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For instance, the play call is a 3x2 single back pistol formation and a PA with a vertical flood passing concept to the 3 wide side and a post corner to the other side.
QB sees the 2 WRs on the boundary side have off coverage and too much cushion. So he goes to check 1, a behind-the-line screen package to the trips side (field).
Or if he sees a gap is uncovered, he goes to check 2 for the inside zone run.
Check 3 would be a concept to the trips field side; say the QB reads overload, this check would remove the PA and give him a timing route on a 1-step drop.
You only have a few checks installed; some will vary per formation, but they won’t be too diverse. Something simple and fast that the QB is comfortable with in a tough spot.

You don’t have a QB go to the line with that play, then call a whole other play to swap to.
The modern style of playbook construction is very modular. A D generally calls coverage, front alignment, and pressure package. An offence calls a passing concept to each side, formation/ protection, and, on some plays, motion. Then you adjust a piece as needed.
That’s part of why we’ve run 1 run game scheme for ages. We used to be the best at running any play from any formation with a diverse number of formations. Now we basically run 3x2, empty backfield, or occasionally a heavy set.

So where do I begin. Another game lost because the other team was able to make adjustments and we were. This game truly should not have been close. This team is coached so poorly right now. How many times have we seen something on offense work perfectly for about a quarter or even a half, and when the other team makes adjustments we were literally having games where we’re getting 20-30 yards a quarter after going for 200 the last. The inconsistency is just too much. That 10 point swing was a heart breaker, and the real game changer but how about using a challenge on an incomplete chance even though there is no possible way they’re going to over turn it. Not using that used time out cost us when every second counted late in a close game. Not to mention trying to kick 55 yards into the wind on third and three when Brady and Brown were hot. We just saw Grant return it to the house. Not only there a chance you miss but you have one of the goats back there that just took one to the house. Let’s face it he’s just not hungry anymore. Love him or hate him even the biggest haters would admit that he had his team disciplined and prepared. Now it’s neither. Heck the first couple of years when we weren’t good enough we would run trick teams on special teams and on offense just to try and win a game. I think we’ve had about one fake punt in the last several years and it didn’t work.. but there’s been so many times in the last three years when this team needed a spark and needed some points. I had to give up my season tickets this year because of my life schedule but it’s hard being a fan and seeing the slow sinking ship. I fear without change we’re just going to be treading water from this point out because let’s face it. The champions on this team are either old or retired. This team is no longer special and it’s been an amazing ride, but cross over games and 5th place is going to be our future if we don’t let go of the past.

Man, posters here sure complained how we let the only qb we developed since Dieter Brock walk away in free agency. The moaning & complaining that went on here when he left for Ottawa in free agency was very loud. Then, to give Walters some credit (which I very seldom do anymore) he trades for Brwon & brings him back. Now, suddenly Brown's a shitty qb??? Give me a break.
Elgersma is a tank. We can only hope he develops but with no qb coach & Condell the OC, it's a huge question mark. If I was Osh, since he gives his player buddies like Miller & Thomas coaching jobs, offer the QB Coach position to Collaros.

Teased at the start then a big kick to the junk and here we are.

Why are people shitting on Brown when this is not the first time we've seen with offense go from looking good to inept within a game regardless of who the qb is?
Know what that tells me? It's coaching.

I have a smart tv as I have Netflix, Hulu & Disney+. Thankfully separately & not bundled in with Crave or anything like that so I can at least still watch tv. I do have TSN on cable thru Shaw (now Rogers) but still are separate companies billing wise.
Generally, it's never one player or one play that loses a game. It's a series of events. Usually, when a team loses by a field goal, the question is why didn't they score a touchdown? Why did plays break down in the Score Zone? That's where you should be laying the blame. How prepared were we to play in all 3 phases of the game? Did the coahes prepare a very good game plan? Did we adapt during the game? Did we under utilize Brady. What was our blocking like up front? I never saw the game thanks to my cable not working but those are the questions I'm asking.

The game was close but Kelly killed us with his elusiveness and making something out of nothing. Our offense couldn’t adjust to TO’s adjustments though BO did everything he could do. Our special teams played below average. And we took undisciplined penalties that hurt us.

