Zach Collaros sits for the second game in a row leaving Dru Brown to take it to the Redblacks on Sunday. He will be motivated! The latest injury list follows and indicates Brady Oliviera looks like he is ready to go but Nic Demski is questionable...
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The Blue Bombers have to treat this game as a must win even if it is not. This is a winnable game but O, D and ST have to execute and perform well. Ottawa is 0 and 5 and will use that as motivation for this game.
Ed Tait's 48-Primer is available and follows...
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/07/17/48-hour-primer-brown-to-start-again/
Let's make it a Bomber win! Go Bombers!
DRUSKI!!!
The prodigal son returns/takes over.
Dru will wanna prove something.
Like Dimwiddie is a Jack_____.
He will wanna stick it to that man.
Look for the D to continue to improve weekly.
ST solid
Juicy game from a storyline standpoint, especially for mid-July. We better be prepared for pressure because I think Dinwiddie is going to make sure they're calling it early and often.
Lawson is out and Bouliane is back in with Jenkins. Lawson is an injury waiting to happen. He can't keep healthy which is unfortunate. The depth chart doesn't show whether he went to 1 game or 6 game IR. Schmekel should be available to come off the 6 game next week. That might be the choice made.
Lawson and Zach were put on the 6 game.
Haha we're a player away for having our entire ratio met on offense.
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Man, Lawson has had bad luck with injuries. Good thing Jenkins is back I guess.
When was the last time we went all American with the defensive front 7?
What ??!! We're only starting 7 Canadians!!! :o :o :o
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 18, 2026, 01:49:31 PMLawson and Zach were put on the 6 game.
Well that's not good in regard to Collaros and our depth.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers move Zach Collaros, Cameron Lawson to six-game injured list
by John Hodge July 18, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have placed Zach Collaros and Cameron Lawson on the six-game injured list ahead of Sunday's clash with the Ottawa Redblacks. The team released its official depth chart on Saturday morning.
Collaros suffered a neck injury during the team's 14-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 5. The injury occurred when strong-side linebacker Reggie Stubblefield came unblocked on a blitz and sacked Collaros for a seven-yard loss.
The six-foot-one, 218-pound passer was placed on the one-game injured list ahead of last week's game against the Toronto Argonauts. Head coach Mike O'Shea indicated earlier this week that Collaros is working to return, but did not provide a timeline for his recovery. The veteran quarterback did not participate in practice this week.
Collaros has completed 71.8 percent of his passes for 985 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions through four starts this season, posting a 2-2 record.
On Friday, the Blue Bombers confirmed that Dru Brown will start in Ottawa in what some pundits have labelled a revenge game.
The 29-year-old completed 80.6 percent of his passes for 339 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-21 win over the Argonauts last week. He was acquired via trade from the Redblacks late last month after the team gave Jake Maier the starting job, leading Brown to request his release.
The native of Palo Alto, Calif. has taken the high road when speaking about his former team but Ottawa head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie believes he's got an axe to grind.
Lawson did not practice this week and was listed as doubtful for Sunday due to a hip injury. The six-foot-three, 290-pound defender started the team's first five games at nose tackle, making five defensive tackles.
The native of Caledon, Ont. will be replaced in the starting lineup by Michael Fletcher, a CFL rookie out of Appalachian State who has played four games in a depth role and made two tackles.
Winnipeg has also activated Kydran Jenkins from the practice roster and he will fill a depth role at defensive end behind David Reese.
The six-foot-one, 275-pound defender started the team's first three games opposite Willie Jefferson, recording three defensive tackles. The 24-year-old made his CFL debut late last season, recording one sack during the only game in which he played.
The Blue Bombers have also swapped linebackers, activating Charles-Elliot Bouliane from the practice roster and moving Dylan Hazen to the practice roster.
Bouliane was a fourth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft out of the Université de Montréal and has made one special teams tackle over three regular-season games as a rookie. Hazen made his CFL debut last week but did not register any statistics against Toronto.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-2) will visit the Ottawa Redblacks (0-5) on Sunday, July 19 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a 30-21 win over the Toronto Argonauts, while the Redblacks lost 40-17 against the Edmonton Elks.
The weather forecast in Ottawa calls for a high of 27 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg or TSN 1200 in Ottawa.
https://3downnation.com/2026/07/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-move-zach-collaros-cameron-lawson-to-six-game-injured-list/
Ottawa Redblacks shuffle secondary against Winnipeg Blue Bombers
by 3Down Staff July 18, 2026
The Ottawa Redblacks have made several changes to their secondary ahead of Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team released its official depth chart on Saturday morning.
Shakur Brown will start at boundary cornerback after spending the past two weeks on the practice roster. The 27-year-old product of Michigan State made three starts at field-side cornerback earlier this year, recording 11 defensive tackles.
Dionté Ruffin, who signed with the team this week, will start at boundary halfback. The four-year CFL veteran played eight regular-season games with the Montreal Alouettes last season, making five starts and recording 11 defensive tackles. He attended training camp with the B.C. Lions but was released prior to the start of the regular-season.
Ruffin has replaced Jeremy Lucien, who has been placed on the six-game injured list due to a shoulder injury. Bennett Williams started Ottawa's first four games at boundary halfback but he was recently ruled out for the season due to a torn Achilles.
Amari Henderson is listed as Ottawa's starter at field-side halfback, though he's considered a game-time decision due to a calf injury.
Demerio Houston, who has made 14 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle through five starts this year, has moved from boundary cornerback to field-side cornerback. Adrian Frye, who started at field-side cornerback last week, has been moved to the six-game injured list due to a hand injury.
As indicated by head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie earlier this week, Aaron Casey will start at middle linebacker in place of Nyles Morgan. Morgan, who suffered a broken hand last week, has been moved to the six-game injured list.
Casey signed with the Redblacks after he was released by the Toronto Argonauts near the end of training camp. The six-foot-two, 235-pound native of Douglasville, Ga. played 15 regular-season games with the Argonauts in 2025, making 36 total tackles, six sacks, and one forced fumble.
Luiji Vilain will make his first career CFL start at defensive end in place of Habakkuk Baldonado, who was fined twice following the team's loss in Edmonton. The defender signed with his hometown team in April following a four-year run in the NFL. The 28-year-old has recorded two defensive tackles and one special teams tackle through his first five CFL season games.
Keelan White has returned to the starting lineup after missing Ottawa's last two games with an ankle injury. The former first-round CFL draft pick made 10 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns over the team's first three games.
