From the Video Links thread, Major Williams on The Huddle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Khky_KwcBs
This guy is special. So many of us started noticing him around game 2 & 3, and IMHO he's improved every game since.
I've watched a lot of Huddles, and this one really stands out, as he sounds like a vet already. It's a lot like the Tim White one, except White has like 7 more years in the league than Major! He's got his head screwed on right, and you can tell he's been well coached for probably most of his life. Well worth the watch.
He talks about watching lots of Bomber film before the season, GC's etc., and studying top RECs like Kenny & Coxie. Also looking into why guys like D.Alford had so much success up here.
And maybe he's not even a scouting success? Because he says it was HIM who reached out to all the teams when the NFL cut him. Only WPG got back to him. Can't remember the name he mentioned, but it wasn't Danny Mac.
Does anyone know if he attended one of our USA tryout camps? Did he pay his $100? ;D Was he on our neg list? He said something about BC mentioning lawyers...
In any event, he's a great find, and a keeper. I think we're back to having one of the best DB corps in the league, and I don't think we've seen even half their potential yet. You know you're pretty stacked when your "worst" DB is Nichols!!
He's improved each game and is often contesting passes with the receivers. He's come closer each game with jumping a couple of routes for a pic. Solid addition and perhaps the best new DB we've had for a couple of years.
Williams said he started tackle football at 4 in Florida, he has at least 10 year head start on his Canadian counterparts. Not that that's such a good thing, common sense says it's not. Anyone here sign their kids up for football, if so at what age?
He continues to get picked on quite a bit. He is improving but gets beat on the reg still.
On the other hand Nichols is giving up big chunks as well.
I hope Williams turns into a gem.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 15, 2026, 04:37:50 PMHe continues to get picked on quite a bit. He is improving but gets beat on the reg still.
On the other hand Nichols is giving up big chunks as well.
I hope Williams turns into a gem.
I think part of that is defensive scheme with soft coverage so that DB's aren't being beaten deep. Adjusting to the CFL takes awhile as well but IMO he's improving each game.
I don't agree that he is being picked on, tested maybe but his grades are improving
Star in the making, lock him up
definitely wouldn't say he's being picked on. think that's moreso the scheme. and his tackling has been sound, which is not something we can say about a few other guys
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 04:26:19 PMWilliams said he started tackle football at 4 in Florida, he has at least 10 year head start on his Canadian counterparts. Not that that's such a good thing, common sense says it's not. Anyone here sign their kids up for football, if so at what age?
My son played flag when he was 9, I think kids need to be at least 7 to sign up for that.
Looks like tackle starts at U10 in MB.
Kids can start hockey here at 4 years old, probably just as dangerous as letting 4 year olds play tackle football.
My son played flag from 10 to 18. Refused to let him play tackle. His two friends down the block starting playing tackle at age ? 8-10. One ended up with a concussion within several years, the other ended up with two. Still don't understand why the parents let him go back to it after his first concussion. I started playing tackle around age 8-9, and loved it, but we knew far less then about the risks in the 1960's. I still remember my first team, we were the tiger cats and had tiger cat unforms and helmets.
FWIW I do think other teams are "picking" on Major - but that's exactly what I expect they'd do against a rookie. And more so yet, he's playing boundary corner - the ball gets thrown that way. It's not like we're hiding him at safety and teams are constantly throwing down the middle to "pick on him". They're putting the ball in a common spot for medium to deep shots, and if that's picking on a rookie, well, all that really matters is the guy is absolutely answering the bell and becoming a fun story this summer and hopefully ever more as the season carries on
Quote from: blue_or_die on July 15, 2026, 06:29:20 PMFWIW I do think other teams are "picking" on Major - but that's exactly what I expect they'd do against a rookie. And more so yet, he's playing boundary corner - the ball gets thrown that way. It's not like we're hiding him at safety and teams are constantly throwing down the middle to "pick on him". They're putting the ball in a common spot for medium to deep shots, and if that's picking on a rookie, well, all that really matters is the guy is absolutely answering the bell and becoming a fun story this summer and hopefully ever more as the season carries on
Another comment he made in that interview was that he hadn't played CB in quite awhile, he's more used to playing Safety. Seems like he has the versatility to play anywhere and may be a good candidate to replace Nichols at HB in a few years if he sticks around.
