Winnipeg dealing with some injuries. Wilson, Ayers, and BA. Looking at the PR. We currently don't have any LBs on the PR. Will be interesting to see if KW19 is doing some running this week at practice. Lucky hasn't practiced in a few weeks and is starting to show it. Might be time to give him a rest and let his foot/ankle heal.
Couple of receivers getting close to 1000 yard seasons.
ND10: 911
OW80: 910
Getting harder and harder to get though any games without injuries. We went into the game with 4 starters already not practising and questionable. While they did play, now we have additional issues potentially.
As I mentioned prior to the game against the Ticats, it would have been a good idea to add another receiver for depth.
The way it turned out we had 2 receivers out and 3 defensive players also miss time.
It will another week of waiting to see who can play. It will be less of an issue if the Riders lose, then we can let some players heal up with 1st place locked up as a result.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 05, 2024, 05:21:42 PMCouple of receivers getting close to 1000 yard seasons.
ND10: 911
OW80: 910
If Pokey can reach 1,000 yds. it will greatly improve his chances of winning MOR, unless they choose a defensive standout, but I can't think of any qualifiers.
Chad Kelly has thrown 8 interceptions in 2024 - David Ungerer was the target on 5 of those. I hope he keeps targeting Ungerer.
The hit on our LBs is very concerning. Next man up very thin, have to see if DBs could fill in or might need to sign someone?
I think we will feel the lose of BA also. Vets settle the herd.
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 05, 2024, 09:27:30 PMThe hit on our LBs is very concerning. Next man up very thin, have to see if DBs could fill in or might need to sign someone?
I think we will feel the lose of BA also. Vets settle the herd.
Not sure how severe the injuries were and whether they were just precaution. With a big lead we may have just chosen to sit them out.
If they are long term, then there might be an issue on who the next men up are going to be.
I noticed Kelly and Hallett were both in the game as the game progressed. We don't necessarily need to use a Canadian to replace Alexander if he's out.
Cole or Griffin can move to WIL if Ayers is out I suppose. If one of them becomes a starter we might add another DB to the AR. Bridges comes to mind to be the extra guy to use in the rotation or multiple DB formations.
Bombers were using so many players on defence it was hard to tell who was doing exactly what at times.
GO ELKS! Then they have lots of time to heal up all injured starters. Another regular season bye also coming up, so no lack of time off for the roster until the probable western final.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 05, 2024, 10:00:38 PMNot sure how severe the injuries were and whether they were just precaution. With a big lead we may have just chosen to sit them out.
If they are long term, then there might be an issue on who the next men up are going to be.
I noticed Kelly and Hallett were both in the game as the game progressed. We don't necessarily need to use a Canadian to replace Alexander if he's out.
Cole or Griffin can move to WIL if Ayers is out I suppose. If one of them becomes a starter we might add another DB to the AR. Bridges comes to mind to be the extra guy to use in the rotation or multiple DB formations.
Bombers were using so many players on defence it was hard to tell who was doing exactly what at times.
Cole is our Backup at WIL, so he will jump in as the starter if Ayers is injured. That leaves CAD47 as our backup WIL. Karamoko 6'2, 207 spends some time at practice at SAM. We also have Weitz 6' 200, who takes Reps at practice at WIL.
SSK@EDM spoiler warning
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Well EDM did us no favors and we have to keep fighting hard like it's the status quo. We need to lay the wood on TOR and secure that home WDF. I don't want SSK getting any glimpse of any unnatural thoughts about winning the west.
TOR's a very hot/cold team, and very hard to figure out. However, if we play our brand of ball over a full 60 mins we should come out on top due to the law of averages. Probably the most important job this week will be Mike Miller's... get that thinking cap on and those guys prepared.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 05, 2024, 10:00:38 PMCole or Griffin can move to WIL if Ayers is out I suppose. If one of them becomes a starter we might add another DB to the AR. Bridges comes to mind to be the extra guy to use in the rotation or multiple DB formations.
