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Nichols played like garbage, but Adams slowed up on his route big time on that play.

1 go-to import receiver
1 shutdown corner back
1 explosive kick returner

 

Nichols played like garbage, but Adams slowed up on his route big time on that play.

It's pretty disheartening because I think a lot of fans and the team itself thought this might be the year.  I guess the good thing is that we are now in a situation where we really think we can win it all.  We'll need a couple changes next year to really put us over the top.
1. If we can get Mike Reilly that would be amazing but I don't think it's going to happen.  Nichols is a good QB but he is no Mitchell or Reilly.  Probably 3rd best QB in the league but it's by a fair margin.
2. Better receivers.  We did good to improve our Canadian talent but we still don't have those few Americans that can get open consistently.  See: The recruiting of Calgary, Hamilton and Edmonton.
3. Return game/special teams.  What happened here? We used to be able to threaten to score fairly often.  Seems like there's 3 guys on our returner as soon as he touches the ball.
4. One guy I'm going to single out is Kevin Fogg.  Think we need better play out of that position.

Nichols may be (and probably) singing a different tune with his teammates, but his post game comments didn't help him with the fanbase.  That said, Matt will be here next year, and we will need to see Streveler, after another camp under his belt, and how things look, as far as his development.  
But, after the knee injury, this year......looks like Nichols has turned into a complete statue, back there.....and when the pocket breaks down.....cannot pressure a D with his legs at all.
We also need to upgrade receiver corps......Matt may be doing all that short side semi-rolling for a reason.   We just don't seem to every get guys in the intermediate and deep areas of the field on one side.....

they are both under contract next year and if Streveler is handed the keys to the offence...or wins it outright in TC we are still paying the same amount for our QB's regardless what order they are on the depth chart...so cutting Nichols would be crazy dumb and still has great value off the bench or as the back-up if Strev faulters...or gets hurt as he plays a physical game....it's 2020 when you have to make the hard SMS decision...not next year
It would be in the teams best interest next year to say the position of the #1 QB is up for grabs...whoever performs best in TC...You go with until they faulter...

I think that is why the game was so frustrating. When the team on the other side is better than you, you can't win by playing it safe. You need to open it up and take risks, which we didn't or couldn't do. We played them like we played the Riders, and that was a recipe for failure.

Looking forward to seeing what Nelson can do

Looking forward to seeing what Nelson can do

ZC sure wouldn't have beaten that outside containment like BB did a few times against us.

He would defend it from the perspective that Jeffcoat didn't do it on purpose, and tried to lay in a good legal hit.  Believes it will be fined because it turned into a hit to the head which can't be denied.

Good news!

I'm glad this guy is in:
 

Is he alive?... he'll play...
I agree but you are missing another important point... the rule is supposed to be that both the defender and receiver have equal rights to make a play on the ball... Alexander was watching the ball and trying to make a play on it... if he was not looking back and just thew his arms in the air, then I agree, it's completely PI... but in this case both guys are making a play on the ball, there is minor incidental contact and one players flies to the ground... does anyone think there would've been an offensive PI call if it was Alexander throwing his arms in the arm and flailing to the ground like he had been shot? 

1. Harris/O-line - nasty running. Wore the Riders down
2. Nichols - no mistakes, 72% completion percentage. 
3. D-line - other than losing contain a couple of times, played great. Riders had nothing on the ground other than from Bridge scrambling. Jeffcoat with a couple of big sacks.
HH - Wolitarsky - great hands, making tough catches in the cold.

don't turn the ball over the Riders can't win. Wasn't the prettiest game but they did what they had to do to win. 

Disagree it was cheap.  Should have been 15.  But they missed it because it was a marginal hit on a runner.  Jeffcoat didn't launch himself.  He went up shoulder to shoulder and Bridge's head dropped when he chucked the ball.  There's no intent, they all need to protect their damn heads though.  That hit is as dangerous for the hitter as the guy being hit, wish guys would tackles with their arms and hit/tackle at the waist.

I agree.  The weather is a great equalizer and makes it really tough to pass, especially when many of the players have limited experience in these temperatures and footing conditions.  Have to really secure the ball.  Fumbles are a big worry.  Special teams will be massive in these conditions.  Facing a running QB isn't necessarily the easiest thing on this field in this weather.  A lot of that will depend on how both offenses scheme.  I hope to hell we go run heavy, use all our weapons including Streveler.

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

It's not about numbers, it's about how they perform when put in a position where they need to be the star, and Adams has failed. The fact that this team can't win without Dressler in the lineup says everything we need to know about Adams ability to be the teams top receiver. 

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Can change the name of this thread? No reason we should be using variations of the word ******* here. I'm all for making fun of the Riders but don't need to use slurs against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.