Winnipeg @ Montreal Pre-Game

Pigskin · September 26, 2026, 04:43:39 PM

I can't see us winning this one. Montreal is going to presser Brownie all night long, and he can't handle presser.

Blue In BC · September 26, 2026, 04:55:09 PM

On the road against a top team won't be easy. Possibly won't have Ceresna back. Status of Collaros and Wilson not known.

Pigskin · September 26, 2026, 09:36:07 PM

Winnipeg: Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, BC. 3/4 on the road.

Calgary: Sask, Winnipeg, BC. 2/3 of the road.

Edmonton: Ham, Ham, Wpg, Sask. 2/4 on the road.

Edmonton could have 1st. place wrapped up after there back to back with Hamilton.

Winnipeg has to beat Calgary to have a chance at crossing over.

Calgary's last three games are must wins for them and the teams there playing.

dd · September 26, 2026, 10:10:04 PM

The season comes down to beating Calgary, winner gets cross over, so that game in effect is our first playoff game. We should beat them even with Brown at Qb.

Pitbull · September 26, 2026, 11:42:42 PM

I don't see this team beating Calgary. It's sad because we already lost our first round pick for next year and it's probably top 3.

As for Montreal, I'd start Perkins to add a wrinkle to this office since our OLine can't stop defenders.

dd · September 27, 2026, 01:09:34 AM

I wouldn't start Perkins, but I'd definitely bring him in if our offense is flat like the 2nd half of the Toronto game. We can only go 2 and out so many times, got to do something to get them out of that funk. Perkin's 76 yard sneak for a TD was the only offensive play that I can remember from the 2nd half, can't have that.

Let Perkins run Streveller's old RPO package where he either hands it to Brady or tuck and run with it, guarantee he can run this better than Strev ever did!!

Jesse · September 27, 2026, 02:11:36 AM

Quote from: dd on September 27, 2026, 01:09:34 AMI wouldn't start Perkins, but I'd definitely bring him in if our offense is flat like the 2nd half of the Toronto game. We can only go 2 and out so many times, got to do something to get them out of that funk. Perkin's 76 yard sneak for a TD was the only offensive play that I can remember from the 2nd half, can't have that.

Let Perkins run Streveller's old RPO package where he either hands it to Brady or tuck and run with it, guarantee he can run this better than Strev ever did!!

I have no idea why we've gone away from this concept during the years when Zach has needed the most amount of support.

Sir Blue and Gold · September 27, 2026, 02:32:45 AM

They are going to kill us.

dd · September 27, 2026, 04:05:25 AM

QuoteI have no idea why we've gone away from this concept during the years when Zach has needed the most amount of support.

It's on Connell, he's not using the skill sets of the players he has effectively. Perkins would bring another dimension to our drop back cement shoes Qb set we always run and force,defense to adapt on the fly.

Jesse · September 27, 2026, 08:39:32 AM

Quote from: dd on September 27, 2026, 04:05:25 AMIt's on Connell, he's not using the skill sets of the players he has effectively. Perkins would bring another dimension to our drop back cement shoes Qb set we always run and force,defense to adapt on the fly.

Nah, we haven't made use of the Strev package since Lapo.

Blue In BC · September 27, 2026, 01:42:58 PM

The Lions play the Argos before we play the Als. An Argo loss might lock up 1st place for Montreal. They must take their foot off the gas a bit and rest some nicked players.

The Lions losing is probably better for us overall but we in a hard place either way.

Blueforlife · September 27, 2026, 01:50:01 PM

Have to see how is practicing this week, desperate time.

Blue In BC · September 27, 2026, 04:22:15 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 27, 2026, 01:50:01 PMHave to see how is practicing this week, desperate time.

I'm expecting Griffin back this week. Collaros and O.Wilson are TBD. Ceresna might miss this game?

Blueforlife · September 27, 2026, 07:00:29 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 27, 2026, 04:22:15 PMI'm expecting Griffin back this week. Collaros and O.Wilson are TBD. Ceresna might miss this game?

Griffin will help but will need a game or two to get back to full speed imo.

We sure need Zach and Wilson but no Jake would hurt too.

Blue In BC · September 27, 2026, 08:24:04 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 27, 2026, 07:00:29 PMGriffin will help but will need a game or two to get back to full speed imo.

We sure need Zach and Wilson but no Jake would hurt too.

Sure but he'd replace Jaworski probably and he is getting no reps. So they can rotate him in a bit in his 1st game back.

If Ceresna doesn't play Jaworski might stick and be used in rotation or shuffled out in place of Jenkins or Dixon.

Hard to say which way that would go but I'm thinking someone with speed from the outside more than a DT. Als running game is suspect due to injury. Need a good contain DE. Flip a coin as tho which direction that goes if Ceresna is out as a DT.

