Finally, we have the first pre-season game! LFG

Both games are on CFL+, no regular TSN this year.

Position battles to watch;

DB, (22)Burrell, and (37)Texada lead this race through camp so far. (41) Williams isn't far behind. It will also be a big pre-season for (26)Woodbey and (0) Allen, who showed strong flashes last year but are fighting an uphill battle for AR spots. Bonus, the Canadians are having a tough battle as well (7)Stuart, (29)Ball, (16)Kelly are all fighting for a chance to play. Kelly needs to sustain some high-level play, as Ball has been a strong overachiever, and Stuart has tremendous attributes. (36)Javier is a sleeper pick as well. He spent time on the Riders' PR, played pre-season in the NFL, and had a knack for big plays in college to go with great size. (13)Addison, a former WR convert who immediately produced at DB, has incredible size and is another big-play college guy to watch.

DL, (90)Dixon, and (54)Jenkins are front-runners at DE, (35)Bailey, and (43)Gatkuoth have high hopes to provide us meaningful reps from the depth chart. 95(Hooper) is a depth-sleeper as well. While (91)Pace is the new DT to watch.

Of course, the OL will be a great watch, with mostly names we are all familiar with. Wallace's step forward in camp has been huge; this could be his coming-out party. And Eli now gets the chance to be C 1, while everyone gets the chance to finally be free of Kola. (62)Viebert, and(64)Ellsbury are lesser known guys to watch. I like a lot of what Viebert brings, and with a step forward this year could make a tough decision. Ellsbury is our no. 1 option at C if Eli doesn't work out.

Lber, we see a ton of returning guys and more CFL bodies than we could possibly carry. (39)Smith and (34)Shay are the ones we all hope have a big game and manage to move up the depth chart.

Rb/TE will be interesting to watch. (73) Daniels could be put in for blocking immediately, which could come at the expense of the 3rd rb. (25)MCI has flashed a significant step forward as a ball carrier in camp, on top of that huge play late last year. While (22)Peterson showed us a whole lot in relief of Brady last year. (35)Rocker, the token import RB of the year and winner of best name in TC, would only be fitting if he became the TC MVP.

WR, it's an ugly group today. No reason to mince words. (86) Clericius moving to the slot should be a good watch. They seem high on (82)Cobb this year in camp, after stapling his butt to the bench most of last year. (83)Nield will need to translate what he flashed last year in a big way for us. (17) Singer has had some plays in camp. Corcoran, Desrosiers, Hurford, Jack, and (89)feel good story Tachinski are all going to play significant reps. Hopefully its not like a rerun of Baywatch when they are out on routes.

(44)Keegan, the punter's rival this year, has been quiet after coming to camp late. (36)Lidster, Sergios intern has as well.

(79)Harrison is a former JET KR of the year winner and will see some KR work. (87)Davis, a very tall, slim-built converted QB from the arena leagues, will likely see some KR work today. (17)Singer, a WR to watch, has also gotten reps on teams this camp, though he doesn't have as much experience doing it as the rest. (35)Rocker may possibly do it this pre-season as well, as he was kind of a do-it-all back in college.

Connor Shay didn’t impress me. He didn’t accomplish much on any of his blitzes.

Hooper and Pace got manhandled by the Riders 3rd string ol. Stuart was another guy who stood out as not good enough to be here.

On the plus side Jaylen Smith looked good. Athletic and aggressive. Singer looks like a keeper. Jenkins looks like a starter. I think Perkins can be a decent backup.

5 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

On the plus side Jaylen Smith looked good. Athletic and aggressive. Singer looks like a keeper. Jenkins looks like a starter. I think Perkins can be a decent backup.

Agree witg these. Smith needs ti get reps cause all he does is make plays. Singer seems like the best option at receiver.

Perkins you're going to have to work around his limited arm but he's got decent awareness out there.

9 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Yep, especially for game 1. Ill take that.

Already a lot better qbing depth then weve seen since brown left. Elgersma gets points for mental toughness for me. Kid never wilted never showed frustration.

it was really the depth of the OL and DL that wasnt great. Late DL depth too. OL, was good in pass pro most of the night. Not goot in the run game at all though.

Im optimistic that with more of the starters in next game things will look a lot better. Saw great flashes at positions that we need.

He does his best. Corrects when he gets the name wrong its tough with soo many guys on both teams but he did a real good job tonight for both sides plays.

Assuming you mean DT - he does do his best and made a number of corrections when needed. I like that.

I didn't hear the hillbilly SSK colour guy after the first couple series as I was able to time the CJOB and video feed acceptably well.

Denver Broncos might have lost Nuer Gatkuoth's number.

I change my mind.. that last throw succcked. Bring on the MBT!

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

I change my mind.. that last throw succcked. Bring on the MBT!

MBT?

1 minute ago, Big Daddy said:

MBT?

The law firm of Macleod, Bethel and Thompson.

Wow - Doug Brown not holding back on Wilson leaving the team prior to the first PS game. Can't say I disagree - may not like how things look, but why would you quit before you even have a chance to outshine the guys you believe are ahead of you?

Another side note - DB and DT joking about broadcasting on scaffolding for the first time, getting sea-sick with the wind. Hilarious! Only in Saskatchewan...

15 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

Connor Shay didn’t impress me. He didn’t accomplish much on any of his blitzes.

Hooper and Pace got manhandled by the Riders 3rd string ol. Stuart was another guy who stood out as not good enough to be here.

On the plus side Jaylen Smith looked good. Athletic and aggressive. Singer looks like a keeper. Jenkins looks like a starter. I think Perkins can be a decent backup.

yeah he’s not as far along as smith, but mlber is way different and easier than sam.

