So Irving reporting that Harris is good to go and will play this weekend, but Nichols "Not so much...", for what that's worth. Regardless of what's wrong with him, hopefully Davis is put in a position to succeed and looks better than he did last week. Curious to know how much closer (if at all) Flanders is this week. Hoping we'll have everyone that's not "done for the year" ready for the 12th...

Well the Fever put on one of the worst back up performances since Boltus and almost singlehandedly killed our RB and Dressler with ducks...besides that we should start him....?

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by bb1

1 hour ago, tracker said:

Which means exactly......zilch.

the coach has been studying the Belichick media how to guide. 

"on to Calgary. "

So a couple things.....

-Stamps starting virtually everyone important....going to look like a 1st preseason game out there...

-Bauming almost certain that The Fever gets the start....

46 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

I think starting Lefevour is a smart move- the last thing we want to do is throw Davis to the wolves. That Calgary D is relentless and could easily break a new QB.

According to a 1290 football guy, forget which one, maybe Walby, Calgary D has been giving up a lot of yards to the run last few games. 

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Bauming almost certain that The Fever gets the start....

This is a fail. 

While other teams have tested, or are now testing their #2s, we are floating the prospect that Davis can’t get it done. Must make Davis feel pretty good. This can only mean that Davis will not be back next year. What other reason could there be?

We know what LeFeve can do, and still we will trot him out there...

I’d really rather see P Nelson if they’re not going to get serious about the QB futures...

1 hour ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

I think starting Lefevour is a smart move- the last thing we want to do is throw Davis to the wolves. That Calgary D is relentless and could easily break a new QB.

Hey, Marve won the last game of the season two years against the Stamps in the snow game and the forecast is looking ugly once again.

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

7 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Hey, Marve won the last game of the season two years against the Stamps in the snow game and the forecast is looking ugly once again.

 

We were at that game, and it was, *ahem*, Marvelous. Weather should be about the same (except much colder -- that day was an afternooner with temps around 0, but this Friday will be at night and closer to -15) so here's hoping they find a way, just like that day!

3 hours ago, Mark F said:

According to a 1290 football guy, forget which one, maybe Walby, Calgary D has been giving up a lot of yards to the run last few games. 

That was the Walrus. I heard the interview and he was pretty blunt about the Bomber performances in the past five games- specifically about the vulnerability of the team to the Big Gain, and their tendency to give up gobs of real estate and hope for turnovers.

3downnation is reporting that Lefevour is the probable starter against Calgary.

1 minute ago, tracker said:

3downnation is reporting that Lefevour is the probable starter against Calgary.

....as per Bauming....

2 minutes ago, tracker said:

3downnation is reporting that Lefevour is the probable starter against Calgary.

I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally hope this is just some form of razzle dazzle to throw them off.

if they start the fever, maybe they're going try some sort of running qb offence. with the fever running a lot. not throwing much. 

or something.

 

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by Mark F

Just now, Mark F said:

if they start the fever, maybe they're going try some sort of running qb offence. with the fever running a lot. not throwing much. 

or something.

Id almost want to go max protect and have like 3 RBs in the backfield at all time lol.

1 minute ago, Mark F said:

if they start the fever, maybe they're going try some sort of running qb offence. with the fever running a lot. not throwing much. 

or something.

 

Really both guys would be a lot better off with a heavy mix of veer/spread option type stuff. Limit decisions to few and easy ones, move them away from the rush, get the ball into the hands of some one to make a play as quick and easy as possible or make it them self. 

We are going to see if LaPolice has the ability to customize the offence to give LeFevour a chance.

26 minutes ago, tracker said:

We are going to see if LaPolice has the ability to customize the offence to give LeFevour a chance.

Spoiler alert... No.

46 minutes ago, SPuDS said:

I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally hope this is just some form of razzle dazzle to throw them off.

The fact that O'Shea has announced Nichols is not starting this early in the week makes me very suspicious, he never announces anything, ever.

It has to be Davis who starts, even if he's on a short leash, otherwise you basically just wasted the past 3 seasons with the guy. You make him the #2 qb after investing time in him and not actually give him a start when the starter is down? That's just dumb. Not like Lefevour went in and showed to be any better last week. They both sucked but at least David avoided throwing INTs. 

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

The fact that O'Shea has announced Nichols is not starting this early in the week makes me very suspicious, he never announces anything, ever.

No kidding eh? Every one is game time decision till the last minute. Look at the huff about last weeks game roster. 

10 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

It has to be Davis who starts, even if he's on a short leash, otherwise you basically just wasted the past 3 seasons with the guy. You make him the #2 qb after investing time in him and not actually give him a start when the starter is down? That's just dumb. Not like Lefevour went in and showed to be any better last week. They both sucked but at least David avoided throwing INTs. 

They listed him no 2 despite glenn coming in for him last season too. Both guys have some strong similarities. The big differences being fever is a more polished runner, and has more league experience. While davis has a heavy lack of experience, and a much better arm. 

I expect they will play to win, and if it gets ugly itll turn into an over glorified pre season game. Tbh if they arent willing to start him in this game Idk why they would bring him back after it. Never been a big fan of the guy, but you know what you have in fever might as well be sure what davis is and know if you have to cut your losses in the off season. Fever is a guy who can be given a limited play book, a few special plays and run the short yardage passes. 

Any update on Adams' injury?

there was an autographed LeFevour jersey on the rack at the Bomber store before the season started... I tucked it away in anticipation of this.... it's probably still there if someone wants to jump on that bandwagon early!

If O Shea actually starts the Fevour over Dom I will be dumbfounded. If O Shea has been one thing he has been consistently stubbornly loyal to his guys.

Example 1- last year  he continued to play Willy even though every fan and player knew it wasnt working. He played Willy until his job was on the line.

Example 2 - he has played Sam Hurl when everyone knows the guy is basically a non-moving object. Loyalty to a FAULT. 

This year he has always stated that Dom was his 2nd string...and now against all reason it looks like he will start LeFevour. 

The only stupid reason I can see behind this madness is that O Shea wants to lose as badly as he can to Calgary so we can lull our playoff opposition to sleep!!

Edited November 1, 20178 yr by blueingreenland

And it's not like I expect us to win if Dom Davis starts, it' just that LeFevour may just set a new CFL record for interceptions in one game.

Actually, I take that back. LeFevour won't set an interception record since he bounces too many balls off the turf.

Why is anyone surprised that LeFevour is starting?   Davis has what 1 start in his career?   LeFevour has much more and has had way more success in the league to date compared to Davis.