Official Game Day Thread - Ottawa @ Winnipeg, August 14, 2026

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[Jesse]

9 back-up LBs, 3 back-up CBs. But only one each at OL and WR.

The offence has really been struggling. Seems pretty crazy not to commit some resources to that side of the ball.

[Pigskin]

Ottawa 9 DL, 7 OL, 6 LB, 7 DB.

Winnipeg. 7 DL, 6 OL, 9 LB, 8 DB.

[Jesse]

Ed Tait saying Brady is taking reps at today's walk-through.

[Blueforlife]

I'd really like to see a non Brady game as a comparison.

I would like to see Brady continue to rack up the yards like he has his entire career and Peterson get a shot when he can't go.  Brady increases our chances to win.  Peterson is a decent backup. 

I know most don't like the bloated number of LBs but it does three things.

1. Keeps players fresh
2. Allows for development
3. Allows for incredible flexibility, especially when injuries occur

I think it will pay off med to long term as we developed and retain good and cheap talent at LB

It hasn't worked as good recently but did during our epic run o  D a few years ago and who know maybe it might again, I hope so.

A wee bit of short term pain for med to long term benefits imo

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I would like to see Brady continue to rack up the yards like he has his entire career abd Peterson get a shot when he can't go.  Brady increases our chances to win.  Peterson is a decent backup. 

In reality, Oliveria is a vastly overrated (especially by you and especially around these parts) and highly expensive running back who only has an interior run game and who, as he's aged, slowed down to the point where it literally bogs down the entire offense and causes so much interior pressure that it's really hard to x and o our way out of. He routinely is out produced or at least on par with vastly cheaper options who can run much more dynamically. Those trade offs (when stacked with Collaros's contract and Bryant's) are how you tank your record over the course of a season-long sample size. It is no wonder the offense struggles.

There is basically no scenario where it wouldn't be better to take $150,000 from our RB expenses, put them into the offensive line, and go with a cheaper, younger, faster American back. That's how basically all the good teams do it even us, in 2019 and 2021 (although yea, Harris wasn't American or league minimum, he was definitely a better value than Oliveira and somehow at 33 could run better too).

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[Blueforlife]

In reality, Oliveria is a vastly overrated (especially by you and especially around these parts) and highly expensive running back who only has an interior run game and who, as he's aged, slowed down to the point where it literally bogs down the entire offense and causes so much interior pressure that it's really hard to x and o our way out of. He routinely is out produced or at least on par with vastly cheaper options who can run much more dynamically. Those trade offs (when stacked with Collaros's contract and Bryant's) are how you tank your record over the course of a season-long sample size. It is no wonder the offense struggles.

There is basically no scenario where it wouldn't be better to take $150,000 from our RB expenses, put them into the offensive line, and go with a cheaper, younger, faster American back. That's how basically all the good teams do it even us, in 2019 and 2021 (although yea, Harris wasn't American or league minimum, he was definitely a better value than Oliveira and somehow at 33 could run better too).

Brady is undervalued by some, including yourself but its a good debate.  His average is good, his yards per year is excellent and his stats are very consistent.  He is getting older, has a running style that not everyone loves and is expensive.  Having a cdn back has brought us much success and ratio flexibility over the years and would like nothing more than to have a cdn back for years to come.

Brady's success will continue if:
1. OL improves and is healthy
2. OC figures it out (balanced O)
3. Zach can find med to deep ball more often
4. We are not behind all the time

Brady's value to the team will show in a playoff run if we are lucky and when the weather turns, he will cook if the team around him is doing ok.

I am ok with his salary but yes hogs don't come cheap.

Brady has kept up with the other backs but numbers were down a bit last year, we shall see how it shakes out this year.

The OC has limited Brady a bit as he is pass 1st and got in trouble recently for it.

I put Brady as an 8/10 currently.  I would take him over most American backs but there are a few that are more dynamic 100%.

I don't think he bogs down the O.  He still have the ability to drive it.  But we need a balanced O for him to cook.

Facts say he is better than you suggest
Top Rushing LeadersDedrick Mills (CGY): 707 yardsTravis Theis (MTL): 700 yardsBrady Oliveira (WPG): 658 yardsJustin Rankin (EDM): 651 yardsLarry Rountree (HAM): 462 yards

[Blue In BC]

Brady is undervalued by some, including yourself but its a good debate.  His average is good, his yards per year is excellent and his stats are very consistent.  He is getting older, has a running style that not everyone loves and is expensive.  Having a cdn back has brought us much success and ratio flexibility over the years and would like nothing more than to have a cdn back for years to come.

Brady's success will continue if:
1. OL improves and is healthy
2. OC figures it out (balanced O)
3. Zach can find med to deep ball more often
4. We are not behind all the time

Brady's value to the team will show in a playoff run if we are lucky and when the weather turns, he will cook if the team around him is doing ok.

I am ok with his salary but yes hogs don't come cheap.

Brady has kept up with the other backs but numbers were down a bit last year, we shall see how it shakes out this year.

The OC has limited Brady a bit as he is pass 1st and got in trouble recently for it.

I put Brady as an 8/10 currently.  I would take him over most American backs but there are a few that are more dynamic 100%.

I don't think he bogs down the O.  He still have the ability to drive it.  But we need a balanced O for him to cook.

Facts say he is better than you suggest
Top Rushing LeadersDedrick Mills (CGY): 707 yardsTravis Theis (MTL): 700 yardsBrady Oliveira (WPG): 658 yardsJustin Rankin (EDM): 651 yardsLarry Rountree (HAM): 462 yards

That is a long list of " ifs", hopes or whatever. None of those have been what we've had in the 1st 8 games.

[Blueforlife]

That is a long list of " ifs", hopes or whatever. None of those have been what we've had in the 1st 8 games.

Yup but if those things come true he is king again and he pads his already pretty good stats

Yes they likely pipe dreams

I don't trust this OL and don't like our OC at all.

Hogan sucked but I mentioned last year how new OCs, even vets can struggle.

AI not fact checked (image) but he is nothing but productive and consistent

Based on his current pace through 8 games, Brady Oliveira is projected to finish the 2026 CFL regular season with 1,481 rushing yards.

[Waffler]

9 back-up LBs, 3 back-up CBs. But only one each at OL and WR.

The offence has really been struggling. Seems pretty crazy not to commit some resources to that side of the ball.

Probably Younger has a lot of influence. Too much.