Figured we might as well get this rolling. Practicing in Guelph this week in preparation of Thursday night's contest. Years and years of Bombers dreadful seasons have me feeling like we're going to give the Argos their first win of the season, and that things are going to spiral out of control the rest of the season, and the Riders are going to build momentum and keep winning...........I need a smack to right the ship. Bombers and Hammy by 50+ this week, pls....

I thought it was odd.... 

Lucky will return some kicks like he always does. Wouldn't surprise me to split receiving duties more and more as the season goes on.

Im excited to see Lawler and Bailey both on the field at the same time. 2 of our up and comers

 

He's half right. 

I hope we keep giving Lawler a chance to prove himself and settle in to a role in this offense. After the first Argo game he became somewhat of a polarizing figure around these parts but I like what he brings to the offense as an over the middle compliment to DA/Demski/Matthews.

10 minutes ago, JCon said:

 

He's half right. 

And half bat-**** crazy.  If he truly believes that, then Collaros isn't the only headcase the Argo's need to be concerned with.

3 minutes ago, Nash00 said:

I hope we keep giving Lawler a chance to prove himself and settle in to a role in this offense. After the first Argo game he became somewhat of a polarizing figure around these parts but I like what he brings to the offense as an over the middle compliment to DA/Demski/Matthews.

With Adams on the shelf, Lawler has 6-games to prove himself. Bailey should get a real shot too!

2 hours ago, GCJenks said:

I'm pretty sure the depth chart the last couple weeks has only had Lucky listed as a receiver. Hasn't affected how he was used in game in the least. I wouldn't read much if anything in to it.

He didn't do any returning last week until Walker greased himself up.

1 minute ago, JCon said:

With Adams on the shelf, Lawler has 6-games to prove himself. Bailey should get a real shot too!

At the very least, even if Matthews balls out the next few weeks with Adams out it will be nice to know where we stand with depth in the receiver corps. As the season goes on, we will likely need to rely on guys like Lawler/Bailey at some point.

Just now, sweep the leg said:

He didn't do any returning last week until Walker greased himself up.

You can grease yourself up, as long as you don't grease your hands! Walker made that critical mistake. 

I might be letting my Lawler fan card speak for me but I think he's a starting receiver for the rest of the year. Whitehead to be more of a utility guy/returner when the dust settles. Still very much utilized tho

2 hours ago, BBlink said:

 

Im excited to see Lawler and Bailey both on the field at the same time. 2 of our up and comers

I think Bailey will be our scratch. Matthews replaces Adams on the active roster, and Bailey will replace Matthews as the scratch.

Just now, BBlink said:

I might be letting my Lawler fan card speak for me but I think he's a starting receiver for the rest of the year. Whitehead to be more of a utility guy/returner when the dust settles. Still very much utilized tho

Probably depends on how Matthews does over the next few weeks as well. If he struggles, I can see Lawler staying in the lineup when Adams is back. Of course, all of this is based on what we have seen over the last 3 weeks. It's entirely possible he vanishes after a few good games like a lot of import receivers have.

5 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

And half bat-**** crazy.  If he truly believes that, then Collaros isn't the only headcase the Argo's need to be concerned with.

Often times bad pro teams have a lot of good talent. And that confusion can set in. Though what else should he say in his position. Also with his lack of time on active rosters, he may not know the differences between good teams and bad teams. 

1 minute ago, sweep the leg said:

I think Bailey will be our scratch. Matthews replaces Adams on the active roster, and Bailey will replace Matthews as the scratch.

Or jones. One of the two. Id rather see bailey play. 

 

4 minutes ago, BBlink said:

I might be letting my Lawler fan card speak for me but I think he's a starting receiver for the rest of the year. Whitehead to be more of a utility guy/returner when the dust settles. Still very much utilized tho

Whiteheads contribution just by his active threat of speed and how it draws the defense is huge. Its hard to double any one else when you have him running down the seam, faking screens etc. He has an effect on the opposing defense that we havent seen in a very very long time. 

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

 

Or jones. One of the two. Id rather see bailey play.

Jones is listed as a returner, Bailey only as a backup receiver. Seems likely to me it'll be Bailey.

Speaks to depth when you can replace an Adam's with a Matthew's...and in all honesty could be an improvement..no omock on Adam's as he balls it out. But Matthew's if he is dialed in brings more to table 

If Matthew's replaces Adam's.. the new db basically takes Humes DI spot as he slides into Alexander's starting role..I can see us putting Bailey where Walker was as a DI

Be a perfect game to do this and see what he brings..especially with Kongbo on roster

And dont be fooled in thinking he is a DE only due to his size..you think Willie is a freak athlete..Kongbo is probably freakier.. and talking with some peeps I know he wont be out of place rapping in at Will.. he is quick enough and actually has cover skills..his basketball skills allow his quick feet and ability to have them loose hips to turn an go with a reciever/running back

5 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

I think Bailey will be our scratch. Matthews replaces Adams on the active roster, and Bailey will replace Matthews as the scratch.

Didn't they remove 3 Americans and 1 Canadian and bring on 2 Canadians and 2 Americans? If so I think they scratch a Canadian this week

Or in simpler terms the Di's are Bailey, Jones, Roh and Medlock

Given the roster this week, I think Janke is the scratch. Seems like they are doing him a solid and giving him a game check.

As for the receivers, I think Lawler is both the guy earning it with his play and they are seeing what he can do because hey, Adams is an FA next year.

2 hours ago, JCon said:

 

He's half right. 

I think an argument could be made that they are probably one of the top three teams in Ontario.

6 hours ago, JCon said:

Matthews listed as starting on the outside. That's good news. I think he's been wasted inside. 

Well that’s only due to the Darvin Adams injury.

Keeping Matthews at WR and putting Adams at SB may be better when Adams is healthy.

1 minute ago, WBBFanWest said:

I think an argument could be made that they are probably one of the top three teams in Ontario.

Actually, they should be Canada's Football Team. 

Since

Canada=Toronto 

Raptors=Canada's Team

Blue Jays = Canada's Team

Then,

Argos = Canada's Team

We should all feel bad for rooting against them this week.

5 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:

I think an argument could be made that they are probably one of the top three teams in Ontario.

I don't know Western has a pretty good squad.

5 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

Well that’s only due to the Darvin Adams injury.

Keeping Matthews at WR and putting Adams at SB may be better when Adams is healthy.

Would way rather see Matthews and Adams as our deep threats and Woli on the inside...

dare to dream

29 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Would way rather see Matthews and Adams as our deep threats and Woli on the inside...

dare to dream

Agreed. Adams isn't built for the slot. He has a hard enough time staying healthy playing WR. Would love to see what Woli could do closer to the ball.

You can be a deep threat from anywhere..a lot of times more success with deep ball originates from receiver coming out of the slot position of field.