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Don't be too fooled. That was as vanilla as I've seen from a starting Lions O. Looked like they were jogging. That said there were some really good things happening on the Bombers side. Peterson? Peterson? He looked like he can play. Liked your kicker. Ross with protection can make completions. Bombers are a better team than most give credit for. WithNichols they're top 2, though not many believe me. 

Ross had a horrible first pre-season game and a good 2nd one. That's what I expect to continue happening for a while, even in game. Inexperienced QB's are almost always hot and cold. They'll do something great then something stupid. They'll make a great read, then a bad one. They'll run for a big gain, then take too long in the pocket and get sacked. They'll deliver on time on target then late or off target. We simply have to expect the good with the bad. It comes with the territory.

Its the yankees rule about TRUE yankees. And its also idiotic. 
On our DL, he brought in poop and jeffcoat right? and a few guys this year that could well end up starting on other teams. 
Jsk. bond and hardrick he salvaged from other teams scrap heaps into all stars so they dont count. 
Loffler, chungh, goosen, the massive amount of talent we suddenly have at ni WR, corney, etc also dont count though. Cus its not like he took the worst NI depth in 20+ years and turned it into an elite group of NI talent, and that isnt the same as us guys. 
We cut better import players then some teams bring in.  

I’m far more interested in building a competitive roster. There are far more considerations in building a roster taking into account what scouting has provided, the timing and availability of said players, and what else is already available in free agency. Does it really matter that we can brag that Walters found “Joe left tackle” or that we scooped up an all-star like Bryant?
Say what you will, but this roster we have now looks to be one of the best in the last decade, home grown or not. That’s really all we should care about.

Bomber game roster:  who are these guys?
2nd play from scrimmage.....Ross sacked...fumbles...
Willis picks it up and rumbles for 6......
2nd series goes better for Ross.....
...As some high percentage passing, sets up FG....
Petermann can make tough catches......
Canuck receivers will be a bigger part of this O....
.....due to simply much more skill......
Big hit on KR by T. Cooper.....
Gaitor at DB, making some plays.....
2nd stringers getting some pressure on Jennings.....
Simonise having couple of assignment issues......
Montgomery getting it done at DE....
Two huge Rainey KR's called back
Starting OL for Lions....lots of holding
Bomber run blocking, struggling.....
Bennett in at QB....has some wheels....
...but somehow, does not seem that instinctive.....
...then Bennett rolls out .....under throws a long one....
....R. Randle makes the adjustment, for 50 yd TD catch....
Petermann fends off Odell Wills to help make that happen
Trent Corney has wheels......
Montgomery still making plays.....
Petermann is stripped of ball, after catch....
...but makes terrific hustle play to recover it.....
FMB bombs 52 yd FG on last play on the half....
Petermann looks like a legit playa....
BC boning themselves with 12 first half penalties......
Streveler comes in...throws it right into Willis's hands...
...good thing Odell drops it.....
BC comes out with balanced drive.....TD pass to Burnham
Streveler comes out and throws bad INT...returned for TD
...as that bandwagon comes to screeching halt....
47 seconds...Boom, boom.....BC 27-13
Bomber O sputtering, so far in 2nd half....
Not much happening on Blue kick returns, either....
Burnham takes a hitch for big yards....to set up short TD
34-15.  More like the score, most folks expected......
This 2nd half is somewhat gin inducing.....
Not sure how to fit Montgomery in this DL rotation....
...but he has made plays in both games....
Bombers not even attempting to throw down the field...
Casher now has a couple of sacks
Bomber DL rotation is going to be a team strength....
Streveler finally bombs away to K. Thompkins for TD....
34-21 is a bit better look....considering the game lineups....
Ross kinda looks like a smoother version of Brohm.....
At this stage, I look kinda like a smoother brand of gin....

 

What value is picking up a quarterback at this point? By the time that guy gets up to speed, Nichols is going to be back.  People around here complain all the time about us 'not developing a quarterback' or not using the late stages of games to get these guys experience .. here we have an opportunity, albeit under less than ideal circumstances, to give valuable reps and game experience to the guys on our roster, guys we've committed to. 
I say roll with the guys we have.

