Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Calgary, August 9, 2025

[Blueforlife]

I hope Bonds plays well.

I think he will "rebonds"

For me, Zach needs to pass the eyeball test. I'm not really so concerned about the stats, are the feet fast enough to move around the pocket and make someone miss? Can he scramble to his left and right and make plays? Can he stand in there, take a hit, deliver a ball and get up and do it again?

Haven't seen much of it this year and since he hasn't been able to have success in a three step drop timing style of game then he's got to see if he can still play the way he used to.

Unfortunately, I don't really think he can.

With protection Zach can still drop back and sling with the best of them imo

Without he will be a train wreck

Need OL to step up and have a run game

Name 1 free agent signing in the last 3 years that is an impact player in this league

Other have named multiple

You stated that we have stopped trying to improve which is a false statement imo

We have had a lot of turnover and a lot of new good players join this club, be developed and we retained some, while many others have gone on to help other clubs.

I find your posts have a similar feel to them, yes we have issues, yes we are not as strong in the past but I believe you are stretching here and a wee bit to negative at times, that's ok though we all got our spin on this club and your opinion is welcome here always

We are an average club with decent talent and good coaches imo.  A bunch of stars need to align for us to contend this year but they lined up last year pretty darn nice late.  I hope for the same but believe we won't finish as strong but decent enough to challenge folks when the post season starts.

It's not all about top / impact players, it's about having depth, good team culture and enough vetern aces to pull the wagon through the tough times

[bluebeard]

The thing is, we did get pressure on VAJ. The amount of times he was literally falling down and tossed the ball up to the perfect spot was insane.

For me, VAJ is like a flea in a bottle, hard to catch and hit. Adams is mobile and quick.  We have to contain him and hope he makes a mistake.  Easier said than done.

[bunker]

You stated that we have stopped trying to improve which is a false statement imo

We have had a lot of turnover and a lot of new good players join this club, be developed and we retained some, while many others have gone on to help other clubs.

I find your posts have a similar feel to them, yes we have issues, yes we are not as strong in the past but I believe you are stretching here and a wee bit to negative at times, that's ok though we all got our spin on this club and your opinion is welcome here always

We are an average club with decent talent and good coaches imo.  A bunch of stars need to align for us to contend this year but they lined up last year pretty darn nice late.  I hope for the same but believe we won't finish as strong but decent enough to challenge folks when the post season starts.

It's not all about top / impact players, it's about having depth, good team culture and enough vetern aces to pull the wagon through the tough times

We have gone from Grey Cup Champions two years in row to what is now an "average club". These are your own words. How can you be satisfied with this?

What has Walters done to improve us?
He's signed Peyton Logan, who hasn't played a game for us, and had a history with Calgary of missing 1/3 of the games due to injury.
He signed Dylan Mitchell who wasn't deemed good enough to play for the last 7 games, and only got on due to injury.
He signed Johnathon Jones who was a healthy  scratch for the first 1/3 of the season.
He signed Schoen who is not healthy and may never be.
He let Lawler go, and used the savings to essentially do the above.

Not his best work as a GM.

I'm still hoping we can improve, since we had a bad start in 24 and came back from it. But I'm less optimistic when I look at our roster, particularly our offense.

[Blueforlife]

We have gone from Grey Cup Champions two years in row to what is now an "average club". These are your own words. How can you be satisfied with this?

What has Walters done to improve us?
He's signed Peyton Logan, who hasn't played a game for us, and had a history with Calgary of missing 1/3 of the games due to injury.
He signed Dylan Mitchell who wasn't deemed good enough to play for the last 7 games, and only got on due to injury.
He signed Johnathon Jones who was a healthy  scratch for the first 1/3 of the season.
He signed Schoen who is not healthy and may never be.
He let Lawler go, and used the savings to essentially do the above.

Not his best work as a GM.

I'm still hoping we can improve, since we had a bad start in 24 and came back from it. But I'm less optimistic when I look at our roster, particularly our offense.

It's not about satisfaction it's about reality

We were a powerhouse and we are no longer one.  That's ok.  Can't be the best forever.

Logan is regrettable but who knows maybe he can get healthy

Mitchell might come on, but yes a mistake

Jones is great signing

Schoen was a good signing, too bad he got hurt

Lawler was exceptional but very expensive

We signed a few players including Vaughters who has been very good, we had a reasonable draft, hindsight is 20/20

Yes we stuck with a similar roster as we had success with it in the past

I believe the Bombers still have a chance this year and a good core.  I still believe in this club.  We could have had a little more talent at receiver and CB but can't be perfect, the season is still young, we will see a few more players added and a few step up.

I am not satisfied with the play of the club and it's roster but I'm also not panicking like some are.  We will have a tough game today but in a few weeks I see us slowly getting back to what's made us great.

