Training Camp is over, the roster has been set, and the biggest Q is who should MOS start at QB.

The Bomber Brass are comparing notes on that and have yet to decide so its not clear cut by any means. The default is Ross by a nose but we could have 3 legit thoroughbreds in our stable all at once.

I personally believe Steveler has the most upside based on pure talent, scrambling pizzazz, and the ability to see the whole field. He is also the most likely to turn the ball over and make gigantically good plays. Ross will protect the ball best and run the short game well.

Ross may have played the most regular season downs but Bennett has the most experience especially in the Bomber system. I can see us saying later in the year "why didn't we start using Bennett earlier?" He is my pick for short yardage QB but I would be happy with Steveler in that role too.  My best guess: Ross starts but Steveler comes in as soon as Ross has two or three bad series in a row.

12 hours ago, Brandon said:

Jyles sure had a strong arm! 

All the tools but no tool box on that guy. Just never able to put it all together. 

So, about the Bombers not trying to add players....

 

That’s after Hamilton called out Hodge for stealing his material lol.

WINNIPEG, MB., October 14, 2018 –   The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has released national linebacker Jacob Firlotte, International defensive end Marcell Frazier, International receiver Kenny Lawler, International linebacker Kache Palacio and international defensive back Robert Priester from the practice roster.

One or more of these players may be invited back next year as the Bombers are accustomed to doing.

When do we have to cut down our PR?

Those four were the cut down

No surprise here...

 

 

https://www.cfl.ca/2018/10/16/cauz-adam-bighill-deserves-mop-consideration/

Fascinating case from Cauz.

Riders have signed Shepley to their PR. That's huge for them considering the state of that OL and the injuries from last week. Likely same role as Gray, won't step in immediately but gives them flexibility next year.
 

Edited October 16, 20187 yr by Bigblue204

5 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Riders have signed Shepley to their PR. That's huge for them considering the state of that OL and the injuries from last week. Likely same role as Gray, won't step in immediately but gives them flexibility next year.
 

True, but the Riders will have a lot of holes to fill. Bladek sustained a pretty serious injury, and two other Canuck O-linemen are aging. Plus, their overall NI talent may be one of the two thinnest in the league.

Sadly he will have to sign there for 2 years..but pretty sure once that contract is up he will leave that stank hole in his rear view

Does this sound familiar?

 

I hate bye weeks. I understand why we need them and the players need the time but I hate them.

 

That is all. 

3 hours ago, JCon said:

I hate bye weeks. I understand why we need them and the players need the time but I hate them.

 

That is all. 

I am guessing the guy whose face graces your avatar would just as soon hit someone as anything else. Biggie seems like he could go any place any time too. 

 

Why does that name sound so familiar? 

👁‍🗨 Interesting News about Lawler. On October 15th he was released from the practice roster. Now, he has rejoined it. Things that make you go hmmm.

👁‍🗨 Seeing as the Riders had a certain amount of success on special teams with returns, I wonder how much work k/r Charles Nelson gets during practice this week?

👁‍🗨 Did you notice Andrew Luck of the Colts, threw 4 TD passes in a win over Buffalo on Sunday? Funny thing is..he only threw for a 156 yards total in that game. Hmmm

 

 

Not sure why that would make a person go “hmm”. The Colts were up big all game and won 37-5. No one throws for big yards when you’re up 24-0 at halftime. No relevance to a certain other quarterback but good try. 

2 minutes ago, AKAChip said:

Not sure why that would make a person go “hmm”. The Colts were up big all game and won 37-5. No one throws for big yards when you’re up 24-0 at halftime. No relevance to a certain other quarterback but good try. 

People where complaining that Nichols didn't have big numbers at the end of the game when they were up 31-0 at half time.......

On 2018-10-18 at 4:07 PM, Mr Dee said:

Does this sound familiar?

 

A little more relevant for the NFL where you have 3 downs to get 10 yards but not entirely off base for the CFL.

The changes to illegal contact/pass interference have made "locking down" receivers far more challenging - if you don't get pressure on the QB relatively quickly there will be an open receiver.

In the CFL I think defensive sets that give QB's more lower percentage/higher reward looks might be more optimal.

58 minutes ago, Jacquie said:

 

Didn't we already sign him like two months ago?

I apologize in advance for saying this...the conversations about our 31 - 0 win have reached the point where they are beyond frustrating. 

 

Gray’s appearance and that of Jeffcoat out practising is tempered by this:

 

 

Sucks for Leggett but I didn't see him contributing any more this year. Having Gray and Jeffcoat is good depth in both lines. How about Trent Corney?