Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Toronto., July 26, 2025

ModAdmin · July 25, 2025, 04:31:05 AM

Re-group, re-boot, re-commit. The Argos are beatable and restarting a winning streak would be important and needed.

Bombers most recent injury list is here...

As well, the weekly 48-Hour Primer, with a focus on Sergio Castillo.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/24/48-hour-primer-week-8-vs-toronto/

"...BRYANT RULED OUT: The Blue Bombers will be without future hall of fame left tackle Stanley Bryant for a second straight game Saturday in Toronto against the Argonauts with an ankle injury. His spot will be filled again this week by Micah Vanterpool..."

Depth Charts will be available on Friday.

Let's get it on Bombers!

TecnoGenius · July 25, 2025, 07:32:01 AM

Are we thinking Big Stan has been nursing the ankle most of this season? He's been uncharacteristically, well, bad. He was getting beaten on the outside like every other snap.

So the idea is we give him time off to heal and be 100% in X games? Did we put him on the 6G? That's a nice chunk of SMS right there. And hey, wasn't Big Stan like Fatboi: almost never missing any games?

Vanterpool ain't gonna get it done. Wounded Big Stan was better than him. We're in for a world of hurt. TOR won't need Kelly to win this one... Maybe start Strev so Zach isn't season-ended?

Jesse · July 25, 2025, 12:36:13 PM

We roll with what we got. Still need to make Brady more of a focal point. I feel like Zach's doing better when he's slinging it t=rather than just hitting the short pass all the time. Find a way to get Wheatfall more involved again.

Let's go.

Waffler · July 25, 2025, 01:24:45 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 25, 2025, 07:32:01 AMAre we thinking Big Stan has been nursing the ankle most of this season? He's been uncharacteristically, well, bad. He was getting beaten on the outside like every other snap.

My guess is all season. I don't recall him getting hurt and coming out limping. Last week he was limping, this week walking gingerly. So that's an improvement already. Seems to me the goal is get him 100%. If this was a playoff I bet he would have played.

Sir Blue and Gold · July 25, 2025, 01:26:46 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 25, 2025, 07:32:01 AMAre we thinking Big Stan has been nursing the ankle most of this season? He's been uncharacteristically, well, bad. He was getting beaten on the outside like every other snap.

So the idea is we give him time off to heal and be 100% in X games? Did we put him on the 6G? That's a nice chunk of SMS right there. And hey, wasn't Big Stan like Fatboi: almost never missing any games?

Vanterpool ain't gonna get it done. Wounded Big Stan was better than him. We're in for a world of hurt. TOR won't need Kelly to win this one... Maybe start Strev so Zach isn't season-ended?

I would hazard a guess that's he's been playing with ankle ailments over his whole career it's just that he's been so good it didn't matter.

Blueforlife · July 25, 2025, 02:56:54 PM

Lineup O

Blueforlife · July 25, 2025, 02:57:16 PM

Lineup D

Blueforlife · July 25, 2025, 02:58:45 PM

Depth

Ball in Novak out I think BnBC predicted that?

Hopefully someone can report if Ball gets reps on ST

https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/WINNIPEG-AT-TORONTO_JULY-26.pdf

I expect more out of Case who looked to have some zip but also made some mistakes. Jitters will be gone.

Blue In BC · July 25, 2025, 03:06:14 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 25, 2025, 02:58:45 PMDepth

Ball in Novak out I think BnBC predicted that?

Hopefully someone can report if Ball gets reps on ST

https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/WINNIPEG-AT-TORONTO_JULY-26.pdf

I expect more out of Case who looked to have some zip but also made some mistakes. Jitters will be gone.

Well it wasn't so much a prediction as a who's left to fill in for an injured Canadian. We only have Schmekel, Vibert and Cobb as other healthy choices.

Novak was playing quite well on ST's and a DB would seem to be the best choice alternative to fill in that role as depth at the least.

Sorry to lose Novak but injuries happen. Unfortunately he's been moved to the 6 game IR. So chances are he'll be out at least that long.

He's about 30 lbs lighter than Novak and probably a little faster. Whether he actually sees time on ST's IDK, but certainly over time he will.

We now have another open spot on the PR. It might get filled next week with movement from our IR to PR but it could also mean a new face is added?

BBRT · July 25, 2025, 03:07:07 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 25, 2025, 02:56:54 PMLineup O

This is just my opinion but when I look at who we will start on both sides of the ball I believe this is the weakest total team that Bombers have fielded in a very long time. No speed receivers - the DL is weak and I am not sure how good the OL happens to be. Just my opinion and I hope I am wrong but there is very little there that I can say is top drawer other that our starting RB.

kkc60 · July 25, 2025, 03:08:52 PM

If Bridges gets toasted for a third straight week, there's gonna be some uncomfortable questions for this staff. No corners on the PS, apparently committed to Parker at S (although I think he has better tape at corner).

Blueforlife · July 25, 2025, 03:20:13 PM

Quote from: BBRT on July 25, 2025, 03:07:07 PMThis is just my opinion but when I look at who we will start on both sides of the ball I believe this is the weakest total team that Bombers have fielded in a very long time. No speed receivers - the DL is weak and I am not sure how good the OL happens to be. Just my opinion and I hope I am wrong but there is very little there that I can say is top drawer other that our starting RB.

Top drawer imo
Demski
Nichols
Willie
Holm
Zach
Castillo
Wilson

Sterns has some speed, Wheatie as well. Case is very fast.

Quote from: kkc60 on July 25, 2025, 03:08:52 PMIf Bridges gets toasted for a third straight week, there's gonna be some uncomfortable questions for this staff. No corners on the PS, apparently committed to Parker at S (although I think he has better tape at corner).

Parker is in a good spot for this stage of his career. Yes very good at corner previously. Bridges will be better and will take time to develop. Vaval is an option at corner and was getting reps. No ready likely, maybe next year.

Quote from: Blue In BC on July 25, 2025, 03:06:14 PMWell it wasn't so much a prediction as a who's left to fill in for an injured Canadian. We only have Schmekel, Vibert and Cobb as other healthy choices.

Novak was playing quite well on ST's and a DB would seem to be the best choice alternative to fill in that role as depth at the least.

Sorry to lose Novak but injuries happen. Unfortunately he's been moved to the 6 game IR. So chances are he'll be out at least that long.

He's about 30 lbs lighter than Novak and probably a little faster. Whether he actually sees time on ST's IDK, but certainly over time he will.

We now have another open spot on the PR. It might get filled next week with movement from our IR to PR but it could also mean a new face is added?

I want to see Cobb at some point

Pete · July 25, 2025, 03:21:15 PM

Other option is Vaval at corner is likely the one wed see Bridges has had s uear and 1/3 to develope

dd · July 25, 2025, 03:21:29 PM

Quote from: kkc60 on July 25, 2025, 03:08:52 PMIf Bridges gets toasted for a third straight week, there's gonna be some uncomfortable questions for this staff. No corners on the PS, apparently committed to Parker at S (although I think he has better tape at corner).

It's not if it's when

Blue In BC · July 25, 2025, 03:21:35 PM

Quote from: kkc60 on July 25, 2025, 03:08:52 PMIf Bridges gets toasted for a third straight week, there's gonna be some uncomfortable questions for this staff. No corners on the PS, apparently committed to Parker at S (although I think he has better tape at corner).

Vaval played corner in pre season and is listed on the depth chart behind Bridges. Whether that is accurate is hard to tell but seems a reasonable guess.

On the PR Allen might be capable at CB but more likely at safety which means Parker moves to CB as 1st choice. In game that might have to be Vaval otherwise it moves Hallett to safety if Parker moves.