Feels good to start the OGDTs again in a new season!
Time for some players to show or go! Ed Tait's first of the new season 48-Hour Primer follows:
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/22/48-hour-primer-blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-12/
Game Day roster will be released tomorrow.
Let's go Bombers!!!
Coach O'Shea's interview May 22, 2025...
Yeah! First GDT! Thanks Modadmin.
Weather looks perfect for Saturday.
I wanna players pop off the page at QB, RB, DL, DB
GOLD MEMBER looks to make his presence smelt!
GO BOMBERS
Can someone explain me how this makes sense:
"And so, fast-forward to today and Wilson — with 18 regular season games to his name but just one pass completion for four yards over that span"
I hope Strev plays well.
Yikes.
Quote from: markf on May 23, 2025, 02:01:21 AMCan someone explain me how this makes sense:
No
"And so, fast-forward to today and Wilson — with 18 regular season games to his name but just one pass completion for four yards over that span"
I hope Strev plays well.
Yikes.
Collaros plays every game?
I want to see us try to win. In the last zillion PS games we just let ourselves lose and don't give a poop.
Nearly every CFL team tries to win the @home PS game, and then they slack off for the away game (playing more starters for longer in the home game, making better decisions instead of going for every 3rd & 4, etc.). After all, the fans are still paying to see the game, and many don't understand the coaches just want to grade the players.
Plus, give the players/fans some warm fuzzies leading into the season. That never hurts.
Didn't know about the home game and ability to dress all players. Is that new?
Due to that you'd have to figure we play many of our starters for maybe 1st Q, then play the guys to grade and see who makes the team. I'd expect Zach to start, get maybe 2-3 drives. Then Strev for the rest of the 1st half. The question is who gets to start the 2nd half? Strev or Wilson? Give the new guy hopefully at least 4-5 drives.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of these new RB's & WRs in action. A bit easier for fans to grade a playmaker rather than a defensive player, outside of a big hit.
I also would love to see a win. Nothing better than a home win against the Riders. Well maybe a road win too, lol.
Quote from: Jesse on May 23, 2025, 02:24:16 AMCollaros plays every game?
There were some games that the backup could have gone in and gotten more experience than throwing one pass in an entire season.
Wilson needs to show me something in the passing department.
Quote from: markf on May 23, 2025, 02:01:21 AMCan someone explain me how this makes sense:
"And so, fast-forward to today and Wilson — with 18 regular season games to his name but just one pass completion for four yards over that span"
I hope Strev plays well.
Yikes.
We should remember the pre-season in 2024 too.
2024 - pre-season game 1 - Wilson completed 10 of 15 for 115 yards and a touchdown against the Riders
2024 - pre-season game 2 - Wilson completed 10 of 17 for 70 yards and two picks against the Stamps
Last year of course he was going on week 3 of his CFL career and against teams who played way more veteran lineups than us. He didn't show particularly well in game two but he didn't have a lot of help.
Probably a more realistic framework to compare from tomorrow and next week.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 01:40:45 PMWe should remember the pre-season in 2024 too.
Probably a more realistic framework to compare from tomorrow and next week.
Thanks.... Some additional info helps.
Quote from: markf on May 23, 2025, 12:38:02 PMThere were some games that the backup could have gone in and gotten more experience than throwing one pass in an entire season.
Yah that was a choice they made and it played out in the Grey Cup game when they didn't have a capable replacement for Zach ready to go. Don't know who's responsible for QB management over the length of the season but Buck, Zach and MOS all had a hand in managing it badly. One year closer to Zach's finish line I hope to see a more intelligent approach taken this year.
I guess we shouldn't expect a depth chart for the pre-season game?
Blue Bombers Depth Chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/SASKATCHEWAN-AT-WINNIPEG_-MAY-24.pdf)
Pregame Preview (https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/23/game-preview-preseason-1-sask-at-wpg/)
Roughriders Depth Chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025-Positional-Chart-Preseason-at-Winnipeg-1.pdf)
I am curious as to what everyone thinks about the Riders this year? From what I have read on various sites and articles they appear to be somewhat improved this year. I have not followed much in detail but some of the neutral sites seem to think they may be the ones to beat in the West. What do you guys think?
Quote from: BBRT on May 23, 2025, 05:55:55 PMI am curious as to what everyone thinks about the Riders this year? From what I have read on various sites and articles they appear to be somewhat improved this year. I have not followed much in detail but some of the neutral sites seem to think they may be the ones to beat in the West. What do you guys think?
I recall similar commentary prior to the season in 2024. And 2023. And 2022. And 2021.
The "improved on paper" narrative seems to be a common one for the Riders, IMO.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on May 23, 2025, 06:03:51 PMI recall similar commentary prior to the season in 2024. And 2023. And 2022. And 2021.
The "improved on paper" narrative seems to be a common one for the Riders, IMO.
I think you have to give Mace credit for improvements they've made, they are making some smart off-season moves and will likely be better this year than they were last year, as will the Stamps and the Elks.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 23, 2025, 06:09:04 PMI think you have to give Mace credit for improvements they've made...
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They finished one game above .500 (9-8-1) last season due in large part to an ugly skid of seven straight losses. And then got absolutely embarrassed in the West Final.
Credit would be given in the event they improve on that mediocre record. Until then, improvement on paper has the same weight as the paper on which it's written, IMO.
Lots of battles and/or gameplay to be interested in tomorrow.
DL - logjam of rotational DTs, how Vaughters does (although won't know that until live fire)
OL - RT and LG. I predict Randolph and Eli, with Wallace as 6th
Rec - Lawler and Wilson vacancies = Wheatfall, Mitchell, White battles. I'm irrationally confident in all of them so looking forward to that.
QB - speaks for itself given the game 1 situation
LB - Wilson and Ayers for WIL (although I want to see Ayers win the starting job and use Wilson for packages); keeping up with the Jones' in the middle
DB - Can we "replace" Ford or do we need to hide someone there with minimal exposure?
I haven't had time to keep up with camp unfortunately so I feel very out of the loop, so I'm happy for some pleasant surprises and some riddles perhaps solved tomorrow.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on May 23, 2025, 05:51:09 PMBlue Bombers Depth Chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/SASKATCHEWAN-AT-WINNIPEG_-MAY-24.pdf)
Pregame Preview (https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/23/game-preview-preseason-1-sask-at-wpg/)
Roughriders Depth Chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025-Positional-Chart-Preseason-at-Winnipeg-1.pdf)
Here we go!
Dylan Mitchell behind Wheatfall. Sterns positive reviews translating into what looks like a rewarding spot on depth chart one.
Looks like we've cleared out safety to get a good look at Parker vs Allen. Appears to be a legit dead heat competition there.
Bonds at boundary corner. Ayers in tough. I'm not sure what to make at Wilson at the top of Will. Don't love it. Jonathan Jones at MLB is surely not the reason we signed him?
Randolph at RT will be an interesting watch. Eli and Wallace too.
Note on the Riders: The A team is coming.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:10:32 PMHere we go!
