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I was very disappointed when we lost out on Collaros and Burris. But the more I see of Willy, the more I'm happy he's the QB we got.

If Hall is smart he should start learning about offensive systems and being a QB coach. Sorta doing a Dinwiddie. He doesn't have the talent, arm or overall talent to be an effective starter. But I like his spirit and personality. 

A few random thoughts after last nights game:
1. Trading for Patrick Neufeld was a great move by Walters. I've paid close attention to Neufeld the first 2 games, and in practice and he is a legit CFL NI o-lineman. He can play tackle and guard, and even center in a pinch.
2. Goossen is going to be a very good center for the Bombers. I suspect he will be starting by game 6-9, which may then allow us to start 4 NI's on the OL.
3. I suspect Kyle Walters will be keeping a close eye on other teams cuts, looking at Canadian d-linemen. I think they are comfortable with Jake Thomas starting, but if that's going to be a designated NI roster spot, we need more depth there. Evan Gill would sure look good in a Bomber uniform right now.
4. What's the injury status of Jesse Briggs? With Newman going down, likely for the season, I wonder if he could start on a rotational/part-time basis at one of the linebacker spots? When he's in we have 4 import DL's and when Jake Thomas is in, we have all import LBs.
5. I really want to find a way to get Maher on the roster. Having a weapon like him who can hit 47 yard FGs with ease, and his extra 15 yards on kickoffs is huge. I also like his intangibles; his obvious commitment to the team with his wife giving birth yesterday, and his willingness to tackle on special teams. My gut feeling is that we end up going with Hajrullahu and Renaud.
6. Drew Willy is a legit CFL starting QB. I'm also thinking we will be happy with Bellefeuille as OC this season.
7. I think Brian Brohm wins the backup QB job and Hall is sent packing.
8. Terrible losing Newman last night. I hope he can make a full recovery. Best case scenario is its a clean broken leg and he can return mid-season.
9. Really curious how the RB situation plays out. I suspect Cotton starts the season, with Ford on the injured list.
10. I suspect we will only keep 2 of Jarvis Jones, Dan Knapp and Cordaro Howard. I think Knapp is a lock so it'll come down to Jones and Howard.
11. Today's cuts will include Jesse Peterson, Max Hall, Donavon Kemp, Michael Ray Garvin, CJ Tarver.

I was very disappointed when we lost out on Collaros and Burris. But the more I see of Willy, the more I'm happy he's the QB we got.

From today's Free Press:
CALGARY — Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea says rookie offensive lineman Matthias Goossen will get a long hard look at centre here Saturday night when the Bombers take on the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.
But O’Shea said at a downtown hotel today that Goossen won’t be the only centre the Bombers use tomorrow -- veteran Steve Morley will be the other -- and a depth chart the club sent out earlier in the day was in error when it listed Goossen as the only centre for Saturday’s final pre-season game for the Bombers.
“He shouldn’t be the only one listed on the depth chart at centre. Morley will play centre too,” said O’Shea.
“Goossen is going to get a fair shot. They’re not going to be equal repetitions, but they are going to be fair repetitions that are going allow us to evaluate them... The answer is not cut and dried. It will depend on the flow of the game and (starting QB) Drew Willy and how long he stays in the game.”
Prior to last month’s CFL draft, Bombers GM Kyle Walters was adamant that whoever the Bombers took with the second overall pick would be expected to start immediately for the Bombers this season. But so far it’s been Morley who has been getting most of the first teams reps at centre, with the coaching staff bringing Goossen -- the man the Bombers took with the second pick -- along more slowly.

Bob was sh*tting himself worrying about the labour situation prior to last night.

Exactly. Our Canadian talent isn't THAT bad.

In discussing the backup QB role...solely based on practice this year, based on what I've seen, Brohm wins the job hands down. Brohm looked very good today and Hall continued to struggle. But I'm sure the coaching staff also values Hall being here last year. I think if Brohm looks good Saturday, he could win the backup job, but based on past experience I currently give Hall a slight edge because he has previous experience with Belfeuille.

Nice. Great idea, chaosmonkey. Way  to step up.  You should let the media know. 

