Atomic

Mike Archer is their DC and he has been terrible. He was their LB coach last year and came in with some pretty impressive NCAA/NFL credentials but it clearly has not worked out.

Suddenly not so confident

And Moose win the home opener 2-1! Goal and assist for Griffith, one assist each for Niku, Schilling, and Spacek, and Appleton pots the game winner. 30/31 saves for Comrie.

Dress rehearsal for when we beat the Riders in the playoffs.

They shouldn't, on paper. They have lots of fringe NHL players and AHL stars. Niku, Poolman, Schilling, Stoykewich, Nogier... all very good D at the AHL level. Appleton, Griffith, Everberg, Lipon, Spacek... all good forwards at the AHL level. Suess, Reichel and McKenzie are nice additions, too. Comrie and Appleby have been good goalies at the AHL level as well. It's been a rough start to the season but I believe they have more than enough talent to turn it around, and they will.

There are a few good offensive pieces there, I like this Burks character and Armanti Edwards and Llevi Noel are both good receivers... but yeah overall there is not a huge wealth of talent. Their OL also leaves something to be desired. And the defence has been pretty pathetic. I still think there is some good potential with James Franklin... I believe he will find more success in the CFL than MBT.

I would say Lapolice is the second best offensive coordinator in the league behind Dickenson.

I don't see any spots on the roster in dire need of upgrading but it would have been nice to pick up a receiver for some depth. We've seen the offence struggle without Dressler. Ultimately I still believe this roster is capable of winning the Grey Cup if they can stay healthy down the stretch.

If Kyle Connor scores 40+ then 10 million is not out of the question. Goals get paid.

I think even that is giving him a little too much credit

Sask is coming in to Winnipeg on a short week and then they have to go to Calgary. 0-2 isn't a stretch. Their final game is against BC in Regina, then they end the season with a bye. I think BC with Lulay could beat the Riders but not Jennings. We'll see if he is healthy.

What did the Stamps do last night?

If we are looking to acquire a receiver Ernest Jackson could be an interesting option

Manziel out-duelling Bo Levi Mitchell so far. Who knew? Manziel: 12/18 166 yards and 1 int. Mitchell: 9/19 93 yards and 1 int.

Riveting first half of football

What do you mean "does it matter"? I think that would be a lot more entertaining than another Stampeder blowout. And I never need an excuse to enjoy watching the Riders lose.

Good morning everyone, it's a great day to watch the Riders get stomped at home. First things first, can Johnny Football shock the world and lead the Als to a win over the Stampeders??

Running a good route is luck? That is just plain ridiculous

That doesn't count, he didn't make the team

Toronto is awful

Quite the run by that Burks kid

He might have a good game... Toronto defence is the worst in the league

I voted for championship caliber.

Craig Roh has been a sneaky good pickup. Aside from Alex Ross, all the players that came over from BC with Ryan Rigmaiden have played well for us.

I will go off the board and give my HH award to Tristan Okpalaugo for jumping offside then redeeming himself by getting a sack on the very next play. The REDBLACKS had driven for a TD and a FG on their first two drives and on the next drive they were forced to punt because of the sack by Okpo. I thought that really helped the defence gain some momentum because they didn't allow any points again until late in the 3rd quarter. For my top 3 players I will say: 1. Harris (our best player almost every game) 2. Bighill (best free agent signing in the CFL this year...difference maker) 3. Nichols (best game of the season... needed that)