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The Extra Point => Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Blueforlife on July 01, 2024, 06:50:08 PM

Poll
Question: Looking for your guess on what happens with Mr. Whitehead
Option 1: Plays most of the games and is a top receiver for us votes: 2
Option 2: Plays half a season and gets reasonable yardage/ TDs votes: 2
Option 3: Good temporary fill in, plays a few games and contributes near term votes: 4
Option 4: Spot duty / rotates, helps a bit votes: 4
Option 5: Gets hurt votes: 2
Option 6: Plays most games but has limited impact votes: 4
Option 7: Mostly contributes as a returner votes: 0
Title: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: Blueforlife on July 01, 2024, 06:50:08 PM
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Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: Blue In BC on July 01, 2024, 07:15:26 PM
Just pointing out that his previous role and spot on the roster was taken by Bailey. When he went to the Lions he was more of a deep threat speed receiver. However the Lions had a group of taller receivers, so his role here would be different IMO.
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: Sir Blue and Gold on July 02, 2024, 02:31:25 PM
We need someone who can read zones and know when to clear and when to sit. Hopefully he still has the speed to challenge vertically. He's a fun guy who will fit in and hopefully can stay healthy. He's not a season saver or something but he could have a good year if everything goes right, considering the holes we have and the touches have to go somewhere.
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 02, 2024, 03:32:38 PM
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 02, 2024, 02:31:25 PMWe need someone who can read zones and know when to clear and when to sit. Hopefully he still has the speed to challenge vertically. He's a fun guy who will fit in and hopefully can stay healthy. He's not a season saver or something but he could have a good year if everything goes right, considering the holes we have and the touches have to go somewhere.

Maybe off field Lucky can serve as a needed distraction from the team's on-field activity the way he did in BC, kids love him.  Unfortunately Wpg.'s grisled football fans are more sophisticated and demanding and won't be appeased by a warm smile.
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: theaardvark on July 02, 2024, 03:44:25 PM
We will need to get a half dozen various forms of transport to get him to the games in his "style"... no Pogo sticks or skateboards, please, last thing we'd need is a non football injury.
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: dd on July 02, 2024, 05:28:56 PM
He is a legit returner, so in that aspect, I expect him to have an immediate an much needed impact
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: theaardvark on July 02, 2024, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: dd on July 02, 2024, 05:28:56 PMHe is a legit returner, so in that aspect, I expect him to have an immediate an much needed impact

Chris Smith is doing fine returning.  Lucky had his ups and downs in the return game.  We remember the Ohhh's but forget the Awwws...
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: Blueforlife on July 02, 2024, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on July 02, 2024, 06:54:14 PMChris Smith is doing fine returning.  Lucky had his ups and downs in the return game.  We remember the Ohhh's but forget the Awwws...

I would stick with Smith, looks good, some interesting pole results.  Pretty even on options I presented.
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: DM83 on July 03, 2024, 04:32:15 AM
Well Lucky would be our most feared receiver, just because of his hair and speed.. positive guy.
Agreed Chris Smith seems very, very good,
Title: Re: How "Lucky" will we get?
Post by: TecnoGenius on July 03, 2024, 07:30:48 AM
Quote from: theaardvark on July 02, 2024, 06:54:14 PMChris Smith is doing fine returning.  Lucky had his ups and downs in the return game.  We remember the Ohhh's but forget the Awwws...

Smith basically has 2 starts (if you count the PS) so we have a very limited sample set.

Never hurts to have 2 return-legit guys dressed.  Lots of situations you might want to put both back to return.