Sorry but I don't like the total silence coming out of Bomberville, but that's just me; I like action and news  like all of you.  Yes we've extended a contract or two and we are distributing the year-end money before the 2018 salary cap  comes in.

But what are the deep thinkers in our organization planning to do?

 I hope they are not thinking status quo; that never seems to work out well. Unless we are dedicated to making sharp improvements here and there, I believe we atrophy from last year.  

After the 2017 NFL cuts were made did we bring in any linebackers for a sniff? I saw other prospects up here but maybe I missed something.

We have got to fix what's broken and I think somehow management must know more than we do ... we are good prognosticators with our comments on this site but I would like management to show us up. 

We are not hearing a lot of news out of the Calgary and Edmonton football clubs so maybe our Blue Bombers are an elite club now (as we join those two in their silence). 

But man I hate twiddling my thumbs as I wait to see what our local gurus are going to do. No news is bad news, say the bored ...  Well at least were not coming off seasons like Ottawa Hamilton and Montréal had.

So maybe I should be grateful for our club and its management.

 

For there to even be a conversation about switching kickers the first thing that has to happen is Felix the cat has to show up to camp and have a shoot-out-the-lights performance.  Then the idea is as least worth putting on the table.  Prior to that?

I don't see how Flanders gets on the game day roster TBH. For him to see the field, we have to take one of Adams, Bowman or Dressler off or he's just a returner and Demski can do that job.

Just now, TBURGESS said:

I don't see how Flanders gets on the game day roster TBH. For him to see the field, we have to take one of Adams, Bowman or Dressler off or he's just a returner and Demski can do that job.

And what's wrong with taking Adams, Bowman or Dressler off in certain packages?

I absolutely envision LaPolice coming up with some kind of ridiculous package where Flanders, Demski, Harris and LaFrance are all on the field. 

2 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I don't see how Flanders gets on the game day roster TBH. For him to see the field, we have to take one of Adams, Bowman or Dressler off or he's just a returner and Demski can do that job.

Discussing the problem of how to get our talented players on the field because we have to take equally or more talented players off the field...what's the opposite of drowning our sorrows?  We should go do that.

 

As for Roh, signing guys and letting them compete for jobs in camp is how it works.  That's the system in place.  We won't stop signing guys over the next three months just because we think that position has a clear starter already.  Guys will win jobs based on talent.  And salary.  And passports.  Same as it's always been.

16 minutes ago, Mike said:

And what's wrong with taking Adams, Bowman or Dressler off in certain packages?

I absolutely envision LaPolice coming up with some kind of ridiculous package where Flanders, Demski, Harris and LaFrance are all on the field. 

The problem is if they go with two Natl. receivers as it looks like they intend to, that makes for 6 Natls. on the O side.  To get Flanders on the field they would have to remove one of Nichols, Bryant, Hardrick, Adams, Bowman or Dressler.  With Demski playing S.B. and LaFrance standing on the sideline I am quite sure they are going to see Flanders as redundant.  His only hope is if Bowman or Dressler go down, but even then that's assuming they don't have a better receiver option like White waiting on the P.R. for his opportunity to play.

Edited February 16, 20187 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

Didn't see the Roh signing coming, a dozen DL on the roster I'm guessing the secondary wasn't the only thing on defense they wanted to revamp, good job. 

Yesterday it was barbaric to cut dressler after just extending him - today we’re cutting medlock and Flanders ha - love it !!!

35 minutes ago, mbrg said:

Discussing the problem of how to get our talented players on the field because we have to take equally or more talented players off the field...what's the opposite of drowning our sorrows?  We should go do that.

 

Par for the course.  Take a peak at the Jets threads.  We're discussing why or why not Mark Scheifele is a superstar. 

Good problems come along with winning.  

Dare I say 2018 is shaping up to be Wpg's best in awhile....like, since a GC appearance / Jets return in 2011? 

2 hours ago, Atomic said:

So... maybe not such a big deal.

hope not.

