I was surprised. 

    I thought they opened some holes for Olivera, but he litterly tripped. More than once.

    I'm no expert here but It seemed to me like Zach had time to pass. Just was holding on too long

    QB play definitely did not do them any favours. 
    Keeping in mind this was watching on TV.  I did see Dobson running up after the play without having blocked anyone at least 3 times. Lofton got beat bad once for sure. I thought the interior was pushed too far back in the pocket a lot in the first half, not so much in the second. I didn’t notice Bryant at all, which is a compliment. 

    21 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

    I'm OK with letting Brown go if Streveler is the guy to take the reigns. Either way it's incumbent on the coaches to realize when Zach needs some sideline time. WHen he's in a funk he rarely pulls himself out of it anymore. 

    That’s true, the 2021 Grey cup was the last time he did. I mean, he’s had a ton of great games since then obviously but I do t recall him leading a comeback since then. When he’s off he says off now. 
     

    Thing is Streveler is such a wild card in that they only really ever let him run the gimmick offence. I think he can get it done, if you go back and watch his early starts from 2018 he was slinging it. Even the 2019 BB.
    Still like Dieter Fan was saying, a Strev/Brown combo would have been huge. Would also likely have meant more money for a Jeffcoat or a good FA. 

  4. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    1 minute ago, Deiter Fan said:

    I have tons of respect for what Zac has done for the team but you'd have to be blind or exceptionally disingenuous to not admit we hung on to a guy on the downside of his bell curve and let go a guy on the upside of his. I think Brown and Strev would have made a scary combo. 2 very mobile QBs and Brown who has shown he can take charge even coming off the bench.

    He could have had this year to sharpen his skills in prep for the GC in 25 at home.

    If he stinks it up this year I'll humbly eat my words as long as it's on him and not his OL

    100%. It’s not like I enjoy being an ass about it or anything. I like Zach and I genuinely want to be wrong lol 

  5. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    2 minutes ago, CodyT said:

    This is well said. I'm not surprised they gave Zach time to work through it. But when he goes through lulls again Strev is a game changer. He can litterly turn the momentum.

    I haven't read back in our comments but I thought the Oline played pretty well tonight. Defence was fine. Secondary played pretty well

    I didn’t think so particularly. Decent, not great in the run game, poor in pass pro. I wasn’t impressed with either of the guards, or Lofton at RT, but at least he made that one chip on Stubblefield. 

  6. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    Just now, 17to85 said:

    Ford had some ups and downs but I suspect time will be very kind to him as the year goes on. Defense was mostly pretty solid until the end when they just gave up because it was clear the offense was never going to to anything to get back into it. 

    Mitchell had a nice opening return then fumbled and just completely went walkabout for the rest of the game. If you do one thing as a returner just field the kick cleanly, he couldn't even get under the kicks as the game went on. Fail.

    Offense... what a load of crap. 

     

    Better to be punched in the mouth now than when it's too late. 

    Agree with all of this. Michell needs to go imo.  In 2 preseason and 1 real game we’ve seen 2 pass drops, a fumble, and fiddle ******* around trying to catch the ball. Apple and a road map. 

  7. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

    oh he will be better than tonight. He was not even in the right time zone on most of his throws. That will be better and they will make some plays as the rust comes off (and it wasn't just him, Schoen, Demski, Lawler, Wolitarsky... did any of those guys actually play in preseason? They all looks largely like ****). The things that concern me about Collaros is that he came in and made hay on the intermediate routes but teams are not giving him that and he sucks at short throws and he doesn't seem to be as accurate on the longer throws as he used to be. I have maintained that the key for this year is lots of Streveler to take some pressure off Collaros. I understand why they gave Collaros time tonight to get over it... but going forward we need to let Streveler pass too because it's better for the offense as a whole. 

    the quarterbacking was so bad tonight it sucked the life completely out of the whole team.

