20 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Definitely still a solid starter.

He is a physical freak. Dude is shredded. May be a little slower but he could still play.  Smart as well. 

he's still the fastest on the team...dude is a physical freak....no let up in his play, but I certain he is done for yr...Of all our guys I feel he is the one not coming back...Woli I expect..Agudosi as well....and I also see Wilson being back....fact Hansen is walking around beit in a boot...means he didnt need surgery...Taylor I am sure is crouching it

17 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

What he did in Hamilton is completely irrelevant. DIfferent team, different system. He had great success, all star success, here last year and there is no reason in the world to believe he cannot/will not play at a high level on our team in our system again. DB, particularly, is a position where sytems can make a player look great or awful depending on whether they are well suited to them. Darby is well suited to our system.

exactly...he will be the exact player he was here last yr...no questions about that at all

2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

If I were a betting man I'd say no, but week after I would bet. Give the rookies more work against Edmonton.

I'd say yes...he's a vet...we play the same system...he will still know it, and if anything will be a DI.....

2 minutes ago, greenrider55 said:

Darb can start SAM, halfback, or corner. Dude is an unbelievably smart player. 

and safety...was he not a cfl all-star there one yr?....he did play the spot tho...and very well

1 minute ago, Bombertown said:

I think Parker not at practice might be telling

I don't...maintenance...or getting some treatment....no way they would dump him and then we be right back to square one with no depth

3 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I actually really like the potential in Holm. He did look lost out there at times...but man is he ever quick. And if he can ever figure this game out, he will be a very good player!

he needs to add a few more tools to that quick bit..as well as some lbs's...Dude is a waif and a stiff breeze would know him down.....and lotsa guys are quick....isnt the be all end all

7 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

What we know for fact is that Darby played at an all star level for us last year. Not 5 years ago, last year

I don’t really give a fug about how he played in Hamilton. 
 

 

same.....and december was when he last played...and balled out...not even a full 10 months ago

 

8 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Yeah I'm not trying to blame one or the other, but the combo of 2 rookies is just painful. Unless they're Alford and Nichols it's too much to ask.

yeah...that was a once in a generation...or one time you will ever see that again event

3 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Nah **** it, everyone had no problem punching down  on the Bombers, I still got a whole pile of **** yous to give out. 

yeah i kinda agree....they clung to their #1990 thing with all their might...not even realizing that even though they won a few cups in that time...we still had 6 more than them...now 8

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

You mean players might look different in different systems? With different supporting casts and playbooks? 

Take a look at who the Bombers have turned into All stars on their back end and where they came from. Just off the top of my head Jones and Maston were cast offs I believe, Taylor too...though I could be wrong about that one. The coaches know who fits in with their style and Darby is absolutely one of them. 

Just need our LBs to get healthy now...well mainly our WLB. Come on Wilson!!!

Taylor and Maston were cast offs....technically Darby was too as T.O sent him packing for a PR olineman whom they cut...

6 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Agudosi seems like more of a nice bonus, than an important piece. Like, Woogie and Ellingson would be the Top 2 pieces to get back, but Agudosi could be a rotational piece that would be a nice extra option. 

yeah...he wouldnt be taking anyones spot...he would be that extra guy...if roster allows it....and good depth is someone gets hurt and cant play next game

1 minute ago, Bigblue204 said:

Darby is an actual all star though...like the last time the league said "hey who should we vote for league stars?" Darby was on that list....

and the fact he was in and out of Hammies line up means absolutely nothing...not an indcation of his talent...and come first game here again...will be obvious

7 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Dane Evans absolutely raped them and if faj was any kind of qb he could have done it too. That side of the secondary with Parker and Holm is an absolute sore spot and needed help in the worst way. Teams are just absolutely going after Parker especially. 

they going after him tho as the scheme we been running to try and help him is to have him play way off and keep it all in front....and was doing ok enough for us with Taylor in...but since he went out, and Holm took over its been a gapping hole and a huge issue....Holm if u watch the field is lost a lot....takes wrong guy...or realizes to late to impact the play in regards to breaking it up, or preventing significant gains...what you see via TV angles doesnt tell the whole story....Parker gets a lot of the hate which is a bit unjust

Even with the tv shots, last game alone you can see several instances of Holm spinning around in circles trying to figure who his man was...he's a rookie...playing with another rookie...what would you expect.

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

I know you don't like him but to me Parker seems to be picked on more than Holm. Bottom line both on the same side is trouble. 

from what I seen Holm looked lost more than not...both got picked on sure....it obvious, but when Parker was in before Taylor went out....he was more than serviceable for a raw rookie

 

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

interesting and a good sign....sounds like he itching to get the thumb's up to start participating...thats what guys do to try and influence the process....getting him back for late season would be a fairly big development...he will take a lot of the safety's attention away from some our other play makers..