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on July 15, 2026, 05:45:24 PMMy son played flag when he was 9, I think kids need to be at least 7 to sign up for that.
Looks like tackle starts at U10 in MB.
Kids can start hockey here at 4 years old, probably just as dangerous as letting 4 year olds play tackle football.
Both my sons started hockey at age 4 but it didn't get rough until U15 when they allowed hitting in competitive level hockey, but not in house league. The occasional spill and collision but in over a decade I never witnessed anyone suffer a head injury or concussion on the ice.
Pretty sure as they advance the science of CTE they'll be able to prove concussions suffered to developing brains is going to have a severe impact on future mental health.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 07:08:11 PMAnother comment he made in that interview is that he hadn't played CB in quite awhile, he's more used to playing Safety. Seems like he has the versatility to play anywhere and may be a good candidate to replace Nichols at HB in a few years if he sticks around.
Keep in mind that when he says safety he is referring to American football with the Free Safety & Strong Safety. Historically, those positions have translated more to the Defensive Halfback position in Canadian football rather than the Safety position.
It is still impressive that he has transitioned to the CB position.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 15, 2026, 08:58:39 PMKeep in mind that when he says safety he is referring to American football with the Free Safety & Strong Safety. Historically, those positions have translated more to the Defensive Halfback position in Canadian football rather than the Safety position.
It is still impressive that he has transitioned to the CB position.
Does the American game typically make use of only 4 DB's?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 09:40:23 PMDoes the American game typically make use of only 4 DB's?
Remember they play with one less player.
Quote from: Jesse on July 15, 2026, 09:41:52 PMRemember they play with one less player.
That's about all I know, haven't watched a game since Barry Sanders retired.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 15, 2026, 05:11:41 PMI don't agree that he is being picked on, tested maybe but his grades are improving
Star in the making, lock him up
He was being picked on early but as Hamilton found out when they targeted him 10 times and only completed 3 passes that may not be a good idea.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 04:26:19 PMWilliams said he started tackle football at 4 in Florida, he has at least 10 year head start on his Canadian counterparts. Not that that's such a good thing, common sense says it's not. Anyone here sign their kids up for football, if so at what age?
I played tackle football [because thats all there was] when I was about 8 years old. I played for Earl Grey in the 60's. Never had a concussion.
Quote from: bwiser on July 15, 2026, 10:31:21 PMI played tackle football [because thats all there was] when I was about 8 years old. I played for Earl Grey in the 60's. Never had a concussion.
Earl Grey Community Center or school?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 11:31:05 PMEarl Grey Community Center or school?
My memory is that tackle football was based in the community centres in the 60's. I played within the river heights community centre league, but there were multiple teams.
From FB, not fact checked
CB Major Williams - He's been targeted more than almost anv other corner in the league. but has vet to allow a touchdown and also has a league-high eight forced incompletions. He also has not missed a tackle in the pass game this season.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 15, 2026, 11:55:01 PMFrom FB, not fact checked
CB Major Williams - He's been targeted more than almost anv other corner in the league. but has vet to allow a touchdown and also has a league-high eight forced incompletions. He also has not missed a tackle in the pass game this season.
IIRC he did give up a TD in one of the early games. Might have been against the Stamps.
Quote from: bunker on July 15, 2026, 11:40:33 PMMy memory is that tackle football was based in the community centres in the 60's. I played within the river heights community centre league, but there were multiple teams.
Ditto. Played in the River Heights CC league as a 9 and 10 year old. Blew my knee out playing soccer as an 11 year old and parents wouldn't let me play football anymore ???
