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

[dd]

I'm not holding out hopes for that, unfortunately. Even before the injury we weren't seeing the old Schoen.

Agreed. As much as we want to see it, it's a long shot at best, #1 that he can come back after this injury and #2, regain his old form as he hasn't regained it for over a year. High priced and often injured, not a great combo

[Blue In BC]

Agreed. As much as we want to see it, it's a long shot at best, #1 that he can come back after this injury and #2, regain his old form as he hasn't regained it for over a year. High priced and often injured, not a get combo

Probably true but he also only had 4 games to regain form after a long time off. That's a lot to ask for. At this point we don't know if it's the same knee or whether he tore some ligaments or suffered a sprain.

While I don't expect him back in 2025, I could be incorrect and he returns after his 6 game stint or shortly after for the last 1/3 of the season.

[Pigskin]

Well, we knew changes were coming. Jones, Cooley in the line up, like both of these moves.

Kramdi to safety, Griffin starting at SLB, and Parker to CB, I think our D just got a little better.

 

[blue_or_die]

Yikes. AR looks so bad on paper.

But, that's why we play the games. Maybe Strev/Brady/Cooley run all over them and Wheatie and Demski grab a few long bombs, and then our changes to D force the journeyman Arcuckle to short, pointless drives most of the time.

Stranger things have happened, and I'm remaining hopeful, but another big loss at home to the Argos will send the fanbase into a tailspin. Not something any of us want to see.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I m not buying this malarkey one bit. The guys an athlete, arguably better than the ones you have on the field. It only make sense you get him on the field, but we don't. Fine, then continue to lose a sense the IMP receivers we have on the field ain't getting it done, nor will they

I can understand why they might not want to move Wheatfall to slot but I don't get the reluctance to move Clercius inside to slot.  I'd like to see Mitchell opposite Wheatfall working together as WR's before the end of this season, that could be a deadly combination with Demski working the middle.

[gobombersgo]

So... is the game even going to be played ?

[Pigskin]

So... is the game even going to be played ?

Good question, looks like unhealthy air quality all day, and not getting any better in the evening.

[bwiser]

When I checked yesterday it showed that the smoke will linger tomorrow during the day but should start to dissipate in the evening.If that is the case the game should go on.

[Jesse]

Yikes. AR looks so bad on paper.

But, that's why we play the games. Maybe Strev/Brady/Cooley run all over them and Wheatie and Demski grab a few long bombs, and then our changes to D force the journeyman Arcuckle to short, pointless drives most of the time.

Stranger things have happened, and I'm remaining hopeful, but another big loss at home to the Argos will send the fanbase into a tailspin. Not something any of us want to see.

I'm actually optimistic that this version of the defence is not going to have the breakdowns that we've been seeing so far this season.

And one thing we've seen when Streveler starts is big games from Brady. The threat of Strev going the other way seems to create extra space. If we play a ball-control style of offence that kills the clock and the defence holds together, things might turn out ok.

[The Zipp]

When I checked yesterday it showed that the smoke will linger tomorrow during the day but should start to dissipate in the evening.If that is the case the game should go on.

hope you are right - otherwise saturday could be a triple header with our game as early as noon.  i think they will call the game earlier than they did in Saskatchewan

[Blue In BC]

On paper the group on offence looks the weakest of any group so far this year. Lofton and Cobb yet to play this year. Cooley on for his 3rd game? Corcoran just starting to get some reps.

I'm not sure how they intend to use Cooley so that's a TBD. Oliveria can get 30 carries in a game so in that sense we don't need Cooley over Peterson. OTOH are they using him as a receiver at times?

Will the OL hold up or is Streveler under fire on every pass play?

[TecnoGenius]

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

Nah, use him as trade bait.  We could certainly use help in other places.

We all know there are always teams who will take headcases and non-FIFOs.  People still remember the kids' rookie talent.  So sell it!

[Blueforlife]

I would like to see us get a lead on the strength of the run, get Brady 100 yards and then grind em with Cooley in the 4th

OL is key, time to step up big boys
Strev needs to bring em a snack pregame

[bunker]

If I'm Toronto, I'm stacking the box to take away the run game and force Streveler to beat them with this arm. I would also play press coverage, and force us to beat them deep, since I'm not convinced we have the receivers or QB arm to make that much of a threat. If we win this game, IMO it will be on the backs of our defense.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

I'm not being mean or heartless, as I love the guy, I've just seen it too much in my personal life: Ted will be dead within 0-2 years and he'll be in no shape to work his HAM job very shortly, if not already.  I've lost 3 close family/friends to the turbo prostate cancer in the last 3 years.  And there is no beating it once it's all over your bones.  If you know, you know.

As such, the love-fest for ex-Bombers and Bomber-sniping will fade.  The next GM won't have any synergy with WPG players.  He won't care.  So I wouldn't be worried about anyone going out of their way because they are WPG homers to pay Brady more than is reasonable.

(Plus, have you seen how Brady hasn't done squat since (and including) the GC?)

Plus, BLM will be demanding $600-$800k next season.  Kenny will still need his $300k.  Other units will need money, especially that D.

The only reason it looks like HAM can do moves like this is that HAM is one of the few teams that has spent their $400k SMS bonus.  Remember, KW hasn't spent a dime of it yet.  We may have $400k to spend before '25 is done (i.e. early extensions), AND the extra $400k next year.

I really don't see Brady ever leaving, because WM will force him to be paid until he starts to suck.