Griffin was also apparently out for some of the game, so who knows. So many injuries with no hint of how serious they are. My hunch is they are mostly nothingburgers, but I'll look for non-contacts and stuff on my upcoming rewatch.
Not too concerned with any of the injuries just yet tbh. Cole and Hallet probably slide in, Wheatfall gets a few more throws etc. Resting some nicked up guys might not be a bad thing.
Bring on the argos
Quote from: towelie on October 06, 2024, 04:21:07 AMNot too concerned with any of the injuries just yet tbh. Cole and Hallet probably slide in, Wheatfall gets a few more throws etc. Resting some nicked up guys might not be a bad thing.
Bring on the argos
Wheatfall was out too but he's another player I didn't see his injury. The catch is that we don't have 1st place locked up and we play before the Riders face the Lions. So we can't rest anyone that is healthy this week.
Neufeld, Wilson, Wheatfall, Alexander, Ayers and Griffin is a big list of TBD. Bombers went into the game with Adams, Demski, Haba and Whitehead not 100%.
Obviously most players are not 100% at this time of the season. Until we hear otherwise, chances are everyone can play.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 05, 2024, 10:49:27 PMCole is our Backup at WIL, so he will jump in as the starter if Ayers is injured. That leaves CAD47 as our backup WIL. Karamoko 6'2, 207 spends some time at practice at SAM. We also have Weitz 6' 200, who takes Reps at practice at WIL.
I see the Als recently picked up Tre Thomas the very active WIL LB prospect that the Bombers cut in TC, here's hoping he doesn't have a long and productive career as a starter in Montreal.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 06, 2024, 03:58:28 PMI see the Als recently picked up Tre Thomas the very active WIL LB prospect that the Bombers cut in TC, here's hoping he doesn't have a long and productive career as a starter in Montreal.
Hoping someone doesn't succeed is a bad look imo
I want success for the entire league
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 06, 2024, 01:37:22 PMWheatfall was out too but he's another player I didn't see his injury. The catch is that we don't have 1st place locked up and we play before the Riders face the Lions. So we can't rest anyone that is healthy this week.
Neufeld, Wilson, Wheatfall, Alexander, Ayers and Griffin is a big list of TBD. Bombers went into the game with Adams, Demski, Haba and Whitehead not 100%.
Obviously most players are not 100% at this time of the season. Until we hear otherwise, chances are everyone can play.
Good points. We owe the Argos a beating anyway. Let's not disappoint them. ;)
When it comes to this club and injuries, we've been dealing with it all season, so it's nothing new to this group.
"Next man up!"
A quick Ticketmaster look suggests this game is totally sold out. There's a few single tickets in a couple sections. That's it!
Going to end with three straight sellouts and another season of consistently high attendance. (And hopefully another Western Final windfall.)
The strength of this ball club and this run is something we might not see again for a long time. There is something very special happening in Bomberland. Some thought the band was breaking up but the should be another good album or two left. The attendance is just amazing and I'm just as proud of the fans as I am this organization.
I can't make the playoff game so this is my swan song.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 06, 2024, 01:37:22 PMObviously most players are not 100% at this time of the season. Until we hear otherwise, chances are everyone can play.
We should throw everything we have at this game. It's eminently winnable and it'll set the future in stone. I don't care who is nicked, if they can run, they play.
Win this week and we can rest for 4 weeks: plenty of time for everyone to get healthy. In no way do we want any uncertainty going into the bye. If MTL is going to be our GC opposition, I want that final game to mean as much to us as it does to them.
As for TOR: will they go max-run like they did their last game? Carey suddenly being good again? I would guess they roll with that since our run D can give up explosions sometimes. Why not stick with it until it stops working?
Carey's a shifty speed back so we need to take that into consideration when setting the AR. Should mean Cole stays in and maybe less emphasis on DT. I expect we employ our flat-roaming 1-2 spies, since Kelly is mobile and Carey is a risk for dumps.
We actually have morphed into a team that defaults to a very good scheme to stop a team like TOR or MTL. I don't think this is by accident. We've had an eye to the cup the whole time.