The Redblacks removed two other players from the active roster, placing receiver Binjimen Victor on the practice roster and defensive lineman Cleyon Laing on the six-game injured list (knee). Victor started last week but didn't make any catches, while Laing has recorded two tackles and one sack so far this year.
Ottawa has also promoted defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala and linebacker K.J. Cloyd from the practice roster. Ta'ala, a former first overall pick in the CFL Global Draft, has made 30 defensive tackles, six sacks, and one forced fumble over 50 career regular-season CFL games. This will be Cloyd's first career CFL game.
The Ottawa Redblacks (0-5) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-2) on Sunday, July 19 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Blue Bombers are coming off a 30-21 win over the Toronto Argonauts, while the Redblacks lost 40-17 against the Edmonton Elks
The weather forecast in Ottawa calls for a high of 27 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS2 in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg or TSN 1200 in Ottawa.
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That is a lot of changes to the Ottawa line up.
Quote from: Jesse on July 18, 2026, 03:19:20 PMThat is a lot of changes to the Ottawa line up.
Yeah, I think I'll be disappointed if Dru doesnt put up a 50 burger on his former team. lol
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 18, 2026, 03:36:32 PMYeah, I think I'll be disappointed if Dru doesnt put up a 50 burger on his former team. lol
Some of it looks like injury/play related but maybe they're shuffling the deck because Dru knows them pretty well.
Redblacks are re-tooling their entire secondary. I'd think that's a huge advantage to the Bombers.
3 down nation says Zach moved to six game injury list. And Lawson.
And tsn twitter
" Blue Bombers have placed Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list. The 37-year-old QB missed Winnipeg's previous two games with a neck injury."
Quote from: markf on July 18, 2026, 04:00:44 PM3 down nation says Zach moved to six game injury list. And Lawson.
And tsn twitter
" Blue Bombers have placed Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list. The 37-year-old QB missed Winnipeg's previous two games with a neck injury."
I think the Blue Bombers broke the news first ;)
That is a poorly worded statement from TSN. Collaros was injured 2 games ago and has missed one game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 18, 2026, 01:36:26 PMLawson is out and Bouliane is back in with Jenkins. Lawson is an injury waiting to happen. He can't keep healthy which is unfortunate. The depth chart doesn't show whether he went to 1 game or 6 game IR. Schmekel should be available to come off the 6 game next week. That might be the choice made.
Yeah Lawson was just coming on too, on the 6 game yikes. Jenkins gets a look and must impress or will fall farther down the pecking order maybe.
Wonder if we will hunt for Cdn DL for the PR? Anyone know names we cut from camp or other options?
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 18, 2026, 03:36:32 PMYeah, I think I'll be disappointed if Dru doesnt put up a 50 burger on his former team. lol
Give me a W not worried about how many burgers lol
Quote from: markf on July 18, 2026, 04:00:44 PM3 down nation says Zach moved to six game injury list. And Lawson.
And tsn twitter
" Blue Bombers have placed Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list. The 37-year-old QB missed Winnipeg's previous two games with a neck injury."
Does the two games Colleros has missed [counting Sundays game] count towards the 6 game IR.
Quote from: bwiser on July 18, 2026, 05:34:09 PMDoes the two games Colleros has missed [counting Sundays game] count towards the 6 game IR.
No, it's not retroactive.
Quote from: bwiser on July 18, 2026, 05:34:09 PMDoes the two games Colleros has missed [counting Sundays game] count towards the 6 game IR.
Tomorrow's game will count as one of the 6 games.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 18, 2026, 05:03:13 PMYeah Lawson was just coming on too, on the 6 game yikes. Jenkins gets a look and must impress or will fall farther down the pecking order maybe.
Wonder if we will hunt for Cdn DL for the PR? Anyone know names we cut from camp or other options?
Give me a W not worried about how many burgers lol
Well Schmekel should be available to add to the AR next week if they want. Whether he'd be an addition or replacement for Kornelson I'm not sure. It doesn't hurt to look for additional options but the PR is going to be crowded and I don't know how they'd make room for more players.
Next weeks roster is going to be interesting whether we have no injuries or not. There is going to be some movement.
We knew that the Bombers had very little depth at Canadian DL. Hopefully Schemekel comes back next game, because he's better then Kornelson and should be able to start. But, the Bombers need to find a Canadian DT that can start if Lawson is out for 6 or more games.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 18, 2026, 06:17:15 PMWell Schmekel should be available to add to the AR next week if they want. Whether he'd be an addition or replacement for Kornelson I'm not sure. It doesn't hurt to look for additional options but the PR is going to be crowded and I don't know how they'd make room for more players.
Next weeks roster is going to be interesting whether we have no injuries or not. There is going to be some movement.
I have no problem with Kornelson, he's a big strong boy and can create havoc with the best of them, but due to numbers he's likely to be demoted to make room for Schmek. Hopefully they don't cut him again as he's been played like a yoyo for a few seasons and Schmek has been unable to stay healthy for an entire year. Couple more injuries and Coach Jake will be strapping on the pads.
Natl. D-linemen are in short supply, makes sense to accommodate the 2 or 3 Natl's in other locations on defence. Their persistence with Jake Kelly looks to be paying off.
No one has mentioned Brady as "questionable".
That changes so much, not having him in the lineup makes the balance shift.
Not a good development if he can't play.
Quote from: theaardvark on July 18, 2026, 07:25:17 PMNo one has mentioned Brady as "questionable".
That changes so much, not having him in the lineup makes the balance shift.
Not a good development if he can't play.
Brady is listed as starting but I'd be curious to see what MCI could do in his place or Peterson if need be, cause sooner or later BO is going to miss games. Biggest worry would be QB protection, as Brady is the best blocking RB in the league.
Brady will play but likely 80% gut feel
Quote from: theaardvark on July 18, 2026, 07:25:17 PMNo one has mentioned Brady as "questionable".
That changes so much, not having him in the lineup makes the balance shift.
Not a good development if he can't play.
Its the bomber common practice to list any player thats been on that weeks injury report as questionable regardless of game time health
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 18, 2026, 04:22:59 PMI think the Blue Bombers broke the news first ;)
That is a poorly worded statement from TSN. Collaros was injured 2 games ago and has missed one game.
😀
I have to wait to get it second hand, no twitter.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 18, 2026, 05:47:51 PMNo, it's not retroactive.
