Winnipeg @ Ottawa.

[blue_gold_84]

Our problem is in the passing game. The Bombers are first in the league in rushing attempts and rushing yards per game. They're second in average gain per rush. Whatever the cause of their struggles, it's not from under-utilizing Brady.

We are last in the league in throwing interceptions by a huge margin, and also last in passing efficiency.

I stand corrected on the run game. And that would sorta lead me to believe the O-line is blocking well enough up front for Oliveira.

Your comment on the passing game is one with which I completely agree.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Parker is both a better FS than Allen, and a better CB than Lawson.  So if Parker is back, the question of "where" is then who is worse: Allen @FS or Lawson @CB.  I'd say Lawson is the bigger liability right now.  So Parker starts CB.

The only reason you'd start Parker at FS is if you really want to shoehorn Parker in at that spot as a longer-term plan.  Then that still leaves one badly exposed spot for QBs/OCs to pick on...

I think Parker had his shot at Safety early in the season and it didn't go that well, lot's of big plays given up for TD's in that time.  He fell down once, got run over once, and the young CB's were jumping routes and missing consistently almost evey game. Not all was his fault but got the sense communication was lacking when he was the leader. Allen has done better with the help of Kramdi, but the minimization of rookies in the backfield will probably stabilize the secondary more than anything else they can do this season. Nobody gets cut, and they all get another chance to start again next season.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I stand corrected on the run game. And that would sorta leads me to believe the O-line is blocking well enough up front for Oliveira.

Your comment on the passing game is one with which I completely agree.

I don't think the O-line is the problem either, there are problem spots but Brady has been running well and they only gave up 2 sacks last game against Hamilton so it's not a disasater.  Time to move on from Stan and Kola and maybe Neuf, but he may have a few years left if they can upgrade Center. Any O-line moves won't likely be made till the off-season, so might as well settle in for the rest of the season.

[blue_gold_84]

I don't think the O-line is the problem either, there are problem spots but Brady has been running well and they only gave up 2 sacks last game against Hamilton so it's not a disasater.  Time to move on from Stan and Kola and maybe Neuf, but he may have a few years left if they can upgrade Center. Any O-line moves won't likely be made till the off-season, so might as well settle in for the rest of the season.

I just can't see the talent on offense aging out so suddenly, particularly on the O-line. And I would think any OC worth his salt could take the age factor into consideration and build his offense with that mind.

But maybe I'm way off here. I don't know. I'm pretty bitter about this season.

[Blueforlife]

I don't think the O-line is the problem either, there are problem spots but Brady has been running well and they only gave up 2 sacks last game against Hamilton so it's not a disasater.  Time to move on from Stan and Kola and maybe Neuf, but he may have a few years left if they can upgrade Center. Any O-line moves won't likely be made till the off-season, so might as well settle in for the rest of the season.

A good way to ensure a collapse of your Oline is moving on from vets before their time.  If these guys can still play I would welcome all back next year but the foundation of our club is slowly changing.  I believe a lot of our success in the last decade has been on the back of the OL.  Of course it's drive by the QB but Joe Montana can't throw 6s with good hogs.  I like consistency on the OL.

The O-line didn't struggle like this last season, so I don't buy into the idea that this unit's suddenly become so bad.

It's the system in place, IMO. Hogan doesn't know how to gameplan, much less make adjustments. Oliveira has been an afterthought for the bulk of this season, too. Hogan has no clue how to properly use the talent he does have available. It's been the same predictable, one-dimensional offense all season - with zero progress now that 2/3 of the season have passed. Sure, some talent left and injuries haven't helped, but those things happen every season.

I'm going to die on this hill: Jason Hogan is not a CFL capable OC and it was a gigantic mistake giving him such an undeserved promotion. Especially in a year where the WFC is hosting the Grey Cup.

OL has been a big part of the problem imo.
Hogan will learn and get better hopefully and is learning by his mistakes just like MOS and Hall did.
The negativity on him is slightly overstated but there is no guarantee he is the answer either.  I think he will be worth the wait.
OL too time to warm up last year
This year we haven't got warm (yet)

[Blue In BC]

Walk trough today in a closed session so we won't learn anything until the roster is declared tomorrow

[Jesse]

Walk trough today in a closed session so we won't learn anything until the roster is declared tomorrow

I don't think it's going to feel good either way.

Strev starting feels gross. Zach being unable to practice but getting the start would also feel gross.

What are we even hoping for?

[dd]

I don't think it's going to feel good either way.

Strev starting feels gross. Zach being unable to practice but getting the start would also feel gross.

What are we even hoping for?

A miracle!!

With Strev playing, we won't generate 10 points on offense, Ottawa usually throws up 25-30, even with Crumb playing.  Pretty bleak in Bomberville

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I don't think it's going to feel good either way.

Strev starting feels gross. Zach being unable to practice but getting the start would also feel gross.

What are we even hoping for?

Good chance Dru Brown starts for Ottawa, maybe that's good.  I suspect Crum has beat the Bombers more often than Brown.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/17/qb-dru-brown-full-participant-in-practice-with-ottawa-redblacks/

[blue_gold_84]

I don't think it's going to feel good either way.

Strev starting feels gross. Zach being unable to practice but getting the start would also feel gross.

What are we even hoping for?

Maybe Hogan steps on a Lego.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Why do I have the feeling Saturday's will be an exercise of futility?

I think the RBs will kick our ***.

[Blue In BC]

I don't think it's going to feel good either way.

Strev starting feels gross. Zach being unable to practice but getting the start would also feel gross.

What are we even hoping for?

Last week I thought Collaros would be placed on the 6 game IR. Instead he went on the 1 game IR and IMO that was just a deception. I'm neither convinced he should play again or will play again. If in fact that is the " real " decision then why the illusion of using the 1 game IR?

I asked the same question about Parker who was on crutches and couldn't practice. He's now missed 6 games and returning is still a question. You don't need to have a medical degree to understand a player on crutches isn't playing for awhile.

[Waffler]

Derek Taylor:

Bombers list QB Zach Collaros as Questionable for Saturday in Ottawa. It was this day last week when they declared him Out for the game in Hamilton.

with injury report

https://x.com/DTonOB/status/1968782356539433417

[BlueFire]

when asked about Strev - MOS is bringing up all that he did for us in 2019...playing hurt, the option of running - living in the past glory days instead of recognizing the current shortcomings.  i bet MOS loves mike tomlin - the coaches of my two football teams are failing to recognize the glaring weaknesses of their teams. 

I almost spit out my coffee when MOS brought up 2019. 6 years ago dude !

[The Zipp]

Dru Brown is starting