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2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:
That second gamble we lost I am convinced that Harris had the first down. Terrible spot of the ball.
Of all the problems the Bombers had in that game, that would count as # 54 in impact.
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3 hours ago, TheSource said:
Really hard to tell whether Bowman is done or whether Lapo and NIchols are just not utilizing him right.
Worst case is that it is these three things combined:
1) Walters was dumpster diving for Bowman who was cut by the Esks, who always know what they are doing. Bowman is not the player he used to be, although should be still better than he is playing.
2) The biggest weakness in LaPo offences of the last 10 years is that he does not go vertical enough, preferring to stretch defenses from side to side rather than down the field. In the CFL of today if you play against a good defense this is not getting the job done.
3) Nichols has a quick release but is not a long ball QB. This is why LaPo and Nichols are a good fit, but Nichols is never going to be top tier because he cannot consistently exploit deep threats like BLM, Reilly, Lulay, Harris, and Franklin, who I would all rate as better QBs than Nichols. Nichols is much more like a souped up version of Kevin Glenn. Nothing wrong with that, but probably not going to ever lead a team to a Grey Cup without alot of help from a really good defense.
I called this as a distinct possibility before the season started. At any rate, over the last 3 years it is very clear that the Bombers do not have the same deep threat offence as most of the other offences in the CFL, and teams are now defending the Bombers by not worrying about any passes going downfield more than 15 yards. Basically, to beat the Bombers if you can shut down Harris and Demski in the flats and up the middle, then you do not have to worry about anything else other than the occasional big play that Adams makes, who is good, but cannot do it on his own. With guys like Dressler and Bowman basically only making one catch a game at most, the rest of the Bomber receiving corp is a joke, and it makes for really boring games.
I am not ready to give up on Nichols yet. A lot of CFL quarterbacks have won the Cup without a rifle arm, although that does help. I do think that the Bomber offence has to be tuned up and the roles of Dressler and Bowman have to be examined.
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I would venture to say that the Bombers will drop in the ratings like a stone in a well.
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3 hours ago, deepsixemtoboyd said:
Thanks DOD.
Was avoiding coming on here because I was too depressed following last night.
On a positive note, Andrew Harris continues to be the best free-agent signing in the history of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers franchise. Demski is demonstrating that his signing was also a sweet pick-up.
But wow. Wow… Just wow… Talk about defecating the 🛏.
There was a lot of post game debate on ‘OB about the decisions to go for it on third down & the play calling thereto pertaining… But precious little discussion of what you highlighted: namely, this defence is simply still not good enough. The inability to stop anything on 2nd and long repeatedly is atrocious.
I dunno know, man, the personnel on the field changes but the results stay the same. What would it take for O’Sh to accept that he needs a different guy designing the schemes?
Over 4.4 years as head coach, Mike’s record is now 37-40. Is that right?
I dunno, man...
O'Shea's record speaks for itself, but the telling stat is how many playoffs the team has won under his leadership- ZERO. Leadership is about making the hard decisions and I thought it was telling when O'Shea drove over to Willy's residence to tell him about the trade that moved Willy out of here much too late. I maintain that you cannot be a buddy to players and lead them at the same time.
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That was the worst half of football I have seen Nichols play since he got here. He looked solid if not spectacular in the first half but he looked like he was drugged in the second half. I don't know what Bowman is getting paid, but its way too much. Either he cannot get open or he is not trying. I was pleasantly surprised at the tight, aggressive play of the defence in the first half, but in the second half it was the same old, same old. To me it is looking more and more like O'Shea is still reluctant to force the changes needed to challenge for the Cup- bench whoever is not producing and fire Hall if that is required. The team needs to be sent a message.
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I expect the Lions to throw everything they have at Nichols right from the whistle on. It will be interesting to see how/if LaPolice compensates.
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3 hours ago, Eternal optimist said:
I think lots of people underestimate how much space Bowman's presence on the field opens up for our other receivers.
Has he put on that much weight?
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2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
Any changes will be made this off season so let's get thru this one before any talk of firing Hall takes place as it won't happen. Should Hall be let go, damn right he should but unless the defense totally collapses & I mean TOTALLY collapses, he won't be fired this season.
