Winnipeg @ BC the Rematch

[Jesse]

Not sure why Wallace is at RG instead of LG although Neufeld was a GTD last week and may not be 100%. I have no idea how much better Vanterpool is over Wallace.

Why would Wallace be at LG?

That's where Vanterpool played and, as you say, Neufeld is dealing with something.

[Blue In BC]

Why would Wallace be at LG?

That's where Vanterpool played and, as you say, Neufeld is dealing with something.

Because it might be a possible choice if they intend to get Cooley on the roster as a starter or even a back up. That option would allow him to start and maintain the ratio.

I'm not proposing that but it's the clearest path to get him on the roster and not having an issue if he plays. Replacing Sterns would accomplish the same thing potentially but that creates a depth / experience issue at receiver.

We've heard that Oliveria isn't practising today but that was not unexpected. OTOH, we've had suggestions he may be gone for several games.  I think we need to hear how that will unfold before the panic sets in.

[Pigskin]

The boys are getting off the field in a few minutes, should be getting the injury updates soon.

[Blue In BC]

The boys are getting off the field in a few minutes, should be getting the injury updates soon.

Yeah but they don't really help. We expected Oliveria and Benson to be listed as DNP. That won't tell us the entire story. It was mentioned that Cooley is getting reps which makes sense regardless of any ultimate roster changes. If he starts getting more or most of the reps at # 1 then that would indicate a possible addition.

We might find out if players like Logan or Hagerty are potential choices. They are the only two that I think had injuries to deal with but the others were not IMO.

[theaardvark]

If Cooley gets on the roster, then rotating him in means a position change as well.

Can you sub Corcoran for Sterns?  or is Wallace in for Vanterpool the better sub.

Or do you just keep running Peterson?

Who comes off the Int roster to get Cooley on?  Do we 1 game Vanterpool (with the Wallace in sub is the choice)?  I can't see Mike Miller letting them take Ayers or Griffin away, do you 1 game Sterns to make it easy?  Does Zach need Sterns as an option, or can Corcoran get it done?

[pdirks67]

Here's O'Shea's post-practice presser. As usual, he's tight-lipped about the injury situation, and won't rule Brady out for Saturday.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/16/coach-oshea-june-16-2/

[Blue In BC]

If Cooley gets on the roster, then rotating him in means a position change as well.

Can you sub Corcoran for Sterns?  or is Wallace in for Vanterpool the better sub.

Or do you just keep running Peterson?

Who comes off the Int roster to get Cooley on?  Do we 1 game Vanterpool (with the Wallace in sub is the choice)?  I can't see Mike Miller letting them take Ayers or Griffin away, do you 1 game Sterns to make it easy?  Does Zach need Sterns as an option, or can Corcoran get it done?

Tough questions about receivers. We've just barely had Sterns in a regular season game. One target and one reception for 13 yards. Corcoron is a CFL rookie so no sample size really. Those that go to practice might have a better insight.

I think the real answer is how much of a difference is there between Vanterpool and Wallace starting at LG. Did Neufeld being a GTD sway the decision on a 3 import OL?  It would be the obvious choice but I don't know that it's a good choice.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Tough questions about receivers. We've just barely had Sterns in a regular season game. One target and one reception for 13 yards. Corcoron is a CFL rookie so no sample size really. Those that go to practice might have a better insight.

I think the real answer is how much of a difference is there between Vanterpool and Wallace starting at LG. Did Neufeld being a GTD sway the decision on a 3 import OL?  It would be the obvious choice but I don't know that it's a good choice.

I wouldn't mind seeing that experiment next weekend, I think it would confirm Wallace can hold his own at LG which would illustrate either ratio configurations will be effective. It's unlikely to be a game changer, fully expect the Bombers to administer another beat down.

[Jesse]

Tough questions about receivers. We've just barely had Sterns in a regular season game. One target and one reception for 13 yards. Corcoron is a CFL rookie so no sample size really. Those that go to practice might have a better insight.

I think the real answer is how much of a difference is there between Vanterpool and Wallace starting at LG. Did Neufeld being a GTD sway the decision on a 3 import OL?  It would be the obvious choice but I don't know that it's a good choice.

IMO, the last thing we would touch is the OL, which was amazing in game 1.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I have no idea why Ayers can't be the guy that comes off.

There's a multitude of ways to do it but that seems like the cleanest solution with the least drawbacks.

Use the roster rules properly and that's literally the only change you have to make - in game or otherwise. It's not ideal and O'Shea might not like it but it is a very easy way to fix a short term problem.

[Blue In BC]

I have no idea why Ayers can't be the guy that comes off.

There's a multitude of ways to do it but that seems like the cleanest solution with the least drawbacks.

Use the roster rules properly and that's literally the only change you have to make - in game or otherwise. It's not ideal and O'Shea might not like it but it is a very easy way to fix a short term problem.

Ayers is a great ST player. In any case, while it could get Cooley on the AR it doesn't directly allow him to start. You have to replace a starting import with a starting Canadian. The two choices are Sterns or Vanterpool.

The transactions on CFL.CA show Sheahan moved to PR. What's that all about? Is Castillo going to take on all kicking?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I have no idea why Ayers can't be the guy that comes off.

There's a multitude of ways to do it but that seems like the cleanest solution with the least drawbacks.

Use the roster rules properly and that's literally the only change you have to make - in game or otherwise. It's not ideal and O'Shea might not like it but it is a very easy way to fix a short term problem.

If O'Shea doesn't like it, do you really think it stands a chance of happening?

[GOLDMEMBER]

O'Shea stating his usual nothings on CJOB now.

[Blue In BC]

Logan and Ball not practising yet. So that answers the question about Logan. Besides it will take awhile to get up to game speed and conditioning before he's a choice.

[CrazyCanuck89]

It's a normal issue for starting Canadians. If either Demski or Clercius get injured, then we're starting Corcoran. If Kramdi gets injured we probably have to replace him with Griffin which creates a domino effect.

Oliveria is the best RB in the league and he's a Canadian. It will always be an issue if he can't play. All that said Peterson looked very good. Yes he could get injured in warm ups but he could also play injury free for at least the next game.

Question # 1 is can Oliveria play this week?

Smith would be Kramdi's backup and you wouldn't have to change the ratio.