Ya, and that's why you put every single nicked player on 6G immediately. Take them off mid-week if you want them to practice. So we lose 1 week of Zach 6G SMS relief -- assuming he stays on all 6 (hope not!!).
Quote from: Tecno on July 19, 2026, 02:06:30 AMYa, and that's why you put every single nicked player on 6G immediately. Take them off mid-week if you want them to practice. So we lose 1 week of Zach 6G SMS relief -- assuming he stays on all 6 (hope not!!).
O'Shea said unlikely 6 games.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 19, 2026, 02:35:50 AMO'Shea said unlikely 6 games.
Neither is 5, 7, 8, 9 or season ending. The count started with 1 last week. Can't believe anything O'Shea says about injuries.
Both teams appear banged up.....
I could care less about putting up big points on Ottawa - just get the win.
It would be nice to limit turnovers, get a good run game going and shut them down.
Game day - Let's Go!
Maier has been known to throw an interception or two.
Limit turnovers and stupid plays like untimely penalties. Don't take the Redblacks too lightly. We have a tendency to lose to really bad teams.
Start fast and don't let up.
A fast start would be nice.
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It would be nice to get Woodbey back and move Jones back to MLB and replace with Woodbey. Wilson to slow and invisible this year.
We also need to bring in another IMP receiver to take presser off our other two plus incase of injuries. Our Nat receiving core are not strong enough to relieve an IMP when and if an injury happens.
We have a lot of LBers playing so maybe remove Ayers (MOS) boy and it opens up a IMP spot.
Quote from: Blue72 on July 19, 2026, 05:35:38 PMIt would be nice to get Woodbey back and move Jones back to MLB and replace with Woodbey. Wilson to slow and invisible this year.
We also need to bring in another IMP receiver to take presser off our other two plus incase of injuries. Our Nat receiving core are not strong enough to relieve an IMP when and if an injury happens.
We have a lot of LBers playing so maybe remove Ayers (MOS) boy and it opens up a IMP spot.
Jones is the keystone of the defence IMO, he's playing at an all-star level making unscripted plays happen. They moved him to WIL so he could better harass QB's and not get caught up in the wash taking on RB's, he's become a very effective playmaker.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 19, 2026, 06:38:20 PMJones is the keystone of the defence IMO, he's playing at an all-star level making unscripted plays happen. They moved him to WIL so he could better harass QB's and not get caught up in the wash taking on RB's, he's become a very effective playmaker.
That may be true but we're weak at MLB. Is Jones at MLB and Woodbey at WIL a better combination than our current configuration?
Or do we have another MLB to consider instead of Wilson? If the plan is to stick with the current alignment then getting Woodbey on the AR would be difficult. Not impossible but difficult.
I wonder how long it will take Dinwiddie to hook Maier and put in MBT. MBT is not great, but he's miles better than Maier. Maier is going nowhere, he's performing the same way he did in Calgary and is Sask as a backup, he's a backup Qb, not a starter.
Ya, MBT will either win spectacularly, or lose spectacularly. There is rarely a middle ground. Maier will just lose mediocrely every game -- usually by starting to throw a lot of picks in the 4th.
I'd definitely take the guy who will at least get you some wins.
Dumb call to go for it on 3rd and 2 on your own half of the field, just gave them 3 points
Missed short yardage and now a terrible ST penalty. Not to sharp.
fletcher is great
moxey kinda stinks
can we ever get an interception ?
Very nice break up Major Williams.
griffin is doing well
Quote from: The Zipp on July 19, 2026, 11:33:28 PMgriffin is doing well
I count 3 superb tackles so far.
Matee the offense can wake up now....
why handoff to chris ike ?
Atta boy Nic
Brady is out of the game right now.
Again the soft coverage is apparent. Holm and 100 ft from his man.
Griffin again. Impressive.
griffin again
make a play on second down defence - can we call a blitz?
Holm is giving up way too much space to the redblack receiver
maier looking confident
Younger's D is making Maier look like Adams.
Again soft coverage is BS.
willy taking too many of those this season
Team looks ill prepared.
qb dives like a trout on short yardage - light him up!!
Suitor thinks Condell works for the RBs still. ::)
And the D is terrible again.
glen suitor should be shown the door
talking about tommy condell when ottawa has th ball
JY is such a brutal playcaller. He has no feel for it at all.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 19, 2026, 11:50:28 PMTeam looks ill prepared.
happeneing more than it should
ok dru brown - get a drive to keep our defence off the field.
Bomber D philosophy tonite.
Just Hope Maier can't complete a pass
While we play 10 yards off
And Blitz at stupid times
all pokey wilson
there is tommy
love it
fast half of football
Dru heating up.OL giving him time.
me thinks zach has a td by now
Can they show another commercial? Subdog..ugh.
Thank goodness we have Sergio and not Lirim Hajrullahu
defense is garbage
What a brutal half of football, 3 field goals each. Are we as bad as the redblacks?!?!
Is Suitor drunk?
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 12:07:08 AMWhat a brutal half of football, 3 field goals each. Are we as bad as the redblacks?!?!
we always play bad teams terribly
Maier shredding the secondary for 41 yd pass
Don't we have anyone in camp that can replace Bryant, he's getting burnt all year, three times at least today
reese needs to attack the qb
Has suitor been drinking?? Saying dru brown just completed a pass for the redblacks, brutal
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:08:53 AMreese needs to attack the qb
Instead of jumping and flailing wildly?
Barf, the 7th field goal of the half
stanley - might be time to pack it in
Ugh what poor half of ball.
What the heck is this crap coach?
Yup Bryant is way past retirement... O'Shea shaking his head, maybe he realizes you can't protect the old Vets
again moxey and Holm playing way too soft
Who the F is coming the pimple? Pathetic
the soft defense is back
Something smells awful with this year's version.
MOS Needs to be held accountable for this poor start
secondary not ready to compete - taking bad penalties
Brutal!
It is Jake Maier, you know, that friggin loser QB.
I'm sick of JY
Well that was a brutal sequence.
Shaking my head.... not a QB sneak... he jumps over how many times? We need Bighill back LOL
We're going to end their drought aren't we. This is pathetic.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:14:01 AMMOS Needs to be held accountable for this poor start
secondary not ready to compete - taking bad penalties
The whole team wasn't ready today. That's on the coaches.
We're inept. I didn't like going for it on short yardage early. It was a bit long. Not the best way to start with a turnover.
Is there a rule that allows Ottawa to complete nearly every pass uncontested?
