The big question of this upcoming game with Toronto is "Will Zach Collaros play?" The head coach's answer was "He could".
Although Collaros is listed as "questionable" it is possible or probable that he will be ready for this game and despite the positivity around Taylor Elgersma and Dru Brown, the Bombers best chance a win on Saturday is, arguably, ZC08.
The most recent injury list of the Bombers follows...
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Ed Tait's insights into this game is contained in his 48-Hour Primer...
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/07/08/48-hour-primnaer-week-6/
Key to this game, apart from the starting QB will be a quick start from Quarter 1 and with pedal to the metal throughout the entire game. Defence needs to keep Chad Kelly off the field as much as possible.
Another big Winnipeg crowd is expected and two wins in a row sounds pretty fine to most of us, I think.
Let's Go Bombers!
Didn't see what happened to Eli. Will have to go back and check. Although we are using Daniels heavily now and he's getting better, so 6th OL may not be as important.
Ball:thigh (better than Thigh:ball?), those things can take forever. Wasn't Biggie a "thigh" that year he started the GC hurt? He was out forever before that too.
I guess because Vant straight to 6G they don't have to say anything about him? Do we have any clue what his issue is?
Uh... if Mazzcua is PR, and Vant 6G, and Eli questionable... does that mean our only possible 6th is Vibert?? Wacky times!
How confident are we on this one? TOR is an upper-middling team IMHO. Hot/cold. Could light it up, or Kelly throws 5 INTs. Kelly probably won't want to get his "good" leg hit by Ceresna... PTSD.
Normally I'd say we'll get our butts kicked. But I saw a much better overall team & individual player effort in the HAM game, and a lot less dumb/thoughtless/useless play. It's like they were better... prepared! Amazing.
The Ceresna presser on Wed had him saying they were spending a lot more time on this game, though with only 1 practice I wonder what he means exactly.
The problem is, if Zach is out then who knows how our backup (whoever he is) will do in a full game. Elgersma will still get a shortened book, and Dru might have more book but not be on the same page -- that can mean INTs in zone when RECs zig when Dru thinks they are going to zag.
Is a short-game ball-control O enough to beat TOR? Can our D show even more incremental improvement to hold Kelly & those powerhouse RECs? An X-factor might be TOR energized over being the de facto #2 team in the East now that HAM will be out of contention. TOR has a great shot of winning the East if they can shore up their level vis a vis MTL.
My fear is even if we play quite well, by our standards, it won't be enough. I see the pickems is going more than half betting on TOR.
Quote from: Tecno on July 09, 2026, 05:03:20 AMDidn't see what happened to Eli. Will have to go back and check. Although we are using Daniels heavily now and he's getting better, so 6th OL may not be as important.
Ball:thigh (better than Thigh:ball?), those things can take forever. Wasn't Biggie a "thigh" that year he started the GC hurt? He was out forever before that too.
I guess because Vant straight to 6G they don't have to say anything about him? Do we have any clue what his issue is?
Uh... if Mazzcua is PR, and Vant 6G, and Eli questionable... does that mean our only possible 6th is Vibert?? Wacky times!
We do have another import OL on the PR.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 09, 2026, 01:29:52 PMWe do have another import OL on the PR.
Ya, but crazy if we start yet another rookie IMP!! This isn't the Chris Jones in-season tryouts. There has to be a
reason they started Mazzcua over Wallace...
I'd say this is a must win. We're 0-2 at home this year already. In the past it took 2 years to get 2 home losses.
D will have to step up and keep it low scoring if Zach is out. Tor seems to have the worst secondary, but a good Run D.
Lets hope Brady can still bust those important runs.
Quote from: ModAdmin on July 09, 2026, 03:52:57 AMThe big question of this upcoming game with Toronto is "Will Zach Collaros play?" The head coach's answer was "He could".
That's just MOS talk for his head is still attached to his body.
Quote from: Tecno on July 09, 2026, 01:34:16 PMYa, but crazy if we start yet another rookie IMP!! This isn't the Chris Jones in-season tryouts. There has to be a reason they started Mazzcua over Wallace...