    I know he’s going to have better games than that, just overall I don’t see him improving season to season anymore, and I don’t think that’s the last performance like that we’ll see this year. 
    I’m going to try very hard not to beat this point into the ground but It’s very hard to get over the fact that they let one of the only QBs they’ve developed in my lifetime go to keep a 35 year old regressing player who hamstrings the cap.
    They’re going to have to let Streveler throw the ball and play full games if they want any shot at keeping this thing going. 

  9. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

    there were a few of us who said it. 

     

    Now I think most of tonight was squarely on not playing in preseason for most of the offensive starters, but yeah Collaros has seen some really concerning aspects creep into his game last season and tonight. We got Streveler for a reason, use him if collaros is sucking the hind teet

    I just don’t see how Zach is going to improve.  With his age, the trajectory is very concerning. Sorry but he’s not Calvillo or Ray. I hope I’m wrong but we’ve seen this with a ton of good-great QBs in the league over the years. 

  10. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

    Yeah, there was no sadness about our loss. Both Smith & Suitor were jumping out of the booth taking delight in showing that last GC drive over & over & over. And the Philpott performance. A new superstar is born.... spit. 

    You could feel his voice joyfully beaming through the TV when the Argos won as well. 

  12. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    5 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

    The Bomberss looked slow toninght. they couldn't match the overall team speed of the Als. Funny how a great returner can make even an average team great. Mitchell was no threat at all. We gave up Janarion Grant for him???? I thought the Bomber DL played alright. They did pressure fajardo & sacked him 3 times. Our secondary especially the corners were impressive. Ford & Bonds acquitted themselves well. They can only get better. As far as Zach goes, this is what happens when you don't play your starting qb the entire pre season. He looked rusty & the timing was off. Our high priced receivers looked disinterested at times & just seemed to be going through the motions. 

    TSN sure loved the fact the Bombers struggled. Replayed that final GC drive over & over. Even Sean Lemon which really pissed me off. They praised everyone on Montreal constantly. Karma is a ***** Stubblefield. 

    I’ve said this before but I don’t recall seeing a network blatantly disfavour any sports team during a good run as much as TSN does the Bombers, especially since Cuthbert left.
     I’ll never forget the sadness in Rod Smith’s voice at the end of the 2021 cup. 

    When Calgary was on top, they were all over them with awe and hyperbole, same with Montreal before that, and BC in the early-mod 2000s. I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees it. 

  14. GDT Can the Bombers D shutdown the Als?

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    Just now, M.O.A.B. said:

    Turned out Als only need 1 receiver (Philpot) to beat us.

    If that what gonna be our O, D and ST, it's going to be a long season. 

    I think the D will get better, and they were good enough to win the game with any kind of offence.
    If they focus on running the ball until Zack possibly gets it together( debatable if that will even happen) they can still win games. 
     

  17. 3 turds plus crappy honker preseason game 3

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    2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

    I will say.... Sometimes you have to eat a **** sandwich to appreciate the little things in life. I haven't seen a loss at Fort Hew in a LOOOOOOONG time. I was due.... I've seen the past two Banjo Bowls and Home Openers and Playoff games. I was due for a **** sandwich. **** me right?

    No, you weren’t due, you’ve had enough. We’re still relatively wayyyy behind in the **** sandwich/steak dinner scale as Bomber fans. 

  22. 3 turds plus crappy honker preseason game 3

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    1. Collaros. They messed up and it could cost us the whole run. Should have kept the guy they developed. That’s why you develop them ffs. 
    2. Mitchell- In the vein of the great Kelvin McKnight, earned a job by doing absolutely nothing. 
    3. Osh- Team was 100% unprepared. Worst season opener of his coaching career by far. 

    11 minutes ago, Noeller said:

    Seriously worried that we kept the wrong QB. I'm debating whether this is the worst game I've seen in this stadium. It's this or vs Argos Frito Ray 2014 for worst game I've personally seen at Fort Hew.

    If it makes you feel any better, I’ve seen at least 5 games off the top of my head that were much worse. The 2009 banjo bowl for one. 

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