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 15, 2026, 08:58:39 PMKeep in mind that when he says safety he is referring to American football with the Free Safety & Strong Safety. Historically, those positions have translated more to the Defensive Halfback position in Canadian football rather than the Safety position.
Ya, so you'd think they'd plunk him at HB... but we're "full" at HB, and desperately needed a CB. Yes, this means he can probably "do it all".
And he's not puny either... he might also be a good SAM.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 15, 2026, 04:37:50 PMHe continues to get picked on quite a bit. He is improving but gets beat on the reg still.
He said in the interview that with the huge Canadian field (especially width) that teams are going to make plays. And he's right. You just have to do the best you can. When BLM throws a perfectly placed pass to Kenny 60Y down the field, often there's nothing
anyone can do.
Quote from: Tecno on July 16, 2026, 02:11:53 AMYa, so you'd think they'd plunk him at HB... but we're "full" at HB, and desperately needed a CB. Yes, this means he can probably "do it all".
And he's not puny either... he might also be a good SAM.
Nah uh, already enough of a log jam within the LB group, plus he only weighs 190.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 02:43:20 AMNah uh, already enough of a log jam within the LB group, plus he only weighs 190.
Moe Leggett, probably the best SAM I've seen since re-going to games, was only 188, and looked even skinnier.
You are right about not needing another SAM though ;D ;D Still, nice to know he can probably do it if required!
Quote from: Tecno on July 16, 2026, 02:51:26 AMMoe Leggett, probably the best SAM I've seen since re-going to games, was only 188, and looked even skinnier.
You are right about not needing another SAM though ;D ;D Still, nice to know he can probably do it if required!
You sure? He was pretty skinny when he first arrived playing Safety, but by the time he was done I thought he was pretty jacked playing SAM. Speaking of Moe, anyone know if he still lives in Wpg?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 05:09:50 AMYou sure? He was pretty skinny when he first arrived playing Safety, but by the time he was done I thought he was pretty jacked playing SAM
Just going by the cfl player's page. And even if he got beefier, he's still a skinny body type -- that underlying frame doesn't change.
Moe said pretty bad things about Mafia after leaving, on video if you want to search it out... not sure why he'd hang around Winnipeg, or Canada. I think it was 2018 or early 2019 he said Mafia would never win a cup because they were doing things wrong. Oops!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 05:09:50 AMYou sure? He was pretty skinny when he first arrived playing Safety, but by the time he was done I thought he was pretty jacked playing SAM. Speaking of Moe, anyone know if he still lives in Wpg?
He's a DB. Even if he added 5 lbs, does it make a difference?
Quote from: Jesse on July 16, 2026, 01:57:05 PMHe's a DB. Even if he added 5 lbs, does it make a difference?
At that time maybe not but the SAM position has gone through multiple transitions, from being a full blown LB role in the times of James Wild West and Delbert Fowler to becoming a hybrid role filled by DB's with good cover skills able to help out with pass coverage and a nose for traffic. In recent years with more powerful RB's becoming the norm SAM is trending back towards heavier bodies that can match the RB's weight since the age of scat backs seems to have passed.
Speaking of Moe Leggett, anyone remember this?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 04:38:50 PMAt that time maybe not but the SAM position has gone through multiple transitions, from being a full blown LB role in the times of James Wild West and Delbert Fowler to becoming a hybrid role filled by DB's with good cover skills able to help out with pass coverage and a nose for traffic. In recent years with more powerful RB's becoming the norm SAM is trending back towards heavier bodies that can match the RB's weight since the age of scat backs seems to have passed.
I didn't really notice the trend back to heavier guys that you mentioned, so I checked out the depth charts. A pretty wide assortment of body types, but they're all listed as DBs. I think 230 is as heavy as a CFL linebacker exists these days and Griffin is the only SAM in that area code. The rest sit pretty close to 200.