He was here in TC the same as Mazzucca, but I thought he was more an OT type. Wallace must have been nicked last week.
Big Dru is starting.
Collaros out vs. TOR, Brown to start (https://www.cfl.ca/2026/07/08/zach-collaros-listed-as-questionable-for-game-vs-toronto/)
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 09, 2026, 03:14:18 PMHe was here in TC the same as Mazzucca, but I thought he was more an OT type. Wallace must have been nicked last week.
Wallace did miss a practice last week due to a shoulder injury.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 09, 2026, 03:19:59 PMCollaros out vs. TOR, Brown to start (https://www.cfl.ca/2026/07/08/zach-collaros-listed-as-questionable-for-game-vs-toronto/)
Weirdly Brown might give them a better chance of winning than Zach would, Plan B often works better for the Bombers than Plan A.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 04:08:04 PMWeirdly Brown might give them a better chance of winning than Zach would, Plan B often works better for the Bombers than Plan A.
I agree, I think Brown is the way to go, we'll see....if he lights it up, then what do the BB do, put Collaros back in to start us off with a pick six again??
I think the Bombers are doing the right thing by resting ZC8. This will give him a couple of weeks to get healthy.
Quote from: dd on July 09, 2026, 04:11:37 PMI agree, I think Brown is the way to go, we'll see....if he lights it up, then what do the BB do, put Collaros back in to start us off with a pick six again??
It wasn't a pick 6 but it was a bad outcome to start the game. I have already suggested he should have been put on the 6 game IR. If he can return to practice next week, then there is no change to SMS cost. If OTOH he doesn't return to practice and / or is moved back to AR then the 6 game IR is the way to go.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 04:04:27 PMWallace did miss a practice last week due to a shoulder injury.
Yes but it was discussed whether this was also a performance issue. That may not have been the case but it was suggested by some as a temp demotion.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 04:08:04 PMWeirdly Brown might give them a better chance of winning than Zach would...
Well, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.
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Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 09, 2026, 04:29:09 PMWell, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.
cause he is kinda injury prone...
Winnipeg Blue Bombers list Dru Brown as starter against Argonauts
by 3Down Staff July 9, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Dru Brown as their starting quarterback against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. The team released its official depth chart on Thursday morning.
The 29-year-old was acquired in a trade from the Ottawa Redblacks two week ago. He went 12-13-1 as a starter over two seasons in the nation's capital, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 6,348 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions.
Brown spent the first three seasons of his CFL career in Winnipeg. He threw for 1,484 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions in a depth role with the team, and rushed 37 times for 113 yards with five scores.
Zach Collaros, who did not practice on Wednesday due to a neck injury, has been moved to the one-game injured list. On Wednesday's injury report, the Blue Bombers listed him as questionable.
The 37-year-old left Sunday's win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after he was sacked on the first play of the second quarter. He has thrown for 985 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions through four regular-season games.
Taylor Elgersma replaced Collaros under centre in Hamilton and completed 11-of-15 pass attempts for 86 yards and one touchdown. Brown did not dress for the game. Elgersma will be the backup behind Brown against Toronto this week, with Bryce Perkins as the third-string quarterback.
Winnipeg has made two other roster changes for Friday's game. Gabe Wallace has returned to the starting lineup at left guard, while Dylan Hazen will make his CFL debut in a depth role at linebacker.
Hazen spent his entire collegiate career at Wake Forest University, where he was a three-year starter. The six-foot, 224-pound defender made 284 total tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, five pass knockdowns, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions over 54 games, earning an All-ACC honourable mention in 2025.
Micah Mazzccua, who started in place of Wallace last week, has been moved back to the practice roster. Charles-Elliot Bouliane, who was selected in the third round of the 2026 CFL Draft, has also been placed on the practice roster. He has made one special teams tackle over three regular-season games.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-2) will host the Toronto Argonauts (2-2) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, July 10 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a 58-36 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, while the Blue Bombers overcame an injury to Zach Collaros to narrowly beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/07/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-list-dru-brown-as-starter-against-argonauts/
Toronto Argonauts rule out Cameron Judge against Winnipeg
by 3Down Staff July 9, 2026
The Toronto Argonauts will be without Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.