Dylan Mitchell behind Wheatfall. Sterns positive reviews translating into what looks like a rewarding spot on depth chart one.
Looks like we've cleared out safety to get a good look at Parker vs Allen. Appears to be a legit dead heat competition there.
Bonds at boundary corner. Ayers in tough. I'm not sure what to make at Wilson at the top of Will. Don't love it. Jonathan Jones at MLB is surely not the reason we signed him?
Randolph at RT will be an interesting watch. Eli and Wallace too.
Note on the Riders: The A team is coming.
Wilson if healthy will have a whale of a year.
Quote from: Blueforlife on May 23, 2025, 07:14:59 PMWilson if healthy will have a whale of a year.
His last good season was in 2019 and that was, not coincidentally, his last healthy season. You've been saying that quite literally for the past five years.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:10:32 PMHere we go!
Dylan Mitchell behind Wheatfall. Sterns positive reviews translating into what looks like a rewarding spot on depth chart one.
Looks like we've cleared out safety to get a good look at Parker vs Allen. Appears to be a legit dead heat competition there.
Bonds at boundary corner. Ayers in tough. I'm not sure what to make at Wilson at the top of Will. Don't love it. Jonathan Jones at MLB is surely not the reason we signed him?
Randolph at RT will be an interesting watch. Eli and Wallace too.
Note on the Riders: The A team is coming.
Wouldn't put any stock in a pre-season depth chart, it hardly means anything during the regular season. Confirms they are on the roster, position and pecking order to be determined on the fly!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 23, 2025, 07:21:57 PMWouldn't put any stock in a pre-season depth chart, it hardly means anything during the regular season. Confirms they are on the roster, position and pecking order to be determined on the fly!
Agree that things will change but disagree that it doesn't mean anything. There's logic being applied.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:29:19 PMAgree that things will change but disagree that it doesn't mean anything. There's logic being applied.
Yup. I personally think we've been told the starting OL.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:10:32 PMHere we go!
Dylan Mitchell behind Wheatfall. Sterns positive reviews translating into what looks like a rewarding spot on depth chart one.
Looks like we've cleared out safety to get a good look at Parker vs Allen. Appears to be a legit dead heat competition there.
Bonds at boundary corner. Ayers in tough. I'm not sure what to make at Wilson at the top of Will. Don't love it. Jonathan Jones at MLB is surely not the reason we signed him?
Randolph at RT will be an interesting watch. Eli and Wallace too.
Note on the Riders: The A team is coming.
So it'll be like playing a B team :)
Also, forgot about Sterns in my post above for the rec sort-out.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:21:15 PMHis last good season was in 2019 and that was, not coincidentally, his last healthy season. You've been saying that quite literally for the past five years.
I am happy if he plays half the year. We are in a great situation if he plays 3/4. If he plays all the games, he is a top contributer imo. Just like Jeffcoat, while injury prone, worth the risk. We have depth behind him, non issue handled internally (good mix of vets, cdns, prospects in camp). I am allowed to be hopefully he breaks the trend and yes you are allowed to be worried about it. Not likely he plays all the games but don't write him off before the season starts. Similar situation with Kane for the Oil, worth the wait.
I disagree that 2019 was his last good season. That's his last full season and yes, his best. Everytime he is on the field, not rusty and healthy he is a beast. A game changer. Can't all be iron men. 2023 very good stats in ten games.
He is a joy to watch. If he get seriously nicked early my tune changes on a dime.
Like I said if healthy, he will have a a whale of year. I am going under the assumption he plays 3/4 of the games and is healthy for the big show.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:10:32 PMNote on the Riders: The A team is coming.
We are starting mostly vets too. That makes sense to look good for the home fans but why is Sask doing it? I am convinced Mace wants to send an early message. Much more usual to start the newer players that you want to look at on the road as Edm is doing against their rival in Calgary.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 23, 2025, 07:21:57 PMWouldn't put any stock in a pre-season depth chart, it hardly means anything during the regular season. Confirms they are on the roster, position and pecking order to be determined on the fly!
yeah and O'Shea will always list the vet as the starter even if he's not expected to get the majority of reps
Game Preview: Preseason #1 | SASK at WPG
Preseason 1: Roughriders at Blue Bombers
The Basics
Kickoff: Saturday, May 24th, 3 p.m. CDT; Princess Auto Stadium
TV/Streaming: CFL+
Radio: 680 CJOB
....The club has starter openings at the following starting positions:
Left guard (Liam Dobson): The Blue Bombers are looking for a replacement here for the second straight year after Liam Dobson left for Hamilton over the winter, one season after he replaced Geoff Gray.
Tui Eli, Gabe Wallace and Micah Vanterpool have all been getting work there in camp as the coaching staff mulls over keeping the job Canadian with Eli or Wallace, or going to three Americans up front in Vanterpool, Stanley Bryant and either Eric Lofton or Kendall Randolph at right tackle.
Receivers (two spots — Kenny Lawler, Pokey Wilson): There will technically be three changes to this crew with Drew Wolitarsky joining Lawler in Hamilton — along with Wilson now with the New York Jets — although Kevens Clercius had replaced an injured Wolitarsky for a chunk of last year.
Nic Demski, Clercius and Dalton Schoen are locks to start and what happens through the two preseason games will be massive with a ton of pass catchers all in the fight here.
Returnees Keric Wheatfall, Myron Mitchell and Kody Case have all had excellent camps and they're joined by CFL vets Reggie White, Jr., Dillon Mitchell and Jerreth Sterns along with some impressive newcomers like Jaylen Hall, Keilahn Harris and Bryson Daughtry. That's a lot of bodies for just a couple of gigs.
Cornerback (Tyrell Ford): Bridges — as indicated above — appears to be the leading candidate to line up opposite Terrell Bonds. Tay Gowan has been out there, too, along with Russell Dandy, Trey Vaval and Isaiah Avery. Bridges' familiarity with the defence and his versatility would seem to have him in the lead
Safety (Brandon Alexander): With B.A. now a guest coach in camp before transitioning to a role as an Amateur Football Ambassador with the club the defence needs a new set of eyes in the last line of the defence. Jamal Parker, Jr., who missed last year with a knee injury but who had become a regular at the end of 2023, has been getting a lot of reps at the spot, along with newcomer Cam Allen....
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/23/game-preview-preseason-1-sask-at-wpg/
Allen has had an excellent TC. I will be watching to see how he does again the Riders.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 23, 2025, 12:10:55 PMDidn't know about the home game and ability to dress all players. Is that new?
Ya, clearly AR roster size rules don't apply to the PS, LOL. This is pretty normal, they want to get looks at as many non-regulars as possible to get ready for the next cut-down date.
Not everyone is on it, though. For example, no Schoen.
Quote from: BBRT on May 23, 2025, 05:55:55 PMI am curious as to what everyone thinks about the Riders this year? From what I have read on various sites and articles they appear to be somewhat improved this year.
Well, they think they're improved. Doesn't necessarily mean anything though!
