it is time..........
 

 

Edited May 4, 20232 yr by Noeller

Riders would have given Lawler a pat on the back and a raise.

Just speculation,  maybe Lawler missed a court date, given that he was in edmonton last season and now has an unresolved contempt of court charge that has to be cleared up. 

8 minutes ago, Goldkobra said:

Just speculation,  maybe Lawler missed a court date, given that he was in edmonton last season and now has an unresolved contempt of court charge that has to be cleared up. 

Very much a possibility....my only confusion is the 3-4 weeks aspect.

30 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Possibly, but Collaros is the perfect QB to utilize a six-pack receiver set and we ought to have the best O-line in the league to give him the extra three seconds.

Doesn't really work like that when Collaros isn't a runner.  Sure he's a scrambler.  A QB in that situation takes a beating.  You use jet sweeps to keep the DL back on their heels a bit, but you need a running back.

Doubt anything more will be released about Lawler, so is what it is. Other guys will just have to step up in his abscence.

1 hour ago, Goldkobra said:

Just speculation,  maybe Lawler missed a court date, given that he was in edmonton last season and now has an unresolved contempt of court charge that has to be cleared up. 

This is what I figured it could be, the timing makes sense. Perhaps he’s out until he can make court again, but it’s speculation like you said.

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Doesn't really work like that when Collaros isn't a runner.  Sure he's a scrambler.  A QB in that situation takes a beating.  You use jet sweeps to keep the DL back on their heels a bit, but you need a running back.

I mean if you are running bunch packages and moving the pocket and disguising the wr who blocks he’s very well inclined. But our offense isn’t set up like that and it’s much better off with a rb. It’s a huge health risk that just isn’t worth while. We’d be much better off dipping the ratio starting an imp rb and bringing Brady’s touches up slowly. 

46 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I mean if you are running bunch packages and moving the pocket and disguising the wr who blocks he’s very well inclined. But our offense isn’t set up like that and it’s much better off with a rb. It’s a huge health risk that just isn’t worth while. We’d be much better off dipping the ratio starting an imp rb and bringing Brady’s touches up slowly. 

Yeah I guess my point is none of our import backs are jumping off the page.

30 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Yeah I guess my point is none of our import backs are jumping off the page.

To be fair they've barely been given a chance in a game situation so far.

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Yeah I guess my point is none of our import backs are jumping off the page.

You’re right. Though they didn’t get much of an opportunity so far. Hopefully that changes soon. If not, imp rb is an easy position to recruit. 

8 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

I wish I'd taken the wager before the news came out today from the club proving you to be completely wrong & proving that the my 'most likely case' was wrong too. 

If, like you suggest, 'most people on the forum' have drawn the same wrong conclusion, then you are proving that having the most people on your side doesn't mean you are right.

How does today's news prove me wrong? Totally different player and scenario.

7 hours ago, Booch said:

no...I'm just not an idiot..knee jerk panic monger...who been there...done that seen it

No doubt. Don't take it personally this guy just attacks any poster who disagrees with him. Needs to get laid methinks.

Are there beneficial salary cap implications to Lawler's suspension?

14 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Are there beneficial salary cap implications to Lawler's suspension?

I would think that yeah...if suspended you lose pay...so won't go against the cap...or shouldn't....but dont quote that for truth

Probably not a huge savings considering he took less for this season. But makes me wonder if it might inch them a little closer to being able to afford Lemon.

12 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Probably not a huge savings considering he took less for this season. But makes me wonder if it might inch them a little closer to being able to afford Lemon.

I'd use it to try and get Brandon Bryant back,,,,see what he has in him...

I am pretty sure the hesitation on Lemon isn't cost but whether he will FIFO.

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

I'd use it to try and get Brandon Bryant back,,,,see what he has in him...

True.  He could really help our situation up the middle. What was the story on him.  He played for us in 2018 and MTL in 2019.  How did that happen?

29 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

True.  He could really help our situation up the middle. What was the story on him.  He played for us in 2018 and MTL in 2019.  How did that happen?

He was a late TC cut (beat out by Stove in camp) and I believe chose to sign with the Als rather than take a PR spot here. 

From Ed Tait's game preview:

Currently injured are LB Adam Bighill, RB/WR Greg McCrae, CBs Winston Rose and Desmond Lawrence along with LB Kyrie Wilson, DE Thiadric Hansen and OL Tui Eli.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/06/01/game-preview-pre-season-vs-ssk/

First time it's been stated that he is injured.

18 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

He was a late TC cut (beat out by Stove in camp) and I believe chose to sign with the Als rather than take a PR spot here. 

Yeah....that was a shocker...especially with Stove being a late camp addition....Bryant had a good camp too...I was impressed......Thomas was a late camp addition this yr...maybe lightning in a bottle twice?....He looked good....curious to see what he does to the starting Sask o-line tonight

1 minute ago, Booch said:

Yeah....that was a shocker...especially with Stove being a late camp addition....Bryant had a good camp too...I was impressed......Thomas was a late camp addition this yr...maybe lightning in a bottle twice?....He looked good....curious to see what he does to the starting Sask o-line tonight

Exactly what we need right now is to make our starting Dline older

3 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Exactly what we need right now is to make our starting Dline older

he is only 29...so should be right in his prime...I'd take a 6'2" 300 pound plus Dtackle who knows the CFL game...and is a seasoned vet

10 hours ago, GCn20 said:

How does today's news prove me wrong? Totally different player and scenario.

My bad. Wrong player. Embarrassing for me. Mea Culpa. I'm Sorry. Your story still isn't likely or within 1% of being right. 

16 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Riders would have given Lawler a pat on the back and a raise.

Or let him stand on the sidelines and wreak havoc.