I don't want Condell back next year but honestly don't know who else is out there that'll be any better.....

For two quarters Singer and Brown light it up mostly on come backs.....things of beauty, timing beautiful.....Toronto adjusts and jumps this come backs and takes them away.....what do we do about nothing....why the F..bomb do we not try a double move comeback and go once Toronto starts jumping them all.....this is IMO just another example of of Condell doing something great, calling something that works, but never seeming to take it to next step, no progression......I just don't get it all season we never seem to build on and progress with this offence

Garbage team that shows they can play football. Problem is they can only play 1 quarter a game.

Neither Argos nor Als are gonna lose sleep over the Bombers in the playoffs.

vaval trying to do too much in the return game for a while.
uncharacteristic of mafia teams, especially soo many different areas and players. systemic failures to keep composure

Now we're into stupid penalties.

Lawson no need for that, just plain stupid

We were doing so well. Who let Condell into the stadium to ruin it? Was it @WinnipegGordo ?

This is starting to remind me of the game in Edmonton. O needs to get it back in gear.

According to the CFL transactions page, we've brought back Thiadric Hansen. Also added a global OL to the PR.
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My concern is that Vaval will sustain a season/career ending injury returning kicks and then we will lose both our kick returner and good cornerback.

Thanks for your assessment. I've been an Eli fan for a long time, and it makes no sense to me that Elsbury is playing ahead of him. I think big Stan And ZC have both surpassed their best before dates. I'm wondering about Vaval. Most of his returns seemed to be him running right into traffic. Is it on him, or the blockers? And totally agree that Vaval should be playing more D.

Thanks for your assessment. I've been an Eli fan for a long time, and it makes no sense to me that Elsbury is playing ahead of him. I think big Stan And ZC have both surpassed their best before dates. I'm wondering about Vaval. Most of his returns seemed to be him running right into traffic. Is it on him, or the blockers? And totally agree that Vaval should be playing more D.

Thanks for your assessment. I've been an Eli fan for a long time, and it makes no sense to me that Elsbury is playing ahead of him. I think big Stan And ZC have both surpassed their best before dates. I'm wondering about Vaval. Most of his returns seemed to be him running right into traffic. Is it on him, or the blockers? And totally agree that Vaval should be playing more D.

Kramdi really helped set the tone for physical play. And Jones being a dink to the opposition every time it a good thing too. Get that nasty edge going. Make it a slog for offenses. We all saw Harris with his palms up and lower lip dropping but another guy who did not enjoy his experience was Johnson (the good one). He had a miserable experience that game and I love that for him and the riders

