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If you want to add even more context, in the Northern region the vast majority of cases are all from one reserve that is having a very bad outbreak due to overcrowded living conditions. Norway House Cree Nation. The Southern Health region really has no excuse.

The report just came out last week, and it indicated that the 5-6 players in Calgary have dug in their heels and will not get vaccinated. They have two weeks to change their minds or it is too late.

We were better than mid-tier prior to Collaros but I agree that we became dominant with him. Sure that's part of it. Getting less than a millisecond behind that OL in Ottawa was the main factor though. Nichols is a competent QB behind a good OL. A less than average OL and he doesn't, and never did, have the tools to be successful. Zach's got a lot of football left in the tank. The only way he even remotely ponders retirement in the next few seasons is if the concussions become an issue again.

After watching Nichols this year behind the Ottawa OL, I will never sell an OL short again on their impact on QB play. Our OL made Nichols look competent, and is definitely a big part of the elevated play of Collaros. That being said, Collaros is just a perfect fit for any team with a great OL. He is, and always was even in Saskatchewan, a guy that was exceptional at delivering a perfectly thrown long ball. His injury year in Hamilton notwithstanding, what held Collaros back from what we are seeing now was the fact he had to play behind an atrocious OL in Sask that routinely got him killed. There is no doubt that our OL is a big factor in his success. However, Collaros reads a defence really well, extends plays like no other, and can make every throw on the field with great accuracy and timing. The difference between his natural abilities and Nichols is pretty substantial.

https://3downnation.com/2021/10/22/stampeders-have-five-or-six-key-players-who-remain-unvaccinated-cant-travel-for-playoffs/ Looks like the Stamps are going to be short a bunch of starters if they make the West Final.

They can feel that way all they want, but what they gain in the running game they lose double in Bo's inability to throw anymore. Unless his shoulder suddenly and miraculously heals, and he suddenly becomes a cold weather player, the Stamps are still worse than the team they had in 2019. I expect SSK in the West final actually. If Calgary can get out of SSK with a win they will be beat up.

Unions believe if wages and manpower aren't increased 5% a year that equates to a cut. The budget says there have been increases to healthcare year over year. Is it enough? That's a question we will answer at the polls next election, but it is entirely disingenuous to call them cuts.

I agree with the exception of Edmonton, Harris was coming into a system that he was very comfortable with and had a year under his belt as the QB in Edmonton. Their weakness was on defence and they made some good signings. All things looked up for Edmonton on paper. I don't think anyone could have predicted how badly they would implode. There really was reason to be optimistic if you were an Esk fan in July. Just shocking how poorly it all came together. Saskatchewan was easily the most over rated prior to the season. I am unclear how the CFL pundits could knock Calgary down so much but raise Saskatchewan up when the exodus of talent from their teams was pretty much equal.

Back in '05 a full 10 years before he became our coach....that's amazing....tell me the lottomax numbers for next week...lol...jk DoD, it's a slow day....

Fun kind of leaves a QB eyes when you don't have enough time to even complete your drop back. lol

I think offence is trending down this year for the simple reason that at least 3 teams had their OLs completely decimated between 2019 and now and we are starting to see the impact of the NFL expanded PRs scooping up a lot of really good NAT OLinemen. Take a look at BC, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and you have 3 teams that are fielding completely subpar OLs, they you have Hamilton which has had a major drop in it's OL talent. The only teams with a good OL imo are Winnipeg, Calgary, and Toronto. All other teams are either poor or inconsistent and this is what you get. Honestly, I am shocked that more teams aren't going with 3 IMP OLs.

True...but ZC and BLM being done are not really the same. Zac was all about injuries....and like it or not until he finishes this year he has not had a season without significant time loss to injuries in many years. However, he did play well when he was healthy. BLM is about being as healthy as he ever is going to be again but he can't get it done anymore. His shoulder is pudding and his throws are erratic. He is still a decent QB, but he is no longer a top QB in this league.

They certainly can't pay him at this current rate AND field a competitive team by the looks of it. Reilly does look like a shell of his former self though. He has taken an absolute beating in his two years in BC. However, behind a solid OL he could still be a productive QB.