I'd rather we not win a single game this year than welcome that ****ing loser back to this franchise.

After watching him in the 2017 combine I really thought he would be a first or second round pick. He wasn’t even drafted and got signed by Edmonton and cut early then a short stint with Sask. I’m baffled as I figure he has all the tools, great north south runner with some moves, hits holes quickly and doesn’t dance, excellent blocker and real good pass catching skills out of the backfield. Always thought there may be something I missed maybe with attitude. Hope he works out well here.
 
 

And I suggest you can kiss my ass.  I hope Simonise is the real deal but we shall see. Quit giving us Kelowna fans a hard time. We are doing the best we can from afar.

Or they're just exploring every option they can and making sure they have the best possible team on the field every week. 
The day you stop trying to get better is the day you instantly get worse. 

A couple of people have suggested this thread should be closed / die.   There is absolutely zero reason to lock this thread.
If you are done with the conversation, don't read it anymore.  It is as simple as that.  When the community is done discussing a topic it will shuffle down the list to die with all of the other threads that have run their course.
Mods don't direct what topics are discussed.  They enforce the rules of the board to try to keep the discussion civil.  A thread is usually only locked when it has gone way off the rails or someone has resurrected a really old thread.
I would never be part of a forum where the mods dictated when a topic can be discussed and not ... just because a few think it shouldn't be discussed anymore.

some thoughts...
Firstly it appears a few guys have come to camp in better shape ..Harris looks leaner and faster..Poop as well looks more buff and a bit more lean...and still is so damn powerful. Faith too looks much better...Quicker and more agile...and in better game shape for CFL ball...he got knicked up in the one on ones but took turns in team session later so must be ok...3rd and 1.5...I dont see him as still a project...he has improved and is more expolive...i took time to study d-line a bit so more on that later...
Receivers..not gonna focus on the projected starters too much...is what it is but Demski actually impressed me somewhat...he's better than what i recall and if injury free i see him doing good things this year in a Lapo offence
White...cant see this guy not being on the gameday roster and taking significant first team reps...he is just plain good. He is what we use to call a QB enhancer as he can make any QB look good and has the ability to use his speed and fluidness and his uncanny ability to track a ball to make it look like the QB is always on the money..He is Dresslers replacement when that day comes...and if Dress gets hurt this year and misses significant games..he may have trouble getting his spot back...White is that good
Coney and Dye as well impressed..shifty and fast and catch the ball in stride and hit upfield in 5th gear in an instant. Washington has the potential to be an Adarius 2.0 sans the drops...didnt wow in practice too much today, but if used how I think they plan to, may be one of the guys who when lights are on just produce. Lankford to me just looks too unatural as a receiver..too much of a body catcher and has limited route running skills..Seeing as Demski and White can do returns...don't see a need for him to e rostered as a DI and see him as a camp cut
Canadian wise..Demski is solid and looks to be more north south this year and not the dance around side stepper he tended to be in Sask...if he keeps that up he will produce big...and avaoid injuries too...also him comin out of backfield with Harris on some sets is really going to cause trouble for defenses..speaking of Harris if they eventually do transition him to a slot role he will flourish...solid mitts on the guy
Simonese u can see the rust flaking away..i noticed from combine..to mini..to main camp. He is deceptively fast and caught everything thrown at him..and seems to be very fast when ball is in his hands...he could cause some mismatches on the edge and today showed a nice ability to get separation from the db. Him and Drew I see taking equal reps in the offence until one or the other separates and shows they are more of a game breaker...then the split of reps will be more one sided..Peterson too impressed..fast..good hands...decent route runner...we are going to be ok with National receivers if u ask me..even with 2 rookies more or less in the lineup...should be noted Tyler Henry actually didnt look out of place but as did Pierre but they may be victims of numbers game..though [Pierre offers use on ST's
Obviously Nichols is starter  looked good...no suprise, Ross tho...impressed....throws a good ball...can move around and i dont think will get flustered...u can see he sees the field well and actually looks through his progressions and finds the right guy. I think if he has to come in to a game we are gonna be all right,,,and actually better off than if we had Durant here..and his broken down passing now...Strevler is behind Ross at moment but thats more from bein a raw rookie and learning as he goes...can tell though he is a Mike Reilly threat to gain gobs of yards on the ground if he had too...
Dline guys on roster will be interesting to see who makes gameday. POOP looks to be primed for a big year..guys a beast...Jeffcoat has one end spoy I'm certain...Pretty sure Roh at the least is a DI..now it gets interesting...Nevis seemed to have more burst this year...but if Brandon Bryant shows well in pre-season..he (Nevis)may be in trouble and a TC casualty..Bryant is quick off the ball and has a lot of power to go with his quickness. Same with OPO...of nthe new comers Montgomery really stood out...had some clean wins in the one on ones and is so fast off the edge..and has great pursuit...lCasher as well...but of the 2...Montgomery is just better. Larry Webster is a bit more raw...but freakish athletic and can see him on PR as depth behind our 3 import starters...It wouldnt shock me if both OPO and Nevis get bumped off the roster...but gut says to start year only one will be cut..i hink it Nevis
Faith i think looked a lot better...and a guy who didnt look out of place was Marouf..has some power and quickness and actually some pretty decent technique..he is way more athletic and versatile than Thomas and I can see why the team didnt ring him back...if Marouf is replacing Thomas on roster...we are better for it
DB's are gonna be Randle..Loffler..for sure...Alexander looks good this spring...u can tell he understands the game much better and doesnt have to think now...just react..plus he has nice size...had a nice pick today too...Walker was steady and always involved...and looked more polished...and at only 22 this yr his upside is huge.
a guy who stood out to me was Mohamad SEISAY...he got hurt mid practice and was missing for a while but i seen him at the end..not sure how bad, but he did some things that made me notice..as did Gaitor...
I think a combo of Fenner..Leggett..Randle..Alexander..Gaitor..Loffler will be our game day guys in some capacity...and with addition of Bighill who is excellent in coverage too our defense is going to be pretty stingy.
Linebacking is tough to gauge in camps like this

