Bombers-Als Pre Game Discussion

[bigg jay]

[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[rebusrankin]

So we're going to play two DEs again because we need Ayers for Teams? Mother Trucker.

If Kramdi is out, I'd like to see Smith start at his spot.

[bigg jay]

Alexander expects to play the whole game. I guess they don't really need to worry about him getting hurt if we don't touch him.

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[Blue In BC]

Are we actually going to make two changes in the secondary with PR DB's at the same time we don't dress Kramdi and put Person on the PR?  Anyone know whether these DB's are DHB's or CB's?

[Blue In BC]

8 hours ago, bigg jay said:

So a couple feel good points but nothing substantial - got it. For you in BC, getting to Montreal or Hamilton might be more of an issue but not for people in Winnipeg.  Besides, a handful of Bomber fans in attendance does what for the club?  I can't see a huge turnout in any city with the way this team has played this season. Regina might be the only exception to that due to location though. MOS will tell you (as any HC would) that the team will always be playing to win, regardless of who is on the field so I don't think they earn any extra respect there.  I'd respect him more for giving back-ups some playing time rather than risking injury to key players in a fairly meaningless game.

For me, the upside to 4th is being as healthy as possible and facing either a QB getting his first taste of playoff action or a team we just thrashed a few weeks earlier.   We may also get a slightly higher draft pick if nothing else (barring a miracle GC run). 

Finish in 1st and then you get a home game and a chance to rest veterans.  There is no guarantee we don't suffer serious injury in any game even if we sit a few starters. It only takes one play. Oliveria got injured on the 4th play of his 1st game this year.  I should point out we rested many veterans to end the last 3 seasons, still ended up with critical injuries and lost 3 Grey Cups in a row.  When you play scared you end up losing. 

A handful of Bomber fans on the road is always a good thing.  

[wbbfan]

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

So we're going to play two DEs again because we need Ayers for Teams? Mother Trucker.

If Kramdi is out, I'd like to see Smith start at his spot.

I could see shutting down the old guys, but why would you take the young guys in need of reps off lmao 

[BomberBall.]

No Person and Woods is doubtful, and they bring on 2 DBs?  So the old farts will play with no relief?  Thomas on for 90% of the snaps?  How about some DL guys being brought up?  Give Bailey a shot?  Resurrect Adams?  I guess some of this could still happen, but I feel I’ll be cursing when the game day roster comes out.

[Goalie]

Last time it was mentioned someone to the PR he ended up staying on the AR and playing so I’ll wait and see. I thought maybe we’d see a few of the D line guys play for sure. Bailey and a tackle. I mean game means nothing. We are going to be crossing over. Making the quantum leap. Play some of the guys who haven’t played but been here a while game. 2 weeks matters. Not tomorrow. And the ALS are the likely opponent also so save it for 2 weeks. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Goalie

[HardCoreBlue]

If we’re cleaning up and in first place can somewhat tolerate players who are not producing getting a free pass but being a real average middle of the road team that tolerance turns into irritation.

[17to85]

1 hour ago, BomberBall. said:

No Person and Woods is doubtful, and they bring on 2 DBs?  So the old farts will play with no relief?  Thomas on for 90% of the snaps?  How about some DL guys being brought up?  Give Bailey a shot?  Resurrect Adams?  I guess some of this could still happen, but I feel I’ll be cursing when the game day roster comes out.

Trying to get them hurt so that can justify replacing them?