Training camp is over .... adjustments have been made  and its time for the opening kickoff

Anybody change their minds on how preseason changed their expectations for this year .... Montreal thrashing Ottawa changed mine .... cutting Willy raise my hopes for the Argos .... Edmonton looks stronger than I first thought and Regina even worse

For the first time in years I am forecasting Winnipeg finishes first in the league  .. just an optimistic hunch .... I forecast these final standings:

Winnipeg

Calgary

Vancouver

Edmonton

Ottawa

Montreal

Toronto

Hamilton

Regina

 

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Jones isn't wrong.  But basically what he is saying, is that his offence doesn't do the same because he has too much respect for the game.  No, Chris, you aren't doing it because you didn't think of it first.

I think teams have the responsibility to push the boundaries of the rules, and if it's a problem, then they can change the rules.  You can't rely on teams to play within the "spirit" of the rules out of sportsmanship.  This is pro football.

I agree. push it to the limit. I hope to see our receivers falling down on every play from now on too. Make a joke out of it and the league will have to do something about it. Have a receiver that is the third or fourth read just run into someone

7 minutes ago, Ripper said:

I agree. push it to the limit. I hope to see our receivers falling down on every play from now on too. Make a joke out of it and the league will have to do something about it. Have a receiver that is the third or fourth read just run into someone

the thing is, even if they fall down or flop, it can be reviewed and overturned.  We've seen that happen already as well.

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

Calgary seems to have things quite in order in regards to challenges. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's noticed this. They are ever ready to signal the Coach for a challenge and their spotters are vigilant in that regard. Any minor offence, away from the play, is duly noted and relayed to Dickenson in case they need a call.

I can't go as far as Jones has stated, but it doesn't seem too far off the mark.

This is result of these 'fishing calls' that I'm sure Calgary leads the league in. It's tiring and shouldn't be part of this otherwise highly entertaining sport. 

What doesn't make sense to me is using these challenges so early in the game, Dickenson seems to want to get them out of the way instead of using them strategically.  Last W.E. didn't he use a challenge on the first play of the game?

An interesting read: https://www.cfl.ca/2017/07/27/ferguson-trend-team-2017s-quarter-mark/

We're 4th in the league and above average in run %.

And we grade out top in QB protection.

TRANSACTION NEWS:  The @REDBLACKS have inked return specialist Quincy McDuffie to a 2-year deal.

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Just now, voodoochylde said:

TRANSACTION NEWS:  The @REDBLACKS have inked return specialist Quincy McDuffie to a 2-year deal.

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wtf McDuff!

 

wonder if we even tried to sign him.

So what happened with McDuff? Did we not want him? Not offer enough?

Curses

18 minutes ago, voodoochylde said:

TRANSACTION NEWS:  The @REDBLACKS have inked return specialist Quincy McDuffie to a 2-year deal.

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Curses, this is very disappointing.

Maybe we figured we are fine with a mixture of Lankford, Fogg and Thorpe who was a renowned kick return specialist in college...I'm not too concerned over this non signing...we have other areas where I would hope if a chance for an upgrade comes up we jump at

Just now, Booch said:

Maybe we figured we are fine with a mixture of Lankford, Fogg and Thorpe who was a renowned kick return specialist in college...I'm not too concerned over this non signing...we have other areas where I would hope if a chance for an upgrade comes up we jump at

oh I agree, I'm not concerned about our own return game.. just that he is a legit threat and a solid receiver in his own right..

For sure they would have reached out to him, but probably didn't feel the need to overpay based on our current set up...which is fine. 

I know he is a popular whipping boy for some, but honestly what is wrong with Lankford? Yeah there was the one fumble but the guy seems to be doing his job at both returning kicks and backing up the receiver position. 

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

I know he is a popular whipping boy for some, but honestly what is wrong with Lankford? Yeah there was the one fumble but the guy seems to be doing his job at both returning kicks and backing up the receiver position. 

Agreed, Lankford + Thorpe + S.M.S. savings means no McDuff.

He just needs to hit a seam or whole and hit it hard...at times he dances around too much and lets the coverage swallow him up. Don't think..just exploit

but that seems to be something that people always complain about with returners here the last few years. 

I hope Ottawa paid a lot for him.  Can't catch punts, makes a 2 turnovers/bad decisions that bury you in field position game for every big return.  Not too worried about "missing out" on McDuffie.

43 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I know he is a popular whipping boy for some, but honestly what is wrong with Lankford? Yeah there was the one fumble but the guy seems to be doing his job at both returning kicks and backing up the receiver position. 

Going after McDuffie wouldn't have made any sense for you guys. Lankford has played well.  I really liked him. I guess occasional cement hands is what did him in here. In his current role he has be great. I guess time will tell if he can ever be a starter on offense. McDuffie just isn't reliable enough to be starter catching the ball, which makes how much I would pay him a limited amount. Bombers made the right move by not making a move here. Nothing to gain in this case

Lankford has caught the ball well, as a receiver.   Still think there is plenty of room to expand T.J. Thorpe's role as we move on.......

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

So what happened with McDuff? Did we not want him? Not offer enough?

It's gotta be related to the SMS.

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Agreed, Lankford + Thorpe + S.M.S. savings means no McDuff.

Seems like the most logical conclusion. It suck but it is what it is.

I can't imagine he suits up this week... Right?

Guess we feel we have better....Fogg and Langford are decent so not a real loss..Thought he liked it here and the players....guess money could've been a deciding factor...

2 hours ago, voodoochylde said:

TRANSACTION NEWS:  The @REDBLACKS have inked return specialist Quincy McDuffie to a 2-year deal.

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Damn. Hang the turncoat.

We currently sit 2nd in kickoff return average, and 3rd in punt return average. Ottawa happens to be 8th in kickoff return average.  Ryan Lankford currently sits in 1st place KR with an average of  27.3 and he fit in nicely in the last game in a position he MADE himself familiar with. This was according to Matt Nichols. He's doing what he has to do to stay on the roster. 

Would the exchange (McDuffie for Lankford) really have been worth it?

What a great idea!     Do it!

 

McDuffie totally would have been worth it - he was a very capable receiver when we needed him....  would have been great replacement for Dressler if he's injured

I doubt very much McDuffie signed for big bucks...  probably a few bonuses thrown in

Nothing wrong with having more than two returners on a team

I apologize if this was mentioned somewhere else... but I didn't see it...

http://3downnation.com/2017/07/31/andy-mulumba-bombers-property-signed-la-rams/

Andy Mulumba signs with the Rams