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.

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

No, if you watch the recent mini video of Wolly and Schoen talking about their relationship. Schoen says that once Ellingson went down he took over his role. McRae took Schoens spot.

thing is tho...Mcrae took Ellingson spot basically on the roster, and is a huge down grade receiver wise when we run 80 to 90% of our schemes...so yes a huge downgrade...Mcrae will still be used and on roster, and will serve the role he had when Ellingson was playing....and the fact now we will have both Schoen and Ellingson running from the slot, and various other spots is gonna make it real tough on defenses now, as u still have to consider Demski and Bailey, and clutch Woli

5 minutes ago, Booch said:

thing is tho...Mcrae took Ellingson spot basically on the roster, and is a huge down grade receiver wise when we run 80 to 90% of our schemes...so yes a huge downgrade...Mcrae will still be used and on roster, and will serve the role he had when Ellingson was playing....and the fact now we will have both Schoen and Ellingson running from the slot, and various other spots is gonna make it real tough on defenses now, as u still have to consider Demski and Bailey, and clutch Woli

It's a down grade on paper. But the results tell a different story. Mcrae didn't light it up, but I'd argue Schoen likely wouldn't have the yardage he has if Ellingson played the whole year. There are only so many plays to be made. 

15 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

It's a down grade on paper. But the results tell a different story. Mcrae didn't light it up, but I'd argue Schoen likely wouldn't have the yardage he has if Ellingson played the whole year. There are only so many plays to be made. 

well no doubt...same with when Woli went out..Bailey and Schoen benefitted big time...just the fact tho that we will have all the game 1 starters back, plus use Mcrae and BOLO gives our offence a huge boost, and will be tough to defend especially how BO has turned the corner and looks like AH 2.0 now

 

4 minutes ago, Booch said:

well no doubt...same with when Woli went out..Bailey and Schoen benefitted big time...just the fact tho that we will have all the game 1 starters back, plus use Mcrae and BOLO gives our offence a huge boost, and will be tough to defend especially how BO has turned the corner and looks like AH 2.0 now

 

Our receiving core is downright sick.....

thing is, offense hasn't really been a concern for awhile now.....so getting bodies back there is just kind of a bonus that we don't really NEED. It's on D that we could really use some help, because that's, arguably, been getting worse down the stretch....

1 hour ago, Booch said:

Mcrae will be the back up...as well as BOLO...they are all in sync and know their role...so u get Woli and Ellingson in for last game...and get them as many reps as u feel they need in certain sets and schemes...case closed...the beauty of our situation this yr, is that if/when we get to full health all our back ups, and some of their back ups have gotten a ton of reps, and we know what we have...we in a good spot

McRae and BOLO should be playing this week with Demski and Schoen having most of the game off.  Demski is still beat up and Schoen played the entire game last week, although he is battling with Rhymes for most yards receiving and may not want to sit at all.  B.O. is within 71 yds. of rushing for 1,000 and may want to reach that milestone as well.

9 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

McRae and BOLO should be playing this week with Demski and Schoen having most of the game off.  Demski is still beat up and Schoen played the entire game last week, although he is battling with Rhymes for most yards receiving and may not want to sit at all.  B.O. is within 71 yds. of rushing for 1,000 and may want to reach that milestone as well.

I'd like to see both those boys get the numbers they want, and then sit down.

Definitely want to see Ellingson, and to a lesser extent Woli get reps. And young Hallet.

I agree that if any of these 3 aren't 100% we'll probably find out, and I really don't want to find out in the WF .

32 minutes ago, Noeller said:

thing is, offense hasn't really been a concern for awhile now.....so getting bodies back there is just kind of a bonus that we don't really NEED. It's on D that we could really use some help, because that's, arguably, been getting worse down the stretch....

Normally I would agree with you, however, not this year. Our offence fully stocked may score on every drive. Sounds too good to be true but we've had multiple games this has almost happened. There is no offence in this league that can come remotely close to doing that against our defence. Our defence, although not as dominant as last year or the year before, is still the best in the CFL at keeping teams from scoring. It will take 30+ points to beat our offence. I don't see it happening unless we take the day off.

18 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The Bombers did play Ellingson one game when he came off the 6 game injured list,  Then took a hit & went right back on it again. For that reason, I'd keep him off the field until the Western Final. The guy is a 10 year vet. There won't be a lot of rust to knock off. 

He needs to get his game legs back. We don't necessarily have to heavily target him or anything but getting the legs and game speed back will be important to him.

37 minutes ago, ddanger said:

I'd like to see both those boys get the numbers they want, and then sit down.

Definitely want to see Ellingson, and to a lesser extent Woli get reps. And young Hallet.

I agree that if any of these 3 aren't 100% we'll probably find out, and I really don't want to find out in the WF .

For sure. We need to let them knock the rust off, take that first hit back and run around a bit at game speed.

