Montreal is on the wrong end of two signature games: (1) Winnipeg proving that Edmonton was not the best team in the league (2) Trestman & Ricky Ray showing who is the best team in the east [at least as the crow flies right now].

So do the Alouettes have a chance?

Barring catastrophe (in the form of injury surprises) they neither have a chance nor clue.

Perhaps that's too much bravado but we haven't had bravado in a very long time.

 

5 minutes ago, Mike said:

Sounds like Loffler may be out. 

That could be a game changer, it will be interesting to see how they shift the D-backs around to cover his loss.  I've been expecting this for awhile and surprised he's stayed healthy this long with his injury history.

We have our own Jones who will not be wearing a t-shirt. Derek Jones, whom O'Shea considers a starter will be the safety. We will be fine.

Mike O'Shea considers every player a starter, he's said it multiple times. Jones from Loffler would be a downgrade no matter how you paint the picture. 

 

Just now, Mike said:

Mike O'Shea considers every player a starter, he's said it multiple times. Jones from Loffler would be a downgrade no matter how you paint the picture. 

yea I don't think Jones is nearly as good at the separating the ball from the receiver type hits that Loffler throws or run help for that matter but I do think his speed and his cover skills are better..  so we lose some, gain some I suppose.

The big edge Loffler has over Jones is experience, and that is massive, but Jones is faster than Loffler, and has played well in spot duty. The gap between them might not be as big as some think, especially since he will be getting help. The problem occurs because there will also  be a number of changes  in the secondary and that might also affect the safety play.

Edited August 21, 20178 yr by Mr Dee

Personally, I don't think this team will fall for a "trap game"... IMO Nichols and Harris are the best leaders we've had on this team since Khari and Milt were running the show... and I believe O'Shea will not let his guys get complacent...

maybe my blue goggles are getting darker every game but I honestly can't remember the last time I had so much confidence in a Bomber team... probably 2001... Not that I'm saying they'll finish the season 16-2... but this no longer a Bombers team that will get walked on by anyone... Calgary and BC better be ready next time they face us...

6 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

The big edge Loffler has over Jones is experience, and that is massive, but Jones is faster than Loffler, and has played well in spot duty. The gap between them might not be as big as some think, especially since he will be getting help. The problem occurs because there will also  be a number of changes  in the secondary and that might also affect the safety play.

Fixed and agree 100%

5 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

The big edge Loffler has over Jones is experience, and that is massive, but Jones is faster than Loffler, and has played well in spot duty. The gap between them might be as big as some think, especially since he will be getting help. The problem occurs because there will also  be a number of changes  in the secondary and that might also affect the safety play.

They might shuffle Jones off to the corner despite the position he's slotted to play, Leggett may see some time at Safety if the Als. achieve too much success through the air. 

2 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

They might shuffle Jones off to the corner despite the position he's slotted to play, Leggett may see some time at Safety if the Als. achieve too much success through the air. 

I was actually noticing Leggett in a safety position a lot during the Edm game... especially in passing situations...

13 hours ago, Cam P said:

This game feels like a classic "trap game" spot. Coming off a big win against an undefeated team, back to back the next 2 weeks against your biggest rival, and playing against a team that you should've lost to a couple weeks ago.

Would not surprise me at all if the Bombers lost this one, but I obviously hope I'm wrong

They won't underestimate these guys, seeing as they almost beat us 4 weeks ago.

14 minutes ago, J5V said:

Fixed and agree 100%

Yeah, thanks for that. ?

Not is not my favourite thing..?

The deal is for the Bombers to keep their altitude.....just cruise to Hamilton, and open the bomb bay doors.   

 

The juggling in the secondary scares me. I mean not so much Alexander for the Roc but the other two.

1 hour ago, bearpants said:

Personally, I don't think this team will fall for a "trap game"... IMO Nichols and Harris are the best leaders we've had on this team since Khari and Milt were running the show... and I believe O'Shea will not let his guys get complacent...

maybe my blue goggles are getting darker every game but I honestly can't remember the last time I had so much confidence in a Bomber team... probably 2001... Not that I'm saying they'll finish the season 16-2... but this no longer a Bombers team that will get walked on by anyone... Calgary and BC better be ready next time they face us...

I as well feel more confident in this team. They just beat the tar out of Edmonton (that score was flattering to the Eskies) and finally, FINALLY, when they played a bad team like Hamilton, they didn't play down to their level. That was a turning point for me. Good teams don't play up or down to the level of their competition. They just play their game and that's what the Bombers have been doing.

If Carmichael comes out, maybe they can get Dressler in there without having to take out anyone else (Fogg was already on the roster). 

37 minutes ago, blueingreenland said:

If Carmichael comes out, maybe they can get Dressler in there without having to take out anyone else (Fogg was already on the roster). 

That would imply that they don't have an American backup defensive back on the roster.  I think that would be very risky.

23 minutes ago, Atomic said:

That would imply that they don't have an American backup defensive back on the roster.  I think that would be very risky.

Particularly if Loffler is iffy.

22 hours ago, Cam P said:

This game feels like a classic "trap game" spot. Coming off a big win against an undefeated team, back to back the next 2 weeks against your biggest rival, and playing against a team that you should've lost to a couple weeks ago.

Would not surprise me at all if the Bombers lost this one, but I obviously hope I'm wrong

This is a huge trap game for you. Montreal is old and weak. Calgary underestimated them. Bombers in a walk, but still got to show up

fwiw...

Herb Zurkowsky‏ @HerbZurkowsky1  
 For a second consecutive day, Brandon Rutley is replacing the injured Tyrell Sutton. #Alouettes

 

Herb Zurkowsky‏ @HerbZurkowsky1 
 And Dominique Tovell remains sidelined, meaning Anthony Sarao will be #Als' MLB this week

Edited August 22, 20178 yr by Noeller

I like the second one, not so much the first one. Rutley makes things easier for Durant, imo

Any trouble in their LB corps means more Harris running wild, likely....could be another huge week.

Yeah Rutley gives Durant a better check down option and is more versatile as a receiving threat for coming out of the back filed...tho Durant seems to have trouble making that short pass to a runningback for some reason

@DarrinBauming

Taylor Loffler will go the week without practicing. Mike O'Shea would not rule him in/out but thinks he'll be OK. Derek Jones up next.

 

@DarrinBauming

Brian Walker will also go the week without practicing. Brandon Alexander and Kevin Fogg should factor in. I think Carmichael will back up.

 

@DarrinBauming

If Carmichael is out of the starting lineup, it would be the first time of his rookie CFL season. #Bombers

 

@DarrinBauming

While I think Julian Feoli-Gudino will dress in Montreal, it looks like Matt Coates will start. #Bombers

Edited August 22, 20178 yr by Noeller

@HerbZurkowsky1
#Als' MLB Dominique Tovell is under concussion protocol, according to head coach Jacques Chapdelaine. Anthony Sarao makes his #CFL debut