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

[TecnoGenius]

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

We dodged a major bullet with Lofton coming back.  Though I'm not sure he's ever played RT, so he may be no better than Vanterpool.

Can you imagine our line up with Lofton still out and Vant leaving to IR?  Holy Moses.  Whatever line you can draw on paper oof looks baaad.

It's funny that with Vant getting nicked Lofton is suddenly magically better.  "We hold them out until they are ready, nothing else matters".  Ya... right, just lucky he's ready this week, but not last...

[TecnoGenius]

Three Canadian receivers, really?

I'm keen to see Corcoran start.  I think all of these 2nd team guys might have better rapport/synergy with Strev.

[Big Daddy]

I'm keen to see Corcoran start.  I think all of these 2nd team guys might have better rapport/synergy with Strev.

This is a really interesting point - I wonder how much that could play into receivers being more experienced with the second string (timing, and everything else) and not necessarily practicing with Zach as much.

[Pete]

Ironic really, this is the best defense we've fielded this year and the worst offense. They say defense wins games so hopefully they can prove it

[BBFANDM]

disagree, Mitchell is a WR, our combo of Canadians will be fine
Bomber brass don't want Mitchell in at slot
Very excited to see if Cobb can make a few plays
Yes not as deep at receiver as we should be but it's the best roster we can dress at the moment
Cooley gives a spark
Props to calling Kramdi at safety!
Receivers are average at best, OL/QB my only big worry
crush that foil, Brady for life, but yes he will get a blank cheque

If Dillon Mitchell is a WR and the Bombers value players that can play muliple positions then why did they sign him. After looking the the Depth charts I don't hold much hope for the Bombers. I hope I am wrong.

[BBFANDM]

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!

If you can't start with the Current Bombers Receivers why would any Team what him unless the Bombers Coaches have lost thier minds.

[bunker]

That Mitchell signing is a real head scratcher. He got a bonus usually reserved for relatively sought after and talented receivers, but can only apparently play one position, where we already had a decent and cheap option in Wheatfall. Big fail on Walter's part, Hervey must be having a chuckle over it.

[BBFANDM]

To those defending Hogan, he hasn't done much this year worth defending. Jury is still out but right now, he has not been a good OC.

I won't be supprised if Jackson takes over at some point he took over in Edm and did a great job as Hc no reason he can't take over as OC

[The Zipp]

some thoughts from the Bombers on Mitchell:


https://winnipegsun.com/sports/the-curious-case-of-blue-bombers-receiver-dillon-mitchell

i guess if Wheatfall is healthy and producing that is who will play in that one position Mitchell was signed for..and MOS doesn't care about bonuses and pay, that tracks with his mindset. 

[BBFANDM]

I think it's up to Case, if he wants to rehab and try again the Bombers probably leave the door open as a  courtesy to do so.  It doesn't usually work out but I believe this is the approach they've taken with long-term injured players in the past.

I don't expect Case to do much in the future, while its possible that a player with a below average college career can succeed in the CFL its still not likely. Just because he is fast doesn't mean he is good https://goyotes.com/sports/football/roster/kody-case/11263

[Blueforlife]

If Dillon Mitchell is a WR and the Bombers value players that can play muliple positions then why did they sign him. After looking the the Depth charts I don't hold much hope for the Bombers. I hope I am wrong.

They made a mistake

I won't be supprised if Jackson takes over at some point he took over in Edm and did a great job as Hc no reason he can't take over as OC

I'll take bets that won't happen
2 to 1 odds

[BBFANDM]

They made a mistake


I'll take bets that won't happen
2 to 1 odds

Agreed but who made the Mistake the GM or the Coaches...

If O'Shea is still the coach they yes I agreed you are are correct but that doesn't mean it shouldn't happen

[Blueforlife]

Agreed but who made the Mistake the GM or the Coaches...

If O'Shea is still the coach they yes I agreed you are are correct but that doesn't mean it shouldn't happen

I'm with MOS on this one, regardless of the outcome this season you stick with your guns
Major reason why is you have Jackson to help
Nothing would be gained from a change in season on this one imo

I personally would give him 2 years

[Big Daddy]

I won't be supprised if Jackson takes over at some point he took over in Edm and did a great job as Hc no reason he can't take over as OC

I think this is a bit premature to be honest.  I mean sure - one can make random predictions that no one will remember, and if one of them happens to come true you can claim the prediction early. 

I'll play - I won't be surprised if Wilson gets in and lights up the league, and we win a Grey Cup on his performance.

Now feel free to ignore that unless it actually happens - then I have documented it here first!

(I'm just being a smart-a** - I'm not really equating my wild prediction to yours BBFANDM - just having a bit of fun).

[BBFANDM]

I'm with MOS on this one, regardless of the outcome this season you stick with your guns
Major reason why is you have Jackson to help
Nothing would be gained from a change in season on this one imo

I personally would give him 2 years

Sorry who would you give 2 years ? O'Shea isn't signed for next year as far as I know.