BC - Williams - 6', 205
EDM - Logan - 6', 210
CGY - Moncrief - 6'1, 217
SSK - Brooks - 5'11, 215
WPG - Griffin - 6', 231
HAM - Stubblefield - 5'11, 192
TOR - Pickett - 5'11, 195
OTT - Reavis - 6', 209
MTL - Murray - 5'9, 187
Quote from: Jesse on July 16, 2026, 05:53:37 PMI didn't really notice the trend back to heavier guys that you mentioned, so I checked out the depth charts. A pretty wide assortment of body types, but they're all listed as DBs. I think 230 is as heavy as a CFL linebacker exists these days and Griffin is the only SAM in that area code. The rest sit pretty close to 200.
BC - Williams - 6', 205
EDM - Logan - 6', 210
CGY - Moncrief - 6'1, 217
SSK - Brooks - 5'11, 215
WPG - Griffin - 6', 231
HAM - Stubblefield - 5'11, 192
TOR - Pickett - 5'11, 195
OTT - Reavis - 6', 209
MTL - Murray - 5'9, 187
Typical DB's are 180-190, so 210-220 is a fairly significant jump in muscle power. Bombers may be setting a new trend with all the 225+ lb. LB types they are stocking up on now.
James West wasn't as big as I remembered, 6'-2" 232 lbs.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 07:58:06 PMJames West wasn't as big as I remembered, 6'-2" 132 lbs.
Uh, pretty sure he wasn't like me in high school! :o :o :o ;D ;D
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 16, 2026, 05:09:50 AMYou sure? He was pretty skinny when he first arrived playing Safety, but by the time he was done I thought he was pretty jacked playing SAM. Speaking of Moe, anyone know if he still lives in Wpg?
I had seen him a few times in Stonewall when my son practiced out there - but that was about 5 years ago.
Leggett was also listed at 195 at the time, and later was playing HB.
I agree with everyone missing him - that fake return was a thing of beauty.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 15, 2026, 10:15:34 PMThat's about all I know, haven't watched a game since Barry Sanders retired.
Ahh ... Sweetness! No wait ... that was Walter Payton. I guess Barry was just ... Barry.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 17, 2026, 01:02:15 AMLeggett was also listed at 195 at the time, and later was playing HB.
I agree with everyone missing him - that fake return was a thing of beauty.
The number of INTs Moe & Fogg would get (Randle too) was quite insane. It would literally win games for us. But they could never reproduce it when it really counted: playoffs. That's the problem with a max-hawking D.
Sure wish we could mix some of that sauce into our current game, though. Kramdi never really got many/any. Griffin, same. I wonder if it was a looser scheme, or Moe was just way more talented.
Come to think of it, maybe, league-wide, SAMs aren't getting many picks anymore... weird.
Quote from: Tecno on July 17, 2026, 09:15:40 AMThe number of INTs Moe & Fogg would get (Randle too) was quite insane. It would literally win games for us. But they could never reproduce it when it really counted: playoffs. That's the problem with a max-hawking D.
Sure wish we could mix some of that sauce into our current game, though. Kramdi never really got many/any. Griffin, same. I wonder if it was a looser scheme, or Moe was just way more talented.
Come to think of it, maybe, league-wide, SAMs aren't getting many picks anymore... weird.
Pressure creates turnovers. If our defense plays more like the last game and a half we'll be a plus turnover team again. It's really that simple.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 17, 2026, 01:27:56 PMPressure creates turnovers. If our defense plays more like the last game and a half we'll be a plus turnover team again. It's really that simple.
Except lots of those moe years were pre Willie! So how were we getting pressure? I bet many of us can't name more than a couple of DL from 2015-2017! Because most weren't good.
Only poop comes to mind at the moment. Maybe January? Or was he OL! :o
Actually, I remember one good guy, Roh. RIP Roh. He was around the time things started turning around for us on DL.
