Does demanding your team win and every player be super human, does that win you any games? Based on his actions Chris Jones might say "Absolutely!" The departed Nick Arbuckle is a perfect illustration:

https://3downnation.com/2022/07/12/how-it-went-wrong-between-the-edmonton-elks-chris-jones-and-nick-arbuckle/

"Chris Jones never wanted Arbuckle in Edmonton....After an 0-3 start, Jones swiftly pulled the plug. ...So, here we are. Arbuckle is out, and the Elks have close to zero experience at the most important position in football....Arbuckle’s biggest challenge in Edmonton may have been his fear of making mistakes. In last Friday’s recap, I suggested that the risk of being pulled on any particular play was inhibiting his development. “Constant competition” is often considered a positive thing, but it has to be awfully tough on players knowing that any mistake can lose them a job..."

"Arbuckle is a smart quarterback. The Elks staff have said it — even Ford has said it — with plenty of anecdotes about how Arbuckle could answer any question he had. He’s also very accurate. Not perfect, obviously, but capable of consistently putting balls into the right spots for his receivers. He also showed impressive leadership and compassion when consoling a distraught Dane Evans after the game in Hamilton...."

"I was recently reminded of Saskatchewan’s 2017 season in which Chris Jones unabashedly swapped Kevin Glenn and Brandon Bridge on the fly. He went from Glenn to Bridge to Glenn and back to Bridge in a matter of plays that included two interceptions. It’s hard to imagine anyone getting into a rhythm with that schedule."

So this Friday night who is going have the psychological advantage, Jones or O'Shea? Is MOS preparing any traps?

19 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

 

 

That's one big MoFo, better bring Jack. 

Edited July 20, 20223 yr by Fatty Liver

27 minutes ago, Tracker said:

But what about Nic Demski?

I don't think the injury report includes guys on the 6 game.

19 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

pretty cool graphic though

For me to poop on.

43 minutes ago, BomberBall said:

For me to poop on.

Week 7 vs. Winnipeg (July 22):

EDMONTON ELKS INJURY REPORT			PRACTICE DAY
Player Name	Position	Injury	Day 1 – Mon	Day 2 – Tues	Day 3 – Wed	Game Status
Antigha, Tobi	LB	Healthy Scratch	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Carter, Duron	DB	Ankle	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Ceresna, Jake	DL	Shoulder	LIMITED	LIMITED	LIMITED	OUT
Coe, Nick	DL	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Ford, Tre	QB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Holley, Caleb	WR	Healthy Scratch	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Jack-Kurdyla, Tomas	OL	Healthy Scratch	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Locksley, Kai	QB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Lyon, Nafees	DB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Morgan, Nyles	LB	Hip/Groin	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Reaves, Jordan	DL	Hand	LIMITED	LIMITED	LIMITED	OUT
Walker, Derel	WR	Hip/Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Washington, Tony	OL	Knee	FULL	FULL	FULL	–
Watson, Tre	LB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT

What’s with all the hip injuries?  Is there a new salsa joint in town.

Hip injuries were the thing last year as well. 
 

“Thorax” from last year is still my favourite. 

I am always worried about this injury.

Riders have a bunch of taints on theirs...

Derel Walker out from too many fastballs in the dirt.

I’m sure they can find someone else to give up on routes. 

I remember when we were gunning for Derel Walker until he got lost in a cave somewhere or abducted by aliens for a few months. 

Seeing his play and attitude since joining the Elks sure makes me glad we dodged that bullet.

1 hour ago, Blue_Dragoon said:

I remember when we were gunning for Derel Walker until he got lost in a cave somewhere or abducted by aliens for a few months. 

Seeing his play and attitude since joining the Elks sure makes me glad we dodged that bullet.

I wonder if when he looks down at his fingers hindsight bothers him....

No Ellingson or Jeffcoat tomorrow.

 

 

Wow, yikes

What did I miss happening to Ellingson?

Hope this provides Jeffcoat a chance to heal up. He's been  rather quiet this season so far.

Didn't know Ellingson was even injured,Jeffcoat was 50/50. I'm still very confident in those receivers and our D but I just wish they would've started Johnny instead.

5 minutes ago, Mr. Perfect said:

Hope this provides Jeffcoat a chance to heal up. He's been  rather quiet this season so far.

He's been getting plenty of pressure.

I wonder if those guys would sit if this game was against BC or Calgary....

Just now, Brandon said:

I wonder if those guys would sit if this game was against BC or Calgary....

I don't think that's the way MOS/Coaching staff does things. Especially against ANY west team. If they could play they would be.

19 hours ago, Firekid said:

Week 7 vs. Winnipeg (July 22):

EDMONTON ELKS INJURY REPORT			PRACTICE DAY
Reaves, Jordan	DL	Hand	LIMITED	LIMITED	LIMITED	OUT

wait a minute... Jordan Reaves is still in the CFL???

25 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

No Ellingson or Jeffcoat tomorrow.

 

 

I'm no expert on this sort of stuff... so someone please correct me if I'm wrong... but doesn't it make more sense to have Bailey fill in for Ellingson at slot and Grant at WR ?

24 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

No Ellingson or Jeffcoat tomorrow.

 

 

I’m excited to see how this receiving core does, I expect Schoen will probably be our number one guy. Intrigued to see Grant in a bigger role, I expect healthy doses of Bailey Agudosi, and Woli, and we’ll see if we can get anything out of Harrison. 

Watch Agudosi and Harrison go off, and Walters just sitting back saying "TASTE DEEZ NUTZ!"