Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Montreal, August 21, 2025

[TecnoGenius]

In regard to Peterson, we traded to get him and he showed well in pr season and a couple of games. As a Canadian he might be part of a succession plan or long time injury replacement for Brady if that happens.

Peterson is Johnny 27.  That's basically it.  He will be used precisely as Johnny was.  Which means 99% he's dressed as Brady in-game injury replacement.  And he'd be a short/mid-term inter-game replacement if Brady is IR.

I doubt he becomes the next Brady.  He seems more like a Johnny.  But I could be wrong... I used to think no way Brady becomes the next Andrew!

Logan will be ok for an in game injury or alternate receiver and trick plays, but I can't imagine he'd be the primary RB.

No way Logan is primary RB unless Brady gets hurt.  Brady almost never gets spelled.  We never do the much-called-for 2 RB set.  So that leaves Logan to maybe take the odd SB snap?  However, if Logan>Mitchell as REC, we have a major roster problem...

[Big Daddy]

Finger in the eye maybe or rubber pellets from the turf?

Who was it that had an eye IR? 

My best guess is a finger in the eye - I remember some commentary from retired players years ago saying that was a common thing, getting hit with fingers in the eye intentionally by the opposing player in an attempt to injure and take out of the game.  I honestly can't remember if it was linemen saying that, but it was a common experience and might still be a factor.

[Big Daddy]

Peterson is Johnny 27.  That's basically it.  He will be used precisely as Johnny was.  Which means 99% he's dressed as Brady in-game injury replacement.  And he'd be a short/mid-term inter-game replacement if Brady is IR.

I doubt he becomes the next Brady.  He seems more like a Johnny.  But I could be wrong... I used to think no way Brady becomes the next Andrew!

No way Logan is primary RB unless Brady gets hurt.  Brady almost never gets spelled.  We never do the much-called-for 2 RB set.  So that leaves Logan to maybe take the odd SB snap?  However, if Logan>Mitchell as REC, we have a major roster problem...

This is exactly what I always thought as well. 

And it would be a luxury if Logan>Mitchell as REC - I don't mind having roster problems when players are shining and we have to figure out how to get them on the AR.

[TecnoGenius]

Who was it that had an eye IR?

Hallett The Remaining has been listed on the post-practice injury report has head/eye all week.  It's not something you usually see.  Usually you flush it out, give it a couple of days and forget about it.

Yes, nasty players wanting to injure would love the eye-pokes.  Harder to do on ST, though! (one would think)

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Peterson is Johnny 27.  That's basically it.  He will be used precisely as Johnny was.  Which means 99% he's dressed as Brady in-game injury replacement.  And he'd be a short/mid-term inter-game replacement if Brady is IR.

I doubt he becomes the next Brady.  He seems more like a Johnny.  But I could be wrong... I used to think no way Brady becomes the next Andrew!

No way Logan is primary RB unless Brady gets hurt.  Brady almost never gets spelled.  We never do the much-called-for 2 RB set.  So that leaves Logan to maybe take the odd SB snap?  However, if Logan>Mitchell as REC, we have a major roster problem...

God I sure hope not, I expect better out of Hogan and more out of Peterson. Imagine dedicating your life to training for football only to be ****-blocked by a coach who won't allow you to play.

I think the way Johnny has been treated and mostly ignored by coaches is based on his meeker personality. If Petersen sees this happening he should head out the door as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

Logan is here primarily as a returner, he may get a few sweeps thrown his way but he's unlikely to sub in as primary RB even if Brady gets injured.

[TecnoGenius]

Logan is here primarily as a returner, he may get a few sweeps thrown his way but he's unlikely to sub in as primary RB even if Brady gets injured.

Well, intra-game he certainly would sub in a primary RB if Brady got hurt!  Because there's nobody else...

And no reason Logan can't be used for the odd O set just like Grant was.  If anything, Logan was shown to be more of an O asset than Grant ever was.  Heck, maybe he'll become a Speedy B primary-O guy eventually, who knows.

[Pete]

Keys to the game for us:
1 Win the turnover battle,
2 Protect Collaros, 6 man fronts, misdirection, and have Zac rollout more
Do those two things and we win

[Pete]

Well, intra-game he certainly would sub in a primary RB if Brady got hurt!  Because there's nobody else...