The 31-year-old has been placed on the one-game injured list with a head injury, though it remains unclear what the timeline for his recovery will be.
"I don't really like to talk about injuries too much," said head coach Mike Miller on Wednesday. "I only go week-to-week."
The Montreal native has made 11 defensive tackles and four special teams tackles through four starts this season. The nine-year veteran has made 446 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, 18 sacks, nine forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns over 122 career regular-season games.
According to the official depth chart the Argonauts released on Thursday morning, Judge will be replaced at weak-side linebacker by Owen Goss. The six-foot, 202-pound defender has made two defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one forced fumble over four regular-season games in a depth role this year.
Dakoda Shepley has returned to the starting lineup at right guard after missing last week's loss to the Calgary Stampeders. He did not practice on Monday or Tuesday due to a back injury, and was a limited participant on Wednesday.
Canadian offensive lineman Keegan O'Neil, Canadian linebacker Jalen Rayam, and American defensive back Bubba Bolden have each been added to the active roster in depth roles. Bolden has been listed as the backup to Ethan John, who will make his first career start at safety.
Anthony Wilson, who started the team's last two games at safety, has been moved to the practice roster.
The Toronto Argonauts (2-2) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-2) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, July 10 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a 58-36 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, while the Blue Bombers overcame an injury to Zach Collaros to narrowly beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/07/09/toronto-argonauts-rule-out-cameron-judge-against-winnipeg/
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Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 09, 2026, 04:29:09 PMWell, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.
Even with a healthy Zach I wouldn't be keen to put money on the Bombers, unless they can find a way to slow down Chad Kelly the Bomber offence won't be able to keep up the pace.
Rostering 5 American linebackers, 2 of whom will barely see the field on defence, starting a fifth mediocre Canadian receiver when we have ratio room for an import, failing to use the designated American label on anyone, it's like we start every game with one hand tied behind our back.
Looks like Hazen is replacing Boulaine on ST's, they must really like what they've seen from him in practice to bring him along so fast. Could be another import LB eventually competing for hotly contested linebacker jobs, Ayers, Woodbey, Smith and Shay already vying for those 2 positions.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 05:26:18 PMLooks like Hazen is replacing Boulaine on ST's, they must really like what they've seen from him in practice to bring him along so fast. Could be another import LB eventually competing for hotly contested linebacker jobs, Ayers, Woodbey, Smith and Shay already vying for those 2 positions.
I feel like I'd much rather have an extra american receiver than another LB.
Quote from: bunker on July 09, 2026, 05:25:24 PMRostering 5 American linebackers, 2 of whom will barely see the field on defence, starting a fifth mediocre Canadian receiver when we have ratio room for an import, failing to use the designated American label on anyone, it's like we start every game with one hand tied behind our back.
we did it last year so we shouldn't be surprised when we see it now. boggles my mind. get Singer on the field somehow - it's possible but we insist on a bloated and mediocre LB crew
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 05:14:59 PMEven with a healthy Zach I wouldn't be keen to put money on the Bombers, unless they can find a way to slow down Chad Kelly the Bomber offence won't be able to keep up the pace.
Agree, we won't be able to keep up to the pace that Kelly will be putting points on the board against our defense. We gotta pray for turnovers/mistakes, and if Kelly doesn't make any, its gonna be a white wash, that's the Younger way
Quote from: Jesse on July 09, 2026, 05:29:32 PMI feel like I'd much rather have an extra american receiver than another LB.
Another import receiver would be a part timer and would have to share reps with Daniels and MCI who are more critical for blocking. Also lose a member of ST which I think both Cobb and Corcoran play.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 06:13:33 PMAnother import receiver would be a part timer and would have to share reps with Daniels and MCI who are more critical for blocking. Also lose a member of ST which I think both Cobb and Corcoran play.
lol. How many reps are all these LBs getting?
Just a reminder for people attending the game about the heat. Be sure to drink plenty of beer to stay hydrated. Think of your health first, people
That is all
Quote from: Jesse on July 09, 2026, 06:38:03 PMlol. How many reps are all these LBs getting?