Their OL is already weaker by 2 desired starters. I still don't see Hardrick on it, either, so maybe weaker by 3.
Going by their PS1 depth chart:
- Still very weak at REC. Really just Emilus and KSB with any talent.
- Ouellette as sole good RB will be trouble early in the season. Dude is hurt like every series. AH33 will make him better, but he's not a legit franchise back IMHO.
- DL looks ok, and Mace always prioritizes it so it should be decent. Where's Brown??
- LBers: meh, ok.
- DBs: looks weaker than last year, which wasn't great. They all hated Fields after the playoffs!
- QB: You just know Maier will be getting some big reps (and starts) this season...
There may be some star players they aren't bringing, so that may change the above a bit. Overall it appears they are around the same as last season. A lot might depend on how much EDM and CGY improve (if at all).
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 23, 2025, 07:21:15 PMHis last good season was in 2019 and that was, not coincidentally, his last healthy season. You've been saying that quite literally for the past five years.
Wilson is (was?) money when healthy. He is never healthy anymore, though, and that's the problem. He has Wild Syndrome (TM), which seems to be a problem of most WILLs (probably from taking all those beefy RB hits).
It hasn't been 2019 since he did something, though, LOL. He won the '21 GC for us with the triple-tip. And he's been good in reg season
when playing. The worst I'd say about his play is he was pretty invisible in the '24 GC.
This will be his last season here, though, if he sits in the tub a ton again. Him being here does fit in with MOS's vet+youngn strategy. We need the knowledge transfer. He's basically the Fatboi of the LB corps.
Trust The Mafia and have faith. And if he fails, we have tons of good guys now that can take over.
Quote from: Jesse on May 23, 2025, 07:33:19 PMYup. I personally think we've been told the starting OL.
Never. I'll be crazy shocked if this is game 1 (barring injury) OL.
Lofton has the RT spot locked, and is just nicked up.
Randolph: I think we want to see if our plans to make him an OT are still realistic. Maybe he will be better at easier/run-heavy RT rather than LT.
Eli is like the last guy I'd expect to start LG, unless he put on 30 more lbs.
The #1 thing Eli offers, according to MOS, is "versatility". That's always his answer about Eli. He is great on jumbo, can do C ok, and do OG when you're in a pinch. But that's it.
He's like the perfect jack of all trades, and starter at none.
I will be happy indeed if any of my negative comments prove wrong. Eli or Wallace being Desjar caliber @ OG, Randolph being Yoshi caliber @ OT, would all be welcome surprises. But I won't put any money on it!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 24, 2025, 06:38:49 AMNever. I'll be crazy shocked if this is game 1 (barring injury) OL.
Lofton has the RT spot locked, and is just nicked up.
Randolph: I think we want to see if our plans to make him an OT are still realistic. Maybe he will be better at easier/run-heavy RT rather than LT.
Eli is like the last guy I'd expect to start LG, unless he put on 30 more lbs.
The #1 thing Eli offers, according to MOS, is "versatility". That's always his answer about Eli. He is great on jumbo, can do C ok, and do OG when you're in a pinch. But that's it.
He's like the perfect jack of all trades, and starter at none.
I will be happy indeed if any of my negative comments prove wrong. Eli or Wallace being Desjar caliber @ OG, Randolph being Yoshi caliber @ OT, would all be welcome surprises. But I won't put any money on it!
Randolph stayed in with the starters in practice this week and Lofton joined in with the 2s. So maybe it's just him being worked in but maybe not.
Eli and Wallace have been exclusively at guard. I'm no longer expecting the 3 import line. So maybe Eli on the depth chart is just the vet respect move we've seen, but I believe it's one of those 2.
I tried to watch the O line last season, (tv) I didn't think Tua looked as effective as we would like.
Take that opinion with a big grain of salt.
After reading about Connor Shay, I hope to see him get some time on the field.
Alright. So I can't make the game today.
Are home games still available on CFL+ or am I relegated to listening to the game?
Both Winnipeg Blue Bombers pre-season games will be on CFL+
https://www.cfl.ca/plus/
Quote from: Stats Junkie on May 24, 2025, 03:44:32 PMBoth Winnipeg Blue Bombers pre-season games will be on CFL+
https://www.cfl.ca/plus/
That's a relief, thank you.
So, Toronto's game is on TSN, but instead of the Bombers game, TSN is running PWHL finals, PGS 3rd round, legit options. But also MLS La at SD, NLL Lacrosse SSK vs. Buf, and sports centre.
At worst TSN5 could run it.
Depth chart available? I know it will change series by series but it's a starting point.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 24, 2025, 06:13:00 AMYa, clearly AR roster size rules don't apply to the PS, LOL. This is pretty normal, they want to get looks at as many non-regulars as possible to get ready for the next cut-down date.
Not everyone is on it, though. For example, no Schoen.
No min/max roster rules and no ratio required in the pre season. Schoen isn't dressing.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 24, 2025, 04:01:12 PMDepth chart available? I know it will change series by series but it's a starting point.
Blue Bombers Depth Chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/SASKATCHEWAN-AT-WINNIPEG_-MAY-24.pdf)
Scroll down for the depth chart.
Quote from: Jesse on May 24, 2025, 12:31:07 PMRandolph stayed in with the starters in practice this week and Lofton joined in with the 2s. So maybe it's just him being worked in but maybe not.
Eli and Wallace have been exclusively at guard. I'm no longer expecting the 3 import line. So maybe Eli on the depth chart is just the vet respect move we've seen, but I believe it's one of those 2.
If you're right about starting a Natl. at RG they may have to decide who to keep and who to let go between Lofton, Randolph and Vanterpool + any newcomer in the mix, could come down to keeping the extra Import that's willing to stick around and accept a PR spot. Of the 3, I think Randolph has the most long-term potential and value, with the ability to play Guard or Tackle.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 24, 2025, 04:17:55 PMIf you're right about starting a Natl. at RG they may have to decide who to keep and who to let go between Lofton, Randolph and Vanterpool + any newcomer in the mix, could come down to keeping the extra Import that's willing to stick around and accept a PR spot. Of the 3, I think Randolph has the most long-term potential and value, with the ability to play Guard or Tackle.
I think that Randolph and Vanterpool are our long term tackle options (although if Zach is signed through 2026, I fully expect Stanley Bryant to be here as well).
Quote from: Jesse on May 24, 2025, 05:12:12 PMI think that Randolph and Vanterpool are our long term tackle options (although if Zach is signed through 2026, I fully expect Stanley Bryant to be here as well).
Probably so, but can't keep them around forever, if they're not starting, they're not earning to their full potential.
I'm interested in seeing How Allen, Avery and Gowan perform in the secondary. It was mentioned that Vaval might be a good return man prospect and with Logan injured that duty will be something to watch and see who might take it for game 1.
Obviously depth charts don't mean a lot but you have to show something. Several players I wouldn't have expected to be listed as the "starters" is interesting. That could mean something or nothing but a last chance to retain a spot on the AR or PR.
