Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg @ Calgary, June 5, 2026

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 10:00:52 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on June 06, 2026, 05:01:54 PMIt will be awhile before we hear how long Woodbey will be out. Regardless I don't think it will be soon even if it's a calf pull. So a roster choice will need to be made.

Woodbey is toast, achilles. Bye. (No, I don't have inside info, but I'm calling it now.)

Our DL depth is anemic, put a DI there. Though WILL depth is also anemic... you really want to have a NAT as the only backup at WILL? Smith is being pegged more as a SAM, and Shay more as a MLB. That means Shay is probably the best choice. But clearly Mafia think he's not even close to ready yet.

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 10:04:24 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on June 06, 2026, 03:59:07 PMI wonder whether Clinton was offered a spot on the PR and he declined. I can understand why a player might decline. However that does sort of fall into the FIFO theory.

It's rare anyone goes straight from their rookie camp to the AR or PR, especially at the packed LB positions. What usually happens when a new kid flashes like Clinton is we invite them back for roster expansion and/or next TC. Then they get a bit more cred.

We all liked that Clinton move chasing down Rourke. But besides that did he do anything else of note at all all TC and PS? Granted, if he was here chasing down VAJ this last game, that sure would have helped!

If JSK and Woodbey are season-ended, we totally have SMS to go after a couch vet. Who's out there? Also could eye a trade if other teams get double-whammied at a position like we just did.

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 10:19:57 PM

See how good Zach is when you give him time! Condell + Zach + OL giving time = magic. Like the Pokey connection to win the game. Zach was delivering those most of the night, and would have been better if not for a couple of dropsies by the NATs, IMPs just losing a couple of 50/50s, and OL pooping the bed for most of H1.

Zach seemed "done" in '25 because the pass pro was so stinky. Now he's looking better than T.Harris who was anointed as the second coming of Ray last season. Funny that, eh?

Blue In BC · June 06, 2026, 10:28:24 PM

Quote from: Tecno on June 06, 2026, 10:04:24 PMIt's rare anyone goes straight from their rookie camp to the AR or PR, especially at the packed LB positions. What usually happens when a new kid flashes like Clinton is we invite them back for roster expansion and/or next TC. Then they get a bit more cred.

We all liked that Clinton move chasing down Rourke. But besides that did he do anything else of note at all all TC and PS? Granted, if he was here chasing down VAJ this last game, that sure would have helped!

If JSK and Woodbey are season-ended, we totally have SMS to go after a couch vet. Who's out there? Also could eye a trade if other teams get double-whammied at a position like we just did.

Woodbey was still on an ELC. JSK would have gotten a decent contract but nothing excessive. I can't think of any veteran out there that we might be interested in bringing in. Trades once the season has started less likely.

JSK was PLAN B and that didn't work out. Our imports can play multiple spots and roles. Shouldn't we expect the same from a high 1st round pick, 6th overall?

On a short week I think it has to be someone internally already on the roster. After that is anybody's guess. We have a bye after the TiCat game.

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 10:37:50 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on June 06, 2026, 10:28:24 PMOn a short week I think it has to be someone internally already on the roster. After that is anybody's guess. We have a bye after the TiCat game.

Well, if you're talking Shay, then it's kind of a no-op as he's already been on AR for a while. The question is will they rotate him in as much as they did Woodbey. And since Shay probably hasn't even taken 1 reg season D snap ever, I'm thinking that chance is slim.

Short term, for sure, it's someone here. Probably will ask Jones/Wilson to play longer with less spells. And my guess is Ayers spells. Still doubt Shay will.

Medium term I think we're totally on the horn for options. I thought that even before Woodbey went down! JSK was an important piece. Now down 2? Forget about finding 2 guys in house. KW is on the case as we speak.

Such a bummer... JSK was literally perfect for this role.

Oh ya, and since no one really is better than using Ayers/Shay, it's probably 100% we get a DB or DL DI next game.

Blueforlife · June 06, 2026, 10:41:05 PM

Quote from: Tecno on June 06, 2026, 10:19:57 PMSee how good Zach is when you give him time! Condell + Zach + OL giving time = magic. Like the Pokey connection to win the game. Zach was delivering those most of the night, and would have been better if not for a couple of dropsies by the NATs, IMPs just losing a couple of 50/50s, and OL pooping the bed for most of H1.

Zach seemed "done" in '25 because the pass pro was so stinky. Now he's looking better than T.Harris who was anointed as the second coming of Ray last season. Funny that, eh?

Nailed it so many crapped on Zach a little early imo. Give the man time, a good OL, good OC and weapons and he can still sling. Now at his age does he still have durability?