Blue In BC · September 28, 2026, 04:56:40 PM

Anybody at practice today to see who is practising? Obviously we know several veterans will have a reduced schedule but the question is about those that have been on the IR.

gobombersgo · September 28, 2026, 06:05:53 PM

Derek Taylor:

Day 1 of Bombers practice ahead of Montreal:

Pokey Wilson is back to practice after two games out. That'll mean he comes off 6-game injured list.

Dru Brown is QB1.

LT Stanley Bryant is not practicing, as has been the case on day 1s.

No Brady Oliveira (street clothes), and no Gabe Wallace (don't see him) for practice today.

Micah Vanterpool at LG in the early stages.

No Jake Ceresna after his injury halfway through the game with the Argos.

And it looks like DE Nuer Gatkuoth has the day off.

LB Dylan Hazen is dressed and in warmups. He's been on 6-game with a groin injury.

Trey Vaval at corner with the 1s in the first 12 on 12 segment. Ridge Texada started there vs the Argos.

DB Michael Griffin is done his 6 games on the injured list. He was back practicing last week. Looks like a good bet to return to the lineup this week.

I don't think I've seen DE Matt Jaworski today. He's been on the roster the last two games.

Throw Long Bannatyne · September 28, 2026, 06:58:14 PM

Lot's of potential fluctuation, have to keep an eye on the transaction list to see if they're making any major or minor adjustments. Need to see today's injury list first.

gobombersgo · September 28, 2026, 07:40:04 PM

gobombersgo · September 28, 2026, 07:41:01 PM

Stretch · September 28, 2026, 07:47:29 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 27, 2026, 07:00:29 PMno Jake would hurt too.

What? No Jake would be awesome! Oh, you mean Ceresna and not Kelly.

Blueforlife · September 28, 2026, 09:29:13 PM

Quote from: Stretch on September 28, 2026, 07:47:29 PMWhat? No Jake would be awesome! Oh, you mean Ceresna and not Kelly.

Kelly isn't great but he is currently getting a lot of reps and if you eliminated him, we would likely suffer as the alternatives are likely no better. Not a huge fan but a necessary evil at the moment imo. Has had his ups and downs this year big time. Perhaps the experience could help shape him into a reasonable rotational player.

Blue In BC · September 28, 2026, 09:43:53 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 28, 2026, 09:29:13 PMKelly isn't great but he is currently getting a lot of reps and if you eliminated him, we would likely suffer as the alternatives are likely no better. Not a huge fan but a necessary evil at the moment imo. Has had his ups and downs this year big time. Perhaps the experience could help shape him into a reasonable rotational player.

If Griffin returns this week then Kelly would see less reps. He is getting better but we're sitting on a razor blade at the moment and need the best combination of players on the most downs. I don't see reps taken away from Smith so how they adjust is not quite clear.

I suppose Griffin might get more reps there and Smith might take a few of Kelly's.

Throw Long Bannatyne · September 28, 2026, 11:02:52 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 28, 2026, 09:43:53 PMIf Griffin returns this week then Kelly would see less reps. He is getting better but we're sitting on a razor blade at the moment and need the best combination of players on the most downs. I don't see reps taken away from Smith so how they adjust is not quite clear.

I suppose Griffin might get more reps there and Smith might take a few of Kelly's.

I noticed Kyrie is spending a lot more time on the sidelines watching, so I guess they're easing him towards the door. It remains to be seen who they replace him with, when he's on the field he's lined up at MLB but mostly plays shallow pass protection, which Tony Jones doesn't seem to be suited for.

gobombersgo · September 29, 2026, 08:00:47 PM

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markf · September 29, 2026, 08:11:01 PM

I didn't realize Calvillo hasn't been O coordinator for all that long. This is his fourth year.

"On January 6, 2022, it was announced that Calvillo had re-joined the Alouettes' coaching staff as the team's quarterbacks coach.[28] In early December 2022 it was reported that Calvillo was one of five finalists for the vacant Alouettes head coaching job.[29] In 2023, Calvillo was the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, winning his first Grey Cup as a coach."

He's a cfl institution.

One of the first dink and dunkers.

Blue In BC · September 29, 2026, 08:24:47 PM

Today's IR report has a lot of walking wounded. That said these reports aren't very useful projecting what or why stuff is going on.

The best I can guess is that Ceresna is not very likely to play this week, but that was our initial feeling after the game. He's a DNP.

Nothing mentioned about Collaros.

Oliveria and Demski are either limited or DNP. I wonder how much of the low practice time impacts the games. Both seem to fade in the 2nd half of games if not sooner. Is that due to on going injury or OC " nursing " their activity? Either way this is not good. Demski only had 15 yards in the last game. Three of his least productive games in 2026 happened in the last 6 games.

I would offer that the team might need to give serious consideration whether they should bring him back in 2027. At least at his current SMS. This will be an unpopular opinion but one that has been growing in my mind this year. It starts with the inability to practice so often for so little.

Pete · September 29, 2026, 09:35:21 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 29, 2026, 08:24:47 PMToday's IR report has a lot of walking wounded. That said these reports aren't very useful projecting what or why stuff is going on.

