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2 hours ago, Booch said:
EXACTLY....You can send anyone deep...but if there is no real threat to make consistant plays...whats the point...all you do is draw away the db, and really....every play a db is responsible for something...I just think it's a waste and we could do a lot more with a real threat out there....and don't even go there about his return skills...we have been fine without them, and truthfully he isn't that good at kick-offs..if there isn't a clear seem or hole...he doesn't have the ability to make something out of nothing...and I question his ball security..any time he is in traffic i cringe.
This was the opportunity to get someone else in the line-up who we don't really know what they have to offer and if they are in the plans for the future...and we are missing the opportunity...we know what Lankford brings...and I would be hard pressed to see a line-up in the league where he would crack the active 46..and that says a lot right there
But he would be at least the #2 receiver in Regina. Or nose tackle.
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11 hours ago, Ripper said:
Is Matt Nichols still your qb? Don't hold your breath
At least we have a quarterback who stands a chance of winning.
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2 hours ago, Booch said:
thing is....we can send any receiver deep....it's just not s skill set exclusive to Lankford..I wish people would get off of this idea that we need a specific "guy" who can stretch a defense.
If you send any one deep on a post..corner..fade..whatever...a team will have a guy in coverage on him every time. And at this level (pro) Lankford isn't some amazing speed talent where nobody can/will cover him. The thing thats negative in my opinion..and experience playing is that 9 times outta 10 Lankford going deep will not require...or have a team game plan to have over the top safety help on him and can focus it elsewhere as he is not a proven guy to make the tough catches...contested catches or win many 50/50 battles...whereas a Washington...Tompkins...even Simonese could/would
I know that at times we would tell a corner that this "field stretcher" is all yours and leave him at that until he shows he is getting beat, or if the free safety has read the play correctly and jumped the play as it was the first read and play went there...I think it's a waste of a chance to roster someone else and give our offence a diffident dynamic for teams to worry about as the season progresses...
A deep threat is not the threat if the receiver cannot (a) run good patterns,(b) get open or (c) catch (and hold onto) the ball on a consistent basis. Lankford is fast, may or may not be quick and is questionable to go get the ball.
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4 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:
I hear what you're saying but the score of the game and who the player is has absolutely no relevancy in compromising how a potential concussion is assessed during a game.
The alleged logic of trotting your future "all-star" quarterback back onto the filed after he was clearly knocked unconscious totally escapes me. This apart from the medical reasons.
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4 hours ago, J5V said:
I honestly can't see Trestman or Popp wanting him either.
Desperation makes for strange bedfellows. Look at the bars at closing time.
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6 hours ago, Brandon said:
Carter in Toronto makes the most sense...
It looks like its gonna be the Argos or the Arena Football league.
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5 hours ago, Slingin Sammy said:
He was working on deep corner routes and a few fly routes during Monday scrimmages...but this is common at most practices I've attended...no special attention to the long ball...I attended both clast week prior to the Hamilton game...I know I wasn't the only observer to indicate that Matty seemed off...a lot of inaccurate throws. I chalked it up to rust after the bye and expected it would improve before the game on Friday...as we all observed...his accuracy wasn't great last week...this week...he was much more accurate during practice IMHO
If Nichols has a wonky knee, it would explain why his longer throws were off. If a QB cannot plant one leg, that has to take a bit off the accuracy and power of the throw.
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It was confirmed this afternoon that Lankford is starting Friday. I like Lankford as a person, but Jeez, if he is the best receiver the Bombers can put out there, it's very sad.
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2 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:
Shocking, a player saying he's fine. See Collaros for most recent example of hiding things and ask Matt Dunnigan.
Not to mention the fact that concussions can take time to show effect. Neuroscience kind of thing. There is no argument here. The NHL has it right. He needed to go to a quiet room for further assessment. The hit didn't look bad, it was bad. Err on the side of immediate safety and longer term effect Matthew.
It was even nuttier because there was no way the Als were going to compete in that game, let alone win. What was to be gained by not giving him the rest of the game off?
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2 hours ago, Bomberfan85 said:
Looking like the Riders might be bringing Rob Bagg back.
A lot of humble pie being consumed in Regina.
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2 hours ago, Gotmilt said:
I don’t even know why it’s an issue, why should anyone be forced to be civil with a fan from another team on a bombers fan forum? It’s pretty clear In my opinion we don’t like them and if they choose to allow our fans on their board, great.
When we choose to troll them here I think it’s our right. He can say all the half-hearted compliments he wants to get likes but I’m not buying it personally.
How about the concept that when we interact with others, the exchange reveals who we are?
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If someone gets caught for steroids repeatedly, would that make him a PED-ophile?
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In slightly different vein, did the Bombers not bring in a speed demon kick returner a few weeks ago who has apparently disappeared into the void?
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5 hours ago, DougR said:
Eh? (does that qualify?)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HoserYup. Stealing gasoline from another vehicle by using a hose to siphon is the correct definition.
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2 hours ago, Booch said:
agreed...the fanbase there is not in touch with reality and march to the beat of the idiot Pederson and his drivel
When you consider that "fan" is an abbreviation for "fanatic", it gives a better perspective. A fanatic is one who will not change his mind or the subject no matter what evidence there is to the contrary.
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3 hours ago, DougR said:
I am the latest American "hoser" (I wear that term with pride on this forum ... ha ha) to convert from the NFL to the CFL (and become a Bombers fan) and I am confused by your post.
What is going on here? (ha ha) Can a Bomber fan explain it to me.....in terms an American would understand? If you were south of the border it would be like having a Whiner fan compliment the Raiders. Or a Deadskins fans complimenting the Cowboys. (ha ha) Have I entered a parallel universe of niceness or logged into the wrong forum? (ha ha)
You cannot officially be a hoser until you have employed the technique or at least know what it means.
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10 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
LOL. I guessed I dialed a wrong number. We know who said Ottawa was hot. Not you.
I will forgive you this one time. Next time you will required to throw yourself onto your sword.
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3 hours ago, Booch said:
Thing is Conteh can kick too tho.. has kicked 3xtra points and fg's as well as kickoffs at Grambling. Comes from a soccer background so I sure can punt too if required..Lankford has no history at place kicking
Apparently his pass-catching prowess doesn't have much space on his CV, either.
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4 hours ago, Blueandgold said:
Oh good lord please don't inflict Ryan Lankford upon us. Hopefully Dress is good to go.
4 hours ago, Blueandgold said:Oh good lord please don't inflict Ryan Lankford upon us. Hopefully Dress is good to go.
I share your horror at the prospect of Lankford replacing Dressler. I am baffled at why he is still on the roster let alone being considered as a starter. Alexander would be loss we would feel as well.
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It seems to me that there is mounting evidence that Nichols is not the Nichols of last year, and the probable culprit is the weird injury he suffered of late. He dies not look entirely settled or mobile in the pocket and he has zero runs, even when pressured. I hope that he doesn't aggravate things by playing, because we need him to be at his best for the playoffs.
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When considering the collective smarts in Saskatchewan, bear in mind that they elected an MP who said that the way to keep kids safe in schools was to arm them.
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3 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
Ottawa hot??? LOL. They barely beat the Als. They let the Argos put up 24 points on them in the 4th quarter & lost 42-41 the game before. Like, really???
Where did I say that Ottawa was hot??????????
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2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:
Bryan Bennett.
And Rod Black gave the credit to Taylor Loffler on that tackle.
Surprised he didn't credit Brody.
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I feel bad for a good guy and great receiver whom time has caught up to. He is a giant step closer to retiring.