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  3. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    28 minutes ago, Booch said:

    He is obviously listening to Osh's recommendations tho...and I don't think Osh uses the right factors to justify his assessments.

    Time for Walter's now to over rule...You can bet your life the discussions were had...ZC or Dru Brown and Osh pushed and said ZC is the guy...and I sure that happened on many players...and now it's killing us. 

    Crappy part...isn't ZC garuanteed a big amount for 2025? That's gonna totally hamstring us next yr and basically ensure he's back..

    See, to me that’s as much on Walters then. There’s a fine line between listening to your people, and letting them talk you out of making the right choices.

    I’d give him way more rope than MOS right now but Walters isn’t blameless either.
    He’s been around the league long enough to know better than to let that many key guys on the roster age out of their prime at once. 
     

    There were rumblings of a rift before Walters signed his latest deal. Makes you wonder..

  4. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    2 minutes ago, Booch said:

    Yup..and it's so obvious too..I can see Kolo makes bad calls too...there was a reason he was on the street for 2 yrs before we grabbed him

    Even if he was making the right calls, he appears to really not have the physical tools to be a good center. 

    The fact that Eli is around makes it the most baffling of all MOS decisions to me. 

    There’s no excuse, it has to be stubbornness at this point. There’s just no other valid reason. 

  5. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

    Teams are playing heavy nose packages against us, twisting and stunting across the nose of kola. 
     This has created 90+ percent of our problems imo. 
     It’s the job of the centre to adjust protection, communicate pre snap reads and post snap to manage exchanges on twists stunts etc. I see considerable frustration from the guards, and even Brady on kolas poor communication and execution. 
     Centre is like S, mlber, and qb in that it’s a primary group leader. It comes with a lot of responsibility out side of individual production. Most centres in this league are undersized and don’t handle and import nose tackle well. Kola is significantly worse than the rest at this, but his failure at the finer points of being a centre is what really kills kola. 
     

    Our whole ol has not been able to get off initial blocks and get down field to the second level this year. This really limits our gaps for Brady. 
     Normally in a 5 on 4 alignment you only get 1 guy to the second level with our izr/tite scheme. The play side guard and tackle combo block, and alignment dictates who goes to the second level. Basic rule of thumb is play side, who ever has they heads up or in their gap gets the help and the other player skips to the second level. 
     We use a heavy set a good bit to creat a 6 on 4 where we can get two guys to the second level. This is general eli at te on the right side. In previous years very frequently the end would be over the edge meaning eli takes the man and hardrick was the guy to go to the second level. 
     

    At current because we see a lot of nose tackle play and kola can’t handle really any dl one on one the guards aren’t getting to the second level. This also means we have a lopsided dl alignment most of the time where a dt is on a guards out shoulder crossing his face and going to the a gap. That makes it hard for the second guard to get much done. It’s hard to turn a dt or stone wall him when he crosses you. 
     

    Dobson certainly isn’t where I want to see him yet, but tbh the only ni guard I’ve seen get it that point that fast in their first year starting is desjarlais. I think Dobson is still adjusting to his new physique as well, he was super athletic but rather pot bellied and about 30-40lbs over when he left college. We’ve seen a few guys go through that. Eli and gray struggled a lot at guard last year next to kola too. 
     

    Bryant is the ageless wonder for sure. I don’t see him getting the chances to cruise like we used to, like every one else, but he shows no signs of slowing down. He was pissed last night too. 
     

    Lofton can handle his man when heads up. Still struggles with speed off the edge but our inside is soo bad teams aren’t strategizing to beat the edge, no need when they can mash us up the middle fast. I’ve got doubts about him, but I wouldn’t trade him for hardrick currently especially with that contract. 
     

    Dobsons best comparison imo is actually wallace, but it doesn’t help with projection for Dobson.  Athletic, but over weight big frame ncaa linemen, Wallace is bigger for sure, and softer build but he looked better in pre season. Wallace could pass Dobson in camp next year at this rate. 
     

    We played a lot of heavy set early in last nights game. And the whole game any time eli came on, he was making calls which helped his side and edge. I’ve never seen a guy take over calls while the C still tries like that lol. 

    This is a really well thought out, detailed write-up. For real, thanks man 

  6. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    1 hour ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

    MOS will and should get until the end of his contract. 

     

    I could debate should, but I agree on will. 
    Even if we only get a win or two the rest of the year, the injuries are going to be the excuse.
    I doubt we see any staff changes this year, or even leading into next honestly. 

    I think it will take until if or when they’re out of contention for the home Grey Cup.