The ones I might be most surprised about are the ones at WIL and MLB.
Put another way, I have no idea who will come out on top but the talent sounds very good.
Anyone able to get into the CFL.CA+ game feed?
Tried to load CFL+, it said I have an unhealthy backend. That's not very nice!
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 24, 2025, 08:07:22 PMTried to load CFL+, it said I have an unhealthy backend. That's not very nice!
I'm listening on CJOB as the only alternative.
Stream broken.
Shabby, pathetic Start of the season for the CFL.
Do they even have staff working there today, four CFL preseason games?
It's working fine for me now, Bombers just had a nice drive
CJOB not really helpful identifying those on the field.
This link works.
https://voodc.com/embed/1/85818a999d889f8c847a8599a48b9887847e.html
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 24, 2025, 08:40:45 PMThis link works.
https://voodc.com/embed/1/85818a999d889f8c847a8599a48b9887847e.html
Thanks, much appreciated. Oops.... Stopped working.
Radio it is.
Myron Mitchell and K. Wheatfall are getting a chance to earn a spot on the AR.
Streaming is working now.
Nice play by Cam Allen even if the receiver fell down.
stream working for me as well.
our kick coverage isnt great
riders defence has some hitters. no. 47 being one of them.
I was able to watch three drives by Steveler. I thought he looked quite good.
Cam Allen is making a claim to start at safety. OTOH Parker is a very good DB. They could move him back to CB so we'll see how this works out.
I think in pre-season it's more about players that have negative plays. There have been a few of those. Whether any of those negative plays are consistent with what they did in TC or just a couple of one offs is a TBD.
There are many players that haven't seemed to be getting many reps although that's is difficult to tell on the stream. However these are 3rd and 4th line on the depth charts and I doubt they'll get more reps in the last pre season game.
In addition we may see Demski and Schoen getting some reps which will limit what others are getting.
the cfl broadcast needs to fix their commercial timing. WHy not just show the players rather than nothing and coming back midplay
#94 Adams looks great, Qb WIlson looks very nervous
Why is Ayers wearing bright green shoes and a green mouthpiece? lol
Gauthier on defence. Makes a play!!!
I like Cooley as a backup RB.
Quote from: VictorRomano on May 24, 2025, 10:42:30 PMI like Cooley as a backup RB.
Ratio issue. He'll end up on the PR probably.
Quote from: VictorRomano on May 24, 2025, 10:42:30 PMI like Cooley as a backup RB.
He stood out to me the most today. Have to find a way to get him touches.
Built like a tank, and he has great secondary speed. Blocked good too.
Allen as advertised. Cooley, now known as the shuttle bus. He look good. Castillo looked mid season form. Both punters looked good. Artopoeus looked VG for our 4th. string QB. Allen, Ayers, Adams, both Jones, and Willie with some nice play.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 25, 2025, 12:26:49 AMAllen as advertised. Cooley, now known as the shuttle bus. He look good. Castillo looked mid season form. Both punters looked good. Artopoeus looked VG for our 4th. string QB. Allen, Ayers, Adams, both Jones, and Willie with some nice play.
Man, anyone see shades of Dru Brown out there? Guy is cool and intelligent, maybe not as physically gifted as Wilson but surpassed him in effectiveness in one set of downs. Strev impressed as well but ultimately could not put the ball in the endzone.
I like that it appears we have an actual punter in contention this year.
Quote from: Pete on May 24, 2025, 10:07:08 PM#94 Adams looks great, Qb WIlson looks very nervous
I thought Wilson looked fine.
Receivers looked good, we are stacked.
Rbs looked fantastic
OL did fine.
All QBs played decent.
Allen looks very good.
I didn't focus on the LBs or DL.
Quote from: Pete on May 24, 2025, 09:55:49 PMthe cfl broadcast needs to fix their commercial timing. WHy not just show the players rather than nothing and coming back midplay
They had the same problem last year. Some dude is sitting there manually pressing a button I bet, and they are often caught reading their phone instead of watching the telecast. ;D
Quote from: Pete on May 24, 2025, 10:07:08 PM#94 Adams looks great, Qb WIlson looks very nervous
Adams make work himself into that starting DT spot.
Well, except for that bondheaded misconduct. Did anyone see what he did?
Quote from: VictorRomano on May 24, 2025, 10:42:30 PMI like Cooley as a backup RB.
Can he return? That's the only way he'll make the roster: if Logan is out/hurt and Cooley can also return. Otherwise the only way he'll see squat is if Brady is out for weeks and we shuffle the ratio.
Well... if he can catch too, there is a slim chance he could be this year's McCrae. So far I've seen nothing to indicate he can do anything other than run.
I agree, he looked quite nice out there. My son read me his height off the chart and he sounds like a Pinball type -- but with more beef.
GOOD
A win. Against the Green People. Always good.
Great day.
No injuries?
Shawarma Khan chicken tastes normal again, no more weird taste like late last year. And still no price increase! Khan back on the menu boys!
BAD
Gatorade goes from $5 (or 6?) to $7. Oh well.
CFL is baaaaaaaaack!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 25, 2025, 02:19:14 AMCan he return? That's the only way he'll make the roster: if Logan is out/hurt and Cooley can also return. Otherwise the only way he'll see squat is if Brady is out for weeks and we shuffle the ratio.
Well... if he can catch too, there is a slim chance he could be this year's McCrae. So far I've seen nothing to indicate he can do anything other than run.
I agree, he looked quite nice out there. My son read me his height off the chart and he sounds like a Pinball type -- but with more beef.
I don't think either is an option but boy does he look good
Good - beer was $6 pre-game (up from $5, but still way less than other venues). Pita chips and garlic dip at Khan still $5. Great treat.
Strev looked great - I am less nervous about game 1 now. Others looked good as well. As much as the talk was that Sask has way better depth at qb, I am not so sure. Maier looked pretty pedestrian today. Only one game, but I liked what I saw with our qb's.
Bad - only complaint is the concourse, as usual. Stadium was half empty (no way 27k+ attended as announced - paid or ticketed maybe, but nowhere near that many there) and still painful to walk around. So many people oblivious to the world, standing in a circle right in the middle of the concourse throughout, bottle-necking traffic to single file each way. I mean - how narcissistic do you have to be to not care about everyone else in the stadium, and just stand there casually talking with others while no one can get by?
Game Recap | WPG 15 SASK 9
Don't call it 'meaningless' or refer to it as a 'nothing exhibition' game. Just don't go there whatsoever, please and thanks, because it was so much more than that.
Oh sure, technically Saturday's preseason game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders on a picturesque afternoon at Princess Auto Stadium had absolutely zero impact on the standings. And yes, it's true that in a few weeks the Blue Bombers 15-9 win will have all but faded into oblivion on the importance scale when the curtain lifts on the Canadian Football League's regular season.
