AKAChip Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Another thing is, there's a lot of hype around Boyko but while the talent is there, the guy couldn't even crack the starting lineup in the AAF. He may end up being really good, but the hype around him doesn't match the production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) if junior luke has a son, he should name the lad junior luke junior. That's my contribution! Edited June 15, 2019 by Mark F Floyd, bearpants and Bigblue204 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincanuck12 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Does anyone know why Matthews is out? I expected the perennial injury to Neufeld (although i admit not this early). Pumped for Blue Bomber ball. Excited for this season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I give both the o-line and d-line edges to the Bombers. You can make a case that Reilly is better than Nichols and without Matthews in the lineup, maybe the Lions have a better receiving corps, but that works only if Reilly is vertical instead of horizontal. Bombers have a better running game and the secondaries are about the same- Lions seem to have better deep receivers but the Bombers ought to have a better short game. Special teams: edge to Bombers. Overall: 32-17 Bombers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAChip Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Just now, Tracker said: I give both the o-line and d-line edges to the Bombers. You can make a case that Reilly is better than Nichols and without Matthews in the lineup, maybe the Lions have a better receiving corps, but that works only if Reilly is vertical instead of horizontal. Bombers have a better running game and the secondaries are about the same- Lions seem to have better deep receivers but the Bombers ought to have a better short game. Special teams: edge to Bombers. Overall: 32-17 Bombers. "You can make a case that Reilly is better than Nichols" is the biggest understatement ever uttered on the internet. kelownabomberfan, TBURGESS, blue_gold_84 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Zaius Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) I think we're the better, more experienced team on paper. I also think the interior of our O-line is going to get torn to shreds though. A combined 0 games started scares me. We've seen in the past what having a weak o-line can do to a team. Edited June 15, 2019 by Dr Zaius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBBFanWest Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, captaincanuck12 said: Does anyone know why Matthews is out? I expected the perennial injury to Neufeld (although i admit not this early). Pumped for Blue Bomber ball. Excited for this season!!! You mean Patrick Neufeld, the guy that played all 18 games in 2018 and 2017? That guy? yogi, johnzo and blue_gold_84 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dr Zaius said: I A combined 0 games started scares me. We've seen in the past what having a weak o-line can do to a team. Quarterback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebrr Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, AKAChip said: Another thing is, there's a lot of hype around Boyko but while the talent is there, the guy couldn't even crack the starting lineup in the AAF. He may end up being really good, but the hype around him doesn't match the production. Boyko also will have to adjust to the yard off the ball. I know he played high school ball in Saskatoon but I doubt that league was throwing the likes of Willie Jefferson at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebrr Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, 17to85 said: Lions are going to rely on Mike Reilly to pull something out of his ass to win if you ask me. They are very over rated just because of his signing. Reilly being the best QB in the league didn't get Edmonton to the playoffs last year, I am skeptical if he can do it in BC with what I think is a worse team around him. I agree. Too much hype the watcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Geebrr said: Boyko also will have to adjust to the yard off the ball. I know he played high school ball in Saskatoon but I doubt that league was throwing the likes of Willie Jefferson at him. Figueroa is a huge question too... not an allstar anymore by any means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebrr Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Just now, Floyd said: Figueroa is a huge question too... not an allstar anymore by any means Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCJenks Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Is it 9 o’clock yet??? M.O.A.B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Just now, GCJenks said: Is it 9 o’clock yet??? Beer o’clock for sure MOBomberFan and GCJenks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebrr Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I cant wait to see Jefferson and Biggie on the same team in games that matter. My god Fred C Dobbs, GCJenks, rebusrankin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Geebrr said: I cant wait to see Jefferson and Biggie on the same team in games that matter. My god Nevis is going to have a huge year - teams will underestimate him as the ‘weak link’ on this line GCJenks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBURGESS Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said: Did you look at the depth chart? It might make you revisit the receiving corps comment. Burnham, Carter and Durant. All have failed in their roles, Burnham struggled to make the step from #2 target to #1, Carter has failed all around, Durant couldn't keep a role in Calgary. Reilly > Nichols Burnham > Adams except to Winnipeg fans. Carter > Any of our Rookie import pass catchers. If Matthews was starting, then we'd have an edge, but he isn't. Woli/Demski are better than Durant. Still gotta go with BC on this one. Both teams OL's are big question marks. Edited June 15, 2019 by TBURGESS JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAChip Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 minute ago, TBURGESS said: Reilly > Nichols Burnham > Adams except to Winnipeg fans. Carter > Any of our Rookie import pass catchers. If Matthews was starting, then we'd have an edge, but he isn't. Woli/Demski are better than Durant. Still gotta go with BC on this one. The Bombers personnel on offence without Matthews is good, not great. The difference between these two teams is on defence, where the Bombers arguably have the best personnel in the league and the Lions have arguably the worst. But Reilly can be the great equalizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I'm hoping Boyko fairs as well at tackle at young Simeon Rottier did against us in 2010. Floyd, kelownabomberfan, 17to85 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) Gotta get Reiley on his horse....Punch holes in the Leos' o line and pressure the hell out of him...Watch out for his sneaky escape ability and cover tight...We should be able to take this one, even without Mathews...Go get em BigBlue Edited June 15, 2019 by Stickem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I don't know much, but I know the bombers defensive line is going to make life heĺl for opponents this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueingreenland Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 We are a better team on paper...but they have the better QB and are at home. Plus the intangible of it being the 1st game...so you never know. Let's hope we are prepared. JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booch Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Why is lions receiving Corp better..I'd say Adam's and Burnham a wash..I would take woli over Carter any day..since his release from sask he has done diddly Demski and Johnson.. wash again though Demski more versatile..and the other bc guy is straight from junior football so I'd put lucky or Lawler ahead of him..also u have to include Harris who is head and shoulders above Rutley..and both oline have potential and new faces on them but bc has a guy playing center who has never played it..at least Couture has been grooming for it for years. And as Mike said.. that bc defense looks putrid and I see us exploiting konar and herdman just like we did to konar and gang against Edmonton last yr. Reilly might make it interesting and close..maybe for a bit but I see us winning by at least 2 tds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) what plays can the run to make it a bit easier on the three new guys in the middle of the O line? Edited June 15, 2019 by Mark F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mark F said: what plays can the run to make it a bit easier on the three new guys in the middle of the O line? not Actually some very early screens to Harris and a sweep to Demski would do exactly that Mark F, rebusrankin and GCJenks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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