I'm just hoping we dig deep and win this game to allow us to go into the bye knowing we have first place locked up. We can let some of our guys heal up and look towards that western final game.
Bombers control their own destiny. We owe the Argos a beat down IMO. Don't let Kelly escape the pocket.
So, we play at home, then a bye, then in Montreal.
If all goes well, then a bye (hopefully) and then at home for the WF, and then in BC for the GC.
Pretty favourable schedule to run out the year.
From Dan Ralph:
Hearing LB Bryce Notree is signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Notree was formerly with the Montreal Alouettes, playing in 14 games over the last two seasons with the club.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 07, 2024, 06:08:30 PMFrom Dan Ralph:
Hearing LB Bryce Notree is signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Notree was formerly with the Montreal Alouettes, playing in 14 games over the last two seasons with the club.
I knew we would bring in an LB after someone else said none on PR. Our injuries must not be great. I know this name, anyone have the coles notes on his play?
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 07, 2024, 06:08:30 PMFrom Dan Ralph:
Hearing LB Bryce Notree is signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Notree was formerly with the Montreal Alouettes, playing in 14 games over the last two seasons with the club.
Worth taking a look but it does make you wonder if we've lost another player to our IR. IIRC he was used at MLB and good size.
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 07, 2024, 06:33:56 PMI knew we would bring in an LB after someone else said none on PR. Our injuries must not be great. I know this name, anyone have the coles notes on his play?
Goggle works well. 10 Games. 21 DTs, 11 STs, 1 sack. Good size 6'3" 225, big strong LB with good speed and quick to the ball.
Bench 22 reps, 40/4.85, lowest time 4.75, Vertical 34".
Unfortunately, no practice today so the injury report won't come out until tomorrow. I also don't MOS will talk about them on the coaches show tonight. Should be a interesting practice tomorrow. I am expecting a lot of players sitting out.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 07, 2024, 01:02:30 AMA quick Ticketmaster look suggests this game is totally sold out. There's a few single tickets in a couple sections. That's it!
Going to end with three straight sellouts and another season of consistently high attendance. (And hopefully another Western Final windfall.)
Seeing only 9 single seats left for the game!!!! And against the Jets season opener. Already got rid of those tickets. I can watch lots of Jets games in the dead of winter...right now its Go Bombers Go!!
Once again, the best fans in the league.
Hawk
Most teams would have a practice today as there is 7 days between games. But, it's been the norm the last few years for the Bombers to have less practices than other teams.
The formula has been working for the most part so why change now.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 07, 2024, 06:50:58 PMGoggle works well. 10 Games. 21 DTs, 11 STs, 1 sack. Good size 6'3" 225, big strong LB with good speed and quick to the ball.
Bench 22 reps, 40/4.85, lowest time 4.75, Vertical 34".
With that size he might only suitable at MLB, wonder if he'll be one of these vets that sits on the PR until an injury occurs. As far as I could tell Tony Jones was healthy at the end of the game.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 07, 2024, 07:35:34 PMWith that size he might only suitable at MLB, wonder if he'll be one of these vets that sits on the PR until an injury occurs. As far as I could tell Tony Jones was healthy at the end of the game.
Yes but if Ayers can't play, then Jones could slide back to WIL if necessary. I'd prefer him at MLB but injuries might dictate what happens.
Realistically a change at WIL would be easier than changing at MLB. That said, so we have an injury to deal with and where would Notree play if needed.
Noting that Ayers, Jones and Notree are all the same size and all have some good speed.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 07, 2024, 01:02:30 AMA quick Ticketmaster look suggests this game is totally sold out. There's a few single tickets in a couple sections. That's it!
Going to end with three straight sellouts and another season of consistently high attendance. (And hopefully another Western Final windfall.)
Yes !! SOLD OUT ! AGAIN !
