I am not expecting this coming Friday's battle to be a defensive battle but rather quite the opposite.  A surprising Masoli is going to be met by an even more surprising Streveler at QB. 

Andrew Harris is due to explode but will he match the production of upstart Canadian Mercer Timmis?

Nic Demski is also due  for a game changing billing in the way little 5'7" Brandon Banks has been doing for the Tabbies.

Now Ritchie Hall is saying for the Bombers to be successful our defensive front 7 have to stay in their passing lanes. That could be the real difference maker. Sheesh!

What a game coming up....

Would it really cost that much to take Spooner off? I suspect he's really ok and that he's further along as a player than Speller.

5 minutes ago, Albertabomberguy said:

I can’t see spooner coming off the 6 game IR so I’m guessing speller comes off the PR

I can't remember Spooner being injured during TC. He and Flanders, were only there to keep them off the PR and at the same time get their cheque. They bide their time and the team needs them. 

I can see the Bombers pulling Spooner out earlier from 6-gamer. 

Edited June 25, 20187 yr by M.O.A.B.

Just now, rebusrankin said:

Would it really cost that much to take Spooner off? I suspect he's really ok and that he's further along as a player than Speller.

I guess that comes down to the severity of his injury or if he’s just hiding on the IR

1 hour ago, Albertabomberguy said:

Spooner is on the 6 game so it looks like it’s coutures spot as of right now 

that is just to protect him, bc tried to claim him last year sitting on the PR. If we dont have to activate him we save a bit of money. i wouldnt think a huge chunk. 

35 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

I can't remember Spooner being injured during TC. He and Flanders, were only there to keep them off the PR and at the same time get their cheque. They bide their time and the team needs them. 

I can see the Bombers pulling Spooner out earlier from 6-gamer. 

If we dont shuffle the line spooner comes in at guard imo. Maybe speller draws in, he could have leap frogged other guys but I doubt it. could finally be coutures time, but imo if he draws in hardrick shifts to guard and couture plays tackle. 

I could also see corney starting and rotating with jake/ jones (who got a bunch of reps as our dime in the first week and a decent amount against montreal) and foketi finally getting his shot. Jeffcoat becomes the DI and rotates. 
we have a bunch of ways to work it, which is great. I know its early in the season but despite losing/dumping a few starting NIs from last season we have a bunch of guys who can step in and contribute. heck we could DI bowman and start 3 ni wrs. we wont, but we could. 

You make a little adjustment as possible. Couture or Spooner @ LG. I think that's it. 

9 hours ago, USABomberfan said:

Except we don't know what that is and I feel I sold Streveler short by comparing him to Franklin.

Franklin's numbers weren't impressive the other night, and by no means am I writing him off or anything.  But it could well be the Argos may have been sold a bill of goods that may not be quite what they had hoped for.

thats the nature of back up qbs. they are the un known. Franklin was a lot of hype because he looked good in very limited action. It doesnt take much to get people excited about back up qbs. Weve seen some horribad back up qbs have to start and not show any thing over extended periods. so when  a guy shows flashes in limited action a lot of people get hyped.

In hindsight yeah streveler is out performing franklin. But he is still in a great situation in toronto. and its still a very small sample size any thing could happen now.

A running qb, especially one who can connect on short to intermediate type passes can start fast. No one has tape on him teams arent prepared. itll get harder before the game gets easier for him. I dont expect him to continue to lead the league in TD passes etc. But in just two games he has show a great continuing ability to adapt and improve. 

omg listening to callers on mike oshea show, they think there's a quarterback controversy.

LOL.

please somebody call in and ask a sensible question. 

Edited June 26, 20187 yr by Mark F

36 minutes ago, Mark F said:

omg listening to callers on mike oshea show, they think there's a quarterback controversy.

LOL.

please somebody call in and ask a sensible question. 

You expect sensible callers on CJOB?

37 minutes ago, Mark F said:

omg listening to callers on mike oshea show, they think there's a quarterback controversy.

LOL.

please somebody call in and ask a sensible question. 

Good thing that no one here has suggested that very thing...

4 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

You expect sensible callers on CJOB?

 There was a few that were ok. or one. maybe none.

Mike has opened up quite a bit, so that was good. Sound pretty relaxed, compared to previous seasons.

 

Edited June 26, 20187 yr by Mark F

I missed the show.......were people getting excited about Streveler ?

 

Bombers need to bring out some heavy blitz packages this game.  See if Masoli is willing to dump it off short or will try and wing it downfield and end up getting sacked doing so.

22 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

I can't remember Spooner being injured during TC. He and Flanders, were only there to keep them off the PR and at the same time get their cheque. They bide their time and the team needs them. 

I can see the Bombers pulling Spooner out earlier from 6-gamer. 

I was at practice last week and Flanders definitely has a leg injury. It wasn't as clear how banged up Spooner is.

5 hours ago, USABomberfan said:

Bombers need to bring out some heavy blitz packages this game.  See if Masoli is willing to dump it off short or will try and wing it downfield and end up getting sacked doing so.

I don't even know if they need to blitz...  just contain the guy in the pocket and lets see how he does...  it seemed like most of his plays were him making it on the run at the last possible second. 

Apparently Jeremiah "The Mole" Masoli currently has tied the CFL record for 8 strait 300 yard plus passing games. He can break the record against Winnipeg this week.

Whatever happened to that "Butcher" guy?

27 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Apparently Jeremiah "The Mole" Masoli currently has tied the CFL record for 8 strait 300 yard plus passing games. He can break the record against Winnipeg this week.

Wow.....if that is true it will be sweet if he does get the record.......but the Bombers win.

32 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Apparently Jeremiah "The Mole" Masoli currently has tied the CFL record for 8 strait 300 yard plus passing games. He can break the record against Winnipeg this week.

I’m guessing there’s a hidden meaning to the nickname. 

Darrin Bauming‏ @DarrinBauming 1h1 hour ago

Andrew Harris and Pat Neufeld both look good to go Friday night vs the #TiCats. It appears Maurice Leggett will start at halfback as Anthony Gaitor will reportedly miss a few weeks with a lower-body injury. #Bombers

15 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

Apparently Jeremiah "The Mole" Masoli currently has tied the CFL record for 8 strait 300 yard plus passing games. He can break the record against Winnipeg this week.

I thought I saw a tweet saying that the record was 9 games held by 2 players and that Masoli had a chance to tie that record, but I really didn't pay a lot of attention so I could be mistaken.

26 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I thought I saw a tweet saying that the record was 9 games held by 2 players and that Masoli had a chance to tie that record, but I really didn't pay a lot of attention so I could be mistaken.

The nice thing about being the record holder is that if you present a paper copy of the record and a toonie at Tim Horton's, you get a (small) cup of coffee.  Yes, it's that important.

 

1 hour ago, BomberBall said:

Darrin Bauming‏ @DarrinBauming 1h1 hour ago

Andrew Harris and Pat Neufeld both look good to go Friday night vs the #TiCats. It appears Maurice Leggett will start at halfback as Anthony Gaitor will reportedly miss a few weeks with a lower-body injury. #Bombers

Later Gaitor

We have 3 DB's on the practice roster

Marcus Sayles

Ty Cooper

Robert Priester

Will we dress one Friday as a DI?