I see Elsbury is playing but so are all the imports on defence. Does that mean they took Ayers off the AR?
This is on the coaches. Poor play calling on both sides of the ball.
So did anyone see the injury to Brady Oliveria?
Maier is a stud against JYs crap scheme
The bombers should be collectively ashamed of that half of football . Ashamed especially the secondary
offense and defence - epic fail
dru brown looks mediocre
defense looks terrible
As much as Dru has something to prove, Maier has a LOT more on the line... At home...
Has MOS ever had his team ready to go this year.
Def are playing Halls old plays by playing soft and keeping the guys in front of them. As you can see our DBs are always 5 yards away from the receivers
Well looks like Dinwiddie was right, Maier totally outplayed brown in that half, totally
No turnovers for, and not much pressure is a recipe for a big "L". Also need to finish drives. Maybe use #20 a bit more?
Stan 2 holding penalties, the best left tackle last season is playing on the other side right now...why?
Defense last week flying around making plays and then come with this is truly shocking
This week is probably the worst I've seen
Good thing this isn't a Grey Cup
Quote from: Blue72 on July 20, 2026, 12:21:04 AMHas MOS ever had his team ready to go this year.
Def are playing Halls old plays by playing soft and keeping the guys in front of them. As you can see our DBs are always 5 yards away from the receivers
Nichols and Holm have lost the ability to cover. A recipe for disaster in a JY defensive scheme.
there is still the chance for the bombers to change the tide but wow - MOS might be the most overrated coach in the cfl if they lose this
Bryant is washed. It might be dangerous to our qbs keeping him out there this year.
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 12:16:55 AMSo did anyone see the injury to Brady Oliveria?
Condell maybe? Worst OC for Brady.
The Bombers better figure this out soon because the Bombers have had fairly soft schedule so far and there is a lot of tough games ahead.
The Stamps are gonna destroy us next week.
Gino sold that PI call on the Major, he barely laid a hand on him and Gino spun around like a dizzy ballerina.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 20, 2026, 12:30:26 AMGino sold that PI call on the Major, he barely laid a hand on him and Gino spun around like a dizzy ballerina.
Maybe ya
Ball was out of bounds again on that throw
30 percent chance of PI on the one on one WR deep shot.
We rarely even try those
Interesting halftime stats, losing in every category.
dru - 99 yards
jake - 199 yards
JYs defense must have set a record for number of drives given up at the end of halfs. He is so bad at that scenario.
The fact that Jake Maier is beating us kind of makes me ill
can we force a punt ???
Has this JY B figured anything out at the half?
NOPE
holy.
grade 2 ???
First play of scrimmage sums up this crap defense. Even when a QB has no time, receivers still come wide open. Fire JY!
25 yards??? ???
Someone smash that Barnes fool.
Third time lucky in holding the TD
can we stop trout man ?
well we have gone from "let's stick it to the them for choosing Maier" to "Let's hopefully maybe get a stop". Like I've said, that first round pick very well could be top 3. 27-9 probably is ball game
well they woke up. good
Wow D stopped there *****.
woohoo!
Kyrie plays made in last 5 years counter:
1
Kyrie's play of the season.
I think they were in on 2nd down. But oh well
Is Dinwiddie becoming a Dave Dickinson with the refs?
So Condell decides to throw the ball twice deep at our own 1 yard line. Hmmm ;D
Moxey seems slow, small and light. He's not what they built him up to be
dru brown - meh
zach is better
let's just put that to rest
Sigh. Get better Zach.
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 12:42:06 AMIs Dinwiddie becoming a Dave Dickinson with the refs?
he patted the ref on the back so...
If there is 5 Redblacks right around the ball surely someone else is more open
Didn't give it to BO - kind of odd
Quote from: jdrattops on July 20, 2026, 12:24:42 AMNichols and Holm have lost the ability to cover. A recipe for disaster in a JY defensive scheme.
Evan holm can cover ANY receiver in this league, to waste such a talent and instruct him to lay off the receiver 10 yards is a crime
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:43:11 AMdru brown - meh
zach is better
let's just put that to rest
Yes. Also, Oline was better last game. Today Dru got Zach's regular bad oline and it shows.
I thought everyone wanted Zach gone? I want them both..I believe Dru can be a part of the future, but needs growth.
Both coordinators have been aweful
Dru is looking like the backup
this. defense. is. bad.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:44:06 AMDidn't give it to BO - kind of odd
Think he's nicked? I suspect he may be.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 12:39:40 AMKyrie plays made in last 5 years counter:
1
but have you considered...he's a FIFO guy?
Holding. Willy
only vs our defense does that happen
Screw this!
OMG this DEFENCE is brutal
gonna lose this challenge
Hey we got a pick.
What infraction? Maier telling Dinwiddie to challenge what?
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 12:48:38 AMOMG this DEFENCE is brutal
Not only are they terrible, it's a defense that's basically carrying almost none of the ratio which is partly why our offensive is so tough.
A hotdog from subway Lol, um, NOT A CHANCE IN HELL! :D
There was nobody around the ball?? I'm confused.
MOS - overrated coach
not saying fire him but consistently we are not ready
No way Dimwiddie wins this.
He ran into us... but cool. Not catchable ball also good call Suitor. Also he stopped running? Pfft.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:51:52 AMMOS - overrated coach
not saying fire him but consistently we are not ready
I'd fire JY
our play calling is awful
how are we not opening holes for BO?
All right enough of this QB with Brown and Maier... get new material
Our receivers are not helping Dru out much. Some tougher catches but come-on.
tommy has to catch that
not on dru
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 12:52:31 AMHe ran into us... but cool. Not catchable ball also good call Suitor. Also he stopped running? Pfft.
don't trust a word Suitor says. He is wildly inaccurate.
2 and out
This offence is offensive to fans.
So much for the revenge game.
Last game when I walked the dog we came back. I'm going to walk my dog LOL.
what a frustrating game...
Looks like Dinwiddie made the right choice so far.
i think right now, the following coaches should (but won't be) on the hot seat:
-Condell (emphasis on the con)
-JY
-The OL coach
-James Stanley (an analyst or something but the defense gives up an easy 5 every 1st down).
