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  1. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    21 minutes ago, 3rdand1.5 said:

    I don't think this is insert players name here fault. To me this is a bigger issue, take one or two guys out and IMO the end result is the same.

     

    Offence was terrible, Zach was terrible, but his blocking was terrible, our run game was terrible 42 total yards, we abandoned it and became one dimensional, we didn't use misdirection, screens, sweeps, or even Strevelor....is he hurt?? we only converted 30% of our second downs and only 40% of our pass attempts. It was hot garbage....Eli and/or another import o-lineman would not have changed this. This is far, far deeper than changing out a guy or two....

    Special teams, Castillo was "unchipped" 33yard net punt average is not good enough, our coverage teams was poor again...even with "125 LB's" on the roster, Mitchel didn't fumble and his blocking was terrible, completly terrible, he was swallowed up instantly, yes, he has not shown great, but again insert players name here with that blocking and IMO the numbers would not have been any better

    Defence....oh boy only dressing 6 DL really bit them in the arrse....At the beginning with all six we were collapsing the pocket and getting pressure, then Habba went down, then Fox went down and the remaining four guys were exhausted, overworked and gassed...completely not fair for them, not to mention Jake has never had great stamina, Schmek looked like he was about to puke every time the defence came off, Willy simply had no more in the tank to give, and Adams isn't even an end to begin with, never mind in full game cardio condition. It's actually almost impressive that the defence sort of kept us in this game, condidering we had an exhausted, slow D-line for almost the entire game. For the love of all things, dress more D-line!!!!!!!

    Intangibles....Hardrick was pure energy, he exuded love for "his" guys Baily was emotional and intense, Harris, remember "you got my back"......maybe it's not always about pure athlete talent and skillset....maybe we have let too many emotional leaders get away, maybe we need this back.....so the question is who/how, do we have that in house??? Is there a vet out there that can bring that????

     

    So my rant in short is this.......roster better, Osh, step in and improve this specials unit overall, and Buck figure out what you have and figure out a game plan to use them, because this game you didn't set them up to succeed...and maybe we do need a change along the o-line, hell maybe we need to play 6 O-line heavy set more until Brady is back, and/or Zach gets his rhythm back, and unless Streveler is hurt, get him involved and please find the intensity......right now no ones "got my back"

    There’s something to this. 
    Andrew in particular, his whole life has had that intangible. He brings something extra, unquantifiable. 

  2. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    I’m starting to come up with this theory that O’Shea had the time of his life on the 2004 Argos and everything he does roster-wise is a vain attempt to recreate it. 

    2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

    Completely disagree... he was disrupting things for faj all night.

    He also disappeared for long stretches. 
    My point was more like that he or anyone isn’t going to be the answer if they’re taking more than 50% of the reps in a game at that spot. 

    IMO, Haba would be most effective with 15-20 snaps. He’s not big enough to get pounded by OTs for more than that. 

  3. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    Just now, voodoochylde said:

    The problem is that they've never given teams any indication he's not running the ball when he's on the field - it's an easy key. 

    I don't believe he's hurt (beyond what happened in the game last week).  I believe they are content to have him be this one-dimensional thing which is maddening to me.

    That’s just it. 
    They let bloody Dakota Proukop throw a deep ball in the Grey cup yet there’s nothing for the guy who’s actually proven to be able to complete them? WTAF? 

  4. Blue Bombers - 2024 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

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    Just now, bigg jay said:

    Best option would be Worthy, IMO.  He's not Grant but he's a proven returner.  Mitchell hasn't even shown a glimmer of hope that he can develop into something.

    If they feel they have to stand pat for whatever misguided reason, I’d give Wilson a game returning punts over Mitchell again. He’s the one that’s got to go for sure. 
     

    Ideally they’re both off the roster though. 

  5. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    2 minutes ago, Doublezero said:

    Entire O-Line needs remedial pass pro classes. And even smash-mouth run blocking is a major challenge with this group.
    Look at the trouble Bombers had gaining inches on 3rd down. Zero push. They got molested vs Montreal too. Yes #FreeEli. Bring back Geoff Gray. How long is Dobson out?
    This must be why Buck called only 14 run plays that averaged 3 YPC for a funky 42 total yards in a RAIN GAME. Actually he might have just called 12 runs since a couple were hapless attempts by Collaros to run out of trouble. If I am Strev or Augustine - a pair of terrific runners - I am pissed at such squandered opportunity.

    He’s gotta be hurt.
    Please tell me they can’t be that stupid not to use him in the exact situation they brought him back for right?

    7 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

    Those saying we would be better off with a duo of Brown and Streveler, be careful what you wish for. Buck has so far shown he has no idea what to do with Strev, and his idea so far is to get him to repeatedly dive up the middle into a limp pile.

