Every bomber fan knows that the offence of any team in the CFL takes longer to develop than the defence. The linemen and the blockers behind them need to know what's happening immediately beside them, how to adapt to their fellow teammates. The running backs need to know where the holes are going to emerge. The blocking schemes on passing plays have similar challenges. You can't learn this in practices...

The Bomber Brain Trust decided player evaluation for the few positions that were open was far more important than getting the veterans in harmony with each other. So we have major rust to deal with, more so than usual this season.

There has been such a major talent improvement on our defence that just maybe we can shut down what was a very hot offence in Montréal at the end of last season.

On offence Brady Olivera is going to need a lot of determination as he tries to guess where the holes will be as his O line feel each other out. He's pretty good at seeing what is developing. If he gets 50 yards of rushing that would be pretty good. I'm not sure how open he will be on checkoff plays and other swing passes.

Collaros is going to get sacked a lot on many missed assignments. But he can scramble and is very good at it. He loves the long bomb and we can only guess how many touchdowns he will throw. That's how the offence is going to score, I suspect.

What I think will make or break the game tomorrow is how many touchdowns the defence can supply on turnovers. Maybe one pick six and one or two forced fumbles. There is a real chance pressures on the quarterback will be up significantly this year.

How else can we win this game?

 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

And the number of people who saw our jerseys and asked if there was a game tonight..... Like....?? It's the Home Opener!!! How is the city not buzzing?? Is it back to back GC losses, so some of the excitement has worn off??

I just got weird looks for saying I couldn't wait to get out to the Pas.  I then said Fort Hew? and got the same blank stares. Had to shake my head and walk away at that point.😂

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Man I don't know.if it's cause it's a Thursday or what but there is absolutely no buzz around the city for the game. We started at Stella's, then OGC, then Half Pints, then Torque.... And the number of people who saw our jerseys and asked if there was a game tonight..... Like....?? It's the Home Opener!!! How is the city not buzzing?? Is it back to back GC losses, so some of the excitement has worn off??

Just really struck me as strange.... Thought everyone (restaurants and bars and breweries especially) would have gear on and really amped up for game day. Not so much. 

I've switched gears at work now and am in more of a marketing role... I would like to talk to the Powers That Be around here about how we can market these things better and all have lots of fun (and hopefully make some money while you're at it....)

Season starting earlier likely the biggest culprit. And no preseason games on tsn. Will take a while for people to realize that oh yeah, it's summer and cfl is back

2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Season starting earlier likely the biggest culprit. And no preseason games on tsn. Will take a while for people to realize that oh yeah, it's summer and cfl is back

but there will be 31k+ in stands today none the less...thats where it matters anyway

4 minutes ago, Booch said:

but there will be 31k+ in stands today none the less...thats where it matters anyway

Is that confirmed? I checked out Ticketmaster for an idea but didn't feel like counting blue dots. I wish there were less of them to be honest.

Everything I had read from CoFaj the last couple of days makes me hate him even more. Barf.

Just now, Super Duper Negatron said:

Is that confirmed? I checked out Ticketmaster for an idea but didn't feel like counting blue dots. I wish there were less of them to be honest.

Everything I had read from CoFaj the last couple of days makes me hate him even more. Barf.

he truly thinks he's legit....sad.......

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Man I don't know.if it's cause it's a Thursday or what but there is absolutely no buzz around the city for the game. We started at Stella's, then OGC, then Half Pints, then Torque.... And the number of people who saw our jerseys and asked if there was a game tonight..... Like....?? It's the Home Opener!!! How is the city not buzzing?? Is it back to back GC losses, so some of the excitement has worn off??

Just really struck me as strange.... Thought everyone (restaurants and bars and breweries especially) would have gear on and really amped up for game day. Not so much. 

I've switched gears at work now and am in more of a marketing role... I would like to talk to the Powers That Be around here about how we can market these things better and all have lots of fun (and hopefully make some money while you're at it....)

Spring football sucks.  Should start last week of June.  Prefer fall games to spring ones.

4 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Spring football sucks.  Should start last week of June.  Prefer fall games to spring ones.

I'm definitely in agreement but feel like an old man for saying it. Ha ha. 

17 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Spring football sucks.  Should start last week of June.  Prefer fall games to spring ones.

Absolutely agree. I preferred when the openers were on Canada Day weekend. 

58 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

Absolutely agree. I preferred when the openers were on Canada Day weekend. 

I think that’s the majority opinion. Should still be 

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Spring football sucks.  Should start last week of June.  Prefer fall games to spring ones.

 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

I'm definitely in agreement but feel like an old man for saying it. Ha ha. 

 

1 hour ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

Absolutely agree. I preferred when the openers were on Canada Day weekend. 

 

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

I think that’s the majority opinion. Should still be 

It is an old man opinion, but it’s also the damn truth. 
 

Canada Day weekend kick off to the season and later season is awesome. That’s football season! 

I personally loved the Canada Day starts because I’m a teacher and it was just the best way to start the summer. Last day of school, CFL starts, it was a good time.

Edited June 6, 20241 yr by Jesse

30 minutes llllffffggggg

31 minutes ago, Jesse said:

I personally loved the Canada Day starts because I’m a teacher and it was just the best way to start the summer. Last day of school, CFL starts, it was a good time.

My Dad is a retired teacher. Our whole deal every summer revolved around this when I was a kid. Last day of school, then July 1st BBQ and usually a Bomber game. Pure Canadiana. 

Well good luck guys you're going to need it

The season does feel like it’s starting too early for sure. Canada Day openers were the best.

1 minute ago, greenrider55 said:

The season does feel like it’s starting too early for sure. Canada Day openers were the best.

Hate the Thursday kick off too. 

Brady is amped up lol 

Doesn't help that it's a late spring either.

A few minutes before kickoff and the sun comes out, let's get that fowl taste of last years Grey Cup out of the mouth tonight with a severe beatdown

1 minute ago, bustamente said:

A few minutes before kickoff and the sun comes out, let's get that fowl taste of last years Grey Cup out of the mouth tonight with a severe beatdown

A warm welcome for fajardo back to igf and several firm introductions to the new field. 

LFG!  I'm looking forward to Fajardo laying flat on back at Princess Auto Stadium!

How the hell is it possible that Lemon is still playing? Bush league PA!

 

I don't care when it starts to be honest...as long as it does

Just win. Let's go Blue

The goosebumps have set in!!

Nice return by Mitchell crappy angle