1 minute ago, do or die said:

Sure, Wilcotts has potential, but we are talking about bolstering the one area (D back 7) that might of derailed a shot at the three peat...............

and right now thats what we need...so savy move and fact of the matter we can prob get same production if not more from Adams...and possibly Massie...and who knows...MACK could be a call away as well for a depth role

As per what I figured Rutz is fine...so prob see Darby in Holms spot...Parker on corner...or would assume as much

yeah....was his solid as a rock self...so keep doing what they been doing in practice...he doesnt need reps or have to work on technique..I think he has that all covered at this point in his career lol

not concerned...keep him fresh

8 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I don't think our DB's were so bad that adding 2 average players makes them way better.     It's a step up but this isn't like we recruited a couple of all stars that are game changers. 

Darby and Lawrence are far from average....and are leaps and bounds better than Holm and Parker.....as well both have 2+ yrs of CFL experience, and know the game, players and less apt to be fooled or make "rookie" errors than Holm and Parker...which is key...and huge and yes...sorry to say makes us way better in the back end...how you dont see that is baffling

5 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Darby was literally an all star last year

exactly...and can play all positions as well as SAM....but sure...lets keep trotting Holm out there

1 minute ago, Mike said:

I just like the guy’s activity level. Not built at all the same way but with the active hands, the motor and the aggressiveness … reminds me of Willie a bit 

yeah he has a motor...and is aggressive...a shorter more powerfull Willie...would be a good compliment to the Jeffs

 

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

When I saw he was released I had a feeling we would be in on him. Hard to find guys who have played well in the past just kicking around this time of year 

I hoped we would be...and if true...Adding BA....and now Darby back...Possibly Lawrence if this is legit...our DB's just got a ****-ton better...like wayyyy better

2 minutes ago, Mike said:

I know it’s not the way we do things typically, but I sure would like to see Boom Massie get a shot in the lineup before Adams.

I agree....and we did insert those 2 other guys right away...so...we could see him on roster and reps given...when we created havoc...it was when we had 4 ends on roster...and at times all on field together

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

MOS said Kramdi was in because of the package they were running. 
 

Did not mention anything about injury at all. 
 

I think Darby is playing DB 

I also liked Wilcots II

Gotta give to get I guess 

if he on a one yr deal....or gets PR'd over there to close out season a good chance he is back next yr...and also with Taylors injury/age and who knows when he could be back to game ready, a good chance Darby is here next yr as well...which isnt a bad thing

13 minutes ago, Mike said:

I love getting Darby back but this is pretty bad in terms of having to give up an asset at a spot we’re razor thin at just to get a guy that’s been on the practice roster pretty much all year.

I wonder how beat up Rutledge is.

yeh...hate to see Wilcotts go...and feel bad for him...but maybe they like the new dude they just signed, and Jeffcoat obviously they just want to get healthy, as I am certain he would have played if it was a playoff tilt...So with the Jeffs...one of the new guys and Adams maybe they feel thats all they need? Rutz I dont think is hurt bad...I thinkj I saw him maybe hurt a finger well before he went out...he played on defense, and then the last punt return play for us...and didnt get hurt and came off the field and looked just fine, and did not return, but was getting no assistance from trainers on side lines....I dont think it is anything keeping him out and maybe just a smart decision to rest and get others some reps

Darby tho is a big signing...and figured it was gonna happen...i thought last week, but he can solidify a spot at corner or halfback...even play safety and we know he plays SAM...we just need Houston back now and we may be looking just fine in the back end...and I sure he is pumped to be back and will elevate his game

7 minutes ago, Nolby said:

The bonus is he's likely on the cusp of plug in and play,wonder if he'd be on the depth chart for Saturday.

yeah he knows our defence....and he knows the CFL...he will be in lineup garuanteed to get his groove back here

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

Abdominal

yeah from seeing it figured was something core related...hopefully they just giving him extra rest and he back by final game of season for a tune up

I think Woli will be back before season's end....with a brace...but he finished 2019 that way

What is the Houston injury....was it ever reported?...hip flexor?...oblique? his return would be huge too

 

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

https://3downnation.com/2022/10/04/lemon-for-dpoy/
 

The modp is wide open especially in the west This year but I don’t think lemon deserves it. Half of his sack production has come against Edmonton. In 6 games against the bombers and lions he has 1 sack 9 tackles 0 ff. 

Ballantyne is a turd....he is happy to bring up that Lemon has more sacks than Willy and Jeffcoat "the bookends" combined, but fails to mention Jeffcoat been playing hurt all yr and has missed 4 games....and no mentions of knockdowns...biased writing at its finest

1 minute ago, bearpants said:

It's like their twitter account is actively trying to get made fun of... this Dan Clark tweet and the other one about "positives from the last game" are simply just laughable... if our teams were reversed, I'd be so embarrassed of my team

yeah...wtf were those??....just sad