Yet, for those in the blue and gold and green and white jerseys trying to land or secure a starting gig or just trying to earn a roster spot — and a paycheque — Saturday afternoon meant absolutely everything. The Blue Bombers dressed 82 players for their first of two dress rehearsals with every one of them getting at least one snap and the collection of talent that took the field did exactly what they were supposed to do by taking turns popping off the page to make the upcoming roster decisions in the next couple of weeks that much more difficult for the coaching staff and personnel department.
"The first week into camp you realized there were going to be a lot of hard choices," said head coach Mike O'Shea after the game. "We're not there yet. We've got another week, and another game and we don't want to short-change anybody.
"What I really liked is it seemed like the guys were having fun. It looked there were a lot of young guys with smiles on their faces. I'm sure it didn't all go according to plan or great, but they still had a good time out there playing football with their teammates. It certainly is more pleasurable to coach when guys are having a good time and it's certainly one of the things we need to see — the guys have got to have fun."
More on the Blue Bombers first preseason game from our view from the press box...
FWIW: Let's start with this, for what it's worth, the Blue Bombers opening drive offence — minus Dalton Schoen and Nic Demski — featured Zach Collaros at QB, Brady Oliveira at running back with Myron Mitchell, Keric Wheatfall, Reggie White, Jr., Kevens Clercius and Jaylen Hall at receiver and the offensive line including Stanley Bryant and Kendall Randolph at tackle, Paddy Neufeld and Tui Eli at guard and Chris Kolankowski at centre.
The starting defence had Willie Jefferson and James Vaughters at end, Jake Thomas and Jamal Woods at tackle, Tony Jones and Kyrie Wilson at linebacker, Redha Kramdi at dime, Marquise Bridges and Terrell Bonds at corner, Deatrick Nichols and Evan Holm at halfback and Jamal Parker, Jr. at safety.
Wheatfall (3-28), White, Jr. (3-27) and Myron Mitchell (3-27) and Clercius (3-18) all paced the team with three catches and 13 different receivers had at least one catch.
The receiver decisions the staff will have to make going forward will be among the most difficult.
"I felt like I did well, that I came out and showed the coaches that I do know what I'm doing," said Mitchell, who appeared in four games last year as a returner/reserve receiver. "Even with the young guys, they came in prepared. The last series in the fourth quarter they didn't have any errors and came in and caught the ball and got in the right spots at the right time with the right alignment.
"I definitely think it will be hard on the coaches making the team. All in all, we're leaving the facility pretty happy."
THE QBS: Collaros was efficient in his one quarter of work, completing 10 of 13 passes for 93 yards with arguably his best toss coming as he stepped up in the pocket to deliver a strike to Hall for a 25-yard gain — the Blue Bombers longest gain from scrimmage on the afternoon. Considering the attack was missing Demski and Schoen and he was operating new offensive coordinator Jason Hogan's attack in live action for the first time, it was noticeable how the ball came out of his hands quickly and efficiently.
Chris Streveler entered the game in the second quarter and was at the controls through to near the end of the third quarter, completing 6 of 10 for 49 yards and leading the attack to two Sergio Castillo field goals. Considering where he was after shredding his knee in the Banjo Bowl last September, Streveler just being on the field is a minor miracle. That he capably moved the offence and delivered strikes to a second group of receivers shouldn't be understated.
Terry Wilson took over next and on was hit and fumbled on his second pass attempt, the mishap recovered by the Roughriders. To his credit, the second-year pivot settled in from there, led the offence to a long drive resulting in a field goal and finished his afternoon 6 of 8 for 72 yards.
Rookie Chase Artopoeus entered the game with 3:16 left and after rushing for 10 yards on his first play, went 5 of 6 for 43 yards, worked the clock effectively and helped lead the team to a late field goal.
"I was pretty confident out there and I knew where to go with the ball," said Wilson. "There were some throws I wish I could get back but overall I felt pretty good. The guys were locked in and we were all on one accord. It was exciting to get there on the field, showcase what we can do and get the 'W.'
"You might only get one chance, one opportunity to go out there and showcase and make a name for yourself. It was just so awesome to see so many guys get out there and show everybody they can go play at a high level. That's a really good thing to see."
WHO HELPED THEMSELVES: Quick hitters on this and in no particular order...
-Defensive back Trey Vaval stepped in as the primary kick returner with veteran Peyton Logan on the mend and was solid with two kickoff returns for 37 yards and three punt returns for 24 yards, including stepping up into traffic to field kicks rather than have the ball hit the ground. Myron Mitchell was the only other Blue Bomber to return kicks, fielding one punt for 14 yards, one kickoff for 20 yards and returning a short field goal miss eight yards.
-Safety Cam Allen had an interception and a critical pass knockdown on a deep throw. He's had a solid camp and is pushing Parker, Jr., who was started the game, in the fight to replace Brandon Alexander.
-Rookie running back Quinton Cooley led the team with five carries for 36 yards and added two receptions for 36 yards. Brady Oliveira started the game — his first preseason action since 2022 — and rushed twice for 11 yards. Matthew Peterson, the other back, had three carries for nine yards.
-We never pretend to be experts on O-line play but it's worth noting the Blue Bombers did not surrender a sack while generating three of their own.
-Sergio Castillo made all five of his field goal attempts and even chipped in with a special teams tackle on a long Roughrider kickoff return.
"He threw a little hand grenade at the guy and managed to get him out of bounds," said O'Shea with a grin. "Serge has been practising, though. He's been hitting the bag a little bit."
-Veteran linebacker Jonathan Jones, who came from Toronto, led the Blue Bombers with four tackles and Willie Jefferson was his usual disruptive force in his time on the field, knocking down a pass that was then returned for a TD by James Vaughters — there was no whistle initially — before it was ruled an incompletion.
That play drew rave reviews from O'Shea afterward.
"Willie batting the ball down and Vaughters picking it up and going — sprinting — the entire length of the field even though it may have been incomplete... he's not sure. He doesn't hear a whistle so he's going. When you've got two really good players who are as tenured as they are giving that kind of effort, it's hard for anybody else to slack off.
"I just love that effort. I love that play. That, to me... if I was to show one clip tomorrow, that might be it."
NEXT: Blue Bombers play their final preseason game this coming Friday, May 30th, in Regina against the Roughriders with an 8 pm. CDT start.
Quote from: ModAdmin on May 25, 2025, 02:56:54 AM-We never pretend to be experts on O-line play but it's worth noting the Blue Bombers did not surrender a sack while generating three of their own.
Zach got creamed on either his first or second pass due to OL breakdown. OL took a holding, but no IP all game, I think. They also couldn't give Wilson enough time to make deep passes at least twice, one leading to a fumble.
That said, I would have to say they did better than I would have anticipated. They had decent short/mid pass pass-pro, and they opened some holes on the runs.
The lineup was fairly stable for a Q or 2, then they started shifting around and bringing in the less-likely guys. Eli got time at LG and C. I'll have to break it down more after a rewatch.
Is it just me, or did Wallace get very little work?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 25, 2025, 03:19:00 AMZach got creamed on either his first or second pass due to OL breakdown. OL took a holding, but no IP all game, I think. They also couldn't give Wilson enough time to make deep passes at least twice, one leading to a fumble.