  7. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    44 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

    Except corney did. He was never a primary pass rusher, just like Kongo wasn’t. Both were balanced to run defending ends. He was a very good rotational piece on the verge of breaking out, he did a better job of getting pressures thab Kongbo even. 
    the only comparison is they are athletic Canadians. Dobson is 26 with 5 starts. No one on the ol is performing well given the number of changes and struggling Guys. Dobson hasn’t been worse than Bryant. But handily better than kola and neuf. He’s performed moderately better than lofton. 
     
    What exactly do you find impressive in ol play? Who has impressed you in any plays? 
     Until the centre spot is fixed the rest of the line can’t be fully evaluated, neuf however is less mobile than my great grandma who’s long dead. His career is toast, we can cover for him but I don’t think he had the ability to recover to being more than that. 

    Agree on the center being the main issue.
     

    I suppose I expected Dobson to be more of a physical force. I see him driven back in pass pro nearly as often as Kolo, and he doesn’t really get into the second level much on run plays. I guess it’s not a realistic expectation when the guy in the middle can’t do the job.

    Quite honestly, Dobsons first game last year he got destroyed on the first play and I’ve been subconsciously judging him off that, and to be fair I haven’t seen any of our interior overpower anybody much this season. 
    Its not like we have all the game film but I’ve been impressed by Bryant as usual, he moves around like a guy half his age. Lofton mostly, gradually more and more. I haven’t noticed us getting killed by rush ends. 
    Stan had one rough whiff in the Montreal game, aside from that, when I see the replays of pressures/sacks he’s usually got the edge locked down. 

    Either way, you know your **** better than I do, I’ll stop digging myself into a hole lol 
     

    Sometimes I lean too hard on the comparisons. Corney wasn’t a fair one, Dobson seems much more dedicated to the game. 

    It was mainly the athletic freak pre-draft stuff that made me see the similarities. 
     

  8. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    7 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

    To make it to overtime, we needed to:

    1. Make the 2nd longest FG in CFL history.
    2. Get our first passing TD of the year in a 70 second drive against the 'prevent' defence.
    3. Have Maier miss every single deep ball.
    4. Have Calgary continue to call the deep ball over and over.
    5. Have Calgary throw a deep ball instead of simply taking a FG on 3rd down.

    We've got 3 left against the 3-0 Riders, 2 against the the 3-1 Lions, 2 against the 2-1 Argos & 1 more against the best team in the league the Als. That's 8 games against the top 4 teams in the league. 

     

    Seeing it put out like that, yikes. That was against imo the worst team in the west besides us. This isn’t going to get better any time soon. 
    One of Miller or Walkers needs to step in here.

    Winning with committee leadership is all well and good but when things get rough, one person still has to be the boss. MOS clearly has no interest, it’s gotta come from up top now. 

  9. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    2 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

    Trent Corney???  He played DE and quit on his own accord, do you disparage random names from the past just because you can recall them?  Same with Malcolm Thompson, he won the Safety job out of TC and was moved on from for undisclosed reasons, but it wasn't his play. 

    Yeah, Trent Corney.
    Super athletic lineman who did a bunch of impressive non-football feats to pump up his draft stock. Couldn’t play up to the billing..

     

    Malcom Thompson. Were the “undisclosed reasons” he sucked? cause I’m pretty sure that’s everyone on here thought and saw.
    Guy got beat enough and missed enough tackles to be let go, as a Canadian on an MOS team lol. 

     

  10. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    11 minutes ago, Booch said:

    strev basically had to work out rust and get re-acclimated to being a QB as he wasn't allowed to do any of it until he got put in...and as you saw...once he calmed down...realized he wasn't just trying or having to run guys over...he looked way different....and that was with 3 receivers who are so green....throw him out there with 4 guys who have exoerince....and you will see a big difference...especially with teams having to respect his running...use him in pocket...sprint outs...botlegs...etc....some legit option stuff....and then we cooking with fire....I'd give him the Ottawa start....

    There’s no reason not to give him the Ottawa start. What’s he gonna hamper Zach’s development? 
    Even if Collaros didn’t get hurt, it was time to give Streveler a game or 2 with the full playbook. If anything else, just to let him prove he can play the position. 

  11. Blue Bombers - 2024 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

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    7 minutes ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

    That's cause you don't know how to evaluate talent.  Kramdi had a good game.  Pressure, tackle for loss, etc.

     

    I disagree. Kramdi has good isolated reps but nowhere near consistent enough to be more than a rotational piece. 
    When he’s on every down, he gets exploited. Constantly in chase mode and gets mixed up in the short game, especially when it’s someone on the line of scrimmage coming across. Too many missed tackles as well. 

    11 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

    They're between a rock and a hard place here. Now that we're 0 and 4 they feel like we have to get desperate. Personally it would have been better to wait and have more money to spend on NFL cuts like potentially Mack. But if they don't start winning games now no NFL cut is going to want to sign with a team that has a limit chance of making the playoffs. Im not even sure if Lucky has anything to add to a CFL team at this stage. Im only ok with this if he was given at or near rookie money and no gaurentee of starting. 