My point being, it can't just have been pressure. Something else had to be going on. This was when hall was having explosion problems. Maybe the solution to explosions meant the D could no longer hawk...
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 17, 2026, 01:27:56 PMPressure creates turnovers. If our defense plays more like the last game and a half we'll be a plus turnover team again. It's really that simple.
Agree but every match up is different, too much pressure against the wrong offense doesn't always work. Not as simple as you suggest imo. But yes pressure does work in the right situations against the right O and schemes. Need to apply it at the right time mixed with a good diet of max pro as needed
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 17, 2026, 02:27:41 PMAgree but every match up is different, too much pressure against the wrong offense doesn't always work. Not as simple as you suggest imo. But yes pressure does work in the right situations against the right O and schemes. Need to apply it at the right time mixed with a good diet of max pro as needed
That's a JY lie that like five of you have bought way too hard. Pressure wins. You cannot always bring reckless aggressive blizes and leave everyone one on one but any defense that is creating turnovers is also creating pressures and attacking the QB.
There's an unquestionable parallel between the two.
There's an equally obvious link between our lack of QB pressure and sacks over the last couple years and our lack of turnovers.
It is that simple. Study any kind of football in any league. It's a rule understood by virtually everyone.
Quote from: Tecno on July 17, 2026, 02:20:18 PMExcept lots of those moe years were pre Willie! So how were we getting pressure? I bet many of us can't name more than a couple of DL from 2015-2017! Because most weren't good.
Only poop comes to mind at the moment. Maybe January? Or was he OL! :o
Actually, I remember one good guy, Roh. RIP Roh. He was around the time things started turning around for us on DL.
My point being, it can't just have been pressure. Something else had to be going on. This was when hall was having explosion problems. Maybe the solution to explosions meant the D could no longer hawk...
Westerman, Nevis, Poop, Tristan Okpalaugo, they always had a few good D-linemen, real DT's aren't built for chasing QB's, they're job is to clog up the middle.
Re-watched the last game, tremendous pressure created on Kelly, I think they found their new guys in Reece and Fletcher, very high energy. not sure Dixon will displace either of them.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 17, 2026, 03:07:18 PMThat's a JY lie that like five of you have bought way too hard. Pressure wins. You cannot always bring reckless aggressive blizes and leave everyone one on one but any defense that is creating turnovers is also creating pressures and attacking the QB.
There's an unquestionable parallel between the two.
There's an equally obvious link between our lack of QB pressure and sacks over the last couple years and our lack of turnovers.
It is that simple. Study any kind of football in any league. It's a rule understood by virtually everyone.
Pressure wins but isn't the only way to play D, your previous post overstated the effectiveness of using pressure all the time imo.
Time and a place. Don't agree with much said here other than yes lack of pressure last couple year an issue.
Pressure isn't the only way to create turnovers, ball hawking back end can do it. A top safety can do it.
Lots of way to skin a cat and I believe you are hyper focused on pressure which is part of the equation but not the only variable.
Our D will game plan, scheme based on the opponent. Our current ability to get pressure is decent and improving
Sacks are great but so are QB pressures and knock downs.
JY D works and is evolving. Being too hard on him imo.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 17, 2026, 03:37:11 PMWesterman, Nevis, Poop, Tristan Okpalaugo, they always had a few good D-linemen, real DT's aren't built for chasing QB's, they're job is to clog up the middle.
Re-watched the last game, tremendous pressure created on Kelly, I think they found their new guys in Reece and Fletcher, very high energy. not sure Dixon will displace either of them.
Didn't notice Fletcher yet, good news. Dixon was decent, nice to have depth.
Yeah we got him flushed!
Does anyone think Coxie was teasing Major about aliens? That was a weird question on The Huddle.
Quote from: bomberjunkie on July 17, 2026, 03:51:56 PMDoes anyone think Coxie was teasing Major about aliens? That was a weird question on The Huddle.
