I am enjoying the 5 game win streak but fear messing with the chemistry  could have unfavorable results, specifically if Denmark is the odd man out on Saturday in favor of Ryan Smith. I know that Denny was let go and there were reasons for that but he has shown he is a gamer and has chemistry with Nicolls plus is reliable.

Is anyone else concerned that this sends the wrong message to the team?

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Denmark will still play, wont he?  Just not start?  At least thats the impression I got from the radio...

 

edit: never mind. Lawless just confirmed no Denmark on active roster 

^^^^

 

gary lawless ‏@garylawless  1m1 minute ago

WR Clarence Denmark - who has been key in the #bombers recent run - won't on the active roster for #BanjoBowl #cfl

Smith is a good player, but he's not as good as Denmark consistently yet.  If the motivation is to win a game on Saturday, you'd have a hard time convincing me that Smith or McDuffie are better options as receivers.

As for the roster issue, there's a multitude of guys who can return kicks and punts on this team if needed like Dressler, Denmark, JFG, Leggett, even Smith.  Not all can do punts, but there's options.

IMO Lapo has guys marked for certain roles and is rolling with those guys, Sheppard being the inside slot with extra blocking responsibilities, McDuffie for speed. Not how I would build my offense, but we will see how it plays out.

3 hours ago, MyDogHasScheifeles said:

Plus Smith is capable of catching TD passes that he doesn't even see.

 

Really, really want to trust in MOS.  Heart feels for Denmark, but Smith is younger, Dressler better, Sheppherd bigger, McDuffie faster.  We will see.

They need Duffman to return punts.  Fogg is a great returner but i remember when he had a big return and came back on the field quickly and gave up a long td pass, maybe its to much to put on a young player.  Legget is a great FG returner but every time he returns one I hold my breath thinking he might get hurt (paranoia about losing our best defender).  Denny is the best insurance policy and a consummate pro and will always be ready to be called in action if need be.  

I also questioned the decision based on a few things; first game back for Denmark what did he do..... something like 150 and 2 TDs (I think); second game another TD and then as has been mentioned not as much lately. Wondering if that is play calling or what seems strange a guy is "go to" for two games then nothing really for awhile. Possible usage?

I for one would like to see Denmark, Smith and Dressler along with Kohert and Sheppard or McDuffie. Hard for me to believe that Sheppard is better or McDuffie is better than Denmark but again as was mentioned the others do play other roles on the team.

In my opinion our returner should be Fogg and should he get tired or nicked then we have some returning DBs to consider, after all they started infront of Fogg in the beginning.

Just my opinion but nice problem to have.

 

Thing that bothers me somewhat, is that in training camp Shepard was not the most consistent at catching passes which is very likely the reason he did not start the season. Mcduffie on the other hand caught virtually everything thrown at him. I was at training camp a fair amount.

4 hours ago, J5V said:

 

Sheesh. How could I have forgotten about this catch already. Ok, I'm fine with Smith being in the game now.

Sheppard plays teams and is the physical back and to an extent, I think a guy they'll look to on 2nd down. Think a thinner Nick Lewis.

Like many others, I would like to see Clarence play, but I get the argument. I expect Denmark will be one of the two players paid this week that don't play. It sure is a nice position to be in where we have some depth!

2 hours ago, blitzmore said:

Thing that bothers me somewhat, is that in training camp Shepard was not the most consistent at catching passes which is very likely the reason he did not start the season. Mcduffie on the other hand caught virtually everything thrown at him. I was at training camp a fair amount.

Maybe Sheppard had a bad case of the dropsies? As for McDuffie playing over Sheppard - the coaches made the best decision they could with the information available to them at the time. I'm just glad we hung on to Sheppard and hope he continues his strong play.

I suspect that having Dressler, Smith and Denmark in the lineup at the same time would cause most D's fits if used well and I hope we get to see that lineup somewhere down the line.  It's like having 3 jitterbugs on one line in hockey, they may be small but they can be hard to defend against.

