Winnipeg @ Ottawa.

[DM83]

Special teams returns is a lot about the other eleven guys being accountable.  The returner job is easy. Just run where the bad guys are not.  Bombers don't have enough blockers being accountable.

Like Zac looks like he is awful. He's not. Just watch the left guard.  He also doesn't have a lot of guys to get open and throw to.

Oh well, next year they should have some cash to sign some guys. The O line and D line need players who rank as no. 1

[Jesse]

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.

I still expect Zach to play again.

[Blueforlife]

I still expect Zach to play again.

Yes he will and if he gets protection, he can still sling it as good as any.

[DM83]

Blue for Life with the perfect point.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

Last season was Lofton, not Randolph.  Lofton is like 2 levels better than Randolph.  I don't care what MOS or PFF says.

Last season was Dobson, not Wallace (and at times Vanterpool).  I wasn't a Dobson fan, but he was miles better than Wallace.  I think Vanterpool can be nearly as good as Dobson, but for whatever reasons, we are starting Wallace more.

Stan Vant Ko Neuf Lofton <--- get this line in right away and give them the rest of the season to gel and I promise you Zach will have more protection in the post-season.

If we keep rolling with Wallace/Randolph then we're going to keep getting constant pressure.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

Many are making it sound either-or.  It's both-and.  The main problems on O are OL (especially pass pro), and OC (mostly scheme).  When Strev is in, he's a 3rd problem.  When Zach is in, he too is a minor problem due to lack of zip & distance, but those (hopefully) can be overcome/worked-around.

Maybe add in the lack of another bruiser-type REC as a 4th problem.  Maybe bring Clercius inside at slot to make the clutch, punishing center/flat catches, and put any of our 3+ lanky types out wide instead.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

Ya, but MOS always does this.  Keep everyone guessing until 30 min before kickoff.  Watch, he'll list Zach as GTD and then Zach will start.

I don't mind it, I actually like the smoke & mirrors.  However, every time we do this posters get worried.  Just remember, it's all a coy game to MOS.  It's just what he does.

[Blue In BC]

Ya, but MOS always does this.  Keep everyone guessing until 30 min before kickoff.  Watch, he'll list Zach as GTD and then Zach will start.

I don't mind it, I actually like the smoke & mirrors.  However, every time we do this posters get worried.  Just remember, it's all a coy game to MOS.  It's just what he does.

You keep saying that kind of thing but what does he gain? The Redblacks were going to prepare for Collaros starting with a secondary thought of considering Streveler.

I agree O'Shea does that but who is he fooling?

[theaardvark]

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.

Streveler is 2nd in the league in INT's for active starters with 10 (Arbuckle had a bad game and has 14 now, but has more than 3x the attempts)... Zach 2nd overall with 13, 1 behind Arbuckle, again, less than half the attempts.

Ouch.

When your backup has thrown more picks than all but one other QB and your starter... just wow.

[blue_gold_84]

The fact that both Collaros and Streveler are amongst the worst QBs for INTs this season speaks volumes of how putrid the offense is.

[TecnoGenius]

The fact that both Collaros and Streveler are amongst the worst QBs for INTs this season speaks volumes of how putrid the offense is.

Yup.  Did much change when Strev came in for Zach?  Nope?  Then don't blame the QBs for everything.  Some things, yes.  Everything?  No.

Blame OL, OC, scheme, and a bit on RECs.

[dd]

Streveler is 2nd in the league in INT's for active starters with 10 (Arbuckle had a bad game and has 14 now, but has more than 3x the attempts)... Zach 2nd overall with 13, 1 behind Arbuckle, again, less than half the attempts.

Ouch.

When your backup has thrown more picks than all but one other QB and your starter... just wow.

And yet we stay with him! Isn't this the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome?! I see now why the nfl cut him, heck I am shocked he did as well as he did. He couldn't play in the arena league!!

[DM83]

The offensive line can't get Brady going. They also can't pass block. I see them grabbing at straws. They try and be a passing team , but QB isn't good enough, nor receivers fast enough.they can't run the ball because they  try and show passing formations.

You answer what are we? No holes on run plays.
No pass protection on pass plays.

This will be one sided. Dru has something to prove.

[Ducky]

Yes he will and if he gets protection, he can still sling it as good as any.

With no pressure he is very good. However, he frequently underthrows receivers.

[Jesse]

The offensive line can't get Brady going. They also can't pass block. I see them grabbing at straws. They try and be a passing team , but QB isn't good enough, nor receivers fast enough.they can't run the ball because they  try and show passing formations.

You answer what are we? No holes on run plays.
No pass protection on pass plays.

This will be one sided. Dru has something to prove.

I'm fairly sure Brady is the league leader in yards from scrimmage (per game).