Who knows. Maybe JY has a very specific play for each one. I also don't really understand it.
For example, Tim White has been in the league more than 5 years so if we wanted to we could make him the designated nationalized American, Cobb/Corky as the designated national - that would allow White to sub for a Canadian for 25 plays, which would essentially allow (if we had rostered) Singer, on the field for 25 plays without any other changes. It would be nice to have the in-game depth and to run with 3 Americans at receiver for about half the game (since you get about 50-55 plays on offense usually)
The plus side is if White or Pokey go down you still have one more American receiver.
To me it makes more sense than another linebacker but whatever.
Quote from: Jesse on July 09, 2026, 06:38:03 PMlol. How many reps are all these LBs getting?
Get rotated and play teams, we need to stop em on D and hopefully this will help
Quote from: The Zipp on July 09, 2026, 05:40:00 PMwe did it last year so we shouldn't be surprised when we see it now. boggles my mind. get Singer on the field somehow - it's possible but we insist on a bloated and mediocre LB crew
Our LB crew is above average
Tough call, trust the mafia
These reps will pay dividends down the road im
Our defense has found incredible success for almost a decade by rotation and developing some of the best LB depth in the league. Easy to rag on it but if it continues to bring success I don't mind it. Tall order tomorrow. Its hot and fresh meat 🍖 might help 4th Q. LETS GO BOMBERS
time for downtown dru brown to shine
It will be understandable if DB is slow starting off as he didn't get any meaningful reps in Ottawa this season, so there will be a certain amount of rust as well, with a new offensive personnel, but he will succeed, its the defensive secondary vs Kelly passing that I fear the most, they'll put up 30 points, but can we?? And ditto on getting Singer on the field, we need more play makers on offense, and he's a playmaker
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 06:13:33 PMAnother import receiver would be a part timer and would have to share reps with Daniels and MCI who are more critical for blocking. Also lose a member of ST which I think both Cobb and Corcoran play.
If we had decent scouts they should be able to find a bigger American like Bailey who can actually block and catch.
Quote from: bunker on July 09, 2026, 08:35:24 PMIf we had decent scouts they should be able to find a bigger American like Bailey who can actually block and catch.
Daniels seems to be a decent blocker and can catch, not burner speed bot offers a checkdown option for our offense, prefer having him in the game vs a 6th O lineman who isn't a catching threat at all.
Jovon Johnson is in town. Currently DB coach with the Argos...
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Quote from: ModAdmin on July 09, 2026, 11:08:35 PMJovon Johnson is in town. Currently DB coach with the Argos...
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Original #1d lol
Quote from: bunker on July 09, 2026, 08:35:24 PMIf we had decent scouts they should be able to find a bigger American like Bailey who can actually block and catch.
We have good scouts who will improve once they get more experience
Quote from: dd on July 09, 2026, 08:30:47 PMIt will be understandable if DB is slow starting off as he didn't get any meaningful reps in Ottawa this season, so there will be a certain amount of rust as well, with a new offensive personnel, but he will succeed, its the defensive secondary vs Kelly passing that I fear the most, they'll put up 30 points, but can we?? And ditto on getting Singer on the field, we need more play makers on offense, and he's a playmaker
Some great points, good summary and well written
Quote from: ModAdmin on July 09, 2026, 11:08:35 PMJovon Johnson is in town. Currently DB coach with the Argos...
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Loved Jovon, both as a DB and a returner. Sorry I am sitting behind the bombers bench on the west side, and not the Argos so I could shout out to him. Or will they switch benches since Argos are the home team? A bit confusing.
Quote from: Jesse on July 09, 2026, 06:38:03 PMlol. How many reps are all these LBs getting?
I don't understand your point, if Singer plays he has to come off any time they wish to use a formation with a TE, 6th man, or FB, which are all Natl. positions, he would spend more time on the sidelines watching than he does on the field. Playing Cobb might drive some people crazy, but he is also relegated to the sidelines for a large percentage of plays.
