Vaughters is a beast

[The Zipp]

This. The D-line has been disappointing to say the least.

Yes it has - front 7 is not dominate Bomber defence.  Remember when we could have had a shot at signing Sankey?  Oakman may have been a nice addition as well.  Lemon was also available but he is suspect on the character side.

[Blueforlife]

Low hanging fruit is why he's the whipping boy by definition. When low hanging fruit is starting that is a significant issue. He only has that role due to the need in the ratio.

Stat info posted elsewhere about rep count this season. Seems about right but I have no way to confirm either. A trend graph might be interesting too.

Vaughters: 236
Jefferson: 233
Lawson: 167
Thomas: 167
Adams: 143
Kornelson: 39

I might question whether Bailey as a global would be a good replacement for Kornelson? That's switching depth at DT for DE, but we heard so much about the potential of Bailey when he was drafted.

We know you views on Thomas but thanks for the rep count.  Very telling.

Yes it has - front 7 is not dominate Bomber defence.  Remember when we could have had a shot at signing Sankey?  Oakman may have been a nice addition as well.  Lemon was also available but he is suspect on the character side.

Even suggesting Lemon in Blue is wrong on so many levels.  Oakman not sure.  Sankey would have been very expensive and I am fine with the group we have.

[TecnoGenius]

Told you guys.

He's always around the ball and 100% effort every play.

[Jesse]

Told you guys.

He's always around the ball and 100% effort every play.

Gonna need more than this slop feat of a game to earn an I told you so on this one.

[BBFANDM]

Told you guys.

He's always around the ball and 100% effort every play.

He looked better tonight that is the good news the bad news is the Bombers are not a good football team at this point.

[TecnoGenius]

He looked better tonight that is the good news the bad news is the Bombers are not a good football team at this point.

Even on a "bad" team you can identify players making plays, doing their job, making an effort.  That's how you tell who to keep.

I also did like seeing Willie run 35Y today and actually keep up with Grant.  Kudos for that.

[BBFANDM]

Even on a "bad" team you can identify players making plays, doing their job, making an effort.  That's how you tell who to keep.

I also did like seeing Willie run 35Y today and actually keep up with Grant.  Kudos for that.

Agreed both DE's in fact all 3 played well can't say the same for the DBs they are not very good at this point.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Agreed both DE's in fact all 3 played well can't say the same for the DBs they are not very good at this point.

Tony Jones showed a bit of spirit in the first half, faded away in the second half though, he needs to step up and become an emotional leader if he expects to keep his job.  This team is far too chill, they need to find an Andrew Harris and a Tyrone Jones to lead them.

[dd]

Tony Jones showed a bit of spirit in the first half, faded away in the second half though, he needs to step up and become a leader if he expects to keep his job.  This team is far too chill, they need to find a Andrew Harris and a Tyrone Jones to lead them.

Tyrone Jones!?! Please, there is no one of that caliber in our clubhouse presently. You were a beauty #35, RIP!!

[TecnoGenius]

Tony Jones showed a bit of spirit in the first half, faded away in the second half

Might have been getting tired.  I'm not sure why we don't put Shay in on more snaps as a speller.

[TecnoGenius]

Why is the content always repeated in these posts? Is so desperate content has to be reposted, because the number of posters has dropped incredibly.

I promise you that before this thread you have never in the history of WFC seen another "Vaughters is beast" thread!     

Joking aside, what isn't new in this thread?  We're giving a brand new guy who is actually doing something some credit.  He had a great night last night.  Now, you can argue that he sucks (that's what the thread is for), but none of that makes it "old content".

I think the # of unique posters here is actually up this year vs, say, '23.  Definitely new faces that joined in '24 or '25.  Keep in mind some of the grouchiest/raunchiest get banned by the mods, or they just leave because they can't express themselves.  This is the strictest mod'd forum I use.  Half the stuff said on Riderforum can't be said here.

[VictorRomano]

Tony Jones showed a bit of spirit in the first half, faded away in the second half though, he needs to step up and become an emotional leader if he expects to keep his job.  This team is far too chill, they need to find an Andrew Harris and a Tyrone Jones to lead them.

He's literally #6 in tackles in the league this year.  He's 5 tackles behind 2nd place, and tied for 3rd in sacks.  How much more you gonna ask of a 2nd year guy/1st year starter?

https://www.cfl.ca/league-leaders/?stat_category=defence&season=2025&week=undefined

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

He's literally #6 in tackles in the league this year.  He's 5 tackles behind 2nd place, and tied for 3rd in sacks.  How much more you gonna ask of a 2nd year guy/1st year starter?

https://www.cfl.ca/league-leaders/?stat_category=defence&season=2025&week=undefined

Yah that came off the wrong way, I'm more than happy with Tony Jones performance, just want him to continue to show the exuberance he did in the first half. 

[Blueforlife]

Gonna need more than this slop feat of a game to earn an I told you so on this one.

Disagree, techno has been watching him closely and I have agreed with the assessment of his play.  He has been very good.  Techno was right imo.  The outcome of the game doesn't take away from a great one for him and a good season thus far imo.

Agreed both DE's in fact all 3 played well can't say the same for the DBs they are not very good at this point.

Glimmer of hope to be sure!

I promise you that before this thread you have never in the history of WFC seen another "Vaughters is beast" thread!     

Joking aside, what isn't new in this thread?  We're giving a brand new guy who is actually doing something some credit.  He had a great night last night.  Now, you can argue that he sucks (that's what the thread is for), but none of that makes it "old content".

I think the # of unique posters here is actually up this year vs, say, '23.  Definitely new faces that joined in '24 or '25.  Keep in mind some of the grouchiest/raunchiest get banned by the mods, or they just leave because they can't express themselves.  This is the strictest mod'd forum I use.  Half the stuff said on Riderforum can't be said here.

agree with everything you have said here, there is no repeated content here and yes lots of new faces and a very functional and balanced forum, yes it's strict on here and the mods do an incredible job

Why is the content always repeated in these posts? Is so desperate content has to be reposted, because the number of posters has dropped incredibly.

I don't agree with any of this.  Nothing has been repeated and if it has been please let us know.  I am with techno, don't think the number of posters is down, mods you got the stats? Curious.

I believe that techno was channeling a little PJ with the title of this thread - AND I LIKE IT

[TecnoGenius]

Bump.  Dude is a monster.

He had one heck of a game tonight.  And he missed like half of it!  I'm pretty sure I saw him return in the 2nd, right?

In fact, the trouble Vaughters caused them early may have opened things up more for Willie.

I have a feeling I'll be bumping this thread all season, at least until it's obvious to everyone (or he gets IRed).

Also, Person making himself known lately too, eh?  DL ticking much better!