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That made my day. 

3DownNation‏ @3DownNation 45m45 minutes ago
#Riders radio man @rodpedersen kicked out of #Redblacks walkthrough #CFL
 
 

Streveler leads the league in passing TDs

Nothing I said was inaccurate or negative. Edmonton with backup DB's isn't as good as Edmonton with starting DB's. That's just a pertinent fact as is the weather. The chunk in 1 play was because I knew folks would bring up Reilly's 101 yard shot, which I also included. I included Reilly's stats in the first place in an attempt to stop the whole 'look at the weather' argument, which in hindsight was a bad idea as it morphed into a 'you can't compare Reilly to Streveler' argument.
You'll be a lot less angry if you stop worrying about how I say stuff and just deal with what I actually say.
Streveler's stats weren't impressive and stats aren't the only way to decide if a QB played well or not anyway, but they are a starting point for conversation.
I liked a lot of what I saw from Streveler too, which is why I said he had a good game in the first place. I know that's not positive enough for some around here and I'm fine with that. He played better after the first break, likely because he got a chance to regroup and be coached up during the break. That's not likely to happen again this season. Getting the missed FG return for the TD then getting the ball kicked right back to us also set him up in a way that likely won't ever happen again. IMO that should have been the turning point in the game, but Hall's D let us down again.
I hope that Steveler continues to impress and becomes what the 'positive' folks think he can be. It's way to early IMO to start that talk yet.

So Booch, you're saying that there are things other than hard stats that one might need to consider when making an accurate assessment?  That there's more to evaluating performance than looking at five or six hard stats.  Are you suggesting that there is actual skill involved in making judgments on players and that having a 6 column spreadsheet might not be enough?  Mind blown...

You know what really stood out to me, on the touchdown to Wolitarsky he gave the db a little fake like he was getting the ball out quick and made the guy bite leaving a wide open Wolitarsky in the endzone. That's good stuff right there and makes me think this Streveler kid knows how to play the position. 

I showed the 2 QB's stats on the same night in the same conditions.That's not at all the same as saying we should compare Reilly to Streveler straight up. I didn't say that Streveler didn't play well at all. In fact, I said he had a pretty good game for a rookie and he wasn't the main reason we lost (That would be Hall). I see that you read something that wasn't there then complained about what you read into what I said. I expect that from a bunch of fans on this site, but didn't expect it from you. My bad for expecting you to see both sides of the equation when it comes to our QB.
I checked the QB stats for everyone in the league week 1. Streveler was 8th in yards, 7th in completion %, 9th in Int %, 7th in Avg yards per throw, and 1st in TD's thrown. That's how he compared to the rest of QB's in the league.
My point is that one game doesn't make a career. Now isn't the time to say that Sreveler is the best player that Walters has brought in or that we can shop Nichols and that's what some folks have been saying. You've been watching the game about as long as I have so I know you've seen a bunch of QB's come along and play a good game or two then fade away to obscurity. IIRC a bunch of them had their one good game against us.
If we're talking potential, and we weren't up until this point, then I agree that Streveler has the potential to be a good to great CFL QB. His ability to run, which would be spun as 'can't read a defense' on any other team, gives him a weapon that some other QB's don't have and he has a good arm. Physically, he has everything you need, but that's not always enough. Based on what I've seen so far, I'm more of a Streveler fan than I ever was a Willy fan.

Manny Arceneaux - BC
Open question for the group or the moderator: if a player scored 2 point convert but not a TD, what would people say to making that a 1/2 strike deduction, given that it is exactly like scoring a TD and is not infrequent in the new CFL game. Thoughts?

Oh well, so much for 18-0. 17-1 here we come. 

Oh well, so much for 18-0. 17-1 here we come. 

Oh well, so much for 18-0. 17-1 here we come. 

Oh well, so much for 18-0. 17-1 here we come. 

Cant pin the loss to the O. Streveler perform above expectation for a rookie QB. 
D is solid. Toss to Walker and Williams are well covered (imo) the receivers just making big plays.
I pin the loss to :
1) Ross on the failed FG. That was a clean snap from the LS, Ross failed to put it on tee on time. If they made the field goal it should have 11 point lead.
2) Gaitor on the PI call. It is a legit PI call since he push the receiver.
 

Cant pin the loss to the O. Streveler perform above expectation for a rookie QB. 
D is solid. Toss to Walker and Williams are well covered (imo) the receivers just making big plays.
I pin the loss to :
1) Ross on the failed FG. That was a clean snap from the LS, Ross failed to put it on tee on time. If they made the field goal it should have 11 point lead.
2) Gaitor on the PI call. It is a legit PI call since he push the receiver.
 

Today is the beginning of the STREVELER ERA
Bombers by 370
Streveler goes 5 for 6 for 13 yards and 5 TDs, rushes for 289 yards on 14 carries and the Bombers set a CFL record with 5 different players carrying the ball 10+ times, including Jake Thomas as a fullback.

Bond got cut because he refused to take snaps at RB........

I believe he also taken some snaps on OL in tc

After scuttled trade, Vernon Adams back with Ticats – as a receiver

After scuttled trade, Vernon Adams back with Ticats – as a receiver

Obviously the coaches doesnt have any intention to put Chungh at RT. They have guys for that role, like... Couture. 🤨

Bowman was 4 in Edm. He wore 12 the first time hes here.
50 is just temp / tc no for Bighill. I like the 4 on him, reminds us how we were able to have a cap space to sign him. Thanks Durant.

I predict 18-0 and a grey cup victory.  I will update my predictions each week

Bowman was 4 in Edm. He wore 12 the first time hes here.
50 is just temp / tc no for Bighill. I like the 4 on him, reminds us how we were able to have a cap space to sign him. Thanks Durant.

Bowman was 4 in Edm. He wore 12 the first time hes here.
50 is just temp / tc no for Bighill. I like the 4 on him, reminds us how we were able to have a cap space to sign him. Thanks Durant.