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Hyperbole much?

At 6'4" and 265, he was trying to make it in the NFL as a weak-side linebacker. Unless he is a lot quicker than I think he is, he's a DE here, and I don't know why we need another one.

That would be a tough one to call. Emotionally, I would pick the Bombers, mostly due to Nichols vs. Bridge, but the way things have been going lately, if they had to play this weekend it would almost be a toss-up, IMO. Plus, I have almost zero confidence in Hall's defence in crunch time. The loss of Leggett has hurt them badly.

No, but I'm pretty sure Dressler and Denmark have.

If that was their motivation, they would have shown a lot more in the past few games. They have a couple of significant disruptions in their locker room, one of which is a certain kick returner.

Hyperbole much?

There was no ranking- I named three teams which were disasters last year and earlier this year, but managed to find ways to shore up their teams and get better. And we're still saddled with Hurl, Knox , an underperforming D-line and defence in general.

I disagree- the Argos knew that Dressler was one of Nichols' prime targets yet Dressler had a great game- covered or not. The same could not be said for Denmark. Good receivers find ways to get open and last year Denmark did.

That doesn't matter- his production does, and it just hasn't been there lately.

For all his arrogance and stupidity, Chris Jones is a pretty good judge of talent, so this is more a depth move for him than anything.

After the Labour day/Banjo Bowl games the playoff orders appeared to set, but now it looks like whomever can string together three wins could win up in the Grey Cup game.

This news is worse for Ottawa than losing Adams was for us. For us, it would have been like losing Harris for the season.

The three teams I was referring to were Toronto, Hamilton and Saskatchewan. Bridge has proven to be a decent QB and I would not want the Bombers to meet them the way the two teams have been playing of late.

But he was too good for the practice roster here, so this would seem to confirm that there was other stuff happening then.

The last couple of games showed what happens if you take out the Bomber big threats. Harris was neutralized, Adams was missing, and the Bombers could not compensate. Bluto was correct- if not for Dressler, it would have been another rout. The game plan for the Lions will be for them to focus on Harris and Dressler.

This is not a gloom and doom post. It is an acknowledgement that the issues that the Bombers have had all season and have managed to dodge all season due to Nichols having a career best year have come home to roost. These deficiencies, like Hurl and Hall's defensive philosophy will screw us in the playoffs and have been predictable. The only way for doom to be inevitable is to pretend it isn't happening.

Funny, but I was thinking that Calgary would sign him. That batch of receivers they fielded against the Riders were totally underwhelming.

I'm starting to become really annoyed that the three teams were laughing stocks last year and the first half of this one are all getting better and the Bombers cannot even hold their own. We can shrug and blame the injuries to Adams and Leggett, but the warning signs have been there all year. The game against BC is not just "another game".

Agreed that the body slam on Dressler should result in a fine and suspension. Josh Straughn looks like the complete package- NFL quality even. He has the strong arm with a great touch on the ball, plus an unteachable pocket sense of knowing when to roll out, step up or sprint. I'm pretty sure God wasn't blocking or catching for him, though.

And whose responsibility was that?????

Bombers have to come up with a convincing win against the Tabbies. The problem I foresee is that the Lions nearly upset the Esks and are likely quite unpredictable with nothing to lose. This is not gonna be a gimme game for the Bombers and they need to impress the hometown faithful.

Earlier in the season, it was mentioned in a telecast that Medlock had been getting tips from the Rider Aussie kicker. Hmmm......

With all the malaise in the BC locker room, Wally's imminent departure, and the dreadful O-line, Jennings cannot be held responsible for the mess. He will undoubtedly get another chance next year. Despite the recent Bomber losses, Nichols has still looked like a premier quarterback, but I am not sure the team around him and the coaching is good enough to take him to the Grey Cup.

When was the last time our vaunted O-line blew a hole like that open for Harris or Flanders?

This game was a microcosm of the 2017- riddled with a few obvious (to most of us) flaws and almost good enough but not quite. The problems that were there last year are still mostly there- the worst MLB in the league, a porous defence, and a head coach who is apparently loyal to "his" players and staff to the point of stubbornness. Our O-line is suddenly suspect, the offence is absent in critical situations, and the revamped D-line is just not good enough. Yes, BC, Edmonton and Calgary have problems, but our participation in the playoffs is going to be short and ugly. As much as we have mocked the Riders, they have progressed through the last half few games, whereas we have regressed.