CFL news - Week 8

 

Edmonton at Montreal

 

- Matt Nichols and James Franklin split reps this week at QB but Nichols ended up getting the bulk of the work.

- "No regrets" was how it was phrased over the decision to gamble on 3rd and 4 over attempting a 48 yd. FG. Apparently, Shaw starts to get "iffy" in that range. Having said that, it's also reported that Grant Shaw has had a perfect start to 2015 making 15-of-15 field goals. That extends his streak to a career-high 21 consecutive FGs made as he hit his final 6 attempts last year. The Edmonton club record is held by Sean Fleming with the 10th longest streak in CFL history at 22 (Sep-Oct 2001).

- Mike Reilly is still expected to be out another 3-5 weeks 

- No A. Bowman or Chad Simpson for the game - injured

- Edmonton lost last week at BC after holding a 13-point lead and were outscored 9-0 in the final 15:00. The last time Edmonton failed to hold a 13+ point lead and not win was on Sep 28/13 vs Toronto. Last week was only the second time since 2008 the Esks’ have blown a 13+ point lead.

- Edmonton is #1 in the CFL in forcing opponents into 2nd-&-long situations: 95 times in 138 second down situations.

-  Edmonton has forced at least 3 Turnovers in each of their last 5 games. Their defence has allowed no TDs in 49 opponent possessions at home; on the road 7 TDs allowed in 49 drives.

- The Esks have allowed only one punt return of more than 16 yards and one kickoff return of greater than 30 yards all season.

 

Montreal
 

- released 3 players from its roster - kicker Sean Whyte, receiver Dobson Collins and linebacker Bryn Roy.

- Montreal is winless away from home this year and 3-9 since 2014; however they return home this week to where they are 2-1 in 2015 and 8-4 under Coach Higgins (2014-15). All three of their road losses have been by 3 points or less.

- If Rakeem Cato starts this game, that will make it 5 different QB starters for Montreal in each of their last 5 games vs. Edmonton (Calvillo, Neiswander, Smith, Crompton and Cato).

- Rakeem Cato ranks #5 in the CFL in passer rating at 96.9 but his drive success (TD%) ranks only #9. The Als' Red Zone production ranks #9 in the CFL at just 45% (3-of-9 in last 3 games). Cato is 2-0 at home as a starter but 0-3 on the road.

- Montreal is the best at converting on 3rd-&-1 this season making 9-of-11 tries.

- Montreal has yet to record a defensive TD this season in a year where there have been 14 already.

- S.J. Green is the only Montreal receiver in the Top 25 after seven weeks. He is #1 in the CFL with 539 yards on pace for a career-high 1,617 yards. He has 11 second down conversion catches and recorded career reception #400 last week going over the 6,000 yard mark.

- On a per game basis, Montreal has run the ball more times than any other CFL club (21.3 times per game).

- Montreal was +4 on turnovers in their first 4 games; they have been -5 in the last two contests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cato is playing irresponsibly here.

 

wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing?

My guess is there was some type of conflict/fight between the two of them. I'd love it if the Bombers traded for Bowman. Bryant Turner for Bowman?

 

 

Can't believe John Bowman is a healthy scratch, his replacement must be something else.

Als. line no match for Edmonton's front 4

Cauchy looks good when surrounded by a stellar D.

wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing?

My guess is there was some type of conflict/fight between the two of them. I'd love it if the Bombers traded for Bowman. Bryant Turner for Bowman?

Can't believe John Bowman is a healthy scratch, his replacement must be something else.

Pretty sure there's more to this story...

 

 

 

wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing?

My guess is there was some type of conflict/fight between the two of them. I'd love it if the Bombers traded for Bowman. Bryant Turner for Bowman?

Can't believe John Bowman is a healthy scratch, his replacement must be something else.

Pretty sure there's more to this story...

 

bowman just sitting there from the beginning of the game no interaction with teammates

Bowman a healthy scratch. Sam mysteriously missing from the team tonight. Connect the dots.

Man, there's some good defensive plays being made out there.

 

wheres sam and why no bowman? trade brewing?

My guess is there was some type of conflict/fight between the two of them. I'd love it if the Bombers traded for Bowman. Bryant Turner for Bowman?

 

 

I can see that, Sam took offence to Bowman throwing holy water on him.

Or Lavarias and Hebert are healthy and better football players right now.

 

Sam being cut is very likely, he was horrible last week.

How about all them sacks tonight? Cripes. I thought that only happened to us...??

Or Lavarias and Hebert are healthy and better football players right now.

Sam being cut is very likely, he was horrible last week.

Well there have been reports of veterans upset with Sam playing ahead of better players, and making $100k while he sucks, so there's that.

How about all them sacks tonight? Cripes. I thought that only happened to us...??

 

No surprise, most teams are unable to handle Edm. or Ham.'s blitzes.  I'm hoping Cgy. can maintain their dominance over the Esks.

 

Or Lavarias and Hebert are healthy and better football players right now.

Sam being cut is very likely, he was horrible last week.

Well there have been reports of veterans upset with Sam playing ahead of better players, and making $100k while he sucks, so there's that.

 

This one is on popp should of released sam when he left the team 

How about all them sacks tonight? Cripes. I thought that only happened to us...??

Also pay attention to how ineffective Montreal has been on 2nd down (0/12 I think to start the game before their first conversion). I plan to remember that if the Bombers struggle tomorrow.

- SJ Green can't do it alone or even with one hand. (What a grab)

- that Edmonton defence is ripping the cape right off of Cato.

- TD saving knockdown by White.

- 3 first downs for Montreal?

The bloom is off the Cato.

87 on Edmonton is getting away with some pretty huge push offs, hard to sympathize with Montreal though as SJ Green has made a career of that.

Jordan Lynch is amazing! The Bombers should get Brohm out on ST...

- That D pass interference better be overturned. No chance...ball gone by..the play was over.

Yes, correct call was made.

- Jordan Lynch...ST sniper and QB sneak extraordinaire. Has his own cheering section. You wanna guess what they're called?

Too bad you can't challenge offensive PI.  Holy hell did Bailey ever push off on that big play that's probably going to win Edmonton the game.

Edmonton was the better team. Still wondering why they are wearing their home uniforms.

God damnit; Montreal's offensive only needed to score 3 points in 3 quarters and they couldn't do it >.< so frustrating

At least Hamilton is a well balanced team on both sides of the ball, EE keeps collecting wins with a pathetic offence.

Edmonton was the better team. Still wondering why they are wearing their home uniforms.

 

If Montreal had any offense the game would have been over by halftime.  Edmonton repeatedly handed the Als the ball.