I noticed even Holm was slamming guys down

Harris is a whiney baby, and a real baby cat....as the actual word will get censored.
Team came out actually prepared but there were some moments again in the Jekyll and Hyde mode but for most part we weathered it and as seen when you roster the best roster you can (save for C) and use guys in roles best suited for them, (more on that later) you get what we saw.
Boys actually brought the intensity and played with anger. Especially on defense...Kramdi return obviously fueled that somewhat, prob his best game ever but he was also used differently and more where I have said he would thrive...mucking it up lower in the box...coming down hill and pressing the l.o.s...Was minimal in coverage and it was effective, as he sucks in coverage and before the yeah butter's say he got in INT...yeah he did...but was from just being in space and ball just popped over to him...He had poor coverage on the actual reciever, not sure who he was even covering to be honest but good on him being alert and ready. My only criticism of him is sure he made a couple impact plays but the dude needs to really learn to tackle and wrap a guy up and not dive at shins or torpedo into upper bodies...He had at least 3 plays again where he did that and the guys justkept on goin as he bounced off...Gotta fixtah up but not sure if he can/will as its been his technique since day one...But his addition back to defence definitely made us better...Now lets punt kelly off...And as mentioned in convoy with Griffin he says he will be back "soon" so hopefully it gets Kelly to the bench, especially as we dont need that as a Ratio need
Like the role now Younger has put Jones in...He got exposed a few times but inconsequential, but like Kramdi he has been limited on his drops and cover responsibilities and been allowed to just get at it...and he plays a bit like a knob..as does Kramdi and we need that as it permeates thru the defence...Jones new responsibilities totally coincide with Smith's play and his ability to crash the line and play inside...obliterate the run but also can cover a teams top slot...And as you can see is an extremely smart player and soaks up coaching like a sponge and doesn't make repeat errors...You can see it in his play as the season advances...we need to extend him pronto before he is gonna be commanding more loot...and or be a hot FA target
Younger has been slowly morphing the defense but also seeing what pieces fit best where so needs to be kept up....With Wiliams being an absolute baller,,,Vaval showing he can be that other aggressive corner, and hopefully Griffin back sooner than later we have makings of a real good defense.
Osh put together a good squad for this game...and actually had his head in it too and utilized his challenge without hesitation for once and generally had his team engaged....Props to him there, my only critique is when you finally roster legit DA's...actually use them! Jaworski and Womack played teams and I saw good things there...Womack got few snaps on offence but I don't recall seeing Jaworski but maybe missed his snaps...none the less was our best lineup all yr...
Offence....hmmmmm...TC is a guy who I don't think even has a game plan or any sequencing of plays that make any sense...Just spit balling and tossing things out there
I really liked that we actually went to some true sprint outs where ZC would totally change launch point well away from anyone....and trickery on the Oline to draw defense totally away from =him...and some milder roll outs...and was effective...The Neild TD being a perfect example...then would go to static drop back plays where we got killed...and he just kept doing it...Like dude are you even watching?? When we use the oline in sync with BO...and with multiple slide protections and movin the launch points...we are pretty efficient...so to keep straying way from it when teams aren't adapting is just poor coaching and makes zero sense
And i gonna keep saying the majority of the issues is center and his inability to set the line up properly, plus he gets beaten physically too easily as well, but with a rookie American center who is seeing things for first time...would anyone expect anything better than what we seeing..There is a reason you never see Import centers, especially as a rookie...Just plain dumb coaching. We had a guy Ibisi who did it...But he was a brute..aggressive and athletic...not to mention mean...but please someone list all the great Import centers in last 20+ yrs....I'll wait
Some here say ELI sucks...based on what..when has he been given a 2..3 game run....never...when he has been dropped in with no reps during the week he has been just fine and no worse than anyone else....and again before the yeah buts start their retort sure he has been here a few yrs but the coaches absolutely love what he can do in the extra guy role, and he can play guard if need be so they pidgoen holed him there...and when ole Kolo was here he was a poor choice as 6th as all he was was a middling center and offered no real coverage.
Until I see a block of games where he looks worse than anyone ever as some suggest...then I will maybe change the opinion but the opinion he isnt starting cause Osh and his "staff" want someone else holds no weight, as we have seen in multiple positions a lesser skilled guy play over the better one, and or allowed to just be mediocre and suck cause thats just who they like...we seeing it now....
None the less if we can actually build on this ...which is almost 2.5 great complete games outta the last 4 then optimism should be there and second place should be totally doable, it's all up to the coaching now to get us there....From what I seen from Edm game to the last one the trend "looks" moe to be an upward one...but that also has coincided too with some player changes...and usage...Shouldnt have took 13 games tho to realize it.
Ohh...forgot about my thoughts re:offence...ZC doesnt have the arm now to make the forced tight throws into double/trip0le coverage, and also to me it seems he is having processing and decision making issues upstairs...has he taken too many shots?...is he playing panicked..compromised?..Unsure but he's too experienced, and he's also way too intelligent to be making rookie type mistakes out there...Something aint right....But....If we use the system we did where we have success with Dru....moving the pocket all over...sprint outs...roll outs designed with actual receivers on both sides of center...we'd be just fine if ZC is out long term and Brown would thrive in that...Does TC see that tho....thats the big assed question
Oh and I made it home safe and sound...Never got beat up by any bully...lol...
@SpeedFlex27 tho said he was gonna toss me around tho and to smarten up when we met up hahaah...

I don't know that there is because Eli has hardly ever played centre.
He might miss on some pass blocking plays now and then (reality is we already get they), but Eli can move bodies out of the way better than elsbury can and given out reliance on Brady isn't that a valuable thing?