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#21

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_or_die - April 10, 2026, 06:49:37 PM

2 points out.  4 games left.  Lose 1 and they should tank the rest.  Moose goalie, all the moose vets.

Unfortunately, it's 3, which is a significant difference at this point.

Great game last night.

If we were to magically win out, we'd have 90 points. LA with 85 and 4 games left and Nashville right there as well...yeah, we have no room to lose a game unless all the others in the race also lose to we don't lose pace.

Even if we don't pull it off, sure would be exciting to have something to cheer for thru the last week.

Big game against Philly tomorrow night. Hockey night in Canada against an equally desperate team. Last weekend game. Second last home game of the year. If we continue playing like this, it should be a real nail-bite'r.

And if we can get the dub, I guess I'm staying up late for the Monday and Tuesday games out west!

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Roster going forward befor...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 10, 2026, 05:45:55 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a 2026 pre-season game at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon on Saturday, May 23, at 7 p.m. ET. This historic matchup—the first Riders home game in Saskatoon since 1991—will be part of the televised pre-season coverage on TSN/RDS.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by theaardvark - April 10, 2026, 04:55:19 PM

Speed is good, but ability to use the waggle is much more important.  Schoen showed that.

I wonder how much tape is on these receivers on plays where they are "in motion", and if that is a large factor in getting a CFL shot when the NFL has said no thanks.

#24

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by theaardvark - April 10, 2026, 04:52:20 PM

2 points out.  4 games left.  Lose 1 and they should tank the rest.  Moose goalie, all the moose vets.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Blue In BC - April 10, 2026, 04:41:36 PM

Dalton Schoen only recorded 4:48 - 4:60 in his NFL draft profile. Not exceptional speed either. Speed is great but not the only factor, so too early to rule him in or out.

Fearlessness, grit and work ethic go a long way. I have no idea whether this newbie makes an impression. That's what TC is for.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blue In BC - April 10, 2026, 04:35:40 PM

Ol. Kevin Cline added to draft after qualifying as a Canadian. His father played for Ottawa Rough Riders long ago.

There seem to be some good OL that might still be available after the NFL draft.  We should be able to get a good one with our 1st pick.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - April 10, 2026, 03:01:05 PM

I dunno.  I'm of the mind that maybe bigger RECs can make up for the lack of >55yd range in Zach.  It'll be rare there'll be a home-run guy wide open so the bigger guys have a better chance contesting with DBs.  Plus, they can take the punishment in the middle and hang on, too, and out-ladder the shorter guys.

Think back to Eric Rogers.  There were 2-3 seasons no one could touch him until his body broke completely (the downside of being a giant...).

Part of it might be that but I think, generally speaking, the Bombers are course correcting a drift that's occured in the last couple years in that we have become a relatively easy team to play against, physically speaking.

There's a few main reasons for this.

The defensive philosophy is a big one and we were a really terrible tackling team last year. The offensive identify was never really established last year and I'll place the blame on Hogan not knowing what he was doing and the offensive line not being good enough, but overall, we need to be more physical if we're going to win games and that means getting bigger alongside a mind shift change back to what worked. Attack. Be aggressive. Dictate play. Beat the man in front you of. We get back to that and we'll be in good shape.

#28

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 10, 2026, 02:18:47 PM

Morrissey had himself a game. Loved his goal and that stick save on Holloway was incredible.

Scheifele just a point away from cracking 100 on the season.

Big road win.

[coaching analyst]

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Waffler - April 10, 2026, 02:14:45 PM

Here's one I haven't heard in the CFL before, Elks have hired Rick Campbell as a coaching analyst.

What exactly is that?

"I'm going to be doing things like advanced scouting of opponents, which is a very necessary thing in football. I'm going to do game management reports, a lot of things that a head coach would do in anticipation for a game, so just being an extra guy on-hand," said Campbell.

"(Elks head coach) Mark Kilam knows exactly what he's doing, that's not the point of this. It's just trying to assist the coaching staff in any way I can, and hopefully bring the knowledge that I have of being in the CFL for a long time, and being a head coach the last 10 years or so — just bringing that to the table and helping the team out any way I can."

"I'm going to be in the booth, which I haven't been in a long time. I'm going to be another set of eyes and ears, just from a game management point of view, and also schematically — see what's going on, especially on special teams. You can get a much better viewpoint ... when you have a little bit of height and you can look down, you can actually see the play develop and what's going on," said Campbell.

The league is implementing a new 35-second running play clock this season, ... This added wrinkle is another element he'll help tackle in his role.

"There's going to be things like the 35-second play clock coming in this year, a few different rules that the teams are going to have to adapt to fast," said Campbell.

https://3downnation.com/2026/04/10/rick-campbell-describes-new-role-with-edmonton-elks/

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Roster going forward befor...

Last post by Tecno - April 10, 2026, 07:28:21 AM

I'll be paying more attention to what posters here and MOS/KW comment on as really big standouts.  Hopefully we score the next D.Alford or Schoen.