Hamilton @ Winnipeg

[Blue In BC]

griffin not dressed

That's disappointing. BLM is more dangerous a passer than Dru Brown IMO. Griffin is an important player in our coverage schemes.

Noting that we still gave up 400 yards to Brown so it's an issue.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Woods seemed further down the depth chart than Adams. Even if they choose to add an import DT, that wouldn't seem to be their choice. The option to add an import DT comes at the expense of another DI and we haven't come to an agreement even among us posters.

Hamilton is not a strong running team so beefing up the middle also doesn't seem practical at this point?

Figured Sterns would be close to coming back and the injury to Wheatfall adds weight to needing to do that.

Only 5 games left Woods can't be picky, it's time to perform, now or never. Probably related to Griffin being out, they might switch Cam Allen out for Kramdi as he needs to be told who to cover on every play and Bo could have a field day exploiting his inexperience.

[Pete]

Is Parker preacticing?

[theaardvark]

So, Zach getting 100% of snaps?  Any snaps taken by CS17 or Wilson?

Resting Zach though the bye just makes so much sense, but if Zach wants to play, Zach plays, even if he's not 100% and likely to re-injure.

Perfect opportunity to give Wilson a game, and see what he's got, and then make a decision for the stretch run.

But that would make far too much sense.

[Blue In BC]

Only 5 games left Woods can't be picky, it's time to perform, now or never. Probably related to Griffin being out, they might switch Cam Allen out for Kramdi as he needs to be told who to cover on every play and Bo could have a field day exploiting his inexperience.

You mean the safety that had 2 pics in the last game and played very well after the 1st series. I don't think he's coming off. The argument has been to take Ayers off but he had a forced fumble recovery that led to points.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

You mean the safety that had 2 pics in the last game and played very well after the 1st series. I don't think he's coming off. The argument has been to take Ayers off but he had a forced fumble recovery that led to points.

Yes that Safety, good that he can catch balls thrown directly to him, but he gave up a couple of big passes early on and was victimized on their first TD. Also admitted post-game he goes where he's told to go, in a must win game that could become a liability.  Purge all rookies from the secondary and stash him away for another day, 2 steps forward 1 step back, he's got a bright future but still has much to learn.

[Ridermania]

If Zach is cleared to play ( which seems likely ) you play him.

No sense sitting him if he's healthy enough to play.

I hope he's okay.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

So, Zach getting 100% of snaps?  Any snaps taken by CS17 or Wilson?

Resting Zach though the bye just makes so much sense, but if Zach wants to play, Zach plays, even if he's not 100% and likely to re-injure.

Perfect opportunity to give Wilson a game, and see what he's got, and then make a decision for the stretch run.

But that would make far too much sense.

Bombers are in the fight of their life to make the playoffs, Zach had his allotted rest time, it's now or never, guns are loaded, full-speed ahead. Watch out for those rocks!

[Blueforlife]

You mean the safety that had 2 pics in the last game and played very well after the 1st series. I don't think he's coming off. The argument has been to take Ayers off but he had a forced fumble recovery that led to points.

Ayers ain't coming off, been suggested all season.  He is a gamer.

So, Zach getting 100% of snaps?  Any snaps taken by CS17 or Wilson?

Resting Zach though the bye just makes so much sense, but if Zach wants to play, Zach plays, even if he's not 100% and likely to re-injure.

Perfect opportunity to give Wilson a game, and see what he's got, and then make a decision for the stretch run.

But that would make far too much sense.

Hard stop no on starting Wilson.

No Parker worries me.

Sprinkle in Wilson if Strev has to start.

Is Parker preacticing?

No

Allen > Kramdi at safety but we drop Kramdi back and Kramdi runs the show on D as he is so smart.  Lock this guy down for life.  A rare talent.

No Griffin is a big deal.

[Pete]

I want Woods, give me Woods

But who comes out?

likely parker since hes injured and Lawson jr is on roster

[Blueforlife]

likely parker since hes injured and Lawson jr is on roster

He might still play imo but good point

[dd]

Zach should not play if he isn't 100% and likely to be re-injured. This isn't an ankle injury we're talking about, its a head injury, from a guy who's had tons of them. This is serious. I don't want a guy to compromise his cognitive ability down the road for a 'maybe' win  that may not matter in 2 weeks time. It took a miracle to beat lowly Ottawa, with Zach we stand a better chance of beating Hamilton, but I just don't see us keeping up with Smith, White and Lawler and BLM vs our injured secondary. Ain't worth it for Zach 's health

[Blue In BC]

Ayers ain't coming off, been suggested all season.  He is a gamer.
Hard stop no on starting Wilson.

No Parker worries me.

Sprinkle in Wilson if Strev has to start.No

Allen > Kramdi at safety but we drop Kramdi back and Kramdi runs the show on D as he is so smart.  Lock this guy down for life.  A rare talent.

No Griffin is a big deal.

Bomber defended 6O plays on defence.  Winnipeg punted 8 times and had 4 K/O's.

You really think Ayers and his 12 plays would be more significant than a DT that might see 30-40 plays on defence? Noting that you want to see Woods?

I don't know if the team has given up on Woods and Adams, but the math says adding a DT would have more impact than any ST coverage player.

Even as an opinion that looks outside the logic of choices.  That said, for whatever reason that's the decision the Bombers have made. Most of us don't understand it and the only thing that comes to mind is that Woods and Adams are failures. In any normal circumstance that would be the trade off.

[Blueforlife]

Bomber defended 6O plays on defence.  Winnipeg punted 8 times and had 4 K/O's.

You really think Ayers and his 12 plays would be more significant than a DT that might see 30-40 plays on defence? Noting that you want to see Woods?

I don't know if the team has given up on Woods and Adams, but the math says adding a DT would have more impact than any ST coverage player.

Doesn't matter who I want to come on or off but history and gut tells me Ayers ain't leaving the AR.  Yes I want Woods on. No I wouldn't trade him for Ayers.

[Jesse]

Zach should not play if he isn't 100% and likely to be re-injured. This isn't an ankle injury we're talking about, its a head injury, from a guy who's had tons of them. This is serious. I don't want a guy to compromise his cognitive ability down the road for a 'maybe' win  that may not matter in 2 weeks time. It took a miracle to beat lowly Ottawa, with Zach we stand a better chance of beating Hamilton, but I just don't see us keeping up with Smith, White and Lawler and BLM vs our injured secondary. Ain't worth it for Zach 's health

Assuming he's not retiring tomorrow, there's no reason not to play him if he's cleared the concussion protocol.