Pre season action 1PM PT

BC at Edmonton

3 Areas To Watch

Number 2 Pivot: Who Steps Up?

BC - Ricky Lloyd and first-year Leos Austin Apodaca and Cole Sears will handle the quarterback reps in hopes of getting a leg up on sticking behind Reilly on the depth chart. 

Edmonton- Danny O’Brian, Logan Kilgore, Briscoe.

- One big observation in the first week of camp is the depth at receiver. Standouts at the position have included Joey Augustin, Marquis Bundy and Mexican additions Fernando Richarte and Gerardo Alvarez. All CFL clubs are required to keep one global player on their roster beyond training camp.

- Defensive Line: Calling On Another Bookend

With Odell Willis having another strong showing in camp, the big question remains who will line up as the other bookend.

- Linebacker Adam Konar gets to battle some of his own teammates after he was cut loose and quickly picked up by the Lions on day one of camp. He’ll start at MLB

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49 minutes ago, BigBlueFanatic said:

That was Glen Young, the DL LB coach.  Thought he did a great job with the defence.  Do we know if Alexander at safety was his call, or Hall’s decision before he took personal leave?

I am guessing that would be a Jordan Younger suggestion 

2 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

No ****- it's like the football gods are wearing ******* watermelons on their heads.  

I'll see your 2019 with our 2018, and raise you a 2014- at least you're not trolling the Louisiana bayou for retired retreads 

 

 

Edited October 8, 20196 yr by VoR

32 minutes ago, VoR said:

I'll see your 2019 with our 2018, and raise you a 2014- at least you're not trolling the Louisiana bayou for retired retreads 

 

 

No. Worse.

Chicago. Tried to pry him out of his retirement gig at Tim Hortons.... he turned us down apparently.

Edited October 8, 20196 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Last game wasn't so much that the D was way better, it's that Sask sucks. Remember how the Banjo Bowl went? Riders suck. We just sucked way worse on O. 

Yeah this is an odd point, the Riders scored more points in this last game against us than they did in either of the LD or BB.

11 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

Yeah this is an odd point, the Riders scored more points in this last game against us than they did in either of the LD or BB.

What was the ToP?  I think the riders had the ball more than we did. they sure as hell  got more production out of their O.

1 hour ago, Jpan85 said:

I am guessing that would be a Jordan Younger suggestion 

I don’t care who’s decision it was the sad part was it took how many Hecht games to figure it out.

4 hours ago, blueandgoldguy said:

It's not as simple as that.  From his days in Baltimore to the early days in Montreal Popp found high-end talent at most positions.  Montreal had one of the best o-lines in the league for most of his tenure, some of the best receivers, top corner, top linebacker, the best running back of all time and top Canadian talent.  Sure, he had Ham and Calvillo, but for them to reach their full potential Popp had to surround them with high end talent....and that he did.  Towards the end of this tenure with the Als, it was apparent he was no longer bringing in the talent he once did...not just at the Qb position.  Whether that was a result of his contacts drying up or a lack of drive, I do not know.  This did appear to carry over to his tenure with Toronto.  Two consecutive terrible seasons with some of the worst defense we have seen in recent years.

I completely disagree. I doubt he lost his touch in finding talent. The common denominator is the QB. I don’t care how good your supporting cast is. Without a really good QB. A good coach or GM can look like the 2nd coming of forest Greg.  

18 minutes ago, B-F-F-C said:

I completely disagree. I doubt he lost his touch in finding talent. The common denominator is the QB. I don’t care how good your supporting cast is. Without a really good QB. A good coach or GM can look like the 2nd coming of forest Greg.  

Its not so much losing the touch, as prospects and the game change. he doesnt seem to have kept up to date. I doubt he is ruined, but he is damaged goods right. Itll be tough for him to get his next GM job in the cfl. I could see him taking a lesser role. 

The challenge is not only having a good starting QB...it is also supplying your coaching staff depth across the roster and especially depth at QB.....and if you haven’t Got it you better figure out how to get it. That is the difference between being proactive and reactive. Did Sask and Hamilton just luck out st QB depth...maybe but the fact is they had it.

I'd take Franklin for a late late round draft pick.   I'd only want him as a warm body in case of emergency.      ZC is a useless move,  the guy  is one hit away from being completely scrambled.    MBT while insane at least is healthy and at times can move the ball. 

37 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I'd take Franklin for a late late round draft pick.   I'd only want him as a warm body in case of emergency.      ZC is a useless move,  the guy  is one hit away from being completely scrambled.    MBT while insane at least is healthy and at times can move the ball. 

To trade a warm body &/or a draft pick for Colaros would be an insanely stupid move for all the obvious reasons. He may only last a single play like he did this season with the Riders. The risk is too high. 

O'Shea basically scoffed at this rumour, it's not true.

13 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

O'Shea basically scoffed at this rumour, it's not true.

Did he also scoff at the rumour that he will be fired if the Bombers don't win a playoff game this year?......which likely will happen ( the Bombers not winning a playoff game) if they don't make a QB move!

11 hours ago, B-F-F-C said:

I completely disagree. I doubt he lost his touch in finding talent. The common denominator is the QB. I don’t care how good your supporting cast is. Without a really good QB. A good coach or GM can look like the 2nd coming of forest Greg.  

This is why I wanted the Bombers to give meaningful reps to back up QB's when the time was right...... Nichols never achieved more than the " game manager " moniker.  

9 hours ago, blueingreenland said:

Did he also scoff at the rumour that he will be fired if the Bombers don't win a playoff game this year?......which likely will happen ( the Bombers not winning a playoff game) if they don't make a QB move!

you don't need to fire guys with an expiring contract so he'd be right to scoff at that. 

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

you don't need to fire guys with an expiring contract so he'd be right to scoff at that. 

Play the semantics game.  Your contract has expired....can I help you box up your office? 

I got a feeling that this Trade Deadline will be the same as the previous years... too much ado about nothing.

Only less than 5 hrs left.

Edited October 9, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.

 

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

 Better not be ZC. 

I would love to pick the bones of the argos though. Send a couple picks, back up canadian neg lister maybe more n get a QB (with a pulse) and walker. 

I would wonder if we wouldn't be interested in Cleyon Laing given the move to an all import secondary.

This is the last CFL rumour I get suckered into paying attention to.

7 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

I would wonder if we wouldn't be interested in Cleyon Laing given the move to an all import secondary.

No. That guy is dirtier than an incontinent taco bell eating contest winner's soiled bed linen.

31 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

Why would they make this announcement?  They have some decent players on their roster to build up with, why announce to the world that they're ready to trash what they have and start from scratch with no assets.  T.O. doesn't need another complete rebuild they need gradual improvement spurred by a good O-Line and a decent QB.  It's a good thing they brought John Murphy on board, at least he knows what he's doing, I have no use for Pinball and his yammering gullet, can't build a team on inspirational catch phrases and hallelujahs. 

All Sanchez had to say was Bombers and Argos are talking..that's it.

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Why would they make this announcement?  They have some decent players on their roster to build up with, why announce to the world that they're ready to trash what they have and start from scratch with no assets.  T.O. doesn't need another complete rebuild they need gradual improvement spurred by a good O-Line and a decent QB.  It's a good thing they brought John Murphy on board, at least he knows what he's doing, I have no use for Pinball and his yammering gullet, can't build a team on inspirational catch phrases and hallelujahs. 

You can turn a team over pretty quickly. I bet most of the players that are truly available are on expiring contracts. 

You can sell it to player saying that we're sending you where you'll get at least one playoff paycheque. Come back next spring.