Frequently, especially when I'm busy, I like to separate fact from opinion. What makes this site so enjoyable is the opinions and disagreements that we find from our members. However sometimes I just am not interested in opinion. I want to know what's changing for our next game. New injuries, recovering from past injuries, possible replacements and other moves the coaches might make is all that really matters to me sometimes.

I do not know what we all like best but the most important thing for me is the injury report and personnel changes. I am mainly interested in the Bombers but I don't mind hearing about what's happening around the league. So here goes: as a start.

"Attention now turns to Demski's injury, this O can't afford to lose anyone let alone him for considerable time"

"I don’t think it’ll be too serious. He was walking on it no boot or any thing. Worst case I would think a high ankle sprain that takes a couple weeks. "

So if Demski is out for the next game how do we change our lineup?

One of my chief interests is how Brandon Alexander is coming along. Has anybody seen him out on the practice field in the last week or so?

Did anyone notice if any of our other starters besides Demski got a little nicked up on Friday night?

Now I realize some of this is conjecture but we do have some excellent sleuths on this site, people who can see what MOS and the gang don't want to say. I would just like to know sooner than when we publish the game day roster.

1 hour ago, BomberfanMKS said:

It also helped that we had a real long drive to start the 4th... CGY didn't have many opportunities on O

And exactly when we needed it. One of the best things about that win is that it was in front of an almost full house plus a lot of drama. People remember that sort of thing when the home team looks dead but somehow revives enough to win in the last minutes.

11 hours ago, 17to85 said:

I think he started the season well enough but lately I've been missing Wilson more and more.

Agree. Teams played him like kyrie and he did well. Teams adjusted and he hasn’t since. 

Saw a post on twitter last night from Malcolm Thompson. Sorta sounded like he'd been released. Anyone else see that?

25 minutes ago, ddanger said:

Saw a post on twitter last night from Malcolm Thompson. Sorta sounded like he'd been released. Anyone else see that?

Maybe recovering at home. If he’s expected to miss the season it’s pretty common. although if he’s also behind ba and Hallett in recovering he’s likely coming back to face a pr spot any way. 

That could be in regards to anything...staff likes him here so doubt he was cut loose...and dont think his injury is season ending..he seems fine on sidelines

1 hour ago, ddanger said:

Saw a post on twitter last night from Malcolm Thompson. Sorta sounded like he'd been released. Anyone else see that?

What was the tweet? 
 

His last tweet sounds like someone  close to him died. 
 

 

52 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

What was the tweet? 
 

His last tweet sounds like someone  close to him died. 
 

 

That's the jist I got from that too

2 hours ago, Geebrr said:

What was the tweet? His last tweet sounds like someone  close to him died. 
 

 

Maybe he was referring to his career?

Doubt it...why would we cut him? Hallet is a huge downgrade...and his injury isnt season ending...much ado about nothing

On 2022-08-28 at 2:13 PM, Booch said:

That's the jist I got from that too

Okay maybe I've misinterpreted that tweet. Probably not the first time I've done that!

I am wondering if we are taking Brandon Alexander perhaps a week early to be our 6th DB ... I do not know how banged up our starting 5 in the defensive backfield. We rarely discuss the little dings and dents afflicting any particular player. Rotating in will not be as taxing/straining as starting and he will not have to dig as deep.

 

yeah...easing him as the extra would be a good way to get him up to game speed...dude can play corner and half, and also has SAM experience too....I dunno what the heck going on in the Hammer but swinging a deal for Darby, with BA back would really solidify our back end

4 minutes ago, Booch said:

yeah...easing him as the extra would be a good way to get him up to game speed...dude can play corner and half, and also has SAM experience too....I dunno what the heck going on in the Hammer but swinging a deal for Darby, with BA back would really solidify our back end

I’d be on board for sure 

Maybe Brady O's ding in the last game was perhaps slight and more precauitionarry than a serious dent. Were they concerned about a possible concuss?

I do not think Augustine has hit his stride yet but I do not mind seeing him start Sunday. I am expecting Olivera though.

10 minutes ago, BigBlue said:

Maybe Brady O's ding in the last game was perhaps slight and more precauitionarry than a serious dent. Were they concerned about a possible concuss?