An improved OL(hope), better run game and Zach slinging.  A better defense as we adjust to changes and hopefully get healthy.

[Blue In BC]

I think he will "rebonds"
With protection Zach can still drop back and sling with the best of them imo

Without he will be a train wreck

Need OL to step up and have a run game
Other have named multiple

You stated that we have stopped trying to improve which is a false statement imo

We have had a lot of turnover and a lot of new good players join this club, be developed and we retained some, while many others have gone on to help other clubs.

I find your posts have a similar feel to them, yes we have issues, yes we are not as strong in the past but I believe you are stretching here and a wee bit to negative at times, that's ok though we all got our spin on this club and your opinion is welcome here always

We are an average club with decent talent and good coaches imo.  A bunch of stars need to align for us to contend this year but they lined up last year pretty darn nice late.  I hope for the same but believe we won't finish as strong but decent enough to challenge folks when the post season starts.

It's not all about top / impact players, it's about having depth, good team culture and enough vetern aces to pull the wagon through the tough times

"Rebonds". That clever.

[The Zipp]

going to try the official watch party at Jeffries tonight - never been to one before.

maybe i will win something.

[Strevy]

If they drop the next two they will miss the playoffs.  That said I expect the Bombers to come out flat and lifeless again today.

Calgary plays hard, the O will fold early.  Going to be a rough outing. 

[Jesse]

going to try the official watch party at Jeffries tonight - never been to one before.

maybe i will win something.

I used to love going to Jeffrey's. loved the wings. You'd run into Chris Walby all the time too.

And Mike Kelly one time. That was awkward.

[bunker]

It's not about satisfaction it's about reality

We were a powerhouse and we are no longer one.  That's ok.  Can't be the best forever.

Logan is regrettable but who knows maybe he can get healthy

Mitchell might come on, but yes a mistake

Jones is great signing

Schoen was a good signing, too bad he got hurt

Lawler was exceptional but very expensive

We signed a few players including Vaughters who has been very good, we had a reasonable draft, hindsight is 20/20

Yes we stuck with a similar roster as we had success with it in the past

I believe the Bombers still have a chance this year and a good core.  I still believe in this club.  We could have had a little more talent at receiver and CB but can't be perfect, the season is still young, we will see a few more players added and a few step up.

I am not satisfied with the play of the club and it's roster but I'm also not panicking like some are.  We will have a tough game today but in a few weeks I see us slowly getting back to what's made us great.

An improved OL(hope), better run game and Zach slinging.  A better defense as we adjust to changes and hopefully get healthy.

Vaughters was a very good signing.
J Jones... we'll see.
Your last line is what I am hoping for as well tonight. Its possible...there's still some reason for optimism...I think.

[BBRT]

Vaughters was a very good signing.
J Jones... we'll see.
Your last line is what I am hoping for as well tonight. Its possible...there's still some reason for optimism...I think.

Maybe some reason for optimism - we shall see! I will be at the game and for the sake of the Calgary Football Club I hope more folks show up. My Super Red section is pretty empty and to be honest this is only the 2nd home game I have gone to. The first was the Bomber game of course.

[The Zipp]

I used to love going to Jeffrey's. loved the wings. You'd run into Chris Walby all the time too.

And Mike Kelly one time. That was awkward.

i have seen Chris at the NK safeway. still a big dude but the years on the oline have taken their toll.  he is a living Walby warrior - left it all on the field !!

[tlf]

Are either Walters or Osh signed for next year?

Looking forward to the game. I"m feeling optimistic.

[Blueforlife]

Vaughters was a very good signing.
J Jones... we'll see.
Your last line is what I am hoping for as well tonight. Its possible...there's still some reason for optimism...I think.

Love it

If they drop the next two they will miss the playoffs.  That said I expect the Bombers to come out flat and lifeless again today.

Calgary plays hard, the O will fold early.  Going to be a rough outing. 

I'll put money on us making the playoffs and believe we could survive a two game skid.  I think tonight will be tight but we should be able to beat Ottawa at home.  Couple keys games to be sure.

[GOLDMEMBER]

going to try the official watch party at Jeffries tonight - never been to one before.

maybe i will win something.

don't catch anything either.  

[Strevy]

Love it
I'll put money on us making the playoffs and believe we could survive a two game skid.  I think tonight will be tight but we should be able to beat Ottawa at home.  Couple keys games to be sure.

Dru will slice and Dyce us, this can turn into a 5 game skid in a heartbeat.  We might go 1-4 most likely 0-5 imo.  This is a bargain basement CFL team right now that went from Bully Ball to Chicken Ball.

Will changes be made?  Time will tell.