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Willy just connected with Watson on a beautiful 25 yard pass down the middle. Willy also connected with Kelly on a couple deep balls. Still having chemistry issues with Bryant it seems; I did see the two of them talking a lot today.

Jonathan Hefney is here at practice. In the stands with the fans. NOT Suber as I posted earlier.

Josh Portis looks VERY good. He's getting lots of reps today.

Looks like Cotton and Grigsby will be in the lineup again this week.

Yes Fraser is practicing fully today. Anderson is here but not wearing his helmet.

Is Knapp practicing? Yes. He's practicing with his helmet on.

Portis looks very good. Looks to be quite mobile and an accurate arm with some zip on it. In his limited reps today I like him more than Brohm. Could be a sleeper to be our backup QB next season.

What is this statement based on? Portis is now on Active Roster. Do you think the Bombers will keep 1 QB on the 2-man reserve? I dont think so. Portis has been there since they signed him. The website roster isn't always 100% accurate. Trust me; I check the roster on a daily basis.

You can practice two weeks prior to being activated. I'd be shocked if they activated him early. Right.

Sears just came out of the locker room. He's just standing around not practicing. I expect Grigsby to be heavily involved in the passing game this week.

I don't see Sears here. Suber is in street clothes talking to fans in the stands. Alexander is at practice but not wearing his helmet.

Gord Hinse is now practicing. Guess he's been activated off the 6 game IR.

Goosen is practicing with the starters at RG. Looks like he'll start if Neufeld can't go. Howard still at RT. Watson practicing on a limited basis. Moore is here but not practicing.

What's the backup backup plan?

I disagree.Somone asked on the coaches show and he said Watson would be rotated in I was the person who asked this question to O'Shea on the coaches show. He said that when Watson returns he'd start on special teams. Then he'd slowly work his way into the offense. I asked whether it'd be a rotation with Kolhert and JFG, but he didn't confirm or deny. I suspect that's what it'll be. Can't bench Kolhert or JFG and a rotation would keep Watson hopefully healthy.

@WiebeSunSports: #Bombers HC Mike O'Shea said OL Patrick Neufeld is a "little banged up" but said he might be able to play this week. "Looks promising." @CFL_News: RT .@ScottBilleck: Cory Watson should start to practice this week according to Mike O’Shea. #Bombers #CFL @WiebeSunSports: #Bombers receiver Cory Watson will return to practice this week. WR Nick Moore remains day-to-day

Do we still retain his rights? Do we know if he'll be playing OL or DL this year in university?

Tim Burke left Montreal to come to Winnipeg because he thought it gave him the best opportunity to become a head coach.

yes Hall was coming along Certainly would be an upgrade over Brink. Upgrade over Troy Smith too.

@HerbZurkowsky1: Both @JimPoppGM and head coach Tom Higgins told me QB @TimTebow not expected to join #Als. @HerbZurkowsky1: QB Jerrod Johnson, who played collegiately at Texas A&M and is 6-foot-5, will be joining the #Als next week, I've been told. Last with Bears @DidierRDS: @HerbZurkowsky1 Great. Another inaccurate passer.

Labatte and Picard might also be out with injuries.

Wallace Miles sighting.

Out for at least 12 weeks -Nate Out for at least 12 weeks -Nate My very early guess is it's a high ankle sprain. That's typically a 4-6 week injury for a WR or RB, but an OL could likely return earlier because less cutting involved.

Labatte out with a ankle injury. Looks like he might be out a while.

Max Hall would be an upgrade for the Als at QB. Especially with their above average OL.