Quote from: bunker on July 09, 2026, 11:57:29 PMLoved Jovon, both as a DB and a returner. Sorry I am sitting behind the bombers bench on the west side, and not the Argos so I could shout out to him. Or will they switch benches since Argos are the home team? A bit confusing.
Good question. Do the Bombers play from the east side bench tomorrow?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 12:25:22 AMI don't understand your point, if Singer plays he has to come off any time they wish to use a formation with a TE, 6th man, or FB, which are all Natl. positions, he would spend more time on the sidelines watching than he does on the field. Playing Cobb might drive some people crazy, but he is also relegated to the sidelines for a large percentage of plays.
My point is that the LB we are rostering instead of an extra receiver will also be on the sidelines for a large percentage (virtually all) of plays. And will be on the field for zero defensive snaps.
So I'd rather have a capable American on for a handful of offensive snaps as well as be insurance if one of White/Pokey gets hurt.
Quote from: dd on July 09, 2026, 08:30:47 PMIt will be understandable if DB is slow starting off as he didn't get any meaningful reps in Ottawa this season, so there will be a certain amount of rust as well, with a new offensive personnel, but he will succeed, its the defensive secondary vs Kelly passing that I fear the most, they'll put up 30 points, but can we?? And ditto on getting Singer on the field, we need more play makers on offense, and he's a playmaker
Great chance for Dru to rip the QB crown off Zach's head and run away with it, could be the most exciting battle we have to look forward to this season if it happens. This game should be huge for Brown, in the course of his career this could be a key moment or a nothing burger.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 12:25:22 AMI don't understand your point, if Singer plays he has to come off any time they wish to use a formation with a TE
No, Singer would become 4th. Nield would be the one benched when TE comes on. Besides 1 game where Nield did a few things, he's been invisible.
Quote from: dd on July 09, 2026, 08:30:47 PMIt will be understandable if DB is slow starting off as he didn't get any meaningful reps in Ottawa this season
Like TE, we're gonna need a better abbreviation/nickname for Dru. DB... Ugh. "TE is throwing the ball! No, DB is throwing the ball!" (me: why are tightends and defensive backs throwing anything?)
Quote from: bunker on July 09, 2026, 05:25:24 PMwhen we have ratio room for an import, failing to use the designated American label on anyone, it's like we start every game with one hand tied behind our back.
Then we'd lose that coveted and useful supplemental 2RDP (essentially the first 3RDP). Ooooh, scary.
I actually think we don't care at all about that DP, the WFC braintrust just doesn't want to make their brains hurt figuring out 25-snap sets!!
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 09, 2026, 04:16:49 PMIt wasn't a pick 6 but it was a bad outcome to start the game. I have already suggested he should have been put on the 6 game IR.
The fact he is not on 6G already means this is just another "banged his head, let him rest 1-2 weeks" thing we see every year. He's fine, but they want to let him have a break.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 09, 2026, 04:08:04 PMWeirdly Brown might give them a better chance of winning than Zach would, Plan B often works better for the Bombers than Plan A.
Do you remember the last 10 starts of Dru in OTT? Ya, he was getting pretty bad. Ya, the team sucked, but then again ours isn't lighting anything up right now either. You could argue Dru's OTT had better RECs than WPG does right now... And our OL is known to have issues.
And he gets injured just as fast as Zach, who's like 10 years older than him!!
I hope that if Dru has stunk the joint up by haltime we are quick to switch to Elgersma. The excuse can be "well Dru's only been here 2 weeks, he needs more book study time".
This is kind of a hope & prayer thing right now. I hope for his sake Brady said his prayers and has heavenly help making that blindside read & block this time.
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 01:00:39 AMNo, Singer would become 4th. Nield would be the one benched when TE comes on. Besides 1 game where Nield did a few things, he's been invisible.
No, Singer would def be behind Nield.
Quote from: Jesse on Today at 01:17:06 AMNo, Singer would def be behind Nield.
Not if he comes on and lights it up like PS! Nield has done almost nothing outside of one game. He might be the most useless mid-high-paid NAT in the league right now.
