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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:57:35 PM

Well, even "underused" Brady won the rushing title, so he can't really complain about that.  It means he gets touches, especially since he never has any 70Yers like Horvath.

If he gets less touches than he wants, it's almost always due to our O going 2 & out repeatedly most games.

Can't blame him for wanting the ball more often but 2 and outs hurt that happening. We often behind on the score which has an impact on the run game as well.

#2

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Calgary @ Winnipeg Pre-gam...

Last post by Mick - Today at 01:57:26 PM

Interesting but I don't think there is a need to keep a lid on that information. Changes to a game plan strategy would be more significant things to hide. Who is executing the game plan not so much IMO.

An example might be a new play on 2 point converts or something like a trick play on a return.

Anyway while my guess might be incorrect, I haven't expected Collaros to return. Hiding a testing of the waters doesn't fit that part of my expectation.

They'd have to show it in the daily report that he participated, so they wouldn't be hiding that info for long?

Yes, but. They can at least hide the fact of which group he's practicing with and in what capacity. I just have this feeling something is cooking.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:56:07 PM

The running game needed to be diversified from the get go, Demski is no longer used as a diversion and Pokey and White only get the occasional jetsweep, while Chris Ike rots away on the sideline as does Peterson on the PR. I won't be too surprised if Clercius, Peterson and MCI all leave in FA, they have not been utilized effectively in Wpg.

We also seldom use Daniels as an offensive weapon.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Calgary @ Winnipeg Pre-gam...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:52:32 PM

They actually have a closed practice today, which is unusual. Normally closed practice the last practice of the week? I wonder if they are testing waters with Collaros and trying to keep a lid on it.

Interesting but I don't think there is a need to keep a lid on that information. Changes to a game plan strategy would be more significant things to hide. Who is executing the game plan not so much IMO.

An example might be a new play on 2 point converts or something like a trick play on a return.

Anyway while my guess might be incorrect, I haven't expected Collaros to return. Hiding a testing of the waters doesn't fit that part of my expectation.

They'd have to show it in the daily report that he participated, so they wouldn't be hiding that info for long?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Hansen

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:42:02 PM

Polls are fine.  Easy to dodge it if you want.  The icon shows you it's a poll.  Just ignore it if you don't like it.

It is an ok way to distill the "my faction of forum members is bigger than your faction!" down to a number.

However, to keep from seeming biased you have to be careful on the choices and wording.  For this one I'd lump the "1 big play" choice in with "yes", whereas I'm sure you meant it to mean more of a "no".

Perhaps the better question is: did Hansen have more of an impact than Boulaine or whoever would have had, had they had that final NAT ST spot... And the answer to THAT question is Most Definitely, because the bubble STer this season has done all of bupkis in the "boost morale" play department.

To put it in perspective, what did Stuart or Shay do?  Ya...

There's a lot to take in about this post.

Hansen made a great play but I'd say it fell into the defensive category. Yes it had a great moral impact and is one of those plays that at times is the difference between winning and losing.  It doesn't change the aspect of whether he had a good game or not.

Bombers have rotated in a bunch of players in the ST group. Often because of injury. Several players have made big hits on coverage teams. Many have made great blocks, opened lanes or collapsed wedges ete etc and those don't always get noticed.

As far as the " 1 play choice " I disagree it should have fallen directly into yes. My wording only says that was the play I saw and I had nothing more to choose between a flat out yes or no.

He may have made significant ST plays and even though nothing was mentioned during the broadcast, it doesn't mean he made an impact. The guys in the trenches don't always get the glory or recognition.

There were over 20 ST plays, punts, K/O coverage and return duty. I think we'd be hard pressed to say who was on which function for most of the 12 on the field.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Calgary @ Winnipeg Pre-gam...

Last post by Mick - Today at 01:27:07 PM

The practice schedule shows they were due to practice today and tomorrow with a closed practice on Thursday.

Where did you see an IR report isn't blank for Winnipeg so far. It does show Tuesday as a practice day and our always seems late to post something.

They actually have a closed practice today, which is unusual. Normally closed practice the last practice of the week? I wonder if they are testing waters with Collaros and trying to keep a lid on it.

#7

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who is untouchable with th...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:26:32 PM

Well, everyone south of WM does have the luxury of knowing Brady is untouchable, because WM has said so.  No truck is too big for WM to back up to retain Brady.

Every other player, not so much.

We also shouldn't ignore the politics and optics of Brady becoming a household Canadian name for his dog show.  All my buds have wives that don't know about the CFL who are all watching Brady's show.  The attention & draw this gives the WFC can't be understated.  At least some of these people are being converted into butts-in-seats, TV eyeballs, and merch sales.  And I find myself somewhat in agreement with WM.  God help us the next time Brady comes up for re-signing.  He can literally ask for $500k a year and we'll give it to him.

No we wouldn't. That's absurd.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach will be our QB in 202...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:22:24 PM

I watch every presser, all players and coaches.  I've never seen one thing where Zach says he's retiring for '27.  Heck, T.Harris makes more rumblings about retiring than Zach ever has.  And TSN talks about Trevor retiring much more than Zach.

If you have something specific, a link would be handy!

I think you're conflating what we all are guessing, what some are hoping, and what seems "written on the wall" with reality.

Something on Facebook announced he would retire at the end of the season. Whether this is real information or just usual garbage of fake stuff IDK.

Players don't usually make those announcements during the season.

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach will be our QB in 202...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 01:17:56 PM

...He's going to have to retire. What team is going to pay him to stand around the sidelines for half the season and play pretty terrible football the other half?

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who is untouchable with th...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 01:15:04 PM

I would suggest any team would very seldom look at any players as "untouchable".  I don't doubt for one second they would pull the trigger on just about any trade they believe would be advantageous to the team whether the Bomber player was an all star or not.

Fans have the advantage of locking on to certain players and believe that they should be 'un-tradeable' but that is a luxury coaches and managers don't have if they are doing their job.

Brady ain't getting traded and is untouchable, other than that you have made some good points

Well, everyone south of WM does have the luxury of knowing Brady is untouchable, because WM has said so.  No truck is too big for WM to back up to retain Brady.

Every other player, not so much.

We also shouldn't ignore the politics and optics of Brady becoming a household Canadian name for his dog show.  All my buds have wives that don't know about the CFL who are all watching Brady's show.  The attention & draw this gives the WFC can't be understated.  At least some of these people are being converted into butts-in-seats, TV eyeballs, and merch sales.  And I find myself somewhat in agreement with WM.  God help us the next time Brady comes up for re-signing.  He can literally ask for $500k a year and we'll give it to him.

couldn't have said it better myself, love this post!
 these is so much going on with Brady that he will be here till the end, his mix of being local, awesome, versatile, cdn, a great guy, great for community, sells ticket, etc. keeps him here for life.  People that complain about his salary are missing the point and just need someone to complain about.  Yes is gets paid a lot.  Yes he has always earned it.  When the Bombers suck the finger pointing is heavy around here and sometimes at the wrong person.

You are bang on about the OL, it all starts there and some interesting points about how Sask did it last year and reasons for their recent slide.  The game is won in the trenches and that's the hardest position group to stay elite at.