If the trajectory continues to go downward, a serious conversation needs to be had about MOS. Yes, great culture guy but outside of Pierce and Hall (and that one it could be argued was more talent based success than coaching) he has been unable to build a staff
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 12:56:44 AMLooks like Dinwiddie made the right choice so far.
yup. i like brown, but my goodness. the fact there hasn't been a pick yet is surprising
Nichols sitting 5 yards beyond the first down marker. F@$&#&#*
Ottawa has figured out we cant stop a five yard pass
Defense looks tired from a combination of not much offense and never being able to get off the field themselves.
Now they can't stop the run.
Now our Defence can't stop the run, they are tired with our Offence not giving them a rest
defence is gassed cause the offense is incompetent
this game reminds me of Ottawas first win as a franchise. when they absolutely slapped us. the difference is this time they have left points on the board
I could catch a pass against this defence.
The D is gased. This will be painful.
i think one of the most worrying things about this team is: the OL blows and you are playing 4 americans and the defense blows and all of your DI's are there. makings of a bad team
zach - put on a neck brace and get out there
Hey MOS you watching this **** show? :(
MOS wants JY to look good by giving him 95% IMP players our nat receivers are terrible, Demski is not the player he was last year. Why even have Cobb, maybe use two running backs
Blitz ain't working
Quote from: Blue72 on July 20, 2026, 01:01:43 AMMOS wants JY to look good by giving him 95% IMP players our nat receivers are terrible, Demski is not the player he was last year. Why even have Cobb, maybe use two running backs
Agree with nothing here
Demski is still great
Cobb>2 RB
A full blitz
And no one gets even close and he completes the pass
The JY special
JY looks like a junior high school coach. Constantly getting blown up.
Younger is pathetic
Condell is equally terrible
We lack talent.
Nichols cant cover man to man
F'n brutal
You just knew we'd do this
Who wants my bombers seats next Friday?
embarrassingly
team had a long week to get ready for this game
the blitz doesn't work
MOS - figure it out
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:02:28 AMJY looks like a junior high school coach. Constantly getting blown up.
Nah he's a pro coach who's D is getting roasted this game. I prefer not to call people names.
Younger is not pathetic
Connell needs to run a bit more but is a good OC
We have decent talent
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 01:02:45 AMNichols cant cover man to man
He is done and or Younger does not use him properly.
2 completed passes... stop the madness
How did we not work on a major ground & pound? Ott was worst vs the run.
Nichols is not done just slowing down
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:04:18 AMNah he's a pro coach who's D is getting roasted this game. I prefer not to call people names.
Younger is not pathetic
Connell needs to run a bit more but is a good OC
We have decent talent
He's a terrible coach and you wouldn't know the difference.
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 01:05:12 AM2 completed passes... stop the madness
Yes ma'am
The 3rd quarter is over.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:05:43 AMHow did we not work on a major ground & pound? Ott was worst vs the run.
Agree but if get a major could still go back to it
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:06:06 AMHe's a terrible coach and you wouldn't know the difference.
Opinion not based on facts imo, yes I know the difference, stop with the personal attacks, against the rules
Jordan Younger's combined regular-season record as the Defensive Coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is 21-15
At least average, ffffacts
ooof
absolutely dominated in all stats through 3
Good: Sergio 3 for 3 FG
Bad: Our Offense, can't generate enough first downs, our Defence too tired
Ugly: Ottawa is going to win their 1st game
MOS, team played hard, have to watch film this week and come out stronger next week. He doesn't have anyone in his coaching staff to step up because he likes to promote from within.
Nice one Tom.
What an embarrassment we re being smoked by the 0-5 redblacks, so what does that say about us?!!! I knew the bombers would gas this game they always do. Our defense is a total joke, wait till Alexander and Harris feast on it!!
Quote from: Blue72 on July 20, 2026, 01:08:55 AMMOS, team played hard, have to watch film this week and come out stronger next week. He doesn't have anyone in his coaching staff to step up because he likes to promote from within.
Our coaches are fine with plenty of experience.
What a gong show! Let's get another field goal...
a short pass to Corcoran??????
Quote from: Blue72 on July 20, 2026, 01:08:55 AMMOS, team played hard, have to watch film this week and come out stronger next week. He doesn't have anyone in his coaching staff to step up because he likes to promote from within.
he did get Condell but what has this done?
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 01:10:08 AMNice one Tom.
useless
next andy fantuz?? don't think so
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:10:44 AMOur coaches are fine with plenty of experience.
Know when you beat on your drum and when to be quiet. Everyone knows you shoot blue lollipops out of your eyelids.
I d sit Nield right now you gotta play alot smarter than that
1st & 30 and you throw 3 freakin yards...
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 01:08:43 AMGood: Sergio 3 for 3 FG
Bad: Our Offense, can't generate enough first downs, our Defence too tired
Ugly: Ottawa is going to win their 1st game
Best to wait till the end of the game imo
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:11:14 AMI d sit Nield right now you gotta play alot smarter than that
Agree
Kick a field goal you turkeys
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:11:25 AM1st & 30 and you throw 3 freakin yards...
Dru is used to going against JY in practice. He would have given a 27 yard cushion across the board in that scenario.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:11:08 AMKnow when you beat on your drum and when to be quiet. Everyone knows you shoot blue lollipops out of your eyelids.
Know when to follow the forum rules.
The forum is here for all opinions.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:11:25 AM1st & 30 and you throw 3 freakin yards...
I know that just makes no sense in anyone's world, it's a wasted throw
tommy neild - need to do much better or get off the team
totally unnecessary penalty - has to know the rules
Nield has hurt this team twice well three times if you count the two penalties on one play and the missed catch
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:13:11 AMKnow when to follow the forum rules.
The forum is here for all opinions.
Even yours. We know. Gosh, darn what a coaching staff we got.
I thought Condell called a great game last week.
Terrible job today - just terrible.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:13:09 AMDru is used to going against JY in practice. He would have given a 27 yard cushion across the board in that scenario.
Overstated on the negative and just pilling on
Dru is a good vet who has seen almost everything a CFL D can throw at you
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:14:20 AMI thought Condell called a great game last week.
Terrible job today - just terrible.
Yup
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:14:24 AMOverstated on the negative and just pilling on
Dru is a good vet who has seen almost everything a CFL D can throw at you
... you're trying so hard to cheerlead you don't even know who for.
why are we taking that penalty?? its mind boggling
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:14:11 AMEven yours. We know. Gosh, darn what a coaching staff we got.