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 01:21:13 AMNot if he comes on and lights it up like PS! Nield has done almost nothing outside of one game. He might be the most useless mid-high-paid NAT in the league right now.
it will be interesting to see who Dru's go to guy will be. might be the invisible Tommy.
Quote from: The Zipp on Today at 01:32:31 AMit will be interesting to see who Dru's go to guy will be. might be the invisible Tommy.
Usually the backup goes to the B-team guys, because that's who they practice with. That's why I think Elg was going to the Cobb/Corcoran spot when Zach ignores it.
But Dru has had maybe 2-3 practices in 2 weeks... not enough time to make friends even with the B team. My hope is that he'll spread it out evenly and take what is given, rather than forcing it to a favorite.
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 01:01:43 AMLike TE, we're gonna need a better abbreviation/nickname for Dru. DB... Ugh. "TE is throwing the ball! No, DB is throwing the ball!" (me: why are tightends and defensive backs throwing anything?)
TE13, DB4, pretty simple.
Quote from: Pigskin on Today at 04:40:01 AMTE13, DB4, pretty simple.
Simple, but lame! WFC always comes up with good nicknames for guys. Remember Poop? And if they won't tell us what the names are, we can come up with ones here.
Until then, it's Elgs & Dru for me. Taylor & Brown are completely useless as monikers -- to generic and ambiguous.
And since when have we ever used the initials+number for
QBs?! Never. They are privileged with real nicknames.
AI suggests that:
"Taylor Elgersma was sometimes referred to as "The Canadian Cannon" The Canadian Cannon and occasionally dubbed "The Freak" The Freak due to his standout size, athleticism, and arm strength while starring as a quarterback at Wilfrid Laurier University"
and:
"Dru Brown's nickname in college was "Sunshine," a moniker he earned while playing for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors."
Sunshine and The Freak... less lame enough for you?
Quote from: theaardvark on Today at 05:48:43 AMSunshine and The Freak... less lame enough for you?
Could be worse! I wonder if the team knows what AI thinks... They'll let it slip in pressers over the next while, they always do (especially Zach)!!
Looking at the TOR depth chart vs their desired/week-1 chart, they seem to be at full strength except for Judge & Priester. Herslow too, but he's been nursing injury since last season.
Assuming they really are a middling or good team, we're in tough. It'll take some magic on both O & D to win. I also would like to see Vaval outperform oldster Grant. Almost guaranteed our full ST unit is better than theirs.
Dru reminds me of Dressler: in look, in stature, in demeanor. His presser yesterday really highlights that.
Even though this is Dru's first start for us, we have to remember he's started a ton of games in OTT, so teams will have ample film on him. Let's hope being here puts a new spin on his game so they don't just trot out the same things that confused Dru in OTT.
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 04:05:32 AMUsually the backup goes to the B-team guys, because that's who they practice with. That's why I think Elg was going to the Cobb/Corcoran spot when Zach ignores it.
But Dru has had maybe 2-3 practices in 2 weeks... not enough time to make friends even with the B team. My hope is that he'll spread it out evenly and take what is given, rather than forcing it to a favorite.
Elg was hitting the shortest route because he was only allowed to throw 3 yards down the field.
Quote from: Jesse on Today at 12:06:04 PMElg was hitting the shortest route because he was only allowed to throw 3 yards down the field.
Ya, but even when the shortest route was 25 yards away from him laterally? Usually noobs are told to throw the easiest completion, not the least yards from scrimmage!
Wide outs, which are tricky angles to throw and always risks of ints, are usually off the menu.
Quote from: Tecno on Today at 12:35:08 PMYa, but even when the shortest route was 25 yards away from him laterally? Usually noobs are told to throw the easiest completion, not the least yards from scrimmage!
Wide outs, which are tricky angles to throw and always risks of ints, are usually off the menu.
His goal was not the shortest to himself, but the furthest away from the DBs.
hope out DB's spent some time on the Jugs machine this week. we have to make the INT's when they are there. chad will try and make every throw and take some risks - we have to capitalize on them.
Mital and Coxie scare me if chad has time in the pocket.