Official Game Day Thread - Toronto at Winnipeg, August 1, 2025

ModAdmin · July 31, 2025, 03:51:50 PM

Huge game on Friday with, no doubt, implications on players going forward.

The injury list continues to be daunting with Collaros and Schoen still showing as "out". Chris Strevelor gets his second start and a total of 6 changes on offence and defence.

Game Preview is here...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/31/game-preview-tor-at-wpg/

Game 7: Argonauts (2-5) at Blue Bombers (3-3)

Kickoff: Friday, August 1st, 7:30 p.m. CDT; Princess Auto Stadium

gobombersgo · July 31, 2025, 03:57:12 PM

kkc60 · July 31, 2025, 04:26:07 PM

I'm intrigued to see how this lineup performs. Really wish we got to see Mitchell but if he's not in now then I think it's time to cut bait and try to bring someone else in. Parker at corner should be an improvement and definitely excited to see what Kramdi does at safety+ a full game of Griffin

Jesse · July 31, 2025, 04:28:38 PM

SO MANY CHANGES.

And still no Mitchell, lol.

Sir Blue and Gold · July 31, 2025, 04:29:42 PM

Three Canadian receivers, really?

Otherwise, looks good. Like getting Cooley back on the roster especially with Streveler running things and a Toronto defense that is terrible against the run.

RebusRankin · July 31, 2025, 04:30:32 PM

Intrigued by the changes on D.
Offense looks weak on paper.

Jesse · July 31, 2025, 04:32:39 PM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 31, 2025, 04:29:42 PMThree Canadian receivers, really?

Yeah, that Corcoran/Cobb spot should be Mitchell.

BUT, it's Streveler. So let's anticipate lots of running (Corcoran has some size to him, at least, for the blocking game).

BBRT · July 31, 2025, 04:35:23 PM

Quote from: RebusRankin on July 31, 2025, 04:30:32 PMIntrigued by the changes on D.
Offense looks weak on paper.

Offense looks really weak! Having Streveler and 3 Canadian Receivers as your starters will not scare anyone. I still think the OL is weak.

Throw Long Bannatyne · July 31, 2025, 04:39:06 PM

Aha! I called Kramdi to Safety over a month ago! Make enough predictions and some come true! Maybe just a temp. move till Kelly gets back up to speed.

Don't get why they replaced Petersen with Cooley, long-term, he's a more valuable asset.

Jesse · July 31, 2025, 04:44:34 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 31, 2025, 04:39:06 PMAha! I called Kramdi to Safety over a month ago! Make enough predictions and some come true! Maybe just a temp. move till Kelly gets back up to speed.

Don't get why they replaced Petersen with Cooley, long-term, he's a more valuable asset.

I think they like Cooley and just found an opportunity to get him on the AR (Perhaps at the expense of Mitchell).

My tinfoil hat theory is we also need to prep for the possibility of Brady leaving. He does not have a contract for next year and I fully expect Hamilton to offer him something like 300+ if they get the chance.

Sir Blue and Gold · July 31, 2025, 04:49:11 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 31, 2025, 04:39:06 PMAha! I called Kramdi to Safety over a month ago! Make enough predictions and some come true! Maybe just a temp. move till Kelly gets back up to speed.

Don't get why they replaced Petersen with Cooley, long-term, he's a more valuable asset.

Good call!

gobombersgo · July 31, 2025, 04:50:33 PM

Throw Long Bannatyne · July 31, 2025, 04:54:00 PM

Mitchell moved to the PR with a "Free" sign pinned to his jersey.

blue_gold_84 · July 31, 2025, 04:56:54 PM

gobombersgo · July 31, 2025, 05:00:23 PM

Rookie DB Derek Slywka out for Toronto Argonauts in rematch with Bombers
By 3Down Staff -July 31, 2025

One of the CFL's blossoming young stars will not take to the field for this week's rematch between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Rookie American safety Derek Slywka has been placed on the one-game injured list with an ankle issue. The Ithaca College product arrived in training camp with the Argos as a receiver before converting back to defensive back partway through and has started the first seven games of the year. He has recorded 19 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, one interception, and two forced fumbles, while taking one of those back for a defensive touchdown. He also returned a missed field goal for a touchdown in the same game.

Canadian defensive back Tyshon Blackburn will move from strong-side linebacker to safety to accommodate the injury. American Jarrett Martin comes off the practice roster and returns to his role at SAM, where he previously started four games.

In other moves, the team's first-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, defensive end John Ojo, has also been one-gamed due to a hamstring issue. Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed, who was signed this week, will dress to flesh out the ratio.

The Toronto Argonauts (2-5) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-3) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, August 1 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The two teams met at BMO Field this past week where Nick Arbuckle carved up Winnipeg's secondary for 316 yards and two touchdowns en route to a 31-17 win.

The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 26 degrees and sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2025/07/31/rookie-db-derek-slywka-out-for-toronto-argonauts-in-rematch-with-bombers/