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Sayles miss the block. Prukop threw the INT. Both gone, so those problems are solved!

Definitely need more rotational ends. Would be nice if Kongbo returns. Hope they bring a bunch of rookies to camp.

That makes sense. His intangibles might be hard to see from the perspective of someone outside the team.

Bailey fits his role well but there isn't a lot of cash left for the 3rd american receiver (who would be the 4th receiving option). Probably better off having one of the younger cheaper guys in that spot.

The market does seem crazy right? There aren't that many top shelf QBs so I guess teams have to make up for that by trying to buy the best receivers they can

Shoen can score from anywhere on the field. Demski can score from anywhere on the field. Lawler isn't going to run away to take it to the house but can win 30/40 yard jump balls anywhere on the field.

Which one is that? Moore?

I'd agree with that. He might not get a premium price either, there are a lot of flashier FA receivers out there this year

Maybe the DB covering Ellingson undercuts him for the pick. Maybe Ellingson can change the angle for the catch. Maybe the ball hits the turf. All I'm saying is that if Bailey doesn't run to that space, the DB covering him (who makes the pick), likely wouldn't have been anywhere near the ball.

I'm not saying it was a good throw but that's not how any of this works. If a receiver is in totally the wrong spot, that's on him not the QB. It's not like Bailey was beside Ellingson when the ball was thrown. He ran his DB into the area from the other side of the field from where Ellingson was coming from.

Prukop said the the Freep that the throw was to Ellingson. Looks to me like Bailey drew coverage to the ball. Not saying it was a good throw but sure sounds like Bailey shouldn't have been there. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/2022/11/22/i-didnt-do-enough-collaros-says-of-grey-cup-loss Short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop admitted Tuesday he’s lost sleep over the interception he threw in the fourth quarter in Sunday’s Grey Cup. The Bombers had a 23-17 lead when Prukop came in for a play and attempted a deep pass that was picked off by Shaq Richardson. “I would’ve liked to have Greg (Ellingson) more open. If he’s (wide open), then you take that shot. But the situation we were in and with the momentum, I just really wish I could’ve moved on and found the next receiver,” said Prukop in front of his locker. “So, yeah, that one hurt, man. Buck made a great call. I told him before the game ‘If you put me in, I’m going to take care of the ball.’ I’ve done it all year and on that play, I didn’t. It sucks.”

From the postmortem as the team cleaned out their locker sounds like Ellingson was the target on the deep INT by Prukop. What the hell was Bailey doing running his guy into the area?

Back to the overall topic of loving this team. When ZC threw that INT with a couple minutes to go, that is game over for most teams. How great was it that we got the stop on D, unheralded Cdn special teamer blocks the kick, and then the offense did just enough to get a chance to win the game. Didn't end well, but that was awesome.

Lawler and Schoen would be such an embarrassment of riches. They are very different receivers and both great at what they do.

Exactly. All the talk from keyboard physicists is too much. There's no way for us to know where that kick was going from the split second between kick and block.

Last year Castillo makes that kick. This year who knows. He missed a bunch of kicks this year including XPs

Feeling weirdly zen about this loss. Bombers played terrible on offence and were one play away from winning it. So many instances where one little thing going different could have changed the outcome: - Hallet blocked FG, it he got slightly more of it maybe it shoots back 15 yards or we scoop and score - If Willie doesn't tip that Kelly pass at the line, maybe Nichols takes it back for a score - On their last punt return, what if the DB (Lawrence/Parker?) makes the initial tackle or at least stays in his lane. - What if Schoen makes that first deep catch? These are all unknowable. Great season. Can't wait until next year. Absolutely. We've seen this team finish games after plays like that for the last few years. That would have been a long way to go for the single. Weren't we on the 40?

With Evans being a guy that has publicly talked about struggles with mental health, the Riders would be the worst place to go. The "fans" treat players terribly if the wins aren't coming.

Glad the Als are out after how they did Khari. TO looks like a bit of mess. Players and coaches shoving and yelling on the sideline.

We worried about Schoen not practicing?

1. Defence - brought the lumber 2. Special teams - cover teams shut em down 3. Offence - starter only needed 2 drives to score enough to win HH Ford in his first start looked like he belonged

Those are Stegallesque numbers.

Biggie played WIL in BC right? Elimimian was the middle? Gotta have the starting Oline in if ZC is playing. Once he sits they may switch it up. Throw Gray at LT and give Stanley a rest.

Weird that Ford is starting at CB and there are no back up DBs. Is Lawrence nicked or does he not factor into their playoff plans?

Wasn't that play to tie? They were down 7. I agree the Bombers didn't beat them down but they handled them effectively all 3 games.