kind of surprising, but not really..... news just broke on TSN radio VIA Jeff Hamilton.

He hasn't really seemed engaged this year.  Maybe being under-utilized.  But if he was becoming a problem in the room, whining about not getting the ball, I'm fine with this move!

Get someone in there who actually wants to play!  I'm sure the salary saving isn't going to hurt us either!

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by trueBlue83

also his blocking in thr run game is invaluable...one thing lost when he is out

Willie Jefferson was so upset about the release that he refused to talk to the media today.

Oh wait, no he didn't:

WPG Blue Bombers on Twitter: ""Every week we want to get ready for the next week and go 1-0." WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/i3PaSZ0L2i #ForTheW https://t.co/vjM6scCv5f" / Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/1166809704468799489

1 hour ago, NorthernSkunk said:

I get what yer saying.... but it would have been a fact.

It was probably said "off the record" and since he has close ties with a bunch of insiders... you don't leak information like That- you would tend to lose a few of those insiders.

2 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Willie Jefferson was so upset about the release that he refused to talk to the media today.

Oh wait, no he didn't:

WPG Blue Bombers on Twitter: ""Every week we want to get ready for the next week and go 1-0." WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/i3PaSZ0L2i #ForTheW https://t.co/vjM6scCv5f" / Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/1166809704468799489

He did say 'uhh' a lot... could mean he's really upset.

Willie is being the leader Matthews said he wanted to be. 

2 minutes ago, Floyd said:

He did say 'uhh' a lot... could mean he's really upset.

Definitely....possible

2 hours ago, Floyd said:

How do you excuse Lawler though - if this is about production, he really only had one good game against Ottawa

Because this is an offence where its extremely difficult for a receiver to put up elite numbers given the emphasis on running as well as spreading the ball around, so when you're paying a guy elite money, coupled with off-field issues, for similar statistical production, it's really not a difficult or surprising decision - Nevermind the comments Matthews made when he was a healthy scratch. When you have 12 receptions and are getting paid as well as you are, the writing is on the wall.

13 minutes ago, Floyd said:

He did say 'uhh' a lot... could mean he's really upset.

Or that he has a limited conversational range.

3 minutes ago, Mr. Perfect said:

Because this is an offence where its extremely difficult for a receiver to put up elite numbers given the emphasis on running as well as spreading the ball around, so when you're paying a guy elite money, coupled with off-field issues, for similar statistical production, it's really not a difficult or surprising decision - Nevermind the comments Matthews made when he was a healthy scratch. When you have 12 receptions and are getting paid as well as you are, the writing is on the wall.

Its mind boggling to me that ppl are surprised By this. Production matters when u making big money

4 hours ago, Floyd said:

Probably asked him to be a healthy scratch and he asked for his release I'd say

He's already been a healthy scratch this season iirc. 

31 minutes ago, Mr. Perfect said:

Because this is an offence where its extremely difficult for a receiver to put up elite numbers given the emphasis on running as well as spreading the ball around, so when you're paying a guy elite money, coupled with off-field issues, for similar statistical production, it's really not a difficult or surprising decision - Nevermind the comments Matthews made when he was a healthy scratch. When you have 12 receptions and are getting paid as well as you are, the writing is on the wall.

The Blue Bomber offense. Where CFL receivers come to die.

 

56 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Its mind boggling to me that ppl are surprised By this. Production matters when u making big money

It's a crazy concept, I know.

Maybe he was cut because WJ really wanted the #13

1 hour ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

It was probably said "off the record" and since he has close ties with a bunch of insiders... you don't leak information like That- you would tend to lose a few of those insiders.

I suppose that is what creates the  Image of him being more of a cheerleader,  rather than a reporter looking to get the fans interesting information.  What exactly is his job title ?

And  as for Mathews.... would it be fair to say he was the richest player on the team ?

He is the PBP guy for the Bomber's radio broadcasting rights holder.

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by Geebrr

I think this is just the first of many wide receivers being released in the next week or so we are going to sign all running backs and just run the ball.

C'mon guys get with the conspiracy theories - obviously Matthews was released because he spiked Harris' gatorade with steroids out of jealousy.

8 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

I suppose that is what creates the  Image of him being more of a cheerleader,  rather than a reporter looking to get the fans interesting information.  What exactly is his job title ?

I don't know anyone that I respect who thinks that Bob is just a cheerleader.  He is not going to burn his sources though.  Teams leak things to whom they want and to whom they trust.

25 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The Blue Bomber offense. Where CFL receivers come to die.

 

Ricky collins jr likes this post. 

We dont have the type of offense that makes a lot of wrs look good. Weve seen a lot of talk about the canadian mafias ability to bring in wr talent, but the issue as long been our use of wr talent. We dont stretch the field aggressively, we dont do design for smooth catch and run, and we dont target individual Wrs or supply a high volume of passes to our best wrs. 

We toss dump off passes at a short to intermediate range, under coverage and force the wr to try to back up field and break a tackle or make some one miss to pick up enough yards for first down.  And since the opposition secondary doesnt worry about the deep toss they are often facing the wrs meaning you cant lead them too much to run under the ball and that they will start tackle momentum with a good angle. 

When plop and the mafia came in we didnt have the offensive weapons to do much. But that hasnt been the problem for a while. The blame is shared in similar amounts with plop and nichols, with the management taking some as well for not stepping in. Allowing the success weve had to be enough rather then taking the risk for more. Plop hasnt adjusted, gotten nichols to develop and expanded our passing offense. He hasnt set out to make use of our weapons. Hes used demski in the jet package, but he was trying every one in the same stuff before. He hasnt tailored plays and set focuses on using the weapons especially lucky. Other then the odd screen pass or being the jet. Same old stuff with new faces. 

Nichols hasnt shown the ability to hit guys in stride when the opportunity presents it self, and floats deep passes leaving wrs coming back. Though his deep ball was seemingly improved and good enough to do more with.

Its the chicken and the egg, doesnt matter which comes first we just gotta break the cycle. If I am any cfl vet FA wr, this is the last team i want to sign with. Especially if coming back from an NFL try out. The numbers you get in our offense isnt going to get you another look down south or a bigger contract up here either. 

11 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

He is the PBP guy for the Bomber's radio broadcasting rights holder.

I'll remember that when listening to him from now on,  

13 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

And  as for Mathews.... would it be fair to say he was the richest player on the team ?

hmm Id put money on him or whitehead. Both im sure qualify for the NFL pension when they retire. 

3 hours ago, Goalie said:

Lawler isnt making 250 k 

Neither is Matthews.

2 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

hmm Id put money on him or whitehead. Both im sure qualify for the NFL pension when they retire. 

Nichols, Harris, Bighill, Bryant, Jefferson, Nevis was a fairly high NFL pick.

1 minute ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Nichols, Harris, Bighill, Bryant, Jefferson, Nevis was a fairly high NFL pick.

I considered bighill but it was one year down south wasnt it? Nichols and jefferson kinda mid tier. Any one in the NFL for a year is making a couple years worth of jeffersons salary + bonus money and a year of nichols. Id wager the amount lucky has made in football makes 98% of the rest of the team look like they work for peanuts.