I expect the green machine will be sending a variety of blitzes early and often, say 5 of the first 8  defensive  plays to test Streveler's metal ... we will see how Lapo has him prepped for that... Spy vs Spy scheming if you will

The real game I suspect (if Streveler is still standing) will be revealed in the second quarter when the two teams get down to business...

I  am anticipating Streveler will turn the ball over twice, costing us two scores. But I believe he is determined enough to get those two back with his own athleticism, by arm, by foot,  by eye, or by brain.

I am hoping by the third quarter the rookie comes into his own and the Bombers get the lead

Optimist that I am, I sadly expect the Mike Reilly show to take over in the 4th Q to grab the W

I think we have a chance because we will win the war of the trenches ....  the O-Line  is what makes a quarterback look good or bad ... gives them a chance to execute

Based on my observation of MOS, he will stick with his starting QB unless he goes into shell shock

The difference in the game will be between Reilly's long passes and Streveler's  bombs ... Edmonton's receivers may win that battle but we will see

Our short game to Harris and Bowman may not be enough to defeat the gunslingers

Edited June 14, 20187 yr by BigBlue

Don’t care about moral victories . Right ******* pissed off right now , bombers secondary looks BAD. Way out matched 

1 minute ago, bustamente said:

We almost won a game that nobody really gave us a chance to be in let alone win.

And our defense once again lost the game. This is a really new development we should keep an eye on hey?

Just now, bustamente said:

We almost won a game that nobody really gave us a chance to be in let alone win.

The thing is we’ve seen this 1000 times before, that offensive performance should be enough to win. I get it the other team gets paid too but that 4th quarter was a joke and they should be embarrassed.

We really can't keep giving up 400 yards passing every game.

So, was that Hurl’s fault or Hall’s?

37 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Fogg looks good on the corner tho

Yeah. Not so much the last minute or so. 

We stayed in it. Played it closer then I expected, but disappointed to lose like that. 

Defense gave in in the 4th. It's like Reilly willed the win, and there's nothing we could do about it.

Somehow we have to get better on D. Offense will improve.

4 minutes ago, BomberBall said:

So, was that Hurl’s fault or Hall’s?

If you look to blame scheme.. Hall but to me? Looked like a couple of our DBs were just abused by Walker and Williams so... Both? 

4 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

The thing is we’ve seen this 1000 times before, that offensive performance should be enough to win. I get it the other team gets paid too but that 4th quarter was a joke and they should be embarrassed.

That offensive performance was not very good.

D didn’t make a play for a very long stretch, but on the whole did a good job getting off the field when the offense was inconsistent as we knew it would be given the QB situation.

Blitzing Bighill and Loffler/JSK on almost every 2nd and medium/long was way too obvious, especially when they line up on the line most of the time too.  Leave way too much of the middle open for Reilly.

Pass rush was good in general, lots of holds, run game a non factor.

Streveler was alright but they need to get a little more creative and make the run more of a factor.  Teams are going to be scheming against what they saw.  Some good misdirection tonight but lacking that consistent run game.

Hated the play calling on the last drive, over a minute, just need a FG attempt, no need to rest the game on Streveler’s arm and reads.  Plenty of time under 3 to run and gain first downs, set up that kick or at least bleed the clock.

Shreveler played like a rookie on that last drive, although I think we should have given our best player - Harris - the ball.

Lapo runs too much empty backfield with any QB, but it’s worse with a rookie.  Why show yourself to be one dimensional?  So much easier to defend.

Some of his play designs incorporate amazing misdirection that opens up big plays, think the one up the seam to Dressler, but then we can go a whole quarter without seeing any of that and watching our offense go 2 and out repeatedly.

Consistency is lacking on both sides of the ball and that’s beyond any QB issue.

Hmm. 

Thought Streveler was good enough. Looks like theres some potential there. I didnt like the play calling for most the game... What worked was Harris Streveler Dressler running to open up the passing. Bombers were at their best on O when Lapo used Strevelers feet.. When he let him throw 2 times, we struggled.. Thought we should have ran more on O. Come out doing it.. Run it. Option style O. They looked good when they went that route. 

But.. The D were not good.. And when Reilly marches at WILL the entire first Q and puts up 17 points or so after 1, you are playing from a hole to start. 

Our O looked good coming back to take the lead but Lapo went conservative instead of going for the kill, that botched FG sure sucks tho... But... When we took the lead, our O went blah.. Playcalls were dumb, the D went back to 1st quarter form . We lost. 

24 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

The good news is Hall is one game closer to being fired. 

Considering O'Shea said on OB after the game he thought the defence played well, I'm not so sure. Frankly he lost me with that comment. It's bad enough Hall was retained once again, but to say the defence played well?! Wow. I'm glad I got in for free.

Both coordinators need to think about their instincts...and do the opposite at least half the time.  If Richie is itching to send both backers on a blitz, maybe drop 8-9 into coverage.  If Lapo wants to run empty backfield on 1st and 10 maybe toss out a tight end and Harris next to the QB.

30 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

That offensive performance was not very good.

D didn’t make a play for a very long stretch, but on the whole did a good job getting off the field when the offense was inconsistent as we knew it would be given the QB situation.

Blitzing Bighill and Loffler/JSK on almost every 2nd and medium/long was way too obvious, especially when they line up on the line most of the time too.  Leave way too much of the middle open for Reilly.

Pass rush was good in general, lots of holds, run game a non factor.

Streveler was alright but they need to get a little more creative and make the run more of a factor.  Teams are going to be scheming against what they saw.  Some good misdirection tonight but lacking that consistent run game.

Hated the play calling on the last drive, over a minute, just need a FG attempt, no need to rest the game on Streveler’s arm and reads.  Plenty of time under 3 to run and gain first downs, set up that kick or at least bleed the clock.

Huh? Our offence was better than theirs for large portions of that game. Streveler threw 3 touchdowns and once again we had more than 30 points. Maybe Bighill can double as D coordinator.

I think the bigger concern with the defense is the fact they had 0 turnovers in the game. At least last year we were giving up chunks of yards whilst getting turnovers....

2 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

Huh? Our offence was better than theirs for large portions of that game. Streveler threw 3 touchdowns and once again we had more than 30 points. Maybe Bighill can double as D coordinator.

500 yards of offense to 300.  We dominated field position for long stretch in first half and struggled to get first downs.  Came out of that rut and then couldn’t get more than a first down in the 4th quarter to close.

You can’t sit on a lead against a dynamic offense like Edmonton.  Maybe against Montreal or BC.

4 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said:

I think the bigger concern with the defense is the fact they had 0 turnovers in the game. At least last year we were giving up chunks of yards whilst getting turnovers....

Fogg had a pick in the end zone.

There were some good plays on D, some good performances.....but in the end, D simply collapsed in crunch time.   Hate watching that movie......

25 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said:

I think the bigger concern with the defense is the fact they had 0 turnovers in the game. At least last year we were giving up chunks of yards whilst getting turnovers....

Count again, Fogg had an interception.

I’ll give them a game or two leeway to gel, but if we waste the immense level of talent we have on D by allowing Richie to be Richie ...

We lost by 3 to a good team that needed a stupid PI call and a two point convert to even have a shot. 

Both sides of the ball really struggled at times but we will be fine. 

well I knew that the Bombers would turn it around after all the rain stopped, even though we didn't win, but hey it's only the first game of the season

At some point perhaps assigning blame can also give a little credit.....Riley is one of if not the best QB in the CFL