That said, I would have to say they did better than I would have anticipated. They had decent short/mid pass pass-pro, and they opened some holes on the runs.
The lineup was fairly stable for a Q or 2, then they started shifting around and bringing in the less-likely guys. Eli got time at LG and C. I'll have to break it down more after a rewatch.
Is it just me, or did Wallace get very little work?
Wallace went out with the second team. Saw him out there when Strev was in.
Do we have to maintain the on-field ratio in PS? Yes?
Wallace might be a bit nasty. Thought I saw some hints of him intimidating opponents downfield after a Play.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 25, 2025, 02:19:14 AMCan he return? That's the only way he'll make the roster: if Logan is out/hurt and Cooley can also return. Otherwise the only way he'll see squat is if Brady is out for weeks and we shuffle the ratio.
Well... if he can catch too, there is a slim chance he could be this year's McCrae. So far I've seen nothing to indicate he can do anything other than run.
I agree, he looked quite nice out there. My son read me his height off the chart and he sounds like a Pinball type -- but with more beef.
It would be nice to keep Cooley around but with Peterson showing he's a capable backup to Brady, the most likely place to keep him is on the PR. As Peterson is a rookie it's possible they can rotate the PR spot providing Cooley occasional game action like they did with McCrae, but how likely is it any other RB ever touches the ball as long as Brady is healthy?
Mike O'Shea's take on the game today..
And Zach Collaros' take on the day as well...
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 25, 2025, 04:15:33 AMDo we have to maintain the on-field ratio in PS? Yes?
No
I think my fav part of the Vaughters run back was Holm speeding in from behind to join them. Man, he's got speed.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 25, 2025, 02:19:14 AMCan he return? That's the only way he'll make the roster: if Logan is out/hurt and Cooley can also return. Otherwise the only way he'll see squat is if Brady is out for weeks and we shuffle the ratio.
Well... if he can catch too, there is a slim chance he could be this year's McCrae. So far I've seen nothing to indicate he can do anything other than run.
I agree, he looked quite nice out there. My son read me his height off the chart and he sounds like a Pinball type -- but with more beef.
I don't think he has fielded any returns in practice.
As far as body type I thought of the "Little Ball of Hate" Josh Ranek. 5'8" 205.
In school Cooley was called the Bowling Ball?
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyFlamesFootball/photos/the-bowling-ball-is-rolling-up-north-%EF%B8%8Fquinton-cooley-has-signed-with-the-winnipe/1060161909492403/?_rdr
The coaches got a good look at some of the rookies. Not everybody will play in the last pre-season game so some semi final decisions are going to be needed to be made.
The game may have given some indication of who the starters will be. It didn't appear to indicate many of the free agent players acquired are at the top of the list.
Teams don't have to make any cuts before the next game, but I wouldn't be surprised to 6 - 10 or so players released.
Some of the rookies and 2nd year players made an impression. It wasn't really a game for stats.
So, I guess many of the vets won't dress next week so we can get a better look at the bubble guys.
Corcoran was another guy who looked good. PR for this year, and hopefully a player down the road.
Was Cobb hurt? He didn't dress. Not sure if I even saw Gassama.
Clercius is a stud. Chris/Ike had some good blocking.
As far as the American WRs M Mitchell (red shoes) stood out the most. Did Case play? Harris, Daughtry, Wallis, Brown, Hall were all meh. We could probably drop a couple of these guys this week even.
Oh, and KEEP COOLEY!
I might also be in the Allen at safety camp, especially since our biggest guy in the secondary is Holm at 5'11 180.
So Eli did indeed start the game at LG. Randolph is still at tackle.
Cam Allen was talked about early and walked the talk.
Bridges at corner for now. It wouldn't surprise me to see Parker moved to corner and Bridges used as a multi-purpose player throughout the secondary.
We're going to see a lot of Devin Adams this year.
Ayers played later in the game than I would have expected. I'll be disappointed if he's the odd man out.
Same with Sterns. Early camp talk pegged him as a Collaros favourite, but he only got in later in the game. It was all Myron Mitchell earlier.
Hard to notice players from the live feed, plus you get caught up in the game and forget to look at who's in there.
Quote from: Jesse on May 25, 2025, 02:06:46 PMSo Eli did indeed start the game at LG. Randolph is still at tackle.
Cam Allen was talked about early and walked the talk.
Bridges at corner for now. It wouldn't surprise me to see Parker moved to corner and Bridges used as a multi-purpose player throughout the secondary.
We're going to see a lot of Devin Adams this year.
Ayers played later in the game than I would have expected. I'll be disappointed if he's the odd man out.
Same with Sterns. Early camp talk pegged him as a Collaros favourite, but he only got in later in the game. It was all Myron Mitchell earlier.
Hard to notice players from the live feed, plus you get caught up in the game and forget to look at who's in there.
If Bridges is the multi purpose guy then where does that leave Griffin?
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 25, 2025, 02:26:48 PMIf Bridges is the multi purpose guy then where does that leave Griffin?
Need more than one guy for depth. We used both last year when everyone was healthy in the secondary, I'm sure we'll need both (and more) this year.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 25, 2025, 02:26:48 PMIf Bridges is the multi purpose guy then where does that leave Griffin?
I think Griffin has been lined up as the SAM backup to Kramdi
Quote from: Jesse on May 25, 2025, 02:06:46 PMSo Eli did indeed start the game at LG. Randolph is still at tackle.
Cam Allen was talked about early and walked the talk.
Bridges at corner for now. It wouldn't surprise me to see Parker moved to corner and Bridges used as a multi-purpose player throughout the secondary.
We're going to see a lot of Devin Adams this year.
Ayers played later in the game than I would have expected. I'll be disappointed if he's the odd man out.
Same with Sterns. Early camp talk pegged him as a Collaros favourite, but he only got in later in the game. It was all Myron Mitchell earlier.
Hard to notice players from the live feed, plus you get caught up in the game and forget to look at who's in there.
Dillon Mitchell's signing bonus was $62k, that's got to hurt, totally unnecessary expenditure but may force them to keep him over cheaper options. After this game Myron Mitchell and Reggie White are my top 2 contenders for the open receiver slots. It could come down to Myron Mitchell or Sterns for quick hitters, Reggie White or Dillon Mitchell for medium-long stretching the field. Wheatfall might earn a spot on the PR to continue his progress. Zach's preference will probably play a huge role in who they keep, he boosted Myron Mitchell and Kody Case in yesterdays interview.
Quote from: Jesse on May 25, 2025, 02:40:52 PMNeed more than one guy for depth. We used both last year when everyone was healthy in the secondary, I'm sure we'll need both (and more) this year.
I was asking more specifically on the AR and how it relates to the ratio. Griffin was a regular on the AR while Bridges was mostly on the PR in 2024. I'm not saying Bridges is not improving or shouldn't be retained.
It's simple math and we can't keep everybody. Rookies might be willing to be moved to the PR. Gowan and Avery for example. Vaval might make the AR in the short term while Logan is out.