Then I thought took a quick look at the rider home game against BC this Saturday .. the all important BIG "fight for a home playoff" game for the riders, and there must be at least 10,000 tickets unsold.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 07, 2024, 01:02:30 AMA quick Ticketmaster look suggests this game is totally sold out. There's a few single tickets in a couple sections. That's it!
Going to end with three straight sellouts and another season of consistently high attendance. (And hopefully another Western Final windfall.)
FOUR sellouts in a row and 500 tickets shy for the Lions game of it being 5 in a row.
Seven games this year with attendance over 30k.
For comparison, only game that the Riders had over 30k was for the Labour Day game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 07, 2024, 08:56:58 PMYes but if Ayers can't play, then Jones could slide back to WIL if necessary. I'd prefer him at MLB but injuries might dictate what happens.
Realistically a change at WIL would be easier than changing at MLB. That said, so we have an injury to deal with and where would Notree play if needed.
Noting that Ayers, Jones and Notree are all the same size and all have some good speed.
to me this signing is an indicator that ayers may not be available. I would think he'd slot in as wil and rotated with Cole on passing situations
Quote from: wpg#1 on October 07, 2024, 09:21:36 PMYes !! SOLD OUT ! AGAIN !
Then I thought took a quick look at the rider home game against BC this Saturday .. the all important BIG "fight for a home playoff" game for the riders, and there must be at least 10,000 tickets unsold.
I wonder how tickets for the Jets game are going for Friday.I don't like it when there is a conflict in the schedule. I like going to the Jets home opener and this is the first time I will miss it.
Quote from: Pete on October 07, 2024, 09:43:02 PMto me this signing is an indicator that ayers may not be available. I would think he'd slot in as wil and rotated with Cole on passing situations
Ah. I forgot about Cole. I think he'd be the one to move to WIL. He's been with the team and has good size and speed. That has to rank him higher on the depth chart than Notree ( if he's on the AR ) due to knowing our defence. At least for this week. All of this is if Ayers is in fact not able to play.
I can't see Notree coming in starting after a couple of days of practice. IF, Ayers is injuries Cole will start. Notree is very good on teams so he might make it to the AR as a backup LB.
Ayers: 6'2" 220
Jones: 6'2" 235
Notree: 6'3" 225
July 1, 2023. Notree had 6 DTs against the Bombers. Montreal signs Sankey and just like Jones in Edmonton he's on the PR. This might end up to be an excellent pickup.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 07, 2024, 10:27:00 PMAh. I forgot about Cole. I think he'd be the one to move to WIL. He's been with the team and has good size and speed. That has to rank him higher on the depth chart than Notree ( if he's on the AR ) due to knowing our defence. At least for this week. All of this is if Ayers is in fact not able to play.
Cole has been a backup at WIL most of his time with the Bombers. He was the backup WIL for the game against Hamilton . No need to move him.
Congrats on another sell-out!!
I see Winnipeg ending the drama on Friday with a ticket to the Western final, and if it's against BC the November weather should help us to the Grey Cup. What I don't want to see is another screw-up when we get there!!
Quote from: Pigskin on October 07, 2024, 06:50:58 PMGoggle works well. 10 Games. 21 DTs, 11 STs, 1 sack. Good size 6'3" 225, big strong LB with good speed and quick to the ball.
Bench 22 reps, 40/4.85, lowest time 4.75, Vertical 34".
Google doesn't summarize as well as you ;D
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 07, 2024, 07:29:10 PMMost teams would have a practice today as there is 7 days between games. But, it's been the norm the last few years for the Bombers to have less practices than other teams.
The formula has been working for the most part so why change now.
We are just that good
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 07, 2024, 10:27:00 PMAh. I forgot about Cole. I think he'd be the one to move to WIL. He's been with the team and has good size and speed. That has to rank him higher on the depth chart than Notree ( if he's on the AR ) due to knowing our defence. At least for this week. All of this is if Ayers is in fact not able to play.
