Pete

the question becomes then who do you replace Collaros with? and what will it cost. We are paying about 100k premium on a compared to other qbs. The aprox difference of having lawler vs shoen

Whats OShea gonna say,, We played like crap,and the players need to be accountable or changes will be made,? Oh wait thats Dinwiddie.

Two things that baffle me 1 Every time we play Argos we get away from the run game, even when our recievers arent healthy ,2; Why has Parker become invisible,? The first 3 games he was all over the field making plays now even on all the deep throws hes nowhere to be found This along with our roster decisions are frustrating to say the least

Even if we did its not a given that OShea would have given them a chance, just look at db, we brought in a ton and ended up settling with Bridges who was already here. (even though it looked like other rookies showed more ie Allen and McGowan)

Who was the last impact free agent we signed, (other than resigning Lawson) was it Jefferson?

I dont pretend that I know what any specifics player is thinking, but it has to be frustrating for younger players that have shown promise to be left on the sidelines without a chance to show what they can do other than special teams especially when they see rookies on other teams. Players like Chris-Ike, Shay, Smith even Cam Allen . Its like OShea wants them to wait a year ( unless its forced by injury) before he eoll trust them on the field

One game doesnt.make a downswing, this upcoming one will say a lot I agree not addressing our cdn talent at a number of positions is a big miss especially when the only time we use our top picks is on special teams. We need to see what we have sooner rather than just before the playoffs when a bunch of our guys are hurt

Re Wilson, hes been our main stopper on the run, and is reading/anticipating plays I do like getting Allen in and Parker at corner

Wonder of they released haggarty because of Novacs development Also with the addition of both Shay and Smith they made Haggarty expendable as he wasnt an option at db other than sam As for our de's i disagree as to them being ineffective. Against Rourke and Ford they had primary contain responsibilities and Masoli was rushed constantly. They are continuously providing pressures. Our issue is the interior. Adams hasn't been as effective as hoped and not getting a lot of push from others

Is haggarty due back? If so then person could come in and Kornelson out

Its too early to say what Smith can or cannot be, currently he seems suited to sam or wil, but thru coaching could be db similar to Griffin. Haggarty Makonzo,Kelly are all light to be will.

the issue is our DI options right now are Ayers: Oshea is very reluctant to drop our best return coverage guy, and likely doesn't yet trust Shay enough to back up lbs Griffin Jr. ; has been one of our best defenders Castillo Vaval; who has been great as well Cooley: brings more to the offence than another receiver Until Olivera returns I don't see the above changing.

I thought Thomas had a decent game, and the dline had a lot of pressures, leading to interceptions and near ones. Its much improved to ly. The only criticism is that we didn't sign a quality cdn in off season such as Green or an olineman so we could have a di defensive lineman to rotate in and develop ie persons.I do also agree that Kornelson isn't a god use of roster spot

Griffen has been a beast but what position would he qualify as an allstar? Holm and Parker so good. Bridges seems to be weak link, beaten a number of times but Masoli couldn:t make throw

Don't think I've seen so many passes get knocked down at line of scrimmage. you\d think that Ottawa/Schlitz would have made some adjustments. It looks like mtrl saw something in Schlitzs throwing motions that they are exploiting

command center stepped in and called that since the qb throw was interfered with no interference on either side can be called, thats a new one on me

and when it comes down to it the gm is responsible for both

Redblacks lack of execution and mistakes are embarrassing. And why are they paying Mauldin IV big bucks, has done nothing

Redblacks oline and dline are awful

Hoping to see Adams as the starting defensive tackle, with his athleticism and size he could be a beast. In the preseason he was outstanding but how it translates to regular games remains to be seen. Right now I could see the following 4 di positions if Vanderpool is at guard then with Castillo and Vaval on special teams, we have only two DI spots left . If Jones starts at WIL then WIlson/Ayers will take one spot and then a choice will have to be made between Griffin and Adams/Woods (whoever doesn't start0. If Vanderpool isn't on the starting roster then three of Griffin. Ayers or Wilson, and Adams or Woods

I really liked Gowan, but he did seem to come up limping in 4th qtr last game

And Wheatfall, who could have a great year

They may be looking at adams more as an rotational end he had a great Preseason . He can sub notj tackle and end

ly during the regular season the depth chart wasn't very accurate in terms of starters and backups especially on defence. For preaseason its even less so. They are listing Collaros as the starter, but if he gets more than 3 reps Id be surprised. This way its still up in the air who they are leaning to in game 1 to start reg season.

It will be very interesting to see how Edmonton does this year, They have taken the approach of get the best available individual talent, turning over their roster almost completely vs our approach of the best fit. I agree that there are times that OShea's loyalty to vets and those that fit in with his personal point of view has limited some needed improvements to the roster. For example this year does Wilson stay on the roster at the expense of Ayers? Do we see some new blood at corner and safety vs recycling existing players?