I agree but there were a lot of touches that Harris got simply by virtue of being the check down as well. That's not on Lapo though that relies on your QB's read of the situation.

BC needs a complete 180 in the way they are playing. It has been getting progressively worse since we started them on their losing streak. They look like a team that has given up.

I somewhat agree with this. I think the biggest difference between Lapo and Buck is that Buck, being a former QB, knows that sometimes you gotta let your QB trust his own eyes and take his shots. Lapo's play designs are brilliant but he is sometimes too rigid and conservative in how he allows his QBs to run them. We saw that a ton with Nichols, primary read then safety valve rinse and repeat. It was effective because we had the league's absolute best safety valve but in Ottawa he doesn't have a mule like Harris that can give him 150 yds from scrimmage a game on check downs. Buck trusts his QBs and allows Zac to improvise, Lapo had his QBs chuck the ball away at the first sign of trouble. Same kind of play books...different philosophies.

My biggest knock on Lapo isn't his ability to coach. We saw what he can do at the end of last year when he has the personnel. I think he overestimates his ability to take a diamond in the rough and make it shine. He seems to favor measurables way too highly at the expense of actual football IQ. He feels he can skip steps in development and get the most out of raw players immediately. He needs a GM who will give him a club heavy on veteran talent and with guidelines on player development. He seems to miss the signals of young players beginning to lose confidence. He is an X's and O's guy and is a very good strategist but he is not a player's coach, tries to be, but ends up falling flat because he does it the wrong way by throwing players to the wolves too early. Buck runs almost the same offence as Lapo just less conservatively. His plays work, his use of progressions are excellent, he just doesn't have the total package to run a room at this point.

I imagine like any HC he has input into what players the team goes after, and we even saw some of that here (Jade Etienne) but at the end of the day it is the GMs job to sign and retain talent. I can't imagine that Lapo wanted the dog's breakfast that is the Ottawa OL, or the complete lack of NAT talent on the roster. I agree that he likely was part of the Nichols conversation/decision, Tim Flanders, and the all rookie receiving corps but with or without these guys that offence was doomed behind a pitiful OL. That being said it does seem troubling that Lapo seems to be able to call his shots in many circumstances and does not appear to be a particularly good judge of talent.

I agree. That team does not have the talent level to win. I don't know if Lapo is part of the problem or not but judging their talent level is very easy. It's non existent.

My guess is it was to settle a division in the locker room. Poorly speculation though. Kavis Reed was the ST coordinator for the RIders in '09

I totally agree with your perspective on sexual assault. However, I am willing to hear Cheveldayoff's side of the story before throwing him under the bus after actually reading his testimony to the commission. I recommend you do so as well. They met, the president of the Hawks gave a summary of the complaint but no description of the actual complaint, and then assured the matter would be investigated and handled by himself personally. What should Chevy have done differently? I am willing to give Chevy the benefit of the doubt that he was not privy to the particulars, nor the severity, of the complaint. I have been in corporate management for years and I can tell you that HR only lets you say so much when allegations are yet to be proven.

You have no way of knowing what he knew. Did you read the report on the Hawks site? Quenneville says he did not know the nature of the complaint against Aldrich, it is quite possible that Chevy didn't either. HR and upper management likely insulated them from the details. Bowman only knew because he received the initial complaint.

What is wrong with Biggie's stats...right near the top..and reputation..well he's got quite the reputation. He's the all star at MIKE and he's not coming out of left field doing it.

Wow....I don't think you are watching the same Bighill as I am....perhaps his brother Norman? Bighill is definitely the best MIKE in the West this year. It's not just tackles with Biggie he is picking off balls 25 yards downfield, and is blitzing then chasing down guys in the flats. He is a beast this year. 2019 I would have definitely agreed with you but there is nothing over rated about Biggie this year.

The game will sell out. Very rarely does a team get 6 weeks to drum up corporate and business support for a fixed date. This is very doable. Actual attendance will depend on the weather primarily but I suspect that a lot of businesses will buy and raffle tix off.