1 hour ago, Piggy 1 said:

Our receiving core is downright sick.....

Could have been better though... If Lawler didn't get injured, we would have picked him up and then:

1. Lawler
2. Ellingson
3. Schoen
4. Nic
5. Woli

With Bailey, BOLO and Mcrae as back ups.  

Who do you cover as a d-coordinator?

7 minutes ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

Could have been better though... If Lawler didn't get injured, we would have picked him up and then:

1. Lawler
2. Ellingson
3. Schoen
4. Nic
5. Woli

With Bailey, BOLO and Mcrae as back ups.  

Who do you cover as a d-coordinator?

Bring Dobson in as a TE for pass pro and you don't even need a running game.

We'd put up Rourke like numbers...

23 minutes ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

Could have been better though... If Lawler didn't get injured, we would have picked him up and then:

1. Lawler
2. Ellingson
3. Schoen
4. Nic
5. Woli

With Bailey, BOLO and Mcrae as back ups.  

Who do you cover as a d-coordinator?

That could quite possibly next yrs unit, if Schoen is gone for a bit then its Lawler for him....if he says I could even still see that unit, as Ellingson likely comes back a lot cheaper...but possibly he's one and done here and we trot out Lawler, Demski, Bailey, Woli and Agudosi...good luck with that group as well...and Bolo and Mcrae subbing in

1 hour ago, Booch said:

That could quite possibly next yrs unit, if Schoen is gone for a bit then its Lawler for him....if he says I could even still see that unit, as Ellingson likely comes back a lot cheaper...but possibly he's one and done here and we trot out Lawler, Demski, Bailey, Woli and Agudosi...good luck with that group as well...and Bolo and Mcrae subbing in

Our only potential issue on offence next year is if more than one of our OL retires.

Just now, GCn20 said:

Our only potential issue on offence next year is if more than one of our OL retires.

not sure why people so fixated on that...the only one I see likely to do that is Bryant if we lose the Cup....if we win again...he will be back for part of the chance to go down as un utter dynasty and 4 in a row

2 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

Our only potential issue on offence next year is if more than one of our OL retires.

Not a problem, retain Lofton.

1 minute ago, Fatty Liver said:

Not a problem, retain Lofton.

Richmond is way better....and will be here too

Just now, Booch said:

Richmond is way better....and will be here too

He hasn't proven it yet, full season spent on the I.R.

re: Players leaving........ don't underestimate how many of these guys would LOVE the opportunity to win a GC at IGF in a few years, if they can play that long. 

Just now, Fatty Liver said:

He hasn't proven it yet, full season spent on the I.R.

he was brought here for a reason...and unfortunate got hurt in his start for Bryant last yr....time in the IR rehabbing is insignificant...Lofton has bounced around since 2017...and not locked down a job yet...he soley here as insurance until Richmond is 100%...and there is/was no reason to rush him...also...3 yrs younger..

4 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

A big dropoff? You do know that Schoen took over his role right?

Ummm i said backups? We are stronger with Schoen AND Ellingson.

3 minutes ago, bb1 said:

Ummm i said backups? We are stronger with Schoen AND Ellingson.

Correct, I disagree with the "big" drop off aspect of what you said.

48 minutes ago, bb1 said:

Ummm i said backups? We are stronger with Schoen AND Ellingson.

Haven't you heard Coach O'Shea, we don't have any backups on our team, if they've started a game, they are starters.

4 hours ago, GCJenks said:

Bring Dobson in as a TE for pass pro and you don't even need a running game.

We'd put up Rourke like numbers...

Dobson isn’t good on the edge in pass pro. If kola stays at centre I’d put couture at te. Ideally though I’d have couture at c and in that package shift gray to te and Dobson to his guard spot. 

Edited October 25, 20223 yr by wbbfan

20 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Dobson isn’t good on the edge in pass pro. If kola stays at centre I’d put couture at te. Ideally though I’d have couture at c and in that package shift gray to te and Dobson to his guard spot. 

I don't think Kolankowski is going to be back anytime soon..... sounds like his knee is jagged. Hasn't practiced all week. Couture is C for sure, and Dobson will be the 6th man...

Couture would have been the center come playoffs injury or not to Kolo....he played well when in, but nowhere near Couture level

we just have to run our normal offence, and implement the couple wrinkles he have perfected, yet to be seen and we will be just fine...regardless of who we play in WF nad in Grey Cup if we advance, I'm not concerned one bit about offensive output, and putting up points.

My only real concern right now is cover teams, and to a lesser extent run defense...but maybe we just being vanilla there too...we been so far out ahead, and in control most the games, and most of the season, and knew basically 2 games ago already we would likely host WF that why show all your cards and schemes...cause to my eye we were doing some odd tings, and some stuff that didnt make sense and almost seemed...well....dumb...so a bit of playing coy I think was being done