The best I can guess is that Ceresna is not very likely to play this week, but that was our initial feeling after the game. He's a DNP.

Nothing mentioned about Collaros.

Oliveria and Demski are either limited or DNP. I wonder how much of the low practice time impacts the games. Both seem to fade in the 2nd half of games if not sooner. Is that due to on going injury or OC " nursing " their activity? Either way this is not good. Demski only had 15 yards in the last game. Three of his least productive games in 2026 happened in the last 6 games.

I would offer that the team might need to give serious consideration whether they should bring him back in 2027. At least at his current SMS. This will be an unpopular opinion but one that has been growing in my mind this year. It starts with the inability to practice so often for so little.

might be an option if we had made better use of our draft picks. When you look at the number of high quality cdn receivers you can't help but wonder how we ended up only with Corcoran and Daniels We certainly don't have anyone on our current roster capable of replicating Demski's production even if he is only at 70%

Blue In BC · September 29, 2026, 10:26:57 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 29, 2026, 09:35:21 PMmight be an option if we had made better use of our draft picks. When you look at the number of high quality cdn receivers you can't help but wonder how we ended up only with Corcoran and Daniels We certainly don't have anyone on our current roster capable of replicating Demski's production even if he is only at 70%

There are many things that need to change. We need to get younger, faster and spend SMS more wisely. It's possible we don't bring back Cobb, Corcoran or Nield so all thoughts must be considered.

Technically we don't need to start 3 Canadian receivers ( this year ) so ratio aspects must be considered. How that shakes out next year is too early to tell.

It's clear this roster wasn't good enough.

gobombersgo · September 29, 2026, 10:39:42 PM

Link to injury reports:

https://cfl.ca/article/cfl-injury-reports-week-18

dd · September 30, 2026, 12:23:16 AM

We had 5 D lineman not practice today and Montreal trades for Howsare, wow that's crazy

Blueforlife · September 30, 2026, 12:42:16 AM

Man we need people to get healthy and fast

Kinda like my Oil lol

Tecno · September 30, 2026, 10:45:24 AM

Strange, a few illness reports on us and SSK. That's rare.

Looks like we have the longest injury list this week? That's not good.

So it is ceresna knee just as suspected. I wonder if this is the minor thing he seems to get hit with a lot. What a weird situation, it looks like acl and season ender and he just trucks through after a short rest.

Is this something he'll just live with or can he do surgery to fix it in the off season?

GOLDMEMBER · September 30, 2026, 01:52:09 PM

Quote from: dd on September 30, 2026, 12:23:16 AMWe had 5 D lineman not practice today and Montreal trades for Howsare, wow that's crazy

do we even any draft capital left to trade?

Blue In BC · September 30, 2026, 01:56:17 PM

Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 30, 2026, 01:52:09 PMdo we even any draft capital left to trade?

The Als only gave up a 5th round choice. Not a big deal to do that. We drafted Clark with our 5th round pic.. None of the later choices are still in the CFL. In theory you'd think the TICats would want to trade outside their division.

Blueforlife · October 01, 2026, 01:41:58 AM

Party

RebusRankin · October 01, 2026, 01:45:37 AM

Quote from: Pete on September 29, 2026, 09:35:21 PMmight be an option if we had made better use of our draft picks. When you look at the number of high quality cdn receivers you can't help but wonder how we ended up only with Corcoran and Daniels We certainly don't have anyone on our current roster capable of replicating Demski's production even if he is only at 70%

We've drafted poorly the past several years.

gobombersgo · October 01, 2026, 08:00:50 PM

gobombersgo · October 01, 2026, 08:25:22 PM

Blue In BC · October 01, 2026, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: gobombersgo on October 01, 2026, 08:25:22 PM

Well that doesn't look good. Defence could be a mess with all those injuries.

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 01, 2026, 11:23:54 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on October 01, 2026, 10:31:49 PMWell that doesn't look good. Defence could be a mess with all those injuries.

Might be a good chance to give backup D-linemen an opportunity to start, for some of them this could be their last look if the playoff race remains tight right to the end. Won't help them beat the Als but that was a longshot to begin with.

Blue In BC · October 01, 2026, 11:31:28 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 01, 2026, 11:23:54 PMMight be a good chance to give backup D-linemen an opportunity to start, for some of them this could be their last look if the playoff race remains tight right to the end. Won't help them beat the Als but that was a longshot to begin with.

I think if Schmekel and Gatkouth don't play then Hansen likely gets added. We don't have another Canadian DL candidate.

Our ratio would allow at least 1 import to replace that role. OTOH, we have several import DL that may not play either.

And we didn't seem interested in Howsare?

Griffin would take on the role of SAM if Smith is out.

Regardless there are several moving parts that include how the ratio decisions are made.

I see Womack was moved to PR so that suggests O.Wilson will be activated. Oliveria is practising less and less each week. He might end up as a GTD but the IR report didn't suggest that yet.

Demski still banged up. Broxton too.

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!