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.

where is this signing by Sask being reported?

Edited November 1, 20187 yr by Mark F

7 minutes ago, jazzsax said:

You're right, but there's no benefit to that, because if they do it they have to treat them like a regular player according to the CBA. 

Maybe they're giving him a bag of poop, housing and food, plus the $750 a week?

 

Again, I don't think so, a P.R. player is a P.R. player no matter how much they're being paid, same rules apply.

10 minutes ago, jazzsax said:

 

Maybe they're giving him a bag of poop, housing and food, plus the $750 a week?

 

Reportedly seen hanging around the 'secret house' Jones keeps in Regina for players...Poop was seen having a few beers with Hughes getting false info. on our club...Figures

Edited November 1, 20187 yr by Stickem

no tweets, or anything from either team?

top supersecret insider knowledge I guess.

his instagram I see from other bomber site

Edited November 2, 20187 yr by Mark F

Wow, Demski rockin’ the high % catch rate..

 

Demski should star in a Canadian version of that Stefon Diggs commercial...

You can pay a PR roster player whatever you want..I know of instances where guys got weekly money that translated to what was slightly above league minimum salary...u just have to pay  the minimum per week stipulation in the CBA

Edited November 2, 20187 yr by Booch

24 minutes ago, Booch said:

You can pay a PR roster player whatever you want..I know of instances where guys got weekly money that translated to what was slightly above league minimum salary...u just have to pay bc the minimum per week stipulation in the CBA

That makes complete sense - how else would teams maintain quality depth? 

Nothing but upside for Poop here .... this move worked out great for Terrence Jeffers-Harris.

1 hour ago, johnzo said:

Nothing but upside for Poop here .... this move worked out great for Terrence Jeffers-Harris.

and TJ Thorpe

7 hours ago, Mark F said:

no tweets, or anything from either team?

top supersecret insider knowledge I guess.

Super duper secret.

10 hours ago, Mike said:

Super duper secret.

Looks to be official.  Hodge seems to think he will be eligible for the playoffs, that seems contradictory to most opinions.

http://3downnation.com/2018/11/02/riders-get-poop-ed-sign-cory-johnson/

What was the deal with Johnson earlier this season? He was playing well from what I saw then Bryant took his spot and that was that. I assume I missed something significant. Could someone clue me in as to what happened with him?

16 minutes ago, Brandon Blue&Gold said:

What was the deal with Johnson earlier this season? He was playing well from what I saw then Bryant took his spot and that was that. I assume I missed something significant. Could someone clue me in as to what happened with him?

My guess is they got tired of his inconsistency at doing his job (winning his gap) and not finishing plays.

Lots of talent there but playing DL requires a lot of discipline and intelligent team play.  If you’re going to freelance you better make a lot of plays.

The D-Line has been much more consistent since Brandin Bryant got in there.  No complaints here.

I remember hearing last year there were some concerns about poop not giving enough of a poop. 

Teams sign recent cuts from future opponents before big games all the time.  The Bombers have done it as much as anyone else over the years.  Don't make it sound like it is something nefarious.  Johnson can be a major difference-maker and makes plays that fans remember.  I wouldn't criticize any team in the league from signing him.  I was very happy with the Bombers keeping him as a reserve. I also understand him wanting to go to our rival to gain some revenge against the team that benched him.

4 minutes ago, MC said:

Teams sign recent cuts from future opponents before big games all the time.  The Bombers have done it as much as anyone else over the years.  Don't make it sound like it is something nefarious.  Johnson can be a major difference-maker and makes plays that fans remember.  I wouldn't criticize any team in the league from signing him.  I was very happy with the Bombers keeping him as a reserve. I also understand him wanting to go to our rival to gain some revenge against the team that benched him.

Based on a quote from O'Shea, he asked for his release because he wanted to go home.   If he had asked for his release and said he wanted to go sign with an opponent we are likely playing in the playoffs, I'm not sure the team would have been so quick to grant it.

7 minutes ago, Rich said:

Based on a quote from O'Shea, he asked for his release because he wanted to go home.   If he had asked for his release and said he wanted to go sign with an opponent we are likely playing in the playoffs, I'm not sure the team would have been so quick to grant it. 

I agree.  But I also understand that when the player gets a call from the rival with a chance to exact some revenge, he will likely grab it. 

 

Now I want to see Nichols do the mcgregor walk in Regina....... first TD toss he throws he then mcgregor walks into the end zone and does his best poop celebration..... I will chip in for the fine.

riders suck 

Does Poop have an annoying girlfriend?   Are we experiencing déja vu?

32 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Does Poop have an annoying girlfriend?   Are we experiencing déja vu?

I hope so, b/c we smashed the last team that did this to us.

On 2018-11-01 at 1:21 PM, do or die said:

  However, given his abduction by aliens about 6 weeks ago - with now no soft zone, and multiple  DL sets and blitzes.............may have to reconsider.  

I swear it's like he just realized Bighill was in there instead of Hurl.  The options available by having a smart AND athletic MLB have helped this defense more than anything else this year.

47 minutes ago, Jacquie said:

 

Strange. Not sure why the Riders would need a D lineman. They already have the greatest self-proclaimed D line in the league.