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

 

It's interesting. Any review that heaps praise on the Ti - Cats, either doesn't mention their OL at all, or glosses them over. 

8 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

It's interesting. Any review that heaps praise on the Ti - Cats, either doesn't mention their OL at all, or glosses them over. 

That's the case with Hammy, Riders and CGY

46 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

That receiving corps is stinky. Even more unproven guys than we have. Tucker, Ungerer, Marshall? And theyre all 5'10"!

"smurfs"

 

Hope the team isnt as dismissive of hamilton as mbb is.

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Just now, Bigblue204 said:

That's the case with Hammy, Riders and CGY

I've done several hours of reading, like I usually do before the season starts. I recall only one analyst who has said "BLM will have to adjust to playing behind an OL that's not dominant.' 

1 hour ago, Mike said:

I’ll preface this by saying I know Stewart and Meredith are banged up, but I really am whelmed that we had two years to improve our receiving core and we are trotting out Nelson and Bailey week 1.

I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed

Patience. Remember this is still just a glorified preseason game. This year more than any the real season won't start until labour day 

Important to get that first game in the win column...sends a message....especially when we're hurting a bit (Andrew and Adams)....Our kicking game could be a bit of a concern considering we're trotting out a newbie and a recent cut BUT should be okay...Can't wait till tomorrow to see how everything shakes down....Could be a few gaffs from both clubs in the opener and this is essentially a preseason but also a 2 pointer..GOBIGBLUE..... keep the Cup memory ALIVE

 

Looks like it will be two globals tomorrow

 

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Looks like it will be two globals tomorrow

 

yep

Re: the receivers... I'm also slightly underwhelmed by Nelson... but I am looking forward to seeing what Baily can do in an increased role.... Lawler could be a force this year... Demski and Wolly are going to continue doing their thing... overall solid group, but there's always room for improvement... 

Keep in mind... Couture (hand), Jefferson (ankle) and Miller (illness) are marked as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow. 

I know attitude isn't everything, but I absolutely love Bailey if for no other reason than his phenomenal attitude and work ethic. Huge fan of that guy. 

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

Keep in mind... Couture (hand), Jefferson (ankle) and Miller (illness) are marked as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow. 

Because there’s no probable on CFL injury reporters. If they were on the injury report this week, they have to be marked as questionable, doubtful or out.

Which is stupid as hell. But they’re all playing.

4 minutes ago, Mike said:

Because there’s no probable on CFL injury reporters. If they were on the injury report this week, they have to be marked as questionable, doubtful or out.

Which is stupid as hell. But they’re all playing.

Pretty much the same as nfl

49 minutes ago, Mike said:

Because there’s no probable on CFL injury reporters. If they were on the injury report this week, they have to be marked as questionable, doubtful or out.

Which is stupid as hell. But they’re all playing.

Man I wish I could just list myself as "probable" every day before work.

8 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Plus they are without 3 starting CNDs 2 of those are on Defense and one is their LT. 

Actually Van Zyle is a RT.

10 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

 

No Ted Laurant, no Addison, and fresh meat at tackle.

No meat could ever have been fresher than that one season opener against Hamilton where the Bomber D made Simeon Rottier into a human turnstyle.  Now THAT was fun to watch....

9 hours ago, BBlink said:

This year we were always going to start with as many vets as possible, regardless of how good the new guys in camp were.

By the end of the season the cream will rise to the top.

Good point.  The turnover of players during a regular season is huge, something we usually always forget or choose not to remember.  A guy on the P/R right now might end up being the Grey Cup MOP.  

2 hours ago, Eternal optimist said:

Man I wish I could just list myself as "probable" every day before work.

I'm usually a "questionable" on my best days lol...

1 hour ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

Actually Van Zyle is a RT.

True. They are actually missing both starting tackles.

SEASON OPENING GAMES
Team records in season openers since 2008
Ottawa 4-1-1
Calgary 7-4-1
Saskatchewan 7-5
Edmonton 7-5
Montreal 6-6
Toronto 6-6
Winnipeg 6-6
BC 4-8
Hamilton 2-10

Interesting...

12 hours ago, Mark H. said:

True. They are actually missing both starting tackles.

Tate is actually the Ti-Cats starting LT, he is not an injury replacement.  He's taking over the starting job after Ryker Mathews signed in BC.

2 minutes ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

Tate is actually the Ti-Cats starting LT, he is not an injury replacement.  He's taking over the starting job after Ryker Mathews signed in BC.

Yeah and has exactly 1 game of CFL experience. Yum yum yum yum 😈

Doug Brown was on OB last last and hinted (well,downright said) that Van Zeyl’s absence was due to the “game day flu” a.k.a. afraid to line up against Willie Jefferson again after the Grey Cup domination so opted out. Brown said he has seen it multiple times in his playing days where an unfavourable match-up led to a sudden “injury” and game absence to the lesser combatant. 

1 hour ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

Tate is actually the Ti-Cats starting LT, he is not an injury replacement.  He's taking over the starting job after Ryker Mathews signed in BC.

Yes. 6 of one and half dozen of the other - I hope our front can capitalize. 

6 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Doug Brown was on OB last last and hinted (well,downright said) that Van Zeyl’s absence was due to the “game day flu” a.k.a. afraid to line up against Willie Jefferson again after the Grey Cup domination so opted out. Brown said he has seen it multiple times in his playing days where an unfavourable match-up led to a sudden “injury” and game absence to the lesser combatant. 

There is a story about a Vikings O-lineman who was facing a dominant rusher. The Viking QB (Tarkenton?) heard the rusher say to the Viking lineman," I'm coming through. Move left if you don't want to get hurt." The Viking lineman was heard to say," My left or your left?" Similar dynamics.