I think we have finally got it together:

QBing is more than adequate and we have double bench strength ... no QB plays 21 games injury free .... most are good doing 16 games healthy

Running Backs - as good as we have had since superstar Charles Roberts

Receivers - good enough if not slightly better than average ... steady not brilliant

Blocking back /tight end / Canadian receiver - unnoticeable but ok

O-Line - the best I can remember ands THAT IS EVERYTHING

Defensive backs - upgraded from last year ... ball hawks

Linebackers - outside fits in with our DBs real nice but we don't scare anyone with our RUN defense .... its our first major problem to solve

DLine - I am expecting a genuine pass rush & real pressure compared to last year ... I don't have a clue about their skill as run stoppers

Special teams - Medlock says it all on the kicking side; returning is a notch down from last year but still OK .... our nemesis is undue penalties away from the play

Coaching - MOS has everyone's respect and that counts for huge ... still has stubborn streak blind spots that will cost us but hopefully not at the worst possible times .... losing Wylie hurts but lets hope his legacy will carry the day

Coordinators - Conservative by choice ... we may finally have the talent to fit that .... we are the turnover ratio experts and that should be better not worse this year

 

12 hours ago, yogi said:

All the predictions for Sask to win seem more based on their new stadium than their team. Stadiums don't score touchdowns people....

I would assume that the thought process was that the fans will be loud and the players will be playing with a lot of emotion.

I could understand if the team was close knit and have been together for a few years and were a well oiled unit.     If anything the emotions and the complete lack of control by the coach would make me think that the odds of the Riders self destructing and taking poor penalties is much higher.

5 hours ago, Brandon said:

I would assume that the thought process was that the fans will be loud and the players will be playing with a lot of emotion.

I could understand if the team was close knit and have been together for a few years and were a well oiled unit.     If anything the emotions and the complete lack of control by the coach would make me think that the odds of the Riders self destructing and taking poor penalties is much higher.

you would think so but based off Glenns presser,

If their starting QB doesn't see this as a huge game to set a precedent, and give the fans something to cheer about... That's the wrong guy to lead a team struggling to find itself an identity.

Glenn truly is the real life version of

Yea a pretty weak and Kevin Glenn type thing to say.

Exactly why he has never been a winner, a guy to put his team on his back and go through walls for and basically just been a middling type QB with decent number's just due to longevity

On 6/29/2017 at 11:59 AM, Mr Dee said:

 

That's awesome! Got to love a guy with a name like Thorpe.

 

2 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

The plot! It is thickening...

Some of you sit on twitter all day? Cuz just popped on my timeline 30 seconds ago. 

 

Kinda weird to bring back TC cuts.  That's a Joe Mack move.

Kankolongo is a good special teamer.

Didn't green suck? 

At least TC cuts are familiar with the staff, players and systems. If they're only here to fill in for injuries we don't want to have to play catch up any more than necessary. 

3 minutes ago, Judd said:

Didn't green suck? 

not terribly. He was decent enough but wasn't going to see action with us bringing in ogopogo and Jeffcoat. Now with Oggie down for 6 games, why not bring in someone familiar with how we roll.

Green is just depth because Ogopogo is on the shelf for awhile. As mentioned, easier for him to catch up on the playbook than someone brand new...

Would have liked to see Yachison at least get a shot...

Cole was better than Green

And whew... I was getting worried about our Special Teams Canadian LB/FB depth... we only have like 9 on the roster...

Excited about Wilson - MLB size

2 hours ago, Judd said:

Didn't green suck? 

Not really, Green just became yesterday's sandwich, so they replaced him with a fresher one.  Only time will tell if Jeffcoat is better.

 

Green (6-3, 265, Miami, July 9, 1991 in Tifton, GA) spent last season with Winnipeg, playing in 13 games and recording 22 defensive tackles, three sacks and one interception.

4 hours ago, Atomic said:

Kinda weird to bring back TC cuts.  That's a Joe Mack move.

Kankolongo is a good special teamer.

Calgary just brought back Ben D'Aguila who was released in mid-June. Is that a Joe Mack move too?

2 hours ago, Jacquie said:

Calgary just brought back Ben D'Aguila who was released in mid-June. Is that a Joe Mack move too?

D'aguilar is a bit more than a TC cut... he's been there for five years...  

A Joe Mack move would be drafting a 5'6 DB instead of D'Aguilar and then cutting him.

3 hours ago, Jacquie said:

Calgary just brought back Ben D'Aguila who was released in mid-June. Is that a Joe Mack move too?

It's different for Canadians, especially veteran Canadians.  But by all means get your swords out because I was less than complimentary of a move.

On 7/7/2017 at 4:29 PM, Jpan85 said:

 

This tweet is confusing.  I first thought the Bombers dropped Mulumba rights. 

Riders signed one of their training camp cuts today - Mark Roberts.

Good to hear.

uh oh.

21 minutes ago, yogi said:

uh oh.

Guess he aggravated the previous injury?? Definitely sucks.. guess we see how our depth is now for sure.

The CFL is in fine shape today:

TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today:

Toronto Argonauts linebacker Marcus Ball was fined for an inappropriate gesture in the game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Matthias Goossen was fined for an unnecessary hit to a vulnerable player (Jeffrey Finley) in the game against the Toronto Argonauts.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive tackle Cory Johnson was fined for a high hit on Toronto Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray.

Calgary Stampeders running back Jerome Messam was fined for grabbing Montreal Alouettes linebacker Chip Cox’s facemask in a reckless and unsafe manner.

Ottawa REDBLACKS defensive lineman Avery Ellis was fined for a high hit on Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly.

As per league policy, the amount of the player fines was not disclosed.

 

I guess we all knew that fine was coming for Goosen and Johnson. 

Meh, it was worth it..

Edited July 20, 20178 yr by Mr Dee

On 7/17/2017 at 6:16 PM, Atomic said:

It's different for Canadians, especially veteran Canadians.  But by all means get your swords out because I was less than complimentary of a move.

Good thing you're tougher than the Black Knight!