Or if he mugs a nun on Provencher Avenue while wearing a MAGA shirt.
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A couple of thoughts about last night's game: Franklin is the real thing- another Damon Allen in the making, and we ought to go easy on Suitor- he is paid to hype the game and as as many commentators, will focus on a theme for the game to avoid looking wishy-washy. And Wynn ought to be suspended for at least one game and fined. There cannot be any excuse for that sort of thuggery on a vulnerable player.
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Lulay's biggest asset is not his scrambling nor his ability to read defences. Its Richie Hall's inability to adapt his defences.
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2 hours ago, Mike said:
Nichols has lined up at wide receiver in certain sets
Probably going to play nose tackle and return punts as well.
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16 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
They have the team to go 18-0. They also have the team to lose again in the Grey Cup.
The Stamps have the best-balanced, best-staffed team they have had in years, and do look to be the team to measure others against. However in one game, anything can happen- and sometimes does. That's what makes the playoff so riveting.
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A painful game to watch. Has Ottawa's defence been taking lessons from Richie Hall?
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I think the honeymoon is over between Jones and the (sane) Rider fans. He was to be the one to lead them to the cup while making them envy of the league, but so far its been all sizzle and no steak. As has been posted here repeatedly, a head coach and/or GM can get away with a lot if they deliver wins, but that ain't been happening in Regina.
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7 hours ago, BBRT said:
My favorite stop during my tours of SW Saskatchewan was "Yellow Grass Sask" and yes what grass i saw was yellow!
That's what you get when you don't have indoor plumbing. Especially hard on the female population there.
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13 hours ago, Blueandgold said:
Why are we scared of Edmonton? They got lucky to come out of here with a win in Strevlers first career start.
Agreed, and there seems to be something off about the Esks this year. Not quite the juggernaut of the past couple of years.
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5 hours ago, USABomberfan said:
Yeah well, that still is aggravating if it means another wasted playoff campaign trying to get the ever elusive cup now getting close to 30 years.
Sad, but likely true. 😪
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Three predictions about the game: 1) The Bombers will win handily 2) All of the Lions fans will arrive in the same taxi 3) Wally will take a giant step towards retirement
- Mark F, kelownabomberfan and Rod Black
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From 3downnation: (And I wonder about his sex life)
Argos work out former Pro Bowl returner Dexter McCluster
Posted on July 10, 2018 by Justin Dunk // 8 Comments
The Toronto Argonauts worked out American running back and returner Dexter McCluster on Tuesday. All signs point to the Argos signing the pint-sized playmaker.
McCluster was a second-round pick, 36th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old ran a 4.53 40-yard time, 4.06 short shuttle, 6.73 three-cone, 37.5-inch vertical and 20 reps on the bench press at the 2010 NFL Combine.
He played seven seasons in the NFL for the Chiefs, Titans and Chargers rushing 250 times for 1,042 yards and two touchdowns, recording 236 receptions for 1,933 yards and seven touchdowns, returned 74 kickoffs for 1,554 yards, 133 punts for 1,388 yards and three touchdowns. 2013 was McCluster’s best year in the NFL when he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl as a returner after producing 686 punt return yards and two touchdowns.
McCluster played collegiately at the University of Mississippi, he rushed for 1,169 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 44 balls for 520 yards and three touchdowns, totalling 1,689 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior for the Rebels, earning first-team All-SEC (Southeastern conference) honours.
McCluster has been out of pro football since 2016 when he suffered a broken forearm while looking for his cellphone.
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2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:
What is worse is the Riders are alternating Brandon Bridge aka the Homeless Man's Michael Bishop and Watford aka the shitty version of Bridge.
AKA: a Bridge to Nowhere
- rebusrankin and Rod Black
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2 hours ago, O2L said:
And for everyone complaining about our defence, we’re number two in points against among the five teams that have played four games, and still middle of the pack in the entire league despite four teams only having played three games. Obviously our defence needs a lot of work, but it’s not the only one that does.
But the Bombers are the only team we rave and agonize over.
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I believe I do remember the play you referenced. The Bombers made so many other mistakes that this particular play was almost irrelevant. Even if they got the proper spot, they were so inept that there was no guarantee they would have cashed it in.