Stickem Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 17 minutes ago, Mike said: ... do we need an upgrade at receiver all that badly? I would like to get Gurley but truthfully, he's the only one of the three I had any interest in whatsoever. But with Darvin Adams returning in a couple games and our ratio allowing us to play 4 imports, why exactly do we have such a pressing need at receiver? Truthfully, Gurley would be a luxury for us. Seems like everyone is just overreacting, to be honest. Is Adams back for sure Mike?? and are you going by what O'Shea said who has been known to stretch those returning times..lol..What if he's not ready...I'll agree Gurley is the guy I want signed BUT maybe he knows that and is playing his cards close to his chest hoping for a lot more than we want to pay???Don't know...As for your question..'do we need an upgrade at receiver that badly'?... Anytime you can upgrade and it's in front of your face you go after it...unless you think we have what it takes to be Cup bound...I don't think we have that at this time and a lot of fans following this club don't think so either..I'd sure like the group of receivers we have now, to prove me wrong, and if you believe Mike O I guess we do...We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 25 minutes ago, Noeller said: Everyone is making this grand assumption that these players are all far superior to what we already have, which is just patently false. Sure, we could use a big body, but I'm not convinced it's gotta be these guys. If The Trinity decide they can help, and decide to bring someone in, great...but if not, we'll roll with what we have. Well I've watched Gurley's play for the last couple years....I think he cracks our line-up easily...Maybe your definition of superior is a little different than mine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Yeah Dressler is getting real beat up out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 So signing Gurley will help us with our lack of pass rush and our inability to stop BLM or Reilly? Hazelton was so good that he lost his starting job and then was cut? Noeller and blitzmore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigseye Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 It's not that the Bombers aren't interested in these guys, the problem is getting them interested in the Bombers. Dirty30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Brandon said: So signing Gurley will help us with our lack of pass rush and our inability to stop BLM or Reilly? Hazelton was so good that he lost his starting job and then was cut? Not unless Gurley is another Adam Bighill....if he is then he might put the stop on Bo and Reilly...Don't think Gurely will help us in the stop dept. but he sure can move the ball downfield on offence...As for Hazelton... his play didn't seem to bother the esks. as they signed him today. Edited October 5, 2016 by Stickem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty30 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Status quo certainly isn't going to cut it. Every playoff bound teams are making upgrades for a run at the Cup. The Bombers need to do the same. No one said that Dressler needs to be replaced, however I think Gurly and Elliott are definitely an upgrade over Sheppard, Mayo and perhaps even Smith. The DLine definitely needs to be shaken up as well. There has been options presented lately and I'm sure the bombers have tried to sign some of these guys, but Walters needs to try and find a way to seal the deal because those other teams are going to start pulling away. Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustamente Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Status quo by the Bombers probably means crossing over for a playoff spot and that might not be a bad scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 There's no guarantee Adams comes back healthy, nor that he doesn't revert back to his inconsistent play of last year. Counting on him to be a game breaker when he returns to the line up isn't safe money in my opinion. Ryan Smith has been next to useless this year aside from the Calgary game, maybe he'll have more success if he's in the slot, but at wide out? We'd be better sticking a big bodied Canadian scrub in that spot. Denmark makes some big plays, but still he's a smaller guy and definitely a secondary option. Weston Dressler carries this entire dead weight receiving core. I honestly have no idea how we managed to have so much success without him, it's really a testament to how well our O-line has played with Bond instead of Neufeld as well as how big of an upgrade from Drew Willy we've gotten with Matt Nichols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBird Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 MOS says are receivers are pretty damn good, like there's only 17 others in front of us on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Gurley or Elliot fill the need for a big receiver that our team lacks imo. Either would be an upgrade over Smith and Denmark (pick which one you'd take out). Our receivers are too small. Hell Dressler/Smith/Denmark/McDuffie is 5-7, 5-7, 5-10, 5-8. That's a smurfs team. TBURGESS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach17 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) 55 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: Gurley or Elliot fill the need for a big receiver that our team lacks imo. Either would be an upgrade over Smith and Denmark (pick which one you'd take out). Our receivers are too small. Hell Dressler/Smith/Denmark/McDuffie is 5-7, 5-7, 5-10, 5-8. That's a smurfs team. 55 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: Gurley or Elliot fill the need for a big receiver that our team lacks imo. Either would be an upgrade over Smith and Denmark (pick which one you'd take out). Our receivers are too small. Hell Dressler/Smith/Denmark/McDuffie is 5-7, 5-7, 5-10, 5-8. That's a smurfs team. I feel the ned Edited October 5, 2016 by coach17 Pushed save to. Soon Atomic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach17 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I feel the need, the need for speed!!! Atomic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzmore Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Current practice squad players 81 Davis, Quinshad WR I 6'3 215 22 North Carolina 82 Duncan, Kieren WR I 5'10 180 23 Colorado State Pueblo 19 Mayo, Thomas WR I 6'2 204 26 California (PA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, blitzmore said: Current practice squad players 81 Davis, Quinshad WR I 6'3 215 22 North Carolina 82 Duncan, Kieren WR I 5'10 180 23 Colorado State Pueblo 19 Mayo, Thomas WR I 6'2 204 26 California (PA) unproven. mayo shown glimpse. Edited October 5, 2016 by M.O.A.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolby Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I wouldn't pull dresser out of the lineup over smith. Dresser I find runs better routes and just seems more productive. Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 These guys are available & the team should go after them. Our receiving corps needs upgrading. What's wrong with competition? IF we sign Gurley & Adams comes back then they have to compete for the starting spot. That makes them better & the entire offense better. bearpants and rebusrankin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigseye Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just now, iso_55 said: These guys are available & the team should go after them. Our receiving corps needs upgrading. What's wrong with competition? IF we sign Gurley & Adams comes back then they have to compete for the starting spot. That makes them better & the entire offense better. I would be absolutely giddy if our starting 3 were Dressler, Adams & Gurley, giddy I tell you, giddy. iso_55 and Marshall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzmore Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 31 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said: unproven. mayo shown glimpse. so I guess they should let them go then because they haven't proven themselves? Goalie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty30 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 30 minutes ago, blitzmore said: so I guess they should let them go then because they haven't proven themselves? They obviously haven't proven enough in practice thus far to be able to crack the line up. Gurly and Elliot have proven they can play and play big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Nolby said: I wouldn't pull dresser out of the lineup over smith. Dresser I find runs better routes and just seems more productive. Personally, I would prefer BC receiver Manny Armoir. johnzo, Mark F, Noeller and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Gurley would be an upgrade to our receiving corps and add another dimension to our offence. This can't even be argued. Do we really need him? - Well, do we really want to get better? This addition would make our team better. No question. Adams isn't here yet. So what? When he's back, then we'll have even more options. If I were Walters, I'd give up my next meal and go sign this Hurdy-Gurley guy right now. Let's get serious...and show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 According to 3downnation, Chad Owens has been parked for the year, so Gurley would be of great interest to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 35 minutes ago, tracker said: Personally, I would prefer BC receiver Manny Armoir. you think they should bench dresser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 18 minutes ago, Mark F said: you think they should bench dresser? No. He might mess in his drawers. Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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