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Baby steps. See where guys are at, physically, and then go from there. It's a longer TC than normal, so they can slowly work guys in.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2021/07/10/quick-hits-tc-july-10-2021/

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!! :D

CFLPA reax to achilles-gate: The Canadian Football League Players’ Association has issued the following memo to its membership league-wide. It was obtained by 3DownNation on Friday afternoon. Gentlemen, Despite the CFL’s assurances that player health and safety is a high priority for the league and teams, we have confirmed six members experienced Achilles Tendon injuries yesterday (four of six occurring within six minutes on one team). This clearly contradicts those assurances. The reports we have received regarding the circumstances cause us great concern that the coaching staff were not respecting the protocols in place for the first week of player isolation. We will continue to seek answers and demand more rigorous oversight on proper player safety standards. We strongly recommend all members be personally proactive with their health and safety and understand that you can and should speak out when you feel your health and safety is being put at risk. Immediately contact your player reps and Association if you feel your health and safety is being compromised. The CFLPA will immediately act on your concerns. We continue to place the health and safety of our members at the forefront and we will ensure the CFL does the same. Your CFLPA Four of the players who suffered torn Achilles tendons on Thursday were members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders — running back Jonathan Femi-Cole, defensive end Freddie Bishop III, linebacker Larry Dean, and defensive back Nelson Lokombo. Bishop III and Dean were projected starters, while Lokombo was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 CFL Draft. The identity of the remaining two players remains unknown.

^^ Laughed hard out loud just now....

Knock on wood, but honestly we've done a lot better than most teams, when it comes to retirements, injuries, etc....

we're seeing into the future, I guess....... a press release dated tomorrow: WINNIPEG, MB., July 9, 2021 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster transactions: Added to roster: American defensive back David Rivers (6-0, 185, Youngstown, July 23, 1994) American defensive back Hakeem Bailey (6-0, 190, West Virginia, March 29, 1997) American linebacker Khaylan Kearse-Thomas (6-1, 225, Arizona State, February 7, 1997) Released from roster: American defensive lineman Royce LaFrance Transferred to retired list: American defensive end Patrick Choujda Transferred to suspended list: National defensive lineman Connor Griffiths American defensive back Dexter McDougle American linebacker Mason Moe American receiver MeKale McKay American running back James Williams American running back Josh Caldwell American defensive end Vontarrius Dora American defensive back Marwin Evans American receiver Malcolm Lewis

It's not as much about the TV audience IN Toronto (though I understand it's apparently much larger than you'd think), but moreso about the fact that the TV networks are based in Toronto. In order for the league to maintain legitimacy, it needs a franchise in Canada's largest city......or so the argument goes.

I agree in theory, with the concern that our national TV deal could go kaput without a franchise in Toronto. If we were able to maintain the TV deal without them, then GTFO and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

I am so embarrassed that AB doesn't have the card/app that you guys do, and am hopeful there will be a way to grant me access to IGF at the end of August. I'm fully vaccinated and have a piece of paper from the AB Gov, but we don't have the QR code thing. I know the federal card is coming eventually, but might not be till fall/winter....

MBT isn't better than Arbuckle or Nichols. Period.

Both numbers will be relatively low compared to the rest of the country when all is said and done. We just started doing 2nd doses earlier is why it looks like we're doing well. Almost everyone I know that wants one, has their second dose.

4 achilles....I mean, Jesus...what are the odds of that? Frig. I'd feel sorry for any franchise but them...

Al Couture is a ******' GEM..... lucky to have that guy

Jesus...that was definitely the worry for a lot of teams. Guys not having done any real football stuff for a couple years. Easy to tweak something. Knock on wood we escape this relatively unscathed...

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure I am, too......so there's that.

Really sucks for Dean, who I have nothing against, but man....**** the Riders so much and YES to anything that contributes to them going 0-14 (...and, as usual, that would STILL be good good for them...)

are they really? Why the **** do people think MBT is any good? The guy is a lunatic who threw for a pile of TDs when his team was down by 30 and needed to constantly take deep shots...... **** that guy. I wouldn't want him any more than Jennings or the rest of the castoffs...

that story checks out.... if we're not winning, the world must be conspiring against us......... Habs, Leafs, Yankees, Cowboys......just the absolute worst fan base.

I have MOST of the 2019 wins (losses get deleted ASAP) on my PVR and have rewatched probably a dozen times each in the last many many many months. I love those games, but am SO excited for something new. I like hockey, love curling, but am INSANE about CFL football....it's gonna be great.

Wife wanted to rewatch GC107 last night, so we fired that up. I am so f***ing ready for this season........not sure if Saturday is just physicals or if it's actually Day 1 of Camp, but either way, I expect a full report!

I had the exact same thought when I saw McCallief's stupid ******* SNet piece. I have spent a small fortune on the Bombers over the years...the fans aren't the problem. It's making NEW fans that's the issue.