This is an idea I had already last year, but in light of the tragic death of **** Stevenson earlier this week, I am going to lead a group bike ride from downtown to the stadium for every bomber home game this year.
 
For more details, and to keep up to date with any changes, please visit https://www.facebook.com/BigBlueBikeBus

Player online polling closes at 8pm tonight so we might hear results later tonight.

Willy with a beauty 50 yard pass completed to Kemp in the end zone.
No idea who Bert Reed is...is that the short import WR we recently brought in?

Cordaro Howard in at RT with second team. Looks very good in limited reps I've seen.
Maher just hit a 47 yard FG right down the middle with ease. Would have made it from 55. Maher looking better than Hajarulahu on kickoffs today.
Again, Brohm looking good today. Hall not so much.
Marve very accurate today on mostly medium range throws. He likes going to Denmark.
Cotton looking good as a receiver.
Randle making some nice defensive stops.

Interesting...Bombers now have Neufeld practicing snapping the ball to the QB with the other centers.

Denmark, Kelly and Kohlert all with nice catches so far today. The more I see of Kelly the more I'm sure he makes the team. The other new import WRs I think make the team are Urrutia and Kemp.
Graig Newman not practicing today.
Max Hall struggling to find open receivers today. Brohm looking much better than Hall today.
Paris Cotton with some great runs...man is he ever fast.
Goossen just held his own nicely in a one on one vs Zach Anderson. Quinn Everett got manhandled by Bryant Turner.

Brohm and Marve looking good today. Woods being used lots as a receiver. I won't give away any specifics but we can expect lots of misdirection on offense this year.
Goossen looking like a beast in a one on one drill against Moseley. Love the passion, athleticism and effort from Goossen. Guy just doesn't give up.
Marve just threw a beauty 30 yard deep ball completion to Kelly in the corner of the end zone. Perfectly thrown pass. Guy has a cannon for an arm with accuracy.
Neufeld now playing left tackle.
Max Hall struggling today.

Brohm and Marve looking good today. Woods being used lots as a receiver. I won't give away any specifics but we can expect lots of misdirection on offense this year.
Goossen looking like a beast in a one on one drill against Moseley. Love the passion, athleticism and effort from Goossen. Guy just doesn't give up.
Marve just threw a beauty 30 yard deep ball completion to Kelly in the corner of the end zone. Perfectly thrown pass. Guy has a cannon for an arm with accuracy.
Neufeld now playing left tackle.
Max Hall struggling today.

Neufeld getting lots of reps. Playing RG with first team and RT with second team.

Yes Moore is practicing but appears to be limited. He was on the field, no helmet on. Starting WRs were everyone you listed but sub in Kemp for Moore.
Watson also back practicing but appears limited...no helmet.

Very interesting development...starting OL first thing this morning is Jones, Greaves, Morley, Neufeld, Knapp. Willy and Cotton the others with the 1's. January is practicing, so he's not injured either.

Brohm and Marve looking good today. Woods being used lots as a receiver. I won't give away any specifics but we can expect lots of misdirection on offense this year.
Goossen looking like a beast in a one on one drill against Moseley. Love the passion, athleticism and effort from Goossen. Guy just doesn't give up.
Marve just threw a beauty 30 yard deep ball completion to Kelly in the corner of the end zone. Perfectly thrown pass. Guy has a cannon for an arm with accuracy.
Neufeld now playing left tackle.
Max Hall struggling today.

Neufeld getting lots of reps. Playing RG with first team and RT with second team.

Brohm and Marve looking good today. Woods being used lots as a receiver. I won't give away any specifics but we can expect lots of misdirection on offense this year.
Goossen looking like a beast in a one on one drill against Moseley. Love the passion, athleticism and effort from Goossen. Guy just doesn't give up.
Marve just threw a beauty 30 yard deep ball completion to Kelly in the corner of the end zone. Perfectly thrown pass. Guy has a cannon for an arm with accuracy.
Neufeld now playing left tackle.
Max Hall struggling today.

I'll be at Bomber training camp this morning and will post my observations/reports on here...

I re watched the game today and Neufeld played a lot...almost 3 quarters. They had him at both RG and RT. I thought he looked fine at both positions.