[Introduce Yourself]

2 hours ago, Spock said:

Hello,

I am Spock. I have been sent here on a five year mission to explore the many facets of sports fandom in the city of Winnipeg. You may recognize me from another Winnipeg sports team's fan forum (HF).

 

Mr. Spock

We would ask that you stay away when Ponn Farr is upon you.

[Around the League: 2018 Season]

2 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Following a day off the field on Monday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the Griffiths Stadium turf on Tuesday to being the second week of 2018 Training Camp, and Day 10.

👁‍🗨 Notably, none of the players were wearing helmets, but rather towels, on their heads..😜

👁‍🗨Huh?

Rookie corner back Nick Marshall, who recorded an interception against the Eskimos, took a handful of reps at QB on Tuesday and looked impressive. He threw a deep spiral to WR Caleb Holley which would’ve set up an 80-yard touchdown, but Holley dropped the ball.

- Regarding looking at Marshall at quarterback, Jones said, “Well he led the nation in rushing so we’ll just take a look at him.”

😮

 

It occurs to me that if Bryan Bennet could not beat out any of those sad-sack QBs that played against the Esks, what hope is there for him here? Unless....somehow...the Great and Wise Chris Jones has misjudged him. (Gasp) Heresy--heresy!!!

[Around the League: 2018 Season]

2 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

Why?  Need someone to make a run to the pharmacy?

That's not where all the good drugs are anyways.

[Training Camp 2018]

2 hours ago, 17to85 said:

the reality is that most of us on this board have no clue what we see anyway. 

Some of the girls I dated have said that to me.

[Training Camp 2018]

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Address unknown?

He was nuthin' but a hound dog- cryin' all the time.

[Bomber Moves 2018]

6 hours ago, Fan Boy said:

These highlight films get me all pumped up at lunch. I am not a scout but this guy looks good. He follows blockers well. A kick cover was included too which I liked. With the added field width he might be something. 

Maybe it will be nothing but looks good to me.

 

He could be the next Jhurell Pressley!

[Around the League: 2018 Season]

6 hours ago, Atomic said:

Before they signed Collaros there were posters on RF saying Williams was good enough to be their starter.  Oops.

Maybe he was (and that is not a compliment).

[Training Camp 2018]

Is there a echo in here?

[Training Camp 2018]

9 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

 

It would appear that faint praise wsn't enough.

[Scouting and Coaching]

2 hours ago, Mark F said:

I think O'Shea thinks Hall is pretty good. If not, Ritchie would be gone. I'll go with Mike.

 

O'Shea also thought Bellefeuille etc were pretty good, so that challenges your assumption.

[Training Camp 2018]

THIS is the kind of effort the receivers need to put in:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a1oVP2v_460svvp9.webm

[Training Camp 2018]

2 hours ago, Dirty30 said:

Good to know. Right before rookie camp we were hearing that he was feeling 100% and playing basketball etc... I wasn’t sure if he reaggravated things or there was some sort of set back. Hearing all about the hype regarding Fenner’s attitude and versatility had me wondering if Leggett would be our surprise cut. Not saying that Fenner is a better, but similar type of player and cheaper. Achilles injuries are ones that are difficult for football and basketball players to come back from.  I like the idea of 6 gaming him right off the bat. Makes a lot of sense in so many ways. 

Since Leggett said last year that he was so taken by the different culture here, he brought his family up, he may well remain even if cut by the Bombers. He might be a good backup in case of emergency.

[Training Camp 2018]

2 hours ago, Blueandgold said:

We don’t exactly have a coach who’s known for making changes or benching veteran players. 

I’d (sadly) be willing to bet that a guy like Lankford isn’t going anywhere.

I would call that a 50-50 chance right now. I feel bad for Lankford, as in an interview I heard last year about this time, he came across as humble, thoughtful and grateful for the chance to play a sport he loves. That aside, his skillset is just not good enough.

[Training Camp 2018]

2 hours ago, Engelwood said:

I think that that is Mo's spot when he comes back

Given O'Shea's history of loyalty to his players (sometimes misplaced), I suspect that the job is Leggett's to lose unless he is too messed up.

[Around the League: 2018 Season]

2 hours ago, Dirty30 said:

Anyone know who is #74 was at camp ?

Must be one of the newest players as #74 is not listed on the training camp roster.

[TSN Panel Changes]

3 hours ago, BigBlue said:

Milt setsd up a friendly banter and controversy .... his forecasts are good observations but often don't fulfill those observations .... so his sooth saying is at an average outcome... Milt keeps it very interesting ... and he has a healthy self image

Forsooth, indeed.