Adds nothing to the discussion, we are here to talk ball, please stop making it personal. Not hard to do.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 01:13:52 AMtommy neild - need to do much better or get off the team
totally unnecessary penalty - has to know the rules
It was a stupid and totally unnecessary penalty that cost us a touchdown. Yes totally over rated has only caught one pass in his career
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 01:15:51 AMwhy are we taking that penalty?? its mind boggling
As bad as it gets
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:16:31 AMIt was a stupid and totally unnecessary penalty that cost us a touchdown. Yes totally over rated has only caught one pass in his career
Bad penalty
Good receiver
Fake news
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:16:38 AMAs bad as it gets
Decline its 3rd and 6? Or 3rd and 1?
first punt by ottawa in the 4 quarter
Why not decline the holding penalty and put them in 3rd and 6 vs 2 nd and 16?? I ve youth league coached coach better than this
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:17:21 AMDecline its 3rd and 6? Or 3rd and 1?
Oops I miss read your post thought you talking about the Neild double penalty.
Big man Daniels
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:18:08 AMWhy not decline the holding penalty and put them in 3rd and 6 vs 2 nd and 16?? I ve youth league coached coach better than this
It worked out coin flip what to do imo
Field position matters
need to move quicker
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:18:28 AMOops I miss read your post thought you talking about the Neild double penalty.
On that one he kind of didn't block him really
But if that's the rule then so be it
"Back in my day you could crack back that guy into next week......" :P
Run it again please
Nice drive now D can you stop em?
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:19:09 AMIt worked out coin flip what to do imo
Field position matters
You decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
Nic TD
here we go?
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:21:29 AMYou decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
Especially with this defence
Well, is that what happens when you use your main weapons?
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:21:29 AMYou decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
Yeah I get it but it worked out and gained us field position which may have helped get us 7
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 01:21:38 AMNic TD
here we go?
Nah, we got our one offensive TD. We're good for the night
How do you stop this "warning another poster posted something are you sure you want to post?" BS?
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:23:14 AMHow do you stop this "warning another poster posted something are you sure you want to post?" BS?
Not sure can? Mods will know
Jesus that kick hurts
sergio - no excuse
If we steal this win. I still won't feel any better.
Nice one Sergio ::)
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:21:29 AMYou decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
Every......single....time!!! But not with our dimwits
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:24:25 AMIf we steal this win. I still won't feel any better.
feelings don't matter - 2 points is all that matters
i get what you are saying though
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:24:25 AMIf we steal this win. I still won't feel any better.
me the same. Ott is a terrible team.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:08:16 AMOpinion not based on facts imo, yes I know the difference, stop with the personal attacks, against the rules
Jordan Younger's combined regular-season record as the Defensive Coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is 21-15
At least average, ffffacts
Richie Hall was 40-14 the 3 years prior.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 01:24:17 AMsergio - no excuse
None , you just have Ottawa the ball at the 50, cost is 30 yards in field position. Everyone taking a turn to crap the bed
Ok the blitz is back!
Willie washed up they cried lol
D steps up
Oshea declines. Hooray
PHEW, holding against Ottawa...
Quote from: jdrattops on July 20, 2026, 01:25:57 AMRichie Hall was 40-14 the 3 years prior.
With a better team but yes Hall>JY
Remember a strong group tried to run him out of town too lol
Give JY time needs a decade to get to Halls level
Quote from: jdrattops on July 20, 2026, 01:25:57 AMRichie Hall was 40-14 the 3 years prior.
Exactly we ve taken a massive step backwards with younger massive
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:26:12 AMNone , you just have Ottawa the ball at the 50, cost is 30 yards in field position. Everyone taking a turn to crap the bed
Looks like the Ott punter just kicked that penalty back to us.
Quote from: jdrattops on July 20, 2026, 01:25:57 AMRichie Hall was 40-14 the 3 years prior.
Omg FACTS #1.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:21:29 AMYou decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
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I agree but it would have been 3rd and 2. I still think Ottawa punts there so no need to put the D on for another play.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:26:26 AMOshea declines. Hooray
Someone must have told him you're allowed to decline a penalty !!!
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:27:46 AMExactly we ve taken a massive step backwards with younger massive
But you called for Halls head before the mini dynasty, I believe patience will pay off again
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:28:22 AMOmg FACTS #1.
We were talking about Younger who isn't as bad as you suggested based on his record. Halls success has nothing to do with that discussion.
*** is Brown throwing at there. Sheesh.
Just got back from our walk..I see we did some stuff. Can we keep doing that?
Also Brown was almost asking for an INT there. Eek.
zach is our qb
pit the dru brown business to bed
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:27:15 AMWith a better team but yes Hall>JY
Remember a strong group tried to run him out of town too lol
Give JY time needs a decade to get to Halls level
Not a better team according to the coach.
MOS promoted JY because he felt someone was going to steal him from us. I wish he would have let someone steal him.
At least 3 times Dru has completely missed the wide open guy and threw to a guy in coverage
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:30:05 AMWe were talking about Younger who isn't as bad as you suggested based on his record. Halls success has nothing to do with that discussion.
End of?
Our o line is pathetic
Quote from: jdrattops on July 20, 2026, 01:31:15 AMNot a better team according to the coach.
MOS promoted JY because he felt someone was going to steal him from us. I wish he would have let someone steal him.
I don't.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:31:23 AMAt least 3 times Dru has completely missed the wide open guy and threw to a guy in coverage
back up for a reason
D is gased out again
Call it a game
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 01:30:18 AM*** is Brown throwing at there. Sheesh.
Consistently throws in very tight windows with 4 defensive players around
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:27:15 AMWith a better team but yes Hall>JY
Remember a strong group tried to run him out of town too lol
Give JY time needs a decade to get to Halls level
Also if I could add, they were better for a reason..better coaching, better D.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:32:15 AMI don't.
You're the only PJ, and that ain't gonna change
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:31:52 AMOur o line is pathetic
Elsbury whiffed big time.
Money starting to cook
If Moxey wasn't 15 yards off to start the play that's a pick 6
Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 20, 2026, 01:33:08 AMYou're the only PJ, and that ain't gonna change
JY is a good coach that can be great. This season our D is below average. I think will come around but it needs offense to cook, it can't cook on its own.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:34:17 AMIf Moxey wasn't 15 yards off to start the play that's a pick 6
The usual JY cushion makes 15 yards off the "aggressive" call.
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 01:35:41 AMThat's being generous
Been an up and down year, trending in the right direction imo
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:32:15 AMI don't.
