Jakeithus

For teams that have a good to great QB. Which is still only half. That's true, but those have tended to be the teams that have had more (regular season) success in recent years, and the league in general is throwing more than ever before. What might be telling is that only 1 of the bottom 10 rushing offenses made the playoffs (New Orleans), while 4 teams in the bottom 10 passing did (Seattle, San Fransisco, Carolina, Kansas City). In any case, I think in both CFL or NFL a balanced attack leads to the most success, and you can't count out the running game no matter how well you can throw the ball.

I used to hear it stated like this. In the NFL, you run to set up the pass. If your RB is churning up yards on the ground, the safeties had to play closer to the line to stop him, opening up the big plays. In the CFL, you pass to set up the run, where getting a big lead and forcing CBs and LBs to drop into coverage is the easiest way to give your RB space. Now, maybe that statement isn't so accurate anymore now that the NFL has become more of a pass first league, but I think it helps explain how the running game and the passing game can work together. In the CFL I don't think you can rely on a strong RB to win you games, but saying it's meaningless is a big overstatement, especially when the weather gets cold.

Obviously impossible to answer that, but the main advantage I would previously have given Collaros is his scrambling ability and how he can extend plays because of it. That advantage still holds true, Willy is not that style of QB, but what Willy can do (which I did not expect - at least at this level) is move around the pocket with great fluidity. He also does not panic when flushed from the pocket. Re-watching the first exhibition game from Toronto I was reminded of Aaron Rodgers when I watched Willy; specifically how he keeps his feet moving while scanning downfield, always resetting so he's in the best possible throwing stance. He doesn't have the same small hops that Rodgers does, but the end result is the same. Find target - fire. "mobile" qurterbacks who extend the play are over rated. Give me pocket presence and compsure over a "dual threat" any day. A true dual threat is a hell of a weapon. There's a long history of those types flat out dominating the CFL. The key is that they must be able to pass and not just be a runner who can occasionally make a throw. On the spectrum of how much/well a QB runs, going from Manning-----Rodgers------Vick, I think the middle group is ideally suited to succeed in the CFL. The big field will gives these guys the opportunity to run, but if you're first intinct is to pull it down and take off you're going to miss out on plays. Of course any style can succeed in the CFL, but the number good runners that have succeeded up here suggests there's something to be said for that skill in particular.

Looking at the schedule this morning, that was the first thing I thought of as well. Given our recent history, it's absolutely not out of the question to lose the next 3, but if they can play even remotely close to the level they played the Argos, the Edmonton's, Ottawa's and Montreal's of the league should be very beatable. It might not last when the schedule gets tougher, but a good start will do a lot towards cementing the real change this team has needed.

I think going with BLM is the right call on Calgary's part. Tate just can't stay healthy, and if BLM is able to perform, he gives them the best chance at the continuity at the QB position needed to be a great team. I'm sure they don't want to lose Tate in week 16 and throw BLM cold into the playoffs, just like I'm sure they don't want to lose Tate in week 6 only to see a QB controvery emerge when he comes back right before the playoffs. The problem I can see is that while BLM is no doubt talented, he is still raw, and there are likely to be some growing pains.Calgary is in "win now" mode, and if BLM struggles at all will the coaches and especially the fans be patient enough to put up with the growing pains of a young QB? He's surrounded by talent, but might not have the benefit of improving at his own pace.

Most Passing Yards - Ricky Ray Most TD passes - Ricky Ray Most INTs - Troy Smith Most Rushing Yards - Jon Cornish Most Rushing TDs - Keith Toston Most Receiving Yards - Fred Stamps Most Receiving TDs - Sean Gore Most Tackles - TJ Hill Most Sacks - Charleston Hughes Most INT - Chris Randle Most Return TDs - Jock Sanders Most Points Scored - Rene Paredes Highest FG % - Highest Punt Avg. - Bombers Most Outstanding Player - Drew Willy Most Outstanding Canadian - Cory Watson Most Outstanding Rookie - Paris Cotton Most Outstanding Defensive Player - Bryant Turner Most Outstanding Olineman - Steve Morley Most Outstanding Special Teams Player - Liram Harjullahu Eastern Division Champion - Toronto Western Division Champion - BC Grey Cup Champion - Toronto

Are Toston, White, and Steele projected starters on their respective teams? Following these situations closely for my fantasy team this year (and reading other teams forums), Toston seems to be the early favourite in Saskatchewan. Tyler Thomas got more work and had better stats than John White in Edmonton, but White has more experience. I thought Steele looked the best in Toronto, but with him, Johnson, Slaton and Coombs all on the roster I have no guess at how it will play out.