And no reason Logan can't be used for the odd O set just like Grant was.  If anything, Logan was shown to be more of an O asset than Grant ever was.  Heck, maybe he'll become a Speedy B primary-O guy eventually, who knows.

I think posters are underestimating the impact Logan can have. In Calgary he was used as a great change of pace to Mills. He is also a very elusive reciever out of the backfield. It may take a game or two but that is why we were excited to sign him

[TecnoGenius]

I want to see our SY go 100% on 3rd, and be able to make 1.33+ every sneak.  Surely they don't just sit there all week without coming up with new plans, and practice to hone their craft.  I don't mind if Strev missed one this season as long as he goes 99.9% the rest of the way.

It would also be nice to get more than our customary 0 points in the 3rd.  Surely we can scheme a stop on D (for some reason we never get the ball to start the 3rd).  Surely we can do better than 2 & out when we get the ball.

These are all known issues.  No excuse to repeat the errors every game ad nauseam.

I want to see a few INTs by our DBs.  We should be able to pick on the new QB.  Play the usual tricks.  Bait & goad.  Harass and force.  Get that QB so confused it gets Maas' ears extra red and he goes nuts throwing everyone's headset.

I'll be pretty quiet on the GDT for this one.  Doing the rare party-watch at my buddy's.  You guys make a lot of chatter!  I'll need stuff to read when I get home for the rewatch.  The rule should be we need at least as many posts as the Riderforum has for our game!!

[GOLDMEMBER]

Just win a road game, please!

[Blue In BC]

Peterson is Johnny 27.  That's basically it.  He will be used precisely as Johnny was.  Which means 99% he's dressed as Brady in-game injury replacement.  And he'd be a short/mid-term inter-game replacement if Brady is IR.

I doubt he becomes the next Brady.  He seems more like a Johnny.  But I could be wrong... I used to think no way Brady becomes the next Andrew!

No way Logan is primary RB unless Brady gets hurt.  Brady almost never gets spelled.  We never do the much-called-for 2 RB set.  So that leaves Logan to maybe take the odd SB snap?  However, if Logan>Mitchell as REC, we have a major roster problem...

It's a little early to know how Peterson will develop. I'm just saying he's a favorable ratio option in game or longer term if Oliveria is hurt and misses a few games. That has already happened in 2025.

I don't think they'd use Logan as the primary if BO misses a game and we've already released Cooley.

We're essentially in agreement.

[markf]

Two consecutive games with early lead, and collapse.

Maas/ Calvillo v. Younger, Hogan v. Thorpe.

I think we need some improvements in coaching to win this game.

[Blue In BC]

Two consecutive games with early lead, and collapse.

Maas/ Calvillo v. Younger, Hogan v. Thorpe.

I think we need some improvements in coaching to win this game.

If the Als weren't missing so many starters I'd agree. Just the fact they are starting their # 4 QB is going to be a huge issue. Add missing Philpot and Mack on offence and they should struggle. Defensively they are missing starters as well.

The advantage they do have is that we don't seem to play well in Montreal. Road games have been more difficult for the Bombers by in large.

If they can't figure out how to play 60 minutes, that's another issue.

[BBRT]

If the Als weren't missing so many starters I'd agree. Just the fact they are starting their # 4 QB is going to be a huge issue. Add missing Philpot and Mack on offence and they should struggle. Defensively they are missing starters as well.

The advantage they do have is that we don't seem to play well in Montreal. Road games have been more difficult for the Bombers by in large.

If they can't figure out how to play 60 minutes, that's another issue.

My major concern is that the Bomber History regarding rookie opposing QB's is not good. We tend to make rookie QB's look like Allstars when they first appear. And if the Als QB is fleet afoot we are in for even more trouble.

[gordo]

Keys to the game for us:
1 Win the turnover battle,
2 Protect Collaros, 6 man fronts, misdirection, and have Zac rollout more
Do those two things and we win

And give Brady the ball. Especially in the 2nd half.

Unless he's constantly stuffed. Hard to win in that scenario. Probably then will need a couple more Sergio bombs to win another squeaker.