5 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I change my mind.. that last throw succcked. Bring on the MBT!

we need one more guy now. the options are about as ugly as always.

4 minutes ago, Big Daddy said:

MBT?

mcleod bethel thompson

2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

The law firm of Macleod, Bethel and Thompson.

I thought that was what that was, but didn't really believe that was what was meant, after a single, preseason game looking at two brand new qb's without starting receivers and other depth players fighting for roster spots.

Really? We are now ready to parachute in MBT?

Reminds me of the days when we would bring in Michael Bishop. Are we back to that?

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too.

Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute.

If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

Singer was pretty explosive. No other American receiver (outside of veterans) looked like they knew what the **** was going on out there.

12 minutes ago, Big Daddy said:

Wow - Doug Brown not holding back on Wilson leaving the team prior to the first PS game. Can't say I disagree - may not like how things look, but why would you quit before you even have a chance to outshine the guys you believe are ahead of you?

Another side note - DB and DT joking about broadcasting on scaffolding for the first time, getting sea-sick with the wind. Hilarious! Only in Saskatchewan...

I don’t know what’s going on in his life so I can’t give him a hard time in leaving the team.

3 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too.

Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute.

If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

He did fine for a rook in his first game. be fun to see him next week hopefully with better support.

We do need a qb on the pr learning the system incase any one gets hurt though. Maybe some one cuts an interesting name, more likely it’ll be another rookie

6 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too.

Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute.

If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

Are you saying time to dust off the LaPolice playbook had made for Strev in his 2nd season with us :D

23 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Are you saying time to dust off the LaPolice playbook had made for Strev in his 2nd season with us :D

Honestly the faj comparison ain't bad... just gotta hope he's not a raging douchebag like faj.

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too.

Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute.

If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

For sure Elgersma is 24 years old. Stetson Bennet was throwing footballs in college until he was 26. Way too early to pass judgment, he certainly seems to have a good arm, and I like the way he keeps his eyes down field as he moves around in the pocket to create time, obviously my major problem with him was holding onto the ball too long but not an un common problem with young players. Lots to work on for sure but I’m not worried yet.

4 hours ago, Goalie said:

Another pick. Elgersma being humbled but that’s not his fault there.

The only way for Elgersma to learn is thru mistakes. The learning curve is steep. Once he adjusts to the speed of the CFL game then he'll play a lot better. He'll have better days.

All in all thought Elgersma was fine. His first pass was a bad drop. Kinda tells the story there.

10 hours ago, sweep the leg said:

Connor Shay didn’t impress me. He didn’t accomplish much on any of his blitzes.

Hooper and Pace got manhandled by the Riders 3rd string ol. Stuart was another guy who stood out as not good enough to be here.

On the plus side Jaylen Smith looked good. Athletic and aggressive. Singer looks like a keeper. Jenkins looks like a starter. I think Perkins can be a decent backup.

Stuart was all over the field. The processing is just a step behind but he’s always in the right leverage and he’s always the guy finishing plays at the ball run or pass when he’s on the field.

Contrast to a guy like Kelly who is indecisive, too often in wrong leverage as ball is moving out or up field even at year 3, play is always going by him. He can run fast in a straight line but has no football skills physically or mentally to succeed at this level. When it comes to who gets on the roster…..Stuart will be a great special teamer and the sky is the limit on D. I think he’s probably the best WIL/MAC prospect on the field today. But he was playing half in this one.

10 hours ago, 17to85 said:

I'm not as down on the qb play as some. For elgersma he's got such limited pro experience, if he's got a decent head on his shoulders he can learn and improve. Rourke was pretty **** his first season in BC too.

Perkins has some limitations but you can probably come up with a gameplan he was execute.

If the Bombers can't establish a run game won't really matter who is at qb.

Rourke was actually fine his first season. Even starting the first game as rookie he looked good. I kinda think that's why Reilly played the second half, he saw the competition.

40 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Stuart was all over the field. The processing is just a step behind but he’s always in the right leverage and he’s always the guy finishing plays at the ball run or pass when he’s on the field.

Contrast to a guy like Kelly who is indecisive, too often in wrong leverage as ball is moving out or up field even at year 3, play is always going by him. He can run fast in a straight line but has no football skills physically or mentally to succeed at this level. When it comes to who gets on the roster…..Stuart will be a great special teamer and the sky is the limit on D. I think he’s probably the best WIL/MAC prospect on the field today. But he was playing half in this one.

I agree with you on Stuart. The size, speed and versatility is too good to give up on.

So do we think Smith will actually get a rotational shot this year? To me, you could start him and have Kyrie as the DI as he can back up both spots, contribute on teams and a smaller role might help keep him healthy but that seems like something the club usually doesn't do.

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Stuart was all over the field. The processing is just a step behind but he’s always in the right leverage and he’s always the guy finishing plays at the ball run or pass when he’s on the field.

Contrast to a guy like Kelly who is indecisive, too often in wrong leverage as ball is moving out or up field even at year 3, play is always going by him. He can run fast in a straight line but has no football skills physically or mentally to succeed at this level. When it comes to who gets on the roster…..Stuart will be a great special teamer and the sky is the limit on D. I think he’s probably the best WIL/MAC prospect on the field today. But he was playing half in this one.

I haven’t seen him in practice, so I’ll take your word for it on his potential at lb. His processing looked more than just a step behind to me.

2 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

So do we think Smith will actually get a rotational shot this year? To me, you could start him and have Kyrie as the DI as he can back up both spots, contribute on teams and a smaller role might help keep him healthy but that seems like something the club usually doesn't do.

I hope so. DI a dlineman and we could bring in Smith every time we rotate Lawson out.