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kkc60 · July 27, 2025, 04:52:36 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 27, 2025, 04:50:49 PMIn other seasons that was normal for Willie, it happened almost every game, just trying to get a jump on the play.

it's more forgivable when he's actually making plays, something he hasn't really done this season (save for the odd moment). It's also more forgivable when the defense could stop a 2 and 8 or a 2 and 3. Right now they can't stop a 2 and 15

Blueforlife · July 27, 2025, 06:42:04 PM

Quote from: bwiser on July 27, 2025, 04:12:32 PMIf the Bombers move on from Bridges I would have no problem with that. He is the weak link in a weak secondary. Parker has been mostly ineffective at safety. Maybe its time to approach Alexander about ending his retirement and putting him at safety and moving Parker to Bridges spot.

Moving on from Bridges would be a mistake imo
Bringing back Alexander hard no
Parker to corner pass, he is better off at safety
I don't have the answers but I don't think the above are solutions either

Quote from: kkc60 on July 27, 2025, 04:51:08 PMor play Allen. It can't get worse, and Parker was pretty good at corner. Not sure the Bombers will do it (they will push a square into a round hole as long as possible) but that would be an example of two guys playing in their appropriate roles as opposed to whatever this is right now

Playing Allen could be worse and my bigger worry is rushing a good prospect before they are ready. Good way to torch a guys career. I prefer to slow roast, guys can get fried if the heat is too hot early

I think giving Vaval reps on D is our best temporary solution. If healthy.

Waffler · July 27, 2025, 06:48:37 PM

I believe we only have Cobb and Mitchell now to come on for Case. Not counting the new guy (McCleod) yet. This will be interesting.

Blueforlife · July 27, 2025, 06:53:16 PM

Quote from: Waffler on July 27, 2025, 06:48:37 PMI believe we only have Cobb and Mitchell now to come on for Case. Not counting the new guy (McCleod) yet. This will be interesting.

Who do you prefer? I would like to see Cobb.

The Zipp · July 27, 2025, 07:00:19 PM

kind of odd how we were able to get sacks in a short spurt and then nothing - what did TO do different to counteract our pressure?

Pete · July 27, 2025, 07:06:56 PM

Would like to see Mitchell be given a game chance, we've come this far with him so why not

The Zipp · July 27, 2025, 07:17:55 PM

from the brain of doug brown:

IMHO, the difference between last year's early season struggles, & this year's early season struggles, was that the 2024 roster had the talent to improve. They just needed to get healthy & figure things out. The 2025 roster needs some game breakers & upgrades urgently

Waffler · July 27, 2025, 07:34:38 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 27, 2025, 06:53:16 PMWho do you prefer? I would like to see Cobb.

Mitchell. I like Cobb but Mitchell has the higher ceiling. Right now we have to swing for the fences.

Throw Long Bannatyne · July 27, 2025, 07:36:51 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 27, 2025, 07:06:56 PMWould like to see Mitchell be given a game chance, we've come this far with him so why not

Might have to move Wheatfall to slot to get Mitchell on.

Blueforlife · July 27, 2025, 07:41:36 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 27, 2025, 07:36:51 PMMight have to move Wheatfall to slot to get Mitchell on.

Yeah and not sure that's a good idea

Will be a telling and interesting practice week

Anyone know when Mitchell is due his next payout?

Pigskin · July 27, 2025, 08:26:54 PM

Quote from: kkc60 on July 27, 2025, 04:51:08 PMor play Allen. It can't get worse, and Parker was pretty good at corner. Not sure the Bombers will do it (they will push a square into a round hole as long as possible) but that would be an example of two guys playing in their appropriate roles as opposed to whatever this is right now

I would also like to Allen get in at Safety. Had a very good TC. Good size, good speed, ball hawk. Need some size back there to handle the bigger receivers. We may have the smallest group of DBs in the CFL. Vaval 163 lbs.

Blueforlife · July 27, 2025, 08:33:04 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on July 27, 2025, 08:26:54 PMI would also like to Allen get in at Safety. Had a very good TC. Good size, good speed, ball hawk. Need some size back there to handle the bigger receivers. We may have the smallest group of DBs in the CFL. Vaval 163 lbs.

This group of DBs has found success in the past, the size thing is over stated imo

Blueforlife · July 27, 2025, 09:50:47 PM

Quote from: DM83 on July 27, 2025, 09:23:32 PMThe team has leadership issues.
Coaching staff when are the management group going to fire Younger. And the O coordinator
QB 1 and . 2, are prolly the next to last
The O Line, no WRs
At least two DBs who can't cover, or tackle.
No punt return

We are the free space on the bingo card.

Did Walter's and no Shea sign new contracts?.mtheyll be moving on to Ottawa or Edmonton

We have great leaders in Hall and MOS
Younger is not getting fired
Hogan will be given time to learn
Punt returns been decent, a big question mark if Vaval is hurt
Maybe Logan can get healthy

Pete · July 27, 2025, 10:08:17 PM

I'm not sure its leadership rather than being about complacency, and that applies to the coaches and players. A great trait that Bighill had was not allowing that on the defense.
Maybe they need a players only meeting, but right now the team doesnt look to be all on the same page

The Zipp · July 27, 2025, 10:54:16 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 27, 2025, 10:08:17 PMI'm not sure its leadership rather than being about complacency, and that applies to the coaches and players. A great trait that Bighill had was not allowing that on the defense.
Maybe they need a players only meeting, but right now the team doesnt look to be all on the same page

fat n sassy has set in ...pretty common when you have had extended success like the bombers have had