LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

TecnoGenius · August 28, 2025, 03:43:21 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 28, 2025, 03:01:16 AMAjou Ajou was just cut by the Colts and passed waivers, if he comes back to the Riders it could spell the end for a Natl. receiver, Tommy Nield, Duncan-Busby, Picton or D'Sean Mimbs one of which likely becomes available.

It would be hilarious if we picked up Picton and turned him into the next Demski or McInnis. Greenies always hate it when their guys leave and instantly become superstars on other teams.

That said, I'm not excited about any of those guys. Picton has been demoted to backup for a while now. Busby hasn't shown anything more than Corcoran (ya he has more starts/stats), Nield I never liked in any team, but maybe has the most upside.

TecnoGenius · August 28, 2025, 04:41:37 AM

I may get my wish!

Forecast has turned... rain now possible (30%) in the day and night. Possible lightning.

GOLDMEMBER · August 28, 2025, 12:23:15 PM

Quote from: dd on August 28, 2025, 03:11:25 AMThey ll flood the box and force Zach to pass to god who knows in our receiving corpsw

Montreal did the same thing how did that work out?

Ridermania · August 28, 2025, 01:26:24 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 28, 2025, 03:01:16 AMAjou Ajou was just cut by the Colts and passed waivers, if he comes back to the Riders it could spell the end for a Natl. receiver, Tommy Nield, Duncan-Busby, Picton or D'Sean Mimbs one of which likely becomes available. Considering the Bombers Natl. receiver depth is atrocious, they could do worse.

D'Sean Mimbs is the odd CDN receiver out, so he's available.

Blue In BC · August 28, 2025, 03:21:33 PM

Only 2 practices this week? That surprised me.

dd · August 28, 2025, 03:26:03 PM

Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 28, 2025, 12:23:15 PMMontreal did the same thing how did that work out?

Montreal had a third string Qb playing, riders will have Harris BIG difference

The Zipp · August 28, 2025, 03:28:19 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2025, 03:21:33 PMOnly 2 practices this week? That surprised me.

didn't they practice Tues, Wed and Thursday?

Blue In BC · August 28, 2025, 03:42:55 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on August 28, 2025, 03:28:19 PMdidn't they practice Tues, Wed and Thursday?

The practice schedule only shows Wednesday and Thursday. The daily IR report only shows Wednesday injury status. So it appears only 2 practices.

GOLDMEMBER · August 28, 2025, 04:32:53 PM

Quote from: dd on August 28, 2025, 03:26:03 PMMontreal had a third string Qb playing, riders will have Harris BIG difference

I thought we were talking about opposing D as to Brady?
Classic subject changer.

blue_gold_84 · August 28, 2025, 04:37:27 PM

Quote from: dd on August 28, 2025, 03:26:03 PMMontreal had a third string Qb playing, riders will have Harris BIG difference

All of that above has nothing to do with the Bombers' offense.

bunker · August 28, 2025, 04:40:05 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on August 26, 2025, 06:49:22 PMKramdi DNP, Ankle.
Hallett DNP, running sprints. Eye
Sterns DNP, Shoulder.
Schoen practicing and looking VG.
Demski DNP, but out there having fun and running sprints.
Houston getting regular reps with #1 D.
Cobb getting regular reps with the #1 O.
Parker DNP,. He does look like he isn't returning anytime soon.

DBs with some nice picks.

Pigskin reported on Tuesday practice

Ridermania · August 28, 2025, 04:57:13 PM

CDN. Ajou Ajou back to the Riders!

Will be ready for Banjo Bowl.

Stats Junkie · August 28, 2025, 04:58:55 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on August 28, 2025, 03:28:19 PMdidn't they practice Tues, Wed and Thursday?

Yes, there were open practices Tues & Wed with a closed practice today.

Typically teams practice on days 1,2,3. This year the Blue Bombers have been practicing on days 0,1,2 from time to time. Day 4 is the walkthrough.

Coach O'Shea has told the media that it is something new they are trying this year. The players get day 3 of practice off to let their bodies recover.

We all know Mike O'Shea likes to divulge as little information about injuries as possible. It appears as though teams are not required to produce an injury report for day 0 practices.

blue_or_die · August 28, 2025, 06:06:51 PM

Quote from: dd on August 28, 2025, 03:11:25 AMThey ll flood the box and force Zach to pass to god who knows in our receiving corpsw

With their secondary, I hope that ends up happening.

Can can also send Brady out as a plug if their hope it to get to the ball off the bat.

Fine by me, even with a mostly no-name receiving core.

markf · August 28, 2025, 06:20:05 PM

Quote from: blue_or_die on August 27, 2025, 02:42:34 PMLargely the reason I stopped listening to the Coach's Show and most of the pressers years ago. Much adieu about nothing, just going through the paces and waiting for it to be over. Whatever - if he's winning, I don't care as much.

It's when Kyle Walters speaks that you want to tune in. That's the good stuff fans want to hear about. You'd think someone is holding his mom hostage in North Korea the way that man shows his cards and I am here for it

I don't listen to O shea.

Mike has no interest in giving out actual information, and I can understand that. Most pro sports coaches are the same way.

Every sliver of potential of advantage has to be exploited.