Bighill massively improves the secondary - loffler will play deeper now and QBs will have less time

Huge CBA loophole here that needs to be closed and has affected other teams too.
Any offseason bonus money should be paid conditional on a player being able to report for training camp.  If they decide to retire or get into legal trouble it should be void and taken off the cap as well.
If the team releases a player, yes they should pay.

yes, they are entertaining.  An asteroid could hit IGF and destroy it, and somehow the Source would say it was Walters' fault for not getting in a CF-18 and blowing it out of the sky.  It never fails.

LMAO I love this trolling ... hey ISO, are you here to tell me I should be nice to this guy again?

I think Heath not being back next year is being overrated on these boards.  The #1 problem was an MLB who played like a DL, a Safety who played in the box most of the time, and then a gap created at the traditional safety position.  
Get Loffler out of the box and wreaking more havoc with receivers - suddenly the entire backfield is looking better.
 

Buckley's going to med school, per the article. Doesn't sound like sneaky roster management.
Congrats to Buckley on his med school admission and all the best to him in his next act.  Winning a couple Hec Creightons while doing pre-med in university, that's a pretty serious accomplishment, deserves respect.

be funny if we took petermann 

always wise to continually try and improve and a couple guys signed looking forward to seeing..if they push incumbents out..then even better. But as it is at moment...I don't see the defense as being that much of a question mark...Heaths loss won't even be noticed if you ask me...regardless of what some others think  here

Chick was/is an anomaly. He played at a high level despite being insulin-dependent for all his career and has deserved his accolades and retirement.

My perspective on these types of developments is that we are just lucky so far.  I have known enough professional athletes to know that no team has the market cornered on players with personal faults and demons.  It could just as easily be players on our team.  Careful about laughing too hard or throwing too many stones.

Cutting two good foot soldiers to sign a mercenary sounds like a bad decision imo, I can't see O'Shea going for this.

Queue the pr BS - "Never wanted to leave Winnipeg"!    At this point i'd love to have him back.

hahahahahahaha