They should hire Strev to host that podcast, or somebody with a semblance of football knowledge, contrast with the Xs and Argos Podcast were they discuss football in depth and don't spend half the show talking about food.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 17, 2026, 04:21:06 PMThey should hire Strev to host that podcast, or somebody with a semblance of football knowledge, contrast with the Xs and Argos Podcast were they discuss football in depth and don't spend half the show talking about food.
That's just not what their show is about though.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 17, 2026, 03:37:11 PMWesterman, Nevis, Poop, Tristan Okpalaugo, they always had a few good D-linemen, real DT's aren't built for chasing QB's, they're job is to clog up the middle.
Nevis was before the time-frame I mentioned, I think? Or did he have one overlap year with Willie? The Nevis/Stove/Willie/Jeffcoat years were when we were top dogs.
Westerman was just before this time period? Maybe?
Okpalaugo... yes, that's a decent one I forgot. Not quite Willie levels, but roughly as good as Roh. Him & Roh made a pretty good pair, overall.
Quote from: bomberjunkie on July 17, 2026, 03:51:56 PMDoes anyone think Coxie was teasing Major about aliens? That was a weird question on The Huddle.
LOL. I think the Huddle was
after that game though?
I'm cool with people believing they saw things, but I would follow up with "how many drinks did you have" or "what substance were you smoking" that night... ;D ;D
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 17, 2026, 04:21:06 PMThey should hire Strev to host that podcast, or somebody with a semblance of football knowledge, contrast with the Xs and Argos Podcast were they discuss football in depth and don't spend half the show talking about food.
That's what the Strev podcast is for! ;D ;D Strev hosts the Strev podcast.
Huddle is more for "getting to know you". (Man, Major needs to see more movies if those are his best picks!)
If you want X/O's, definitely check out the Lapo podcasts. 8)
Quote from: Tecno on July 18, 2026, 12:35:52 AMThat's what the Strev podcast is for! ;D ;D Strev hosts the Strev podcast.
Huddle is more for "getting to know you". (Man, Major needs to see more movies if those are his best picks!)
If you want X/O's, definitely check out the Lapo podcasts. 8)
I haven't stumbled on a LaPo video in awhile, is he still making them?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 18, 2026, 01:12:30 AMI haven't stumbled on a LaPo video in awhile, is he still making them?
Dunno. I never subscribed, only caught was was referenced here. I would say he doesn't make them during the season -- but I'm pretty sure he used to do just that... so what do I know!
It could be his international-scope flag football projects are taking up all his time now.
The more content overall, the better. People connect to the league and players in different ways.
I was merely mentioning the alien thing as possible smack talk. There's no way we can believe that smack talk as gone away.
The Major is not having a good game.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 20, 2026, 12:27:35 AMThe Major is not having a good game.
Couple of good plays, couple of bad -- and yes, one of those was pretty bad.
He did say on the huddle, though, that he would take a DPI over a sure-thing TD any day of the week. He proved just that.
The problem in the OTT game was that DPI was unnecessary -- that ball was going to be way OOB again, just like the identical one earlier. The Major needs to remember who the QB is (garbage Maier) and how well he's been making that corner fade (bad). Should have just left it to be incomplete. It'll be interesting to see how the coaches approach this -- congratulate him or chastise him?
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 06:10:40 AMCouple of good plays, couple of bad -- and yes, one of those was pretty bad.
He did say on the huddle, though, that he would take a DPI over a sure-thing TD any day of the week. He proved just that.
The problem in the OTT game was that DPI was unnecessary -- that ball was going to be way OOB again, just like the identical one earlier. The Major needs to remember who the QB is (garbage Maier) and how well he's been making that corner fade (bad). Should have just left it to be incomplete. It'll be interesting to see how the coaches approach this -- congratulate him or chastise him?
I think Gino totally played Major on that PI call, Dinwiddie tried it a second time when the receiver ran over Nichols in the endzone trying to draw another PI that would have placed the ball at the 1 yd. line, but the command center caught the deception.