I respect that. Passionately disagree, but am not going to argue your opinion.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 01:36:09 AMThe usual JY cushion makes 15 yards off the "aggressive" call.
Huge stop for the D the play called worked
I thought that was PI
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:36:19 AMBeen an up and down year, trending in the right direction imo
We're serving up a win to a winless team, that's not trending up in any fashion.
Early for sure
i saw PI
That should be PI
Suitor is dumb at commentating.
MOS challenging.. who is this imposter I like it.
Thats PI
Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 20, 2026, 01:37:56 AMWe're serving up a win to a winless team, that's not trending up in any fashion.
Trends occur over games not quarters
The oline has seen a little rotation and has been up and down. I have seen a reasonable progression towards improvement.
Bad luck slip
oh boy.
pokey ran a wrong route ? or a bad throw ?
Brown is not as good as last week.
On a rope
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 01:39:51 AMoh boy.
pokey ran a wrong route ? or a bad throw ?
Slip
That play right there (Wilson slip) sums up tonight
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 01:39:51 AMoh boy.
pokey ran a wrong route ? or a bad throw ?
Slipped ..are those numbers slippery?
On rope Neild baby
This is where Brown can stick it to Dimwiddie
Nice catch on tip ball
Demski was wide open...
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 01:40:31 AMSlipped ..are those numbers slippery?
Banana on field
83 money
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 01:41:34 AMDemski was wide open...
Was a decoy to push safety off
Run the ball please
GIVE IT TO BRADY
Catch
that's a catch
Demski was wide open in the end zone as well.
Brown is coming off because he isn't our SY QB dummy
WOOOO Nice!!
Go for 2 ? ;D
Get a FKN stop boys!
Is this where JY D chokes or closes it down...
Come on Maier. Prove your self
Those 12 yard runs up middle were working good too
All on the players now to execute
Well we know who Suitor is cheering for lol
Ayers sighting
This is why he is on the AR ST a big part of the game
Excellent cover by Ayer's!!
Let's see what defense we go with here. JY definitely has time to think.
If someone on D wants to make a play and not follow assignment to a tee. Nows the time
Defense huddling wondering *** to do lol
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 01:47:38 AMWell we know who Suitor is cheering for lol
Suitor thinks he is calling golf.
Kramdi Jones Griffin serving bird
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 01:49:21 AMSuitor thinks he is calling golf.
He's lost without the Riders
Kelly looking good there
Great job D
Bravo
we have a chance
Dinwiddie going for the PI pass
Nice try
Come on Vaval
Run ball imo
OT
huge punt
that Sergio miss though... kinda big atm.
Terrible play call
Just go to OT. Jeezzz
Turned out to be a great ball game after a early stinker
Nice to see forum calmed down on the negative a bit there lol
Regardless of outcome nice come back.
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 01:51:28 AMthat Sergio miss though... kinda big atm.
And the roughing the kicker
And the 3 and 1 fail
Why throw a 1 yard pass?? I just don't get the thought behind that
OT
No more mistakes please
Run the rock please
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 01:52:16 AMTurned out to be a great ball game after a early stinker
Nice to see forum calmed down on the negative a bit there lol
Regardless of outcome nice come back.
Your definition of great is highly flexible, lol.
If we squeak this out it won't be from playing well.
Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 20, 2026, 01:54:22 AMYour definition of great is highly flexible, lol.
If we squeak this out it won't be from playing well.
I have enjoyed a great 4th Q come back that is all
Game was a 3 fest and then got exciting
moxey is always at least 5 yards off
I have little faith in OT.
Lewis WIDE OPEN
nice coushon
Coverage eternally in a trailing position.
D came through
Pressure did it
Bombers won both coin tosses.
Kind of embarrassing to go to OT with a 0 win team.
I did enjoy the chase of Maier though. Let's go Dru.
Bbb please
Alright Brown punk Dimwiddie
Yas
3 runs and a TD please
There we go!! Bradyball!
BRADY BALL !!!! :D
Ugly throw. Boooo
OH MY GOD. Too close. :o
Terrible throw on a corner route, lucky that wasn't picked
So now TD team must go for 2?
Lovely play Dru
Okay, that was nice to Demski.
Dru you don't play for them anymore!
Brown is inaccurate at times.
Did we forget about Brady?
83 money
Mis communication all night
1 and 10 Tommy nice one
Bbb time
Oops they didn't forget about him lol
So predictable there. Ugh
So lucky but should have caught that
83 ran out of money
Nield friggin sucks.
Just gross. GROSS
Was that tommy 2 drops?
Elisbury got away with a huuuge hold
Man, if Brown ran that...
Nice try Houston
Nield has to sit man. So many drops already this year
tommy has to catch that
that bounced sorry Demerio
Get catch Tommy!!! The pass hit you right in the hands!!! That's the bal game if you catch it. That's 2 massive gaffs by you that cost us 14 points. Totally.... Over.....rated!!
Come on Defense!
When Lawson is back we should swap in Singer for a cdn receiver
Quote from: towelie on July 20, 2026, 02:06:48 AMNield has to sit man. So many drops already this year
Disagree on sit, nobody better to replace him (cdn)
Holm mmmmoney
Nice coverage Holm
HOLMSIE!
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 02:08:09 AMDisagree on sit, nobody better to replace him
Make a ratio move and bring in Singer or Fredericksen who both looked great
Holm!! Game saver!
Oh geez 2pt attempts?
We are screwed
Quote from: towelie on July 20, 2026, 02:09:13 AMMake a ratio move and bring in Singer or Fredericksen who both looked great
Not worth it imo
They will get there chance though and do look good
Suitor has no idea on the rules.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 02:09:34 AMOh geez 2pt attempts?
We are screwed
Someone is screwed that is for sure. ;)
OMG what a catch by Lewis
Sick
That was a nice catch. ****.
This is good fun
GREAT game
How the F did he catch that.
Wooo Sidearm throw? Nice.
Suitor also doesn't know English
Even the refs don't know the new rules
Only in the CFL this is classic
Should go to drop kicks lol
Cobb baby
CONVERTED.
COME ON D
Bird bird bird
Bird is a word
In no world did we deserve a win.
We WIN
:D
f yah
wooooo this one's for you Dru!
**** that was ugly, but a win is a win & 2 points
Why is dam blocked out?
Kramdi serving bird ALL GAME
We played our worst game and still beat Ottawa. Dinwiddie going to be sad.
Shocked
Go Blue
Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 20, 2026, 02:15:14 AMIn no world did we deserve a win.
