Official Game Day Thread - Sask. at Winnipeg, May 24, 2025

[theaardvark]

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.

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. 

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Against 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.

[GOLDMEMBER]

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. 

Tropo

[Pigskin]

Against the Rider's 4th string.

This what we said about Dru Brown his first time out.

[Pigskin]

Lawson Jr. (DB) #27. had a pretty good day. Dexter has CFL experience and looked right at home with our secondary.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Lawson 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. 

[Blue In BC]

You've provided the kiss of death, they are sure to be among the first cuts. 

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.

[TBURGESS]

This 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. 

[Pigskin]

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.

Did you mean Lawson.

[Blue In BC]

Did 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.

[Jesse]

John Hodge's summary of the game:

https://3downnation.com/2025/05/24/fourteen-thoughts-on-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-preseason-win-over-saskatchewan/

[ModAdmin]

For anyone wondering, the final cut down date is May 31st.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

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).

[TecnoGenius]

Against 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.

[TecnoGenius]

Did 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.