Yep if they don't promote Cole to WIL starter for this game his future with the team would be questionable, that said I thought he played very well as replacement last game. He could be a player they eventually lose in F.A. to better opportunity elsewhere if Ayers returns to the starting role once he's recovered.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 07, 2024, 06:08:30 PMHearing LB Bryce Notree is signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Notree was formerly with the Montreal Alouettes, playing in 14 games over the last two seasons with the club.
Hey, is this us finally doing the "sign our likely GC opponent" trick finally? Does this mean we get to debrief someone of all the Thorpe secrets & plans?
Notree seemed pretty good there: I wonder why they let him go? I'm not sure their depth is that hot, even if their starters are?
"The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have sold out their regular season finale against the Toronto Argonauts, which means they will lead the CFL in attendance for the third straight season.
The Blue Bombers will end the year with an average attendance figure of 31,196, finishing the regular season with four straight sell-outs. This is unofficially the highest attendance figure in franchise history.
"The Blue Bombers led the CFL in attendance for the first time in franchise history in 2022, bringing in 28,652 fans per game. The team led the league in attendance again in 2023 with a figure of 30,449.
Princess Auto Stadium has the fifth-highest capacity among CFL stadiums at 32,343."
John Hodge 3downnation
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/07/winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-lead-cfl-in-attendance-for-third-straight-year/
kind of feels like the Bombers are getting new players that will be part of continuing this outstanding run as the current players gradually leave the field.
"Dynasty " is in play.
So, 4 other stadiums in the CFL have more capacity, yet we outsold them. Including the greenies.
Amazing.
We haven't had any injury updates yet so maybe that's good news. Usually if a player is seriously injured we hear about that on Monday or earlier today. Now that doesn't mean we won't have some players that miss a game but hopefully no one is seriously injured and lost for the season.
Optimistic players were nicked and held out of the last game to prevent more serious problems.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 08, 2024, 07:31:52 PMWe haven't had any injury updates yet so maybe that's good news. Usually if a player is seriously injured we hear about that on Monday or earlier today. Now that doesn't mean we won't have some players that miss a game but hopefully no one is seriously injured and lost for the season.
Optimistic players were nicked and held out of the last game to prevent more serious problems.
Derek Taylor said these players didn't practice;
Alexander
Griffin
Ayers
Neufeld
O. Wilson
Demski
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 08, 2024, 07:40:40 PMDerek Taylor said these players didn't practice;
Alexander
Griffin
Ayers
Neufeld
O. Wilson
Demski
Neufeld was nicked but returned to the game last week. As a veteran, he's just getting more time to recover.
Demski was a GTD but played. He's another player that doesn't need to practice per se, so not directly worried he won't play this week.
Wilson went into a concussion protocol so no surprise he didn't practice. I think he'll be ok for this week.
OTOH, no idea what the injuries are for the 3 defensive players. That could be a problem.
There was no mention about Wheatfall who didn't complete the last game?
EDIT: Daily IR report is out. Many listed as DNP. The cause's could be limiting but not necessarily taking them out of the next game: Hip, hand and calf. I don't want to down play how serious those might be, so it's a TBD for Alexander, Ayers and Griffin at the moment.
I won't be surprised to see them all play and I won't be surprised if they don't.
CFL Injury Reports: Thanksgiving Weekend
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/cfl-injury-reports-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/
Quote from: markf on October 08, 2024, 05:01:13 PMThe Blue Bombers will end the year with an average attendance figure of 31,196, finishing the regular season with four straight sell-outs. This is unofficially the highest attendance figure in franchise history.
This is an insane number for avg attendance, including the 1-2 "cold" (i.e. Oct) games.
Canadian Mafia must be very happy indeed.
Now the league can take a chunk $$ away to give to the have-not teams, including $300k-over cheatin' BC, yay!
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 08, 2024, 07:44:51 PMWilson went into a concussion protocol so no surprise he didn't practice. I think he'll be ok for this week.
There was no mention about Wheatfall who didn't complete the last game?