    I agree with you here. Kramdi is not an example of bad Canadian talent.  The issue on this team isn't Canadain talent it more our lack of young American talent. We started 10 Canadians yesterday. 

    I wouldn't want to lose his youtube content. 

    The necessity of which is very arguable. 

  12. Blue Bombers - 2024 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

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    1 hour ago, Colin Unger said:

    Not impressed if we are spending money on Lucky Whitehead but i guess we are desperate at this point. I thoughtJosh Johnson and Wilson got activated in the 4th quarter. Not sure why we are signing him.. Can he rush the passer or block?

    How much are they honestly spending though? 
    I’m meh on signing him, but the money isn’t an issue, even with *just* Schoen on the 6-game it wouldn’t be. 

    4 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

    Bring in Lapo as an offensive consultant!

    I think I might actually be serious...

    To be Lanny LaTaskis maybe, keep him tf away from calling plays though. 

  13. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    7 minutes ago, Blue28 said:

    I’m not sure, they need someone with speed - and he has that. 

    I wouldn’t say so really. They have lots of guys with speed. 
    They need a good route runner with long arms. Someone who can win 50/50 jump balls and come back to get under those under throw-by-design deep shots. 

    Lucky is/was good at taking short stuff and making the first guy miss, or burning guys in single coverage. 

     He’ll do more than Wilson if still able to run, but he’s not gonna turn the offence around. 

  14. 3 stars turds and maybe a glimmer of hope

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    1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

    That was Dobson who completely quit on the play when Collaros still had the ball.  Coatney wasn’t even moving until Dobson disengaged and gave him a free run into the pocket.

    I have not been impressed with Dobson at all. 
    I know he’s a “first year starter” but I mean, he was drafted in 2021 for gods sake. There’s no excuses for the rookie mistake stuff. 

    For the fact he’s supposed to be a mauler, he jogs up to the pile after the fact wayyy too many times a game. 

    Guys the Trent Corney of OL right now. 

     

  17. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    1 minute ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

    just an side for a moment. Why is Paul laPolice talents being wasted interviewing someone from women's soccer on the sidelines? Why isn't he either in the studio or the booth so he can give viewers the benefit of his football knowledge? TSN has Britt Dort & John Lu for western games. They want to be on the sidelines during CFL games, then use them. There doesn't seem to be a lot of vision or direction from the TSN producers this season. The panel is different every game. LaPo on the sidelines. Different celebrities come & go. Not impressed with TSN one bit this season. 

    Because TSN knows/cares sweet piss all about broadcasting football games. 

  19. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    10 minutes ago, CodyT said:

    Can he play? Was he ever actually a stud receiver or was it more flash in the pan

    I'd say you could put him on kr but that smith kid showed some flashes tonight

    If I can't bet on the Bombers I don't bet at all. Sac religious man

    On one hand he probably brings equal or greater value than the useless Americans rostered right now, on the other he’s injury prone and isn’t the kind of 50/50 deep threat they need. He is (was?) a burner but not very good deep when he’s covered. They need a longer rangier type. 

     

  20. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    6 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

    Our defense looked better today than it has all season but really benefitted from Jake Maier's overthrows of open receivers. A couple of those Stamps receivers were wide open. Really comservative play calling from Buck when throwng the ball. Brady made a difference but it's becoming obvious that he can't carry the offense all by himself. We have no vertical threat with Schoen, Lawler & Keric Wheatfeld out. We need to have an airlift of receivers coming in. 

    Kolonkowski was manhandled by that 350 lb monster NG all night. Kolo couldn't handle him so naturally he played & Tui Eli stood on the sidelines.

    If you play Streveler in a gimmick offense all season then Buck shouldn't be surprised he has trouble throwing the ball. Still, we nearly won.

    It’s just a joke at this point. Mike O’Shea would rather be right than win football games, that’s all there is to it. 

  25. GTD WEEK 4 - BOMBERS @ STAMPS

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    10 minutes ago, bb1 said:

    IDk maybe Derrel Mitchell?  but someone who knows how to sit down in a zone, at least until we get back Lawler..

    Mookie?! He’s gotta be pushing 60, but yeah still better than Wilson I’m sure 

    17 minutes ago, CodyT said:

    It's more than an inclination, it's a certainty.

    Collaros has lost that mobile ability somewhere down the line and he's no longer a dual threat. 

    I'm eating a lot of crow because I had faith in the organization on knowing what's best. A lot of posters here pointed out what seems to be glaringly obvious now that I overlooked.

    That being said, I'd probably go back to Zach one more game. If he can't show signs of life next week then it's time to see what we have in strev

    Agree with everything except I think Strev should unquestionably start the next game 

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