[Training Camp 2018]

Quote

I am happy to hear that the concerns about Simonise are not apparent and that he appears to be making the effort to supplement his talent and maybe even challenge for a starting job. The real test will come if he has a setback of one sort or another.

 

[Manziel Signs With Tiger-Cats]

2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Rome knows the CFL doesn't pay its players like the NFL so I don't know what his point is. But it's Rome so carry on clones. 

Rome values his own opinions very highly.

[Training Camp 2018]

I lived in Saskatchewan for a few years during the Al Ford -Rambo era, and the stream of quarterbacks they brought in were no better than the Bombers in recent years, and apart from Durant, it hasn't gotten all that much better since. Probably true for most CFL teams.

[Bomber Moves 2018]

2 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

Seriously??  If they don't bring in talent, people ***** that there's no competition and the scouts need to do more.  So they bring in people and now we're complaining that the Bombers are bringing in too much talent?  Unfreaking believable...

This prospect is damned with faint praise.

[Bomber Moves 2018]

Jahad Thomas

RB  Temple

 

 

 

 

Grade

5.05 ?

• 4.62 SEC, 11 REPS  32.0 INCH  116.0 INCH 5'10" Height 30 1/8" Arm Length 190LBS. Weight 9" Hands

Overview

Thomas wears the number five jersey as a tribute to USC Heisman Trophy winner (forfeited or not) and current NFL running back Reggie Bush. He's been an all-around contributor for the Owls over the past four years, starting as a kick returner in his true freshman season (24-476). Thomas cleared 1,000 all-purpose yards as a sophomore, carrying the ball 80 times for 384 yards (with four starts at running back) and contributing as a receiver (14-364, one TD) and returner (14-332 on kicks). Finally taking on the full rushing load in 2015, he garnered first-team All-American Athletic Conference notice (276-1,262, 17 TDs rushing; 22-216, one TD receiving; 6-199, TD on kick returns). Thomas was a second-team All-AAC pick in 2016, even though he missed the first two games of the year with a sprain in his left hand (207-953, 13 TDs rushing; 33-418, six TDs receiving; 2-28 kick returns; 8-101 punt returns).

Analysis

Strengths: Possesses plus play. Shows burst both around the corner on the play-side as well as out of his cuts. Vision extends beyond what's in front of him, finding linebackers early and reacting to their flow. Choppy footwork allows for quick cutting in tight spaces. Has experience in a pro-style rushing attack. Excellent pass catcher. Able to line up in slot and create separation as a receiver. Able to create yards after catch with his speed. Has ability to help out as kick or punt returner. Voted to wear single-digit number by teammates, which indicates toughness inside Temple program.

Weaknesses: Small and spindly. When he takes a solid shot, the run stops almost immediately. Has logged very few broken tackles as he's unable to generate necessary power in his lower half. Struggles to play with consistent balance through contact. Runs more upright than expected. Could benefit from more efficient usage of a stiff-arm with his off hand. At times, will decelerate into contact. Is a willing pass protector but just not big or strong enough to do so consistently.

Sources Tell Us: "He's a player who fits very specific needs so it's hard to tell where he might go. If you want a player who can return kicks, catch some passes and be a third or fourth running back, he gives that. I think he's tough enough to play. He'll get drafted based on his roster flexibility more than anything." -- Area scout for NFC East team

NFL Comparison: Marcus Murphy

Bottom Line: Productive running back lacking in NFL-caliber size and strength but who makes up for it with his quickness and ability to help as a pass catcher and return man. While it's hard to imagine him handling more than just a few carries per game as an NFL runner, his roster flexibility could work in his advantage. With his ability to operate from the slot and as a jet-sweep runner, he could be an interesting toy for a creative play-caller.

-Lance Zierlein

[Bomber Moves 2018]

3 hours ago, Rich said:

 

Jeez. How many running backs do we need at training camp? The airfare alone must be getting way up there.

[TSN Panel Changes]

3 hours ago, Mark F said:

Kate Bierness sinks five straight free throws, one backwards.. seems she was a hotshot basketball player

 

Plus, she has a rather nice tush.

[Scouting and Coaching]

6 hours ago, Gotmilt said:

Saw MOS today working with the dbs and linebackers on some tackle and strip drills today, good to see him working with the defence a little more hands on this year.

Hope he's getting a percentage of Hall's salary.

[TSN Panel Changes]

2 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

I don't like the way Brown uses 15 words when 1 or 2 will do.

Agreed. Brown is smart and knows the game from an insider's point of view. He ought to throw his thesaurus away and talk like he's not trying to impress. He's even got a decent sense of ha-ha on occasion.