I haven't gotten to the 2nd H on my rewatch yet... but if Pokey was out the 2nd H, and then Wheatfall, who on earth was the 5th R? We only dressed 1 extra R: Whitehead. I know Johnny was in when Brady was out, but wouldn't the above situation require both Johnny and Whitehead to be on-field? Or did we just never send 5 out again...
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 09, 2024, 01:15:06 AMI haven't gotten to the 2nd H on my rewatch yet... but if Pokey was out the 2nd H, and then Wheatfall, who on earth was the 5th R? We only dressed 1 extra R: Whitehead. I know Johnny was in when Brady was out, but wouldn't the above situation require both Johnny and Whitehead to be on-field? Or did we just never send 5 out again...
Your update will be interesting. I'm not sure what they did but before the game I mentioned this could be an issue. Little depth on the AR at the receiver positions and Whitehead already not 100%. Demski also didn't practice all week so that was another issue.
Hard to complain about all the extra imports on defence considering how that has worked out. OTOH, we could use another receiver and another OL on our AR.
I don't know if Wallace will be available this week, but I believe he'd replace the 2nd global on the AR. Getting another receiver would mean one less import on defence. Injuries may dictate that change in any case?
Injuries, injuries. Yikes.
Demski and O. Wilson practiced today.
Ayers, Griffin and Alexander did not.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/cfl-injury-reports-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 09, 2024, 09:06:14 PMDemski and O. Wilson practiced today.
Ayers, Griffin and Alexander did not.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/cfl-injury-reports-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Practice Day
Player Name Position Injury TUE WED Game Status
Lucky Whitehead WR Ankle DNP DNP Questionable
Nic Demski WR Knee DNP Full Questionable
Ontaria Wilson WR Head DNP Full Questionable
Bailey Feltmate FB Ankle Full Full Out
Gabe Wallace OL Knee DNP Full Out
Michael Ayers LB Hip DNP DNP Questionable
Michael Griffin DB Calf DNP DNP Questionable
Brandon Alexander DB Hand DNP DNP Questionable
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 09, 2024, 01:15:06 AMI haven't gotten to the 2nd H on my rewatch yet... but if Pokey was out the 2nd H, and then Wheatfall, who on earth was the 5th R? We only dressed 1 extra R: Whitehead. I know Johnny was in when Brady was out, but wouldn't the above situation require both Johnny and Whitehead to be on-field? Or did we just never send 5 out again...
Sorry but I kept losing track of who was in and who was out. Clercius for sure, Whitehead for sure, Kenny too, O. Wilson until he got hurt. I'm probably forgetting someone, apologies. I did keep spotting Johny Augustine who, very quietly, had himself a very nice game. I kept looking for Wheatfall all day and didn't see him, which surprised me. O-line appeared to be playing well for the most part.
On another note, it was five years ago today we made a trade with the Argos and got Zach Collaros. Time flies when you're havin' fun!
This trade has to rank near the top in Blue Bomber history.
Quote from: ModAdmin on October 09, 2024, 09:31:07 PMOn another note, it was five years ago today we made a trade with the Argos and got Zach Collaros. Time flies when you're havin' fun!
This trade has to rank near the top in Blue Bomber history.
Wow, 5 years today.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 09, 2024, 09:52:54 PMWow, 5 years today.
4 good years and one lost to Covid!
Quote from: ModAdmin on October 09, 2024, 09:31:07 PMOn another note, it was five years ago today we made a trade with the Argos and got Zach Collaros. Time flies when you're havin' fun!
This trade has to rank near the top in Blue Bomber history.
Quote from: ModAdmin on October 09, 2024, 09:31:07 PMOn another note, it was five years ago today we made a trade with the Argos and got Zach Collaros. Time flies when you're havin' fun!
This trade has to rank near the top in Blue Bomber history.
Bet they are hoisting one down at H.Q.
🥂
🎂
Another view of that play (https://twitter.com/i/status/1843995472324943959)
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 09, 2024, 10:48:45 PM4 good years and one lost to Covid!
*Bit* of an understatement IMHO
Hopefully Cole and Kelly can come through. Likely to see even more rotation than normal.