Blue Bombers - 2025 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

[Arnold_Palmer]

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/16/mike-oshea-defends-chris-streveler-with-zach-collaros-limited-in-blue-bombers-practice/
 

this is the problem with O’Shea he’s literally talking about Strevelers play with the Bombers 6 years ago. We don’t have 2019 Chris Streveler on this roster. Yeah he was never a great passer, but he used to have the speed and power to be one of the most unique players in the league at the time but hes not that player anymore. Not even close. 

[SectionKBlackout]

Oshea holding on to guys based on performances 6 years ago? Story checks out.

[rebusrankin]

MOS 2025 has 2004 Dave Ritchie vibes.

[Goalie]

3 hours ago, 17to85 said:

Finding a way to what exactly? 

No I'm watching our offense struggle,  and become inept after halftime no.matter who is at qb. Collaros better than streveler. Sure but neither one is showering themselves in glory due to other offensive factors

Streveler completed 5 passes in the first half last game. 2 were to Brady. 1 was on a play Hamilton wasn’t really ready for. The OC ain’t great but I mean Streveler can’t throw a ball so what you expect really. Dude was never throwing for 300. He was 200 or less really. His entire cfl career. His high is 304 in a game and that was in 2018 or 19. Since then he’s averaged well under 200 yards passing per game. While I agree the OC ain’t helping, the argument could be made we win the game last week if Streveler just hands the ball off all game. 

Edited 17 hours ago by Goalie

[17to85]

They ran, ran and then ran some more... that means there's less passing numbers total... streveler missed some throws for sure (but so did BLM, it happens) but the gameplan was run the ball and they did that.

[HardCoreBlue]

12 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

MOS 2025 has 2004 Dave Ritchie vibes.

Yup but without the humour. Dave Ritchie was a riot to listen to.

[wbbfan]

Boy, we really are gonna run back last weeks roster arent we? Just put zach back on, even if he can't go, and make no significant changes. Not even gonna cycle guys on the PR. 

[BomberBall.]

12 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Boy, we really are gonna run back last weeks roster arent we? Just put zach back on, even if he can't go, and make no significant changes. Not even gonna cycle guys on the PR. 

Yeah, why change?  Everything is great.

[Bomberguy]

Speaking of changes … if things unfold as they seem to be this season, what things are going to be different in 2026?
 

1. New OC (seen enough of Hogan although I’m afraid the team hasn’t).
2. New backup QB, possibly Elgersma, only because Zach’s contract runs out after 2026).

3.FA signings on the O and D line? (Haven’t even seen who’s available, but there has to be some upgrades that could improve both lines)

4. New GM? Head coach? (Extreme doubt for these)

5. Fan support wanes a bit and puts some pressure on management (hard to say but it makes sense, especially if we don’t even make the playoffs in a home Grey Cup year)

6. Status Quo on everything (😕)

 

 

[Wanna-B-Fanboy]

1 minute ago, Bomberguy said:

1. New OC (seen enough of Hogan although I’m afraid the team hasn’t).

Oh, I am pretty certain that the team has seen enough- the tall foreheads though... probably not.

[ShyGuy]

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/17/most-outstanding-canadian-watch-who-are-the-top-contenders/

Demski at number 2 but can't believe Oliveira isn't on the list. Reigning MOP (should be back to back if we are being honest), and despite missing almost 3 entire games is 3rd in the league in Yards from Scrimmage, and the pace he is on will likely take the lead in the next couple games... even accounting for the game where he played only 1 drive he is pretty much on a 2K yards from scrimmage pace.

 

[Brandon]

10 minutes ago, Bomberguy said:

Speaking of changes … if things unfold as they seem to be this season, what things are going to be different in 2026?
 

1. New OC (seen enough of Hogan although I’m afraid the team hasn’t).
2. New backup QB, possibly Elgersma, only because Zach’s contract runs out after 2026).

3.FA signings on the O and D line? (Haven’t even seen who’s available, but there has to be some upgrades that could improve both lines)

4. New GM? Head coach? (Extreme doubt for these)

5. Fan support wanes a bit and puts some pressure on management (hard to say but it makes sense, especially if we don’t even make the playoffs in a home Grey Cup year)

6. Status Quo on everything (😕)

 

 

1 - 90% of this happening, I don't see how they can bring the guy back for a 2nd season in a row.  

2 - 50% of this happening.  I'd really like to see Wilson be given some real game time to see what we have in him.   Throwing him 4 minutes left in a game wont' cut it.   Having him play the 3rd quarter last week would of been the smart thing to do.    

3 - I'd imagine this year they almost have to sign a few guys.  I'm assuming Bryant will retire and they'll have to fill some holes.   It would be extremely disappointing if they don't add at least 3 starters.   

4 - New GM 25% chance.... new HC I'd say 15% chance.   O'Shea has a massive leash.  It is disappointing though that for this and last season they almost seem paralyzed at the idea of changes.   During our prime years with these guys they had the ability to find multiple guys (mainly on D) who could step in and play right away.   Nowdays it feels like they have nothing in the cupboards.  No "potential" on the bench who just needs a few more weeks of practice to catch up.   Absolutely nothing.  

5 - The game day experience continues to be top tier and I don't imagine much of a reduction of fan support at the  home games.   

6 - I'd say 66% chance of happening... if they make zero changes next season then 2027 will be clean house time.  

[Bomberguy]

14 minutes ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

Oh, I am pretty certain that the team has seen enough- the tall foreheads though... probably not.

Like they’ve seen enough of Strev? 🙃

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

1 - 90% of this happening, I don't see how they can bring the guy back for a 2nd season in a row.  