I do not think Augustine has hit his stride yet but I do not mind seeing him start Sunday. I am expecting Olivera though.

I really love how Oliveria was playing. Tough yards. He averaged 7.5 yards per carry against Calgary but only had a long of 10. That means he was getting 7-8 yards almost every play. Really puts your O in a good spot when you’re dealing with second and short. 

Brady looks like a Harris clone recently.  By that I mean he's running hard and running people over 

19 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Brady looks like a Harris clone recently.  By that I mean he's running hard and running people over 

agreed...he has looked totally different than he did the first part of the yr.....maybe just needed to find his way a bit...figure what he is

So in the first 6 games, BO had 62 carries for 196 yards (3.2 ypc). In the last 5, its 68 for 408 (6 ypc). Young man is really coming into his own.

How long before a jealous greenie starts asking if he's juicing?

 

We have learned that the way to beat the stigma is to just not take the test 

I dunno... A lot of people around here (Al, I'm looking at you) said Oliveira was too slow and not ready to be a pro football player and the Bombers made a huge mistake and that we needed to find a new RB. 

Again, the Bombers were patient and let him figure it out... And it APPEARS like he's found his way. Too early to tell for sure what his career will be, but it's at least trending in the right direction. 

Blue Bombers Transactions - August 30, 2022

WINNIPEG, MB., August 30, 2022 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker DeJuan Cooper and American receiver Jaivon Heiligh to the practice roster.

Cooper (6-3, 240, South Dakota, June 1, 1999, in Germantown, Maryland) joins the Blue Bombers after a five-year college career in which the first four years took place at Monmouth University and finishing his final season with the South Dakota Coyotes. The linebacker appeared in 53 games throughout that time registering 143 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and an interception

Heiligh (6-2, 200, Coastal Carolina; born: September 2, 1999, in Venice, Florida) joins the Blue Bombers after a four-year college career with the Chanticleers. During that time, he appeared in 45 games and amassed 191 receptions, 2,825 yards, and 22 touchdowns. The wide receiver was twice named to the First team All-Sun Belt in 2020 and 2021. Heiligh set a Cure Bowl record by hauling in 13 catches and left Coastal Carolina as the programs leading receiver in yards and receptions.

Before joining the Blue Bombers this season, Heiligh spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals during their 2022 training camp.

Transactions:

2022-08-31   WPG   COUTURE, Michael   OL   N   Simon Fraser   Add From Injured   Active Roster
2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Delete From Suspended   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   HOLM, Evan   DB   A   North Dakota   Add To   Active Roster
2022-08-31   WPG   HOLM, Evan   DB   A   North Dakota   Remove Signed   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   BURTENSHAW, Konner   RB   N   Queen's   Add To   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   BURTENSHAW, Konner   RB   N   Queen's   Delete From Active   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   MACHINO, Tomoya   OL   N      Add To   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   MACHINO, Tomoya   OL   N      Delete From Active   Free Agent
2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Transfer To   Suspended
2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Active Roster

2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Delete From Suspended   Free Agent

2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Transfer To   Suspended
2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Active Roster

What the actual heck does this mean?

Maybe the sorting order is wrong and it's add to active, transfer to suspended, delete from suspended, add to free agent?

6 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Free Agent
2022-08-31   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Delete From Suspended   Free Agent

2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Transfer To   Suspended
2022-08-28   WPG   COOPER, DeJuan      N      Add To   Active Roster

What the actual heck does this mean?

Maybe the sorting order is wrong and it's add to active, transfer to suspended, delete from suspended, add to free agent?

If I was to guess I'd say he came up here a few days ago and was placed on the suspended list.

The team either didn't have a roster spot or he was placed in Covid protocol. 

He was then removed from the suspended list and then added to the practice roster.

Edited August 31, 20223 yr by WinnipegGordo

15 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

If I was to guess I'd say he came up here a few days ago and was placed on the suspended list.

The team either didn't have a roster spot or he was placed in Covid protocol. 

He was then removed from the suspended list and then added to the practice roster.

So added to Free agent = PR?