I'll preface this thread by saying, I am not complaining at all about the win tonight.  Beating Saskatchewan is the best thing in the world no matter  how it was done.  We rarely win in Regina and this is a happy occasion.

 

Do not get me wrong at all, it was a great game, our offense was fantastic, Drew Willy played exceptional, Paris Cotton is a beast, Nick Moore is back and better than before, Clarence Denmark is a warrior.  And screw the Bellefeuille haters, he outdid Chapdelaine this game.

 

 

 

 

But......

 

Richie Hall's defense was not looking good out there.  Lots of plays where guys were out of position, vanilla playcalling, getting gashed in the run, thank god Adams came up with that pick on that one throw or we might really have gotten in trouble.  A little surprised too that the Riders didn't go for it on 3rd and short when they were on their last possession and punted it there even though I know Messam got a bit whacked there.

 

It was a good game but this defense had better not be getting gashed like that week in and week out.  Hall was hired to fix it and fix the run and so far, he almost looks worse than Etcheverry.  I'm gonna enjoy the win for the time being but we can't afford that in Hamilton next week or late in the season.

Well I agree they have played against 2 quality o lines so far and perhaps a 3rd one bending in Mtl I still worry that Size does matter and wonder if there is enough size inside.

I believe that Collins has a real injury and that's the only reason we haven't seen him yet.

I'm not sure where this idea that our DTs are "too small" started... most teams DTs are around 6'1-6'4 and around 290-300 lbs... obviously there's a few exceptions... Anderson is 6'3 297 and Collins is 6'2 294... however, I did notice that Turner is playing at 266 lbs this year (still 6'2, that hasn't changed for some reason )... which is surprising since I thought he was normally in the 280-285 range... 

 

anyways, point is, I don't think our DTs are too small...

I believe that Collins has a real injury and that's the only reason we haven't seen him yet.

 

He's on the 6-game IR and we can't pull him (I believe) since we pulled Neufeld already.

I'm not sure where this idea that our DTs are "too small" started... most teams DTs are around 6'1-6'4 and around 290-300 lbs... obviously there's a few exceptions... Anderson is 6'3 297 and Collins is 6'2 294... however, I did notice that Turner is playing at 266 lbs this year (still 6'2, that hasn't changed for some reason )... which is surprising since I thought he was normally in the 280-285 range... 

 

anyways, point is, I don't think our DTs are too small...

 

I don't note the size of the guys we have as a factor, but I thought having someone who can play as a legit nose tackle would have probably eliminated some of those big runs Saskatchewan had.  Which is the game we won, so whatever.  Turner and Anderson seem to play a style that is athletic more than bulky bulldozerish, which creates the illusion of small.  Both of them are still big enough to use me as a shoehorn in a pinch.

The reason Doug Brown and Stan Mikawos were so effective was they pretty much occupied two blockers freeing up the DT beside them to beat a lineman one on one. I think unless they can duplicate that mismatch it leaves a smaller athletic Turner to be more often double teamed.

Sure would be nice to see nate Collins at DT. Think our current guys are too small. Both turner and Zach. Always thought Zach would be better as a DE tho. Not sure why.

 

Me neither, because Anderson is actually bigger than both Turner and Collins. He is 6'3 - 305 pounds and is the 4th largest DT in the league?!

The reason Doug Brown and Stan Mikawos were so effective was they pretty much occupied two blockers freeing up the DT beside them to beat a lineman one on one. I think unless they can duplicate that mismatch it leaves a smaller athletic Turner to be more often double teamed.

 

Also, last game I think it was Dunigan who stated that Anderson may be the most powerful guy in the league and that he squats over 900 lbs.

He must take some powerful dumps.

He must take some powerful dumps.

 

Wouldn't stand downwind of him after a burrito.

_{Is it rust on Anderson's part? Two bad games? Or has he lost a little something after his injury?}

_{Is it rust on Anderson's part? Two bad games? Or has he lost a little something after his injury?}

 

I think it's a combination of rust, and opposing OLinemen not being worn out yet. DLs as whole across the league seem to be struggling to get to the QB right now. I think that many teams are using a very vanilla defensive scheme while they figure out the impact of the rule changes. Makes it easier on the OL. I suspect that will change.

 

BTW, I need a magnifying glass to read your post.

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

 

As long as one of the LB's is rushing on every play but if he's relying on a 3 man rush he needs to make a quick call to Chamblin to find out how well that worked out.

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

 

 

Yeah to be fair, the D was having success during all of TC. How many people said they were looking like the strength of this team? Practice is practice....lets see what happens when the lights are on. Saying that, I'm glad they are at least attempting to figure it out.

So the 4 LB set would consist of Hurl, Bass, Randle and Newman?

So the 4 LB set would consist of Hurl, Bass, Randle and Newman?

 

I know they lined up with Briggs and Hurl in the middle of a 3-4 during training camp a few times.  The 3-4 has been practiced before, this isn't a new development.

 

So the 4 LB set would consist of Hurl, Bass, Randle and Newman?

 

I know they lined up with Briggs and Hurl in the middle of a 3-4 during training camp a few times.  The 3-4 has been practiced before, this isn't a new development.

 

 

From the LB crew they had last year Sherman had the most success rushing the QB and causing fumbles, I believe he had at least 5.

So the 4 LB set would consist of Hurl, Bass, Randle and Newman?

 

Just unleash the 3-4 D featuring the all-Canadian LBs of Newman - Waggoner/Briggs - Hurl - Sherman/Jones

 

and go with 3-import DL and 5-import Secondary

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

 

Who is this guy and can he please replace Paul Friesen?

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

 

Who is this guy and can he please replace Paul Friesen?

Yes, he's already ahead of the other sports media in town..and he's new.

 

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

 

Who is this guy and can he please replace Paul Friesen?

 

 

gbill could but unfortunately he has to commute daily from Honolulu.

@EhSportsOpinion: Another observation from Bomber practice: the defence aligned in a 3-4 numerous times and found success. Richie Hall is adjusting. #CFL

Who is this guy and can he please replace Paul Friesen?

gbill could but unfortunately he has to commute daily from Honolulu.

This is true.

Dude - you want to live in Maui.  Honolulu is for the tourists!

Dude - you want to live in Maui. Honolulu is for the tourists!

We're likely visiting Maui in January.