2 - 50% of this happening.  I'd really like to see Wilson be given some real game time to see what we have in him.   Throwing him 4 minutes left in a game wont' cut it.   Having him play the 3rd quarter last week would of been the smart thing to do.    

3 - I'd imagine this year they almost have to sign a few guys.  I'm assuming Bryant will retire and they'll have to fill some holes.   It would be extremely disappointing if they don't add at least 3 starters.   

4 - New GM 25% chance.... new HC I'd say 15% chance.   O'Shea has a massive leash.  It is disappointing though that for this and last season they almost seem paralyzed at the idea of changes.   During our prime years with these guys they had the ability to find multiple guys (mainly on D) who could step in and play right away.   Nowdays it feels like they have nothing in the cupboards.  No "potential" on the bench who just needs a few more weeks of practice to catch up.   Absolutely nothing.  

5 - The game day experience continues to be top tier and I don't imagine much of a reduction of fan support at the  home games.   

6 - I'd say 66% chance of happening... if they make zero changes next season then 2027 will be clean house time.  

I like the percentages you’ve added. Gives me a Dumb and Dumber “so you’re saying there’s a chance feel” 😉

[bigg jay]

12 minutes ago, ShyGuy said:

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/17/most-outstanding-canadian-watch-who-are-the-top-contenders/

Demski at number 2 but can't believe Oliveira isn't on the list. Reigning MOP (should be back to back if we are being honest), and despite missing almost 3 entire games is 3rd in the league in Yards from Scrimmage, and the pace he is on will likely take the lead in the next couple games... even accounting for the game where he played only 1 drive he is pretty much on a 2K yards from scrimmage pace.

 

Ferguson decided to throw Lirim on there, knowing he doesn't have a legit shot at MOC. If it was a true top 5 list, I'm sure BO would have been there (or should have been).  Lirim (and a few other guys) should have been put in an honorable mention category, IMO.

[rebusrankin]

A kicker does not belong on a list of most outstanding Canadians.

 

[Booch]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Boy, we really are gonna run back last weeks roster arent we? Just put zach back on, even if he can't go, and make no significant changes. Not even gonna cycle guys on the PR. 

Hence...why we at where we are...sad

[Tracker]

2 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Yup but without the humour. Dave Ritchie was a riot to listen to.

He was- O'Shea is pretty grim.

[Goalie]

4 minutes ago, Tracker said:

He was- O'Shea is pretty grim.

Is he or is our media a bunch of clowns at times. I mean it goes both ways. Yeah everything is O’Sheas fault to the 10 of you on here and 28 that listen to the coaches show but dude is out there daily taking pretty stupid questions. Repetitive ones. Where’s the gm? He has said nothing since free agency really. The draft maybe was the last  time Walters spoke. Lots of the issues with the team is talent related. There is no talent to replace the current talent with. How is that on O’Shea and not the guys apparently bringing in the talent. There ain’t no game breakers or superstars just chilling on our PR. If there were teams would be like yoink we are taking Adams or woods. But they aren’t so the talent just isn’t there. That’s on Kyle and the scouts. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Goalie

[Tracker]

37 minutes ago, ShyGuy said:

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/09/17/most-outstanding-canadian-watch-who-are-the-top-contenders/

Demski at number 2 but can't believe Oliveira isn't on the list. Reigning MOP (should be back to back if we are being honest), and despite missing almost 3 entire games is 3rd in the league in Yards from Scrimmage, and the pace he is on will likely take the lead in the next couple games... even accounting for the game where he played only 1 drive he is pretty much on a 2K yards from scrimmage pace.

 

Demski's and Oliviera's performances are much more remarkable when you consider how meh the rest of the team is this year. 

[Goalie]

Brady needs 101 carries in the final games here to have the same amount of runs as last year. He’s almost at his receiving totals from last year already but needs about just under 600 yards to match his rushing totals. He’s actually average 5.6 per run this year vs 5.7 last but his average catch goes for 9.2 yards as opposed to 8.4 last year. Should definitely be in MOC conversation but probably not MOP since well, the team isn’t as good. 

[wbbfan]

26 minutes ago, Booch said:

Hence...why we at where we are...sad

I just wonder how badly we have to bottom out before the brass realizes the situation we are in. It's like they expect us to catch a flukey run, win out to the grey cup then be able to mail it in for another year. 

[HardCoreBlue]

9 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I just wonder how badly we have to bottom out before the brass realizes the situation we are in. It's like they expect us to catch a flukey run, win out to the grey cup then be able to mail it in for another year. 

Here's hoping. 🙂

[johnzo]

1 hour ago, Tracker said:

Demski's and Oliviera's performances are much more remarkable when you consider how meh the rest of the team is this year. 

we'd be in Tim Burke territory without those two.

have always had special admiration for the Bombers who were great players on bad teams -- Milt, of course. Terrance Edwards, Doug Brown, Joe Lobendahn, Jovon.

Henoc Muamba was a beast in 2013 and based on how bad the team was that year I honestly can't blame him for always spurning the Bombers during his annual free agent ball.

Edited 1 hour ago by johnzo

[HardCoreBlue]

8 minutes ago, johnzo said:

we'd be in Tim Burke territory without those two.

have always had special admiration for the Bombers who were great players on bad teams -- Milt, of course. Terrance Edwards, Doug Brown, Joe Lobendahn, Jovon.

Henoc Muamba was a beast in 2013 and based on how bad the team was that year I honestly can't blame him for always spurning the Bombers during his annual free agent ball.

Mmmmmmm sure but his self promoting tours were a bit nauseating? 

[bigg jay]

Wonder if Walters would try to poach him (assuming he's awake & would notice this move).  

 

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