    We’d be better off with just Brown at this point. 

  6. Blue Bombers - 2024 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

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    1 minute ago, bigg jay said:

    Go look at the current roster - we don't. 

    I wouldn't put Bonds back there unless I needed to, he's got enough on his plate trying to adjust as a starting rookie DB.  Also, we're banged up enough that I'm not sure risking injury to another starter is a great idea (especially with Nichols going down in the last game).  We'd end up having to play McGhee again and watch him get burnt repeatedly - no thanks! 

    JA can return kickoffs but not punts. The only other proven punt returner we have is Demski, which no way should happen. 
     

    I’d send both Mitchell and Wilson packing for sure. 

    Bring in Worthy. Even Ronnie Blackmon again, or anyone.

    At some point someone who doesn’t perform has to lose their job. 

  7. 3 turds plus crappy honker vet preseason part 2

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    3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

    When the other side of your line is being caved it’s tough for the other 2. 

    Doesn’t help when you draft run blocking maulers and don’t run the ball. Maybe instead of trying to create the next Walby personality, they should have looked at guys that excelled in pass pro in college ball. 

    I wonder if there’s a team MOS hates? Like one that would make him think long and hard about what he’s doing, were they to embarrass us. 
    Calgary maybe? 

  9. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    Actually, in retrospect only, our drafting has been pretty miss last few years. 
     

    Passed up Nicastro to take Dobson for one example. 
    Took Anthony Bennett in the first round over literally anyone else. 

    There’s been some mistakes

    9 minutes ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

    I don't understand the Kongbo love.  He was invisible last year with Hamilton.  Who knows, if what happened in BC is true?

    Thing is, Kongbo aged too, like all the guys we’re pissed about. 
    We need impact players 26 and under. That’s what’s missing the most. 

  11. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

    Any one get the cliff notes from the coaches show 

    “The process is still good. We’ve got a lot of good guys that know how to play the game”

    ”I don’t think we were going in the wrong direction” 

    busted out “Zach gives us the best chance to win”

    Condescending to Doug. “There’s a lot that goes into it” 

    “The same process. We’ll show them the real reasons why they won or lost, not what everyone wants to talk about” 

    re: Lord Keric: “There was a lot of chatter on the ‘thing’ about his position”

    Is “on the thing” MBB?! 


     

     

    1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

    To be fair that aligned with the majority of the retained roster getting raises. Kongbo got premium starter cash and wasn’t a starter and desjarlais got crazy money. I don’t blame Walter’s for losing those two. 
     

    If I blame Walter’s for any thing it’s not reigning in mos rosters and cuts. 

    The only thing I’d blame Walters for is watching our 36 year old QB get outplayed by the 26 year old we developed and let go for nothing. 

  13. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    5 minutes ago, voodoochylde said:

    Was he though? Or was he just a guy who had a steady performance.  It's not like he was particularly disruptive or jumped off the page.  He was just kind of there.  Not flashy but not a liability either.

    He's the kind of guy (and one of many) who should have been pushed harder to keep a roster spot in camp.  

    I thought that Tyson Upshaw showed more in preseason than Haba has since he’s been here. Same with Chauncey Rivers. 

    The club really **** the bed this TC in so many ways. 

  14. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    44 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

    Haba was one of the real bright spots against Montreal so I don't agree with this assessment.

    Was he really though? Couple early pressures, 1 tackle. Drew a holding penalty. 

     It’s not like he had a bunch of sacks or TFL. 

    I guess, like everyone else I think he needs to be part of the rotation. The days of 4 DL playing the whole game are gone. 

  16. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    34 minutes ago, Brandon said:

    I missed the game (again) ,  can anyone do a mini odds and sods of what went wrong?   

    Almost to a man, they played like absolute trash for the better part of 3 quarters. Oline was 2013 or 1997 bad.

    They almost pulled it off in spite of themselves, then ****** it all up again in the end. 
    They brought in Strev to let him do less than Dan LeFevour. 

    ST just as awful as ever. Mitchell actually the worst CFL returner I’ve seen in ages. 

    Devin Adams was good.
    Augustine had as good of a game as he can I guess. 
    Demski had one really nice catch. 

    Lord Keric looked like a pro. 

    Ottawas punter got a misconduct penalty, that was funny..

     

     

     

  17. WEEK TWO GAMEDAY THREAD - BOMBERS @ REDBLACKS

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    1 hour ago, Booch said:

    on a positive note with the loss....a crappy undeserved win would have glossed this over and 100 percent would have been reason enough to change absolutely nothing....so there is a silver lining there

    Mason Bennett...Jonathon Kongbo....Tre Thomas even....

    That cut really pissed me off.  How many plays did the guy need to make? 

    1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said:

    100% why is he even on the team at this point?

    Also what happened to bully ball?

    It turned 37

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