 

1 hour ago, M.O.A.B. said:

 

 

Well we are expecting our Offense to score with all the upgrades we brought, at least thats what I understand. 

Unless we are relying on Medlock’s feet again to win games.

Iirc, Hajrullaju had a good rookie season with us.

Problem is it's still a Lapo offense which means plenty of punts and field goals so yeah, Medlock is going to be the guy doing most of our scoring still. 

8 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Problem is it's still a Lapo offense which means plenty of punts and field goals so yeah, Medlock is going to be the guy doing most of our scoring still. 

I don't know about that. The addition of Bowman gives the offense three serious offensive weapons for Nichols through the air. The only thing I can see hindering that would be injuries.

And prior to Nichols getting hurt, he was on pace for 36 TDs, which would have tied him with Medlock for total points at 216. (add his two rushing TDs and he's in the lead)

As long as Matt Nichols is happy (which he is) and healthy, the Bomber offense will roll. The defence and special teams are the ones that need to pull their weight if this team is going to be GC bound.

I think they have gotten closer to a GC appearance but not sure they are their yet to win it. I think the teams are just a lethal return man away but the defence is a big question mark as is Hall. 

Depending on who else we sign ratio may allow for 4 import d linemen, with rotational nationals.

1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

I don't know about that. The addition of Bowman gives the offense three serious offensive weapons for Nichols through the air. The only thing I can see hindering that would be injuries.

And prior to Nichols getting hurt, he was on pace for 36 TDs, which would have tied him with Medlock for total points at 216. (add his two rushing TDs and he's in the lead)

They are still conservative and they'll still rely on lots and lots of field goals.

Can't wait until an activist group finds something offensive about 'Death' Roh...

As long as Roh doesn't take those stupid penalties he was taking after gettin a sack. Hated that.

3 hours ago, bustamente said:

Depending on who else we sign ratio may allow for 4 import d linemen, with rotational nationals.

With thomas a FA, westy gone, and roh I think our chances of starting a NI dl are low. Roh, jeffcoat and ogopogo are all too far a head of corney. Short of corney putting it all together. 

We can count on 2 ni ol, 1 ni wr, 1 ni rb, 1 ni S. Id like to see us start a 2nd ni wr (coates atm) and have that wr platoon with lafrance. Muamba would make the ratio in that situation work perfectly. While we have some young NI dbs and OL with potential to step in and corney as well. 

Atm id rather project foketi as a starting OL then return to newfie or push one of the young guys too soon. I think couture/spooner is the future of our ratio along with jones/morgan. 

6 hours ago, 17to85 said:

Problem is it's still a Lapo offense which means plenty of punts and field goals so yeah, Medlock is going to be the guy doing most of our scoring still. 

Yes! I have read Lapo's playbook and he has some specific offensive packages where Nichols goes into the huddle and says, "Guys, after this play we will punt." 

1 hour ago, blueingreenland said:

Yes! I have read Lapo's playbook and he has some specific offensive packages where Nichols goes into the huddle and says, "Guys, after this play we will punt." 

So a 2nd and long play?  

22 hours ago, blueingreenland said:

Yes! I have read Lapo's playbook and he has some specific offensive packages where Nichols goes into the huddle and says, "Guys, after this play we will punt." 

You missed the directive, to stop running Harris, inside the red zone..........

On 2/16/2018 at 5:48 PM, Bomber_fanaddict said:

As long as Roh doesn't take those stupid penalties he was taking after gettin a sack. Hated that.

I greatly prefer the stupid penalties that Westerman would take.

18 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

I greatly prefer the stupid penalties that Westerman would take.

lol, I think thats lost right now. Im a westerman fan, but like willis he got more off sides penalties then sacks. 

I can specifically recall 2 last year where he was drawn off sides, the other team took a free play and scored on it. Penalties after the play or penalties before. In general id much rather have penalties from aggressive play then ticky tack calls (hands to the face, illegal contact) and have a team that plays on the edge then comes out soft. 

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Homer and Flanders? Come on now...