Will attend Mondays practice to see which players are back and who is lining up where.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 31, 2026, 04:57:22 PMWill attend Mondays practice to see which players are back and who is lining up where.
Great. That will be helpful as the roster shuffles around some paperwork issues. The biggest question will be health of some starters and how that impacts decisions.
at least we play stamps once before orimalade returns. with him and hutchings that is going to be a tough defence to play
Quote from: Pigskin on May 31, 2026, 04:57:22 PMWill attend Mondays practice to see which players are back and who is lining up where.
Bomber website saying no practice Monday...
https://www.bluebombers.com/practice-schedule/
Pretty surprised about this.
Quote from: Pigskin on May 31, 2026, 04:57:22 PMWill attend Mondays practice to see which players are back and who is lining up where.
Excellent
Thanks!
Quote from: Waffler on May 31, 2026, 11:38:51 PMBomber website saying no practice Monday...
https://www.bluebombers.com/practice-schedule/
Pretty surprised about this.
Well, that would be crappy.
Quote from: Pigskin on June 01, 2026, 03:27:46 AMWell, that would be crappy.
seems odd given we have to travel to calgary.
Quote from: The Zipp on June 01, 2026, 12:26:58 PMseems odd given we have to travel to calgary.
MOS has been coach for how long now?
I think we can reasonably expect that he's going to give guys as much rest as possible at this point.
Looks like Orimolade and Hutchings will be playing Friday, together with Hicks its probably the best dline in the cfl...big test for our revamped oline to start the season
Quote from: Pete on June 01, 2026, 10:12:25 PMLooks like Orimolade and Hutchings will be playing Friday, together with Hicks its probably the best dline in the cfl...big test for our revamped oline to start the season
wow. didn't think orimolade was ready.
that is a formidable d line. interesting to see if we can get BO going
protect ZC at all costs
The first couple regular season games are going to be a bit sloppy regardless. Might delay roster moves until tomorrow also but not totally sure when it's required. There's usually a bunch of factors.
Quote from: Jesse on June 01, 2026, 12:39:31 PMMOS has been coach for how long now?
I think we can reasonably expect that he's going to give guys as much rest as possible at this point.
I hear what you're saying, but I also remember our offense was dreadful to start the season off. I am hoping we have execution and timing down, but I doubt we do given the new bodies on offense. guess we'll see wont we
Odd. Calgary was listed lower than the Bombers on the early season projections but are still listed as expected to win on Friday.
Time for us to stand up and smack them in the face. Bombers by 10.
Week 1 is always a crap shoot as offenses haven't had time to get in their groove and defenses have new faces trying to figure out the system they play. all 3 games are coin tosses
Quote from: dd on June 02, 2026, 05:53:33 PMWeek 1 is always a crap shoot as offenses haven't had time to get in their groove and defenses have new faces trying to figure out the system they play. all 3 games are coin tosses
Have to be concerned about how well a new O-line is going to be able to protect Zach from the best D-line in the CFL. Pre-season is over Zach better save those bombs for another day and make like Trevor Harris getting rid of the ball quickly before trouble arrives.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 02, 2026, 06:39:46 PMHave to be concerned about how well a new O-line is going to be able to protect Zach from the best D-line in the CFL. Pre-season is over Zach better save those bombs for another day and make like Trevor Harris getting rid of the ball quickly before trouble arrives.
The only thing we saw of Zack this year was him getting it to White asap. And now he'll have Pokey too.
I'm very excited to see how it looks.
I'm setting the over under at 5.5 sacks in game 1 :'(
Hopefully we have some quick-hitter plays ready to go. We need to slow down opposing d-lines in other ways than just relying on the OL to hold up.
Demski and Vaval at full speed.
Clercius is on the limp. Gatkuoth also on the limp but practiced.
Everyone OL practiced today. Elsbury with most of the snaps.
Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOBFirst day of Bombers practice before the season opener...Tyler Elsbury at centre with the 1s early on. Tui Eli is dressed, coming back from injury.
Nic Demski, Jonathan Moxey and Jake Ceresna are all working today.
Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOBNot practicing today: REC Kevens Clercius, DB Cam Allen and DB Ethan Ball
Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOBAnd, as expected, Major Williams is with the 1s on the corner.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 02, 2026, 07:04:56 PMDerek Taylor🏈
@DTonOB
First day of Bombers practice before the season opener...Tyler Elsbury at centre with the 1s early on. Tui Eli is dressed, coming back from injury.
Nic Demski, Jonathan Moxey and Jake Ceresna are all working today.
Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOB
Not practicing today: REC Kevens Clercius, DB Cam Allen and DB Ethan Ball
Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOB
And, as expected, Major Williams is with the 1s on the corner.
Most of that is encouraging. Eli sounds questionable and could be a GTD.
Very impressed with ET13. The kid is so composed in the pocket. Very strong arm, just needs to dial in his touch on the long balls. He looks better every practice.
Quote from: Pigskin on June 02, 2026, 07:31:42 PMVery impressed with ET13. The kid is so composed in the pocket. Very strong arm, just needs to dial in his touch on the long balls. He looks better every practice.
Thanks for the reposts. Very encouraging.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 02, 2026, 06:39:46 PMHave to be concerned about how well a new O-line is going to be able to protect Zach from the best D-line in the CFL. Pre-season is over Zach better save those bombs for another day and make like Trevor Harris getting rid of the ball quickly before trouble arrives.
Some have suggested the new OL won't need time to gel but like you I have my concerns. We have some decent talent but its about coming together, building trust, understanding assignments and our new offense. I am cautiously optimistic but need bumps along the road. Heavy sets might be an early solution if not overused.
Disagree about check downs. Bombs and runs is all we need. Zach doesn't play like Harris and I'm thankful for that, sling nasty or don't sling at all imo. That said Harris has found incredible success doing his thing. Have to see how our OC calls it. With time, that deep ball will be there but like you said, the hogs are key. Will be a very telling game if we have our preferred OL. If not, will be an evolving story.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 02, 2026, 04:28:16 PMOdd. Calgary was listed lower than the Bombers on the early season projections but are still listed as expected to win on Friday.
Time for us to stand up and smack them in the face. Bombers by 10.
At home, we have a lot of changes. I believe they got it right. Will be a good game. I have no clue what the outcome will be but took the Stamps on the pickups. Agree beating them my 10 would be freaking amazing, a wee bit of a neck stomp early. Won't be easy, never is.
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I believe the oline will determine the outcome of this game. Give Collaros time and with the tools he has we will be fine. Of interest we have 8 new starters in our imports with the vets having seen very little playing preseason time
Well, the first injury report is encouraging.