Mark H.

I was beginning to think no one caught the pun - as usual

It's a fair comment. It's probably worth noting that Chuck Roberts was not known for catching the ball out of the backfield. IMO Jones' best release valve was #85

It will help, but effective offence starts with protection from the interior. Khari Jones could tell you what can happen when you have weapons at the skill positions but don't have adequate protection from the OL. Heck, Lapolice knows about that too - the more things change...

Particularly if he's given time to throw deep on a regular basis. That's one of Willy's real strengths

True story. I shared a Trump / Sanders impersonation clip on Facebook a few days ago. It got tons of attention - this morning it was gone...

It's not that simple. Montreal brought in Trestman as HC in 2008. He recognized Calvillo's ability as a quick release pocket passer and developed a max protect system where Calvillo would thrive. Willy does not have the quick release or accuracy that would allow Lapolice to implement a similar system. Unless Chungh continues to improve, Neufeld moves to 6th OL, Goossen steps up and they find an American RT in camp, I wouldn't expect much better results. I don't agree with everything the author wrote, but I do agree that a QB like Willy needs an OL that can dominate in pass protection.

https://bomberbuzz.com/2016/04/07/analysis-bombers-offensive-issues-not-to-be-blamed-on-marcel-bellefeuilles-system/

The 'need' to start Canadians on the OL is a tough mindset to change

If the other teams keep winning they could make trouble for us

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Wouldn't the learning curve for a DB be just as intense? Different zone coverages, different rules, differences in what the refs call (or don't call).

The OL problems would go back further than '08, but the Ottawa expansion draft provided some stop gap solutions in '06. Then there was Alex Gauthier who never seemed to miss a game at LT while he was here

Well, if several teams really wanted said player - remember the Reilly sweepstakes?

As I've said before, protection first ratio second. Unless the Canadian OL really step up, they should consider 3 Americans on the OL. If that means Bucknor has to start in the secondary, they could go with a second Canadian receiver.

Could have used him 'round these parts, truth be told

I missed that y'all signed Bourke - congrats

We used to joke about guys who came for the buffet in TC - it's simply not funny anymore

Except that 2 - 3 of our 5 starting OL have been Americans.

Too true. I just hope the OL talent and protection schemes are being given their due diligence this time around. I would say our entire season pretty much hinges on this. They seem to have improved the talent pretty well in most other areas. Perhaps they are counting on Harris to be a difference maker in the protection schemes, and that's why they've mostly stood pat with the current OL. TBD

I'm more concerned about Picard being brought in in the first place. The people playing beside him made him look better than he really was - Bombers' scouting dept. / coaches needed to recognize that. We have some knowledgeable football people on these boards. Their opinion of Picard at the time of the signing proved to be 100% accurate.

Amidst all the positivity and hope swirling around the Bombers, certain things about the current regime continue to leave me quite concerned: MB's schemes: given what took place in Montreal back in '07, why was it not recognized that his scheme was a problem in terms of QB protection? I realize that our interior OL has been weak, but the scheme did very little to help with that. Picard: why was it not recognized that he could no longer be an everyday starter? Why was this not properly assessed before he was signed? As for the current free agency bonanza, I'm cautiously optimistic. I still remember the 'amazing work' Taman did during 2008 free agency. Somehow, there always seems to be one area of the team where they are trying to shove square pegs into round holes. Bomber management's apparent lack of awareness in these scenarios leaves me quite concerned. Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

Harris will be a huge boost to our pass protection.

Those 12 yarders were pretty intense