HardCoreBlue

Why is everyone yelling their thoughts on the panel? jeebus.

Wasn’t he out of position though, ie needed to be on the inside hip of the receiver not outside?

I think that biggest issue for debate is not whether he was hurt or not, but what does it take for MOS to pull a starter whom he has great respect and admiration for if things are working well for that athlete on the field over a extended period of time?

And for arguments sake even if everyone on staff agreed they had a capable QB2 to come in ready to go it really felt that the only way MOS would bring in another QB would be that Zach 100% physically couldn't go, i.e., I'm sticking with Zach no matter what unless he gets carted off. Dedication to the athlete versus other viable options. Tricky balancing act.

Yes, yes they are.

I’ll never understand these type of posts. The majority of us are just shooting the **** offering up a variety of opinions on the great, the good and the bad of certain aspects of the BB. Its where we come to escape and play gm/coach/consultant. And my opinion with lots of in-depth analysis behind it is BC sucks.

Well nothing to see here. What were we thinking? You heard the man, shut everything down, no need to discuss anything on a discussion board.

Was it while he was holding up his phone saying 'seeeeeee' showing everyone his screen that Rourke received CFL week 1 top offensive player?

Shocking.

I'm trying correlate this analogy to how he contributes on and off the football field and what I've come up with is this analogy (probably) fits way better with his off field contributions than it does to his on-field contributions. It's a tough gig being a professional head coach I get it but when he is on the field providing no push up the middle taking snaps away from others do these off field contributions cancel that out? Apparently MOS says yes, he's earned it.

Technically professional trainers/medical professionals are trained in concussion tests/protocols and based on the results (even if an athlete is lying) can detect concussion severity/impact on athlete. I think its more the varying thresholds teams employ in holding back an athlete unfortunately. Great example would be the current NHL playoffs. How many players are/were playing concussed? Professional Sport is a business that can be ruthless on a players health.

I don't know why you keep saying/writing this, no one is saying talent dictates everything. When it comes to a strong culture, everyone, from bottom up top down share a responsibility in building a strong culture with leadership leading the way. Anyone who knows anything about high performing organizations know this. Where we're getting into this debate is your use of the word balance. Finding that sweet spot is an art more than it is a science. You're right, none of us here have the intimate view in our football team so all of us, including you, are speculating on why players like JT is still an active player on this team. That's what makes these types of conversations engaging with different viewpoints offered up.

You haven't heard numerous professional Athletes in many sports say when they're traded away or a teammate is traded away/cut or they are called out for their performance etc etc that they understand this is a business and its ruthless? I certainly have. Adam Grant for one. No where did I discount the importance of Glue Guys but Glue Guys need to perform as well. It's not one or the either, i.e., they're great in the lockerroom but not so much on the field. You can have both.

I think it's more 'anything but the Bombers' hate. We've been to the show five years in a row. Let's make it six to exhaust them even more.

JJ looks fantastic in Blue and Gold. Welcome. ps its a Grey Cup win or bust this year so time to get to work.

That doesn't seem to make its way into the pro leagues for some.

BC sucks. Nuff said.

Wouldn’t this be a great opportunity for the Elks to run an actual 2qb system with Fajardo and Ford? I know its unheard of but would love to see a team actually attempt it. Get the offensive coordinator to think how that could look with the talent they have. Whats the harm in trying for a quarter to see if you can get any traction with it?

When the chips are down, adversity hits thats when I’ll be interested to see if Rourke has grown into being a mature qb.

Not sure exa Tre Ford throwing into three defenders versus 1 receiver. Yikes.

Heads up play by ol guy just to get in front of defender and not pop in and risk a penalty on Tre Ford’s scramble.

I’m going to try this reply at work.

The CFL has some work to do.

That’s pretty cool.

You may be right but I hope you’re wrong. BD is just a guy who is so easy to cheer for. I just hope he ends up where he best contributes.