Quote from: Tecno on June 06, 2026, 10:37:50 PMWell, if you're talking Shay, then it's kind of a no-op as he's already been on AR for a while. The question is will they rotate him in as much as they did Woodbey. And since Shay probably hasn't even taken 1 reg season D snap ever, I'm thinking that chance is slim.

Short term, for sure, it's someone here. Probably will ask Jones/Wilson to play longer with less spells. And my guess is Ayers spells. Still doubt Shay will.

Medium term I think we're totally on the horn for options. I thought that even before Woodbey went down! JSK was an important piece. Now down 2? Forget about finding 2 guys in house. KW is on the case as we speak.

Such a bummer... JSK was literally perfect for this role.

Oh ya, and since no one really is better than using Ayers/Shay, it's probably 100% we get a DB or DL DI next game.

Silver lining the next gen will get reps

But yes a bummer!

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 10:43:24 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on June 06, 2026, 10:28:24 PMWoodbey was still on an ELC. JSK would have gotten a decent contract but nothing excessive.

As for money, Woodbey + JSK totally equals a JSK-level vet. Easy. SMS won't be the issue. It's like you said "who is still out there".

Checking out FA26 tracker:
Jon Jones
Maruo
Gauthier (lol)
Avery
Biggie (lol)
Herdman-Reed

I guess no reason to hire a NAT, better to use Shay/Smith. Maruo is intriguing as a GLOB. Jones might be available again and is kind of a JSK jack of all trades. I can't remember if Avery was any good.

Jones actually might be perfect as he's dual-threat and knows our system.

Blueforlife · June 06, 2026, 10:50:08 PM

Quote from: Tecno on June 06, 2026, 10:43:24 PMAs for money, Woodbey + JSK totally equals a JSK-level vet. Easy. SMS won't be the issue. It's like you said "who is still out there".

Checking out FA26 tracker:
Jon Jones
Maruo
Gauthier (lol)
Avery
Biggie (lol)
Herdman-Reed

I guess no reason to hire a NAT, better to use Shay/Smith. Maruo is intriguing as a GLOB. Jones might be available again and is kind of a JSK jack of all trades. I can't remember if Avery was any good.

Jones actually might be perfect as he's dual-threat and knows our system.

Can't remember much about Jones tell me more

Also who knows the next LB after Clinton who was cut but might be a potential call back?

Pigskin · June 06, 2026, 10:59:08 PM

Quote from: Jesse on June 06, 2026, 09:08:27 PMHe literally said the same thing that you repeatedly say about other posters. Don't call out others if you don't want to be called out. You've been told this before by the mods you're reporting to.

Yes, you are right Jesse.

Jesse · June 06, 2026, 11:17:42 PM

Quote from: Tecno on June 06, 2026, 10:43:24 PMAs for money, Woodbey + JSK totally equals a JSK-level vet. Easy. SMS won't be the issue. It's like you said "who is still out there".

Checking out FA26 tracker:
Jon Jones
Maruo
Gauthier (lol)
Avery
Biggie (lol)
Herdman-Reed

I guess no reason to hire a NAT, better to use Shay/Smith. Maruo is intriguing as a GLOB. Jones might be available again and is kind of a JSK jack of all trades. I can't remember if Avery was any good.

Jones actually might be perfect as he's dual-threat and knows our system.

Woodbey is more like Griffin and Kramdi as an all over the field guy. I think Jaylen Smith will slide in nicely in the role.

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 11:23:52 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on June 06, 2026, 10:50:08 PMCan't remember much about Jones tell me more

He was the "JSK of 2025" -- here all '25 but never saw the field. Injured a bit/lot? Not good enough a bit? I think he's quite aged.

Quote from: Blueforlife on June 06, 2026, 10:50:08 PMAlso who knows the next LB after Clinton who was cut but might be a potential call back?

That's a very good question. PS charts say... Cretsigner? That seems to be the only IMP after Clinton who was charted at WILL or MLB (in this case the latter). Clinton flashed, whereas I'm not sure anyone even remembers seeing Cretsinger.

Tecno · June 06, 2026, 11:29:44 PM

What was up with that simultaneous OS/IP offsetting penalties? You don't see that often. That would have to mean the OL got up the instant the D got in the neutral zone? Should be nearly impossible.

I think I've seen that only once before?

Almost as wacky as Proulx's infamous IP on D.

Will need to rewatch & study this one!!

Pete · June 06, 2026, 11:38:19 PM

Quote from: Jesse on June 06, 2026, 11:17:42 PMWoodbey is more like Griffin and Kramdi as an all over the field guy. I think Jaylen Smith will slide in nicely in the role.

shows the issue with Ayers when you use a di spot for s mainly a special teams player if hes not good enough to back up an injured lb, you're in trouble

Tecno · **Today** at 12:25:21 AM

Was Zach hugging Thik Nik after the game? Only saw his back, but not many guys have that silhouette!