Based on yesterday I think Brini, Dandy and Lawson get the short straws in the secondary.
Quote from: Big Daddy on May 25, 2025, 02:55:05 AMGood - beer was $6 pre-game (up from $5, but still way less than other venues). Pita chips and garlic dip at Khan still $5. Great treat.
Strev looked great - I am less nervous about game 1 now. Others looked good as well. As much as the talk was that Sask has way better depth at qb, I am not so sure. Maier looked pretty pedestrian today. Only one game, but I liked what I saw with our qb's.
Bad - only complaint is the concourse, as usual. Stadium was half empty (no way 27k+ attended as announced - paid or ticketed maybe, but nowhere near that many there) and still painful to walk around. So many people oblivious to the world, standing in a circle right in the middle of the concourse throughout, bottle-necking traffic to single file each way. I mean - how narcissistic do you have to be to not care about everyone else in the stadium, and just stand there casually talking with others while no one can get by?
Still think a simple painted floor would suffice with Canadians.
Green in the traffic areas, red for socializing. Maybe even directional arrows.
And let people walking in the green zone go "elbows up" on people standing in the green zone.
WOuld change things quickly.
Can't remember Chris-Ike touching the ball yesterday. Second season with the team, and no touches. Big RB with excellent speed. Not sure what's up.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 25, 2025, 04:56:19 PMCan't remember Chris-Ike touching the ball yesterday. Second season with the team, and no touches. Big RB with excellent speed. Not sure what's up.
He was used as a FB, made a few good blocks.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 25, 2025, 05:03:40 PMHe was used as a FB, made a few good blocks.
That's what he was drafted as. It's entirely fan dreams of him being a RB.
He's a FB and special teamer.
Bertrand-Hudon is a FB for the Riders and occasionally he carries the ball. With Ike's speed there has to be a couple plays in the book for him.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 25, 2025, 02:04:00 AMI like that it appears we have an actual punter in contention this year.
That performance was too good to ignore. Let's see what he does in PS2.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 25, 2025, 03:20:16 PMDillon Mitchell's signing bonus was $62k, that's got to hurt, totally unnecessary expenditure but may force them to keep him over cheaper options.
I think D.Mitchell made one good grab in the game, but I don't think he got any other targets? Yes, M.Mitchell is doing a great job trying to steal the spot away from his namesake.
D.Mitchell may get the A.Bowman treatment: give him a handful of games, if he is ineffective and disinterested, cut him loose and eat the signing bonus. He may yet still pan out: he could just not care about TC/PS.
Quote from: Jesse on May 25, 2025, 02:06:46 PMSame with Sterns.
Sterns was quick and in the right place but had a hard time squeezing the ball. Did he get a stat at all? If he can't hang on in traffic he may have limited use here.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 25, 2025, 01:45:50 PMCorcoran was another guy who looked good. PR for this year, and hopefully a player down the road.
Corcoran had the best snag of the game. Wow! That's what we need! And if my @PAS printed roster was correct, he's a GLOB? Wow! If he can do that catch radius and hang-on every game, he could be a top-10 REC.
QB Wilson: Is it just me or does he have no pocket presence. He seems to have no ability to feel the heat or adjust. There were a couple of longer shots dialed up for him but he got sacked or stripped.
Ya, he had one good scramble forward for 11Y or so (where was that in the GC?!!?!), but all the other instances were bad.
Zach's isn't the league-best, but man it's miles above Wilson's!
I dearly wanted to see Wilson's long bomb, and I was robbed!
That Greek-sounding QB guy looked amazing in comparison... though in typical Mafia fashion he'll likely be out of a job in a week. We never put much stock in PS performance at certain positions.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 26, 2025, 06:34:34 AMCorcoran had the best snag of the game. Wow! That's what we need! And if my @PAS printed roster was correct, he's a GLOB? Wow! If he can do that catch radius and hang-on every game, he could be a top-10 REC.
Corcoran is a Canadian. Picked at 39th in the draft.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 26, 2025, 06:48:11 AMQB Wilson: Is it just me or does he have no pocket presence. He seems to have no ability to feel the heat or adjust. There were a couple of longer shots dialed up for him but he got sacked or stripped.
Ya, he had one good scramble forward for 11Y or so (where was that in the GC?!!?!), but all the other instances were bad.
Zach's isn't the league-best, but man it's miles above Wilson's!
I dearly wanted to see Wilson's long bomb, and I was robbed!
That Greek-sounding QB guy looked amazing in comparison... though in typical Mafia fashion he'll likely be out of a job in a week. We never put much stock in PS performance at certain positions.
That's my feel too. Not to say he can't do it, but it doesn't seem like he has that *it* factor right now.
Gimme Zach until the wheels fall off.
Did you guys notice him wincing at his hand again? Might have been on his last play, I think he got hit there again.
I hate to the one to say this, but I wonder how long we try the Streveler experiment.
Each year it's the same thing. Good at running, can't read a defense.
Wilson can do short yardage. At least there is hope with him that he can turn into something.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 26, 2025, 11:44:47 AMDid you guys notice him wincing at his hand again? Might have been on his last play, I think he got hit there again.
Are you talking about Zach.
Quote from: peg_city on May 26, 2025, 02:52:06 PMI hate to the one to say this, but I wonder how long we try the Streveler experiment.
Each year it's the same thing. Good at running, can't read a defense.
Wilson can do short yardage. At least there is hope with him that he can turn into something.
Yes, I think Artopoeus out played Strev. and Wilson.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 03:08:37 PMYes, I think Artopoeus out played Strev. and Wilson.
Against the Rider's 4th string.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 03:08:37 PMYes, I think Artopoeus out played Strev. and Wilson.
So,
1. Collaros
2. Patterson
3. Wilson
4. Artopoeus
For the first game, I guess we keep Streveler. There is also the possibility of an injury.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 03:08:37 PMYes, I think Artopoeus out played Strev. and Wilson.
Disagree all looked good. Too few reps at end of game against the weakest players. That said he looks good and has promise.
Quote from: peg_city on May 26, 2025, 03:14:51 PMSo,
1. Collaros
2. Patterson
3. Wilson
4. Artopoeus
For the first game, I guess we keep Streveler. There is also the possibility of an injury.
#2 is gone
Quote from: peg_city on May 26, 2025, 03:14:51 PMSo,
1. Collaros
2. Patterson
3. Wilson
4. Artopoeus
For the first game, I guess we keep Streveler. There is also the possibility of an injury.
Paterson? What?
By the time Collaros is back on the roster, we will have had a long look at the other three. None are going to kill us $SMS wise, so any could be IR'd for any length of time as well.
Chase (we need a nickname for him, Atropoes is too much, Artie?) looks like there is something there, I'd really like to see where it goes. Sure, he was up against SSK's dregs, but had our dregs to work with, so that's a saw off.