After a rewatch of the last Stamps game, Williams had a very good game. Almost always had tight coverage. Beat a block to make a TFL on a wide receiver screen.
I'm not wild about JY's defense, but to me, Williams performance is evidence that a lot of the problem is talent in the secondary, not just scheme. I don't think Moxey, Nichols or Kelly belong in a CFL starting lineup.
That play where McCallister went uncovered up the middle for an TD pass against Kelly and Nichols in cover 2 was particularly bad. Neither of them even made a move towards him, even though deep shots are their responsibility in that coverage, and we had 9 guys back in coverage.
If we could clone Major, I think a lot ( maybe not all, but a lot) of our problems in the secondary would be solved.
Now some may argue that if you need 5 all star DBs to make a scheme work, then there's a problem with the scheme, and that would be a fair comment.
Disagree. Williams is fundamentally sound, but genetically challenged. Too short. Now you'd think who ever our scouts are, would find a few similar guys.
Now poor Nichols has lost his hunger, edge and aggressiveness. That guy gives a 15 yard cushion, and then fakes like he is going to tackle, but almost 100% pf the time arm tackles and misses.
We will never win with that guy at HB
Agree that nichols,Kelly and moxey don't belong in our starting lineup the thing is are we even bringing anyone in to upgrade
Major is fine regardless of his size. Success can come regardless of physical traits sometimes. Skill and determination can overcome many obstacles.
Kelly is a decent rotational player. Moxie is a starter near the end of a great career. He started weak, came on and now had a bad game.
Don't get better by deletion when the replacement is < than what you punted.
Nichols is struggling but to say we won't win with him is non factual.
As per Google, The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold a 55–25 regular-season record across the 80 games Deatrick Nichols has actively played in since joining the franchise in 2021.
69% of the game he was been here have been a victory.
Quote from: DM83 on July 27, 2026, 12:04:04 AMDisagree. Williams is fundamentally sound, but genetically challenged. Too short. Now you'd think who ever our scouts are, would find a few similar guys.
So Deondre Alford and Holm are a crap DB? You know, the Alford who has been in the NFL ever since our '21 season? They are all the same height...
Height ONLY matters for the 50/50 ball. We can only wish our guys were in position to contest 50/50 balls! What we need more is to have our guys be able to just get to RECs around the time the ball arrives, and be able to tackle. So far the only one doing that is The Major!!
And The Major is going slightly off-script when he sees a sure thing. In this last game he single-handedly stopped a drive! Read a screen and dropped his guy for a loss, then pasted his guy on a wide-out we usually give for free, but held him 3-4Y short. No other DB we have is doing anything of the sort.
He's literally the best guy we have right now. Even better than Holm (for now...). Teams would be smart to throw to the non-Major side from now on.
Quote from: Tecno on July 27, 2026, 07:51:59 AMSo Deondre Alford and Holm are a crap DB? You know, the Alford who has been in the NFL ever since our '21 season? They are all the same height...
Height ONLY matters for the 50/50 ball. We can only wish our guys were in position to contest 50/50 balls! What we need more is to have our guys be able to just get to RECs around the time the ball arrives, and be able to tackle. So far the only one doing that is The Major!!
And The Major is going slightly off-script when he sees a sure thing. In this last game he single-handedly stopped a drive! Read a screen and dropped his guy for a loss, then pasted his guy on a wide-out we usually give for free, but held him 3-4Y short. No other DB we have is doing anything of the sort.
He's literally the best guy we have right now. Even better than Holm (for now...). Teams would be smart to throw to the non-Major side from now on.
Yep no problem with Major's size, he's looking like the Bombers outstanding rookie nominee with the potential to graduate to halfback eventually. Moxie signing looking like a mistake, his coverage is decent but he isn't very physical. Maybe he's nursing an injury as I suspect Holm might be as well, he's usually not one to miss tackles and he's wearing a full arm sleeve on one arm.