Before the last game McDuffie was virtually invisible against the Als (2-18), so he can play ghost just as well as Denmark.  I understand his role as the burner, let's just hope that LaPo makes frequent use of his break away speed. 

Edited September 9, 20169 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

Fwiw, Denmark is on the roster this week...backing up Smith.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Fwiw, Denmark is on the roster this week...backing up Smith.

hes one of the two scratches. 

18 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Smith is a good player, but he's not as good as Denmark consistently yet.  If the motivation is to win a game on Saturday, you'd have a hard time convincing me that Smith or McDuffie are better options as receivers.

As for the roster issue, there's a multitude of guys who can return kicks and punts on this team if needed like Dressler, Denmark, JFG, Leggett, even Smith.  Not all can do punts, but there's options.

IMO Lapo has guys marked for certain roles and is rolling with those guys, Sheppard being the inside slot with extra blocking responsibilities, McDuffie for speed. Not how I would build my offense, but we will see how it plays out.

Dont fool your self, despite the initial surge when he came back smith is better. There is a reason we cut denmark after signing smith and dressler with out any one batting an eye. And a reason why after sask cut him no one else called. Denmark isnt consistant at all. 

 That said i would have DI'd mcduffie rotated him heavily and started denmark still. With smith and dressler still fairly back fresh off injuries a steady rotation of our imp wrs would be good. 

Looking forward to what Smith can do with Nichols at the helm, Willy's tendency was to throw to him when he was standing still, 3 yards away facing the wrong direction.

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Dont fool your self, despite the initial surge when he came back smith is better. There is a reason we cut denmark after signing smith and dressler with out any one batting an eye. And a reason why after sask cut him no one else called. Denmark isnt consistant at all. 

 That said i would have DI'd mcduffie rotated him heavily and started denmark still. With smith and dressler still fairly back fresh off injuries a steady rotation of our imp wrs would be good. 

what makes smith better though? Career best season Denmark beats Smiths. They wanted to make a big splash and did that but I really don't know that there's a lot of choose between Smith and Denmark. 

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Dont fool your self, despite the initial surge when he came back smith is better. There is a reason we cut denmark after signing smith and dressler with out any one batting an eye. And a reason why after sask cut him no one else called. Denmark isnt consistant at all. 

 That said i would have DI'd mcduffie rotated him heavily and started denmark still. With smith and dressler still fairly back fresh off injuries a steady rotation of our imp wrs would be good. 

The problem with that is that MOS really wants the flexibility for special teams. Denmark doesn't fill that need. I agree I would love to see Denmark on the roster but it's a good problem to have.

I would disagree that smith is better than Denmark and that he tails off. I am questioning why he is tailing off in catches. He seldom misses and YAC seem good. Could it be that LaPO or the other idiot simply went away from him or perhaps was it that Willy couldn't wait to throw deep or couldn't??? I don't know I only know that when he came back he had a similar game to McDuffie and rescued the team. Now he is sitting.

Oh, the other idiot..

Must be mad or somethin'...

Edited September 10, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

26 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

Oh, the other idiot..

Must be mad or somethin'...

We're all mad here...

Just now, tracker said:

We're all mad here...

....especially with all of you yelling while I'm trying to watch Rat Patrol at the Mclaren

Actually not mad just can't spell or pronounce his name can tell you it starts with Bell.... and many on this site have added fool at the end!!!

11 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Looking forward to what Smith can do with Nichols at the helm, Willy's tendency was to throw to him when he was standing still, 3 yards away facing the wrong direction.

Im not looking forward to the smith plays with him running sweeps and such 3+ times a game xD

9 hours ago, 17to85 said:

what makes smith better though? Career best season Denmark beats Smiths. They wanted to make a big splash and did that but I really don't know that there's a lot of choose between Smith and Denmark. 

denmark has never been able to maintain that level of play out side of that season for any stretch of time. Smith is far more consistent with a better tool set. I like denmark, he should be on the active roster, but hes not better then smith or dressler. 

 

I'm not sure who is better between smith or Denmark as a reciever.. but smith really lays his body on the line and goes all out in blocking... he may be short but he's a strong tough little gaffer