No doubt Streveler is our starter against BC, but does he have a long leash? Do Wilson or Artie get in late if we struggle or blow out BC? Its waaay to early, ut I'd really like to see Artie in a live fire situation. Dru Brown came out slinging in his first live fire opportunity, it would be interesting to see what he can do. We know Wilson's ability fairly well.
Quote from: TBURGESS on May 26, 2025, 03:10:22 PMAgainst the Rider's 4th string.
True, but it was the calm way he did it, didn't look nervous, confused or panicked in any situation. He probably didn't understand the plays he called as he was only signed at the start of May, but he knew where to find his outlets without staring them down from the snap like most rookies do.
Kudos to Hogan for bringing back LaPo's screen pass to the RB, Matt Nichol's bread and butter.
Quote from: theaardvark on May 26, 2025, 04:43:33 PMPaterson? What?
By the time Collaros is back on the roster, we will have had a long look at the other three. None are going to kill us $SMS wise, so any could be IR'd for any length of time as well.
Chase (we need a nickname for him, Atropoes is too much, Artie?) looks like there is something there, I'd really like to see where it goes. Sure, he was up against SSK's dregs, but had our dregs to work with, so that's a saw off.
No doubt Streveler is our starter against BC, but does he have a long leash? Do Wilson or Artie get in late if we struggle or blow out BC? Its waaay to early, ut I'd really like to see Artie in a live fire situation. Dru Brown came out slinging in his first live fire opportunity, it would be interesting to see what he can do. We know Wilson's ability fairly well.
Tropo
Quote from: TBURGESS on May 26, 2025, 03:10:22 PMAgainst the Rider's 4th string.
This what we said about Dru Brown his first time out.
Lawson Jr. (DB) #27. had a pretty good day. Dexter has CFL experience and looked right at home with our secondary.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 05:51:56 PMLawson Jr. (DB) #27. had a pretty good day. Dexter has CFL experience and looked right at home with our secondary.
You've provided the kiss of death, they are sure to be among the first cuts. :D
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 26, 2025, 06:07:22 PMYou've provided the kiss of death, they are sure to be among the first cuts. :D
We have some rookies that have been standing out with upside. That makes it hard for a guy like Dawson to make the roster. Just guessing but I think he's an early casualty.
Our 2nd year guy Bridges might be in the same boat. It will depend on the final decision at safety but there is a good chance Parker goes back to CB.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 05:10:21 PMThis what we said about Dru Brown his first time out.
True and a hundred other guys we can't name because they never made it in the CFL.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 26, 2025, 07:35:08 PMWe have some rookies that have been standing out with upside. That makes it hard for a guy like Dawson to make the roster. Just guessing but I think he's an early casualty.
Our 2nd year guy Bridges might be in the same boat. It will depend on the final decision at safety but there is a good chance Parker goes back to CB.
Did you mean Lawson.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 08:48:38 PMDid you mean Lawson.
Yes, typing too fast. If Allen wins the role at safety, then we probably see Parker move back to CB. I had expected to have a DB as a DI but Vaval may do that as a returner while Logan is out.
I can't imagine the Bridges beats out Parker as the CB.
In theory, that will leave a spot for Griffin on the AR along with a DL to fill out the 4 DI spots.
This is calculated on starting 3 import OL and only 7 Canadian starters. If that changes we should be able to sneak in another LB. Otherwise something has to give.
John Hodge's summary of the game:
https://3downnation.com/2025/05/24/fourteen-thoughts-on-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-preseason-win-over-saskatchewan/
For anyone wondering, the final cut down date is May 31st.
Quote from: theaardvark on May 26, 2025, 04:43:33 PMChase (we need a nickname for him, Atropoes is too much, Artie?) looks like there is something there, I'd really like to see where it goes. Sure, he was up against SSK's dregs, but had our dregs to work with, so that's a saw off.
Chase The Greek? Artie The Greek? That name has to be derived from Greek. He even looks Greek! Darn we couldn't score him as a GLOB. ;)
If he ever gets QB1 job, how about "Artopoeus and his 300" (well, 54, but we can exaggerate).
Quote from: TBURGESS on May 26, 2025, 03:10:22 PMAgainst the Rider's 4th string.
SSK roster was like half the size of ours, and most week 1 starters were playing. So maybe "against Rider's 2nd string" (maybe 3rd). But keep in mind we also had our 63rd string RECs and RBs and OL in at that time!!
No matter what, Chase looked good.
So we just know he'll be cut in a week, LOL.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 26, 2025, 11:44:47 AMDid you guys notice him wincing at his hand again? Might have been on his last play, I think he got hit there again.
Zach? You saw it on the stream or in person? I didn't notice anything at the stadium. I'm still working through the stream. I will check. Him still being bothered by it isn't good, that's for sure!
Edit: You mean 1Q10:45-ish? He looks at and shakes his hand, but it's his left hand, it has the play chart on it. I'll keep an eye out for more.
Edit 2: I think 1Q1:16-ish is Zach's last snap. He's doing a motion with his hand after his failed pass but it's the "let's go for it on 3rd down" motion, not an "ouch" motion. He also hand pats players as he walks off the field. So I think he's just fine.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 26, 2025, 07:08:40 AMCorcoran is a Canadian. Picked at 39th in the draft.
Ah, that funny symbol must have meant DP rather than GLOB. Thanks! Great hands and radius. If he makes the PR from 39th then that would be an amazing find for us.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 27, 2025, 08:20:35 AMZach? You saw it on the stream or in person? I didn't notice anything at the stadium. I'm still working through the stream. I will check. Him still being bothered by it isn't good, that's for sure!
Edit: You mean 1Q10:45-ish? He looks at and shakes his hand, but it's his left hand, it has the play chart on it. I'll keep an eye out for more.
Edit 2: I think 1Q1:16-ish is Zach's last snap. He's doing a motion with his hand after his failed pass but it's the "let's go for it on 3rd down" motion, not an "ouch" motion. He also hand pats players as he walks off the field. So I think he's just fine.
Sorry, yeah - I guess I should have been clear on who I was talking about. Yes, it was Zach I saw shaking off his hand. Just something I noticed, glad it didn't look more menacing.
Quote from: peg_city on May 27, 2025, 01:05:54 PMI completely missed this.
That's why we here, collectively we miss nothing :)
Did anyone see what the misconduct penalty was on #94 Adams 2Q0:59? I didn't see it @PAS, and it wasn't shown on the stream.
Love Doug Brown's comment though, LOL.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 28, 2025, 07:02:28 AMDid anyone see what the misconduct penalty was on #94 Adams 2Q0:59? I didn't see it @PAS, and it wasn't shown on the stream.
Love Doug Brown's comment though, LOL.
Live it just looked like a couple players playing a bit after the whistle which led to words being exchanged or something. It wasn't particularly violent or noteworthy otherwise.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 28, 2025, 12:04:50 PMLive it just looked like a couple players playing a bit after the whistle which led to words being exchanged or something. It wasn't particularly violent or noteworthy otherwise.
While I don't like these types of penalties, this shows his fire which at times results in stuff like this. Will be a beast this year imo.