Get it in this one.
We played so inconsistent
A win is a win but that was stressful. Congrats for pulling that out of the fire.
Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 20, 2026, 02:15:14 AMIn no world did we deserve a win.
Yes we do 17 in q4
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 02:14:58 AMBird bird bird
Bird is a word
If only I lived in a world as simple as yours.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 02:16:52 AMIf only I lived in a world as simple as yours.
Against the forum rules, personal attack
Just celebrating a fun win against the odds
The defence came up big all through the game
I enjoy Brown's humbleness.
Winning is a lot more fun than losing... slight smile. haha I feel he enjoyed it more than that!
MBT still wearing the helmet post game. lol
What a weirdo
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 02:17:50 AMThe defence came up big all through the game
No. That's far too much credit. Last part of the game, they did better.
Can i just say that those OT rules suck?
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 02:17:50 AMThe defence came up big all through the game
When they weren't gased they performed.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:19:06 AMCan i just say that those OT rules suck?
Can I just say they are awesome
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 02:18:27 AMI enjoy Brown's humbleness.
Winning is a lot more fun than losing... slight smile. haha I feel he enjoyed it more than that!
Will be great one day
I may be wrong but I don't think Lewis caught that ball. On replay it looked like it was on the ground.
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 02:17:50 AMThe defence came up big all through the game
The also continue to give up 70+ yard drives. Ottawa had 15 minutes more TOP by the end of the 3rd Q. Obviously part of that was on the offence, but we can't stop teams on 2nd and long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ugly, but a win. 4-2 and a bit of a cushion on Calgary and BC.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 02:16:52 AMIf only I lived in a world as simple as yours.
Dude - why does he bother you so much? There are those that want eveyone fired after any loss, he's the opposite.
So what? We can't all the the same fan!
Quote from: J5V on July 20, 2026, 02:20:42 AMI may be wrong but I don't think Lewis caught that ball. On replay it looked like it was on the ground.
ya we all said the same, but needed a diff replay angle
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:19:06 AMCan i just say that those OT rules suck?
I like that much more than a bloody tie.
Quote from: J5V on July 20, 2026, 02:20:42 AMI may be wrong but I don't think Lewis caught that ball. On replay it looked like it was on the ground.
I thought so too...but Karma won in the end.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:22:04 AMDude - why does he bother you so much? There are those that want eveyone fired after any loss, he's the opposite.
So what? We can't all the the same fan!
Thanks man
Takes all kinds
What makes this place special
Ok. I give part of the problems on offence is that Brown is still new to the playbook and chemistry with receivers.
I didn't like some of the play calling on offence, but again somewhat vanilla at times due to new QB.
Most of us have never been fans of the bend but don't break defence. Soft coverage nearly made the game insurmountable.
How we overcame that was impressive.
Note: I like the play of Kelly again. Reese and Fletcher are getting better each game.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:19:06 AMCan i just say that those OT rules suck?
i liked them. way better than a tie.
Quote from: barbk on July 20, 2026, 01:08:43 AMGood: Sergio 3 for 3 FG
Bad: Our Offense, can't generate enough first downs, our Defence too tired
Ugly: Ottawa is going to win their 1st game
Agree on the 1st two ;D
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 20, 2026, 02:24:18 AMOk. I give part of the problems on offence is that Brown is still new to the playbook and chemistry with receivers.
I didn't like some of the play calling on offence, but again somewhat vanilla at times due to new QB.
Most of us have never been fans of the bend but don't break defence. Soft coverage nearly made the game insurmountable.
How we overcame that was impressive.
Note: I like the play of Kelly again. Reese and Fletcher are getting better each game.
Great post agree all
Fletcher will learn from his 25 penalty
OK, that was wild...
First time we get to 2 pt conversion showdown, and you can bet MOS made sure we knew we were far more ready for that than they were to start this game.
Dru wasn't great, but got it done...
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 20, 2026, 02:26:23 AMGreat post agree all
Fletcher will learn from his 25 penalty
Yeah that is just a technique issue to learn from. It wasn't intentional at all IMO.
Quote from: theaardvark on July 20, 2026, 02:26:45 AMOK, that was wild...
First time we get to 2 pt conversion showdown, and you can bet MOS made sure we knew we were far more ready for that than they were to start this game.
Dru wasn't great, but got it done...
His accuracy seemed off but some of that may have been on the receivers. That said he was lucky a few weren't picked.
Coach Osh brought up the goal line stand on post game on OB. That was huge. Play of the game for us?
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 02:30:10 AMCoach Osh brought up the goal line stand on post game on OB. That was huge. Play of the game for us?
Yes. That might have been the end if Ottawa scored a TD. Not even giving up a FG was a bonus.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 20, 2026, 02:28:53 AMHis accuracy seemed off but some of that may have been on the receivers. That said he was lucky a few weren't picked.
Dru was lucky half a dozen didn't get picked off... he needs a lot more time to work with the rec's and learn their tendencies, and for them to learn his. Far too many balls were on the wrong side of a cut or move, too many were behind with a rec reaching back for it.
The D stiffened up in the second half, and through the overtime. The dline is getting better, and Kelly, Kramdi are making ratio easier, and Willie might be getting long in the tooth, but he still demands the doubleteam and helps out his linemates.
The best part, by far, was the "no give up" that they showed. It would have been easy to hang your heads and limp through the 2nd half down as much as they were. JY made adjustments, the rec's got on the same page as Dru, and never gave up the fight.
And being the first team to win the new OT format, epic.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 20, 2026, 02:27:55 AMYeah that is just a technique issue to learn from. It wasn't intentional at all IMO.
Impressed with his response he knew
Ugly win but it was a win.
Quote from: RebusRankin on July 20, 2026, 02:41:40 AMUgly win but it was a win.
They don't ask how, just how many...
Quote from: theaardvark on July 20, 2026, 02:42:11 AMThey don't ask how, just how many...
We polished a turd for a W baby
These games build character and lots to correct
I call Maier vs Brown a tie
Good battle today
After watching brown go against Maier I can see why Dinwiddie went with Maier, brown is very careless with the ball, should have been picked at least 3 times probably more. He ll have to do for now but when Zach is healthy he is clearly the better option
Dru has always been a bit of a risk taker and will get picked for it, but it genuinely did seem like a lot of those plays tonight were just a chemistry thing... receiver looked in he threw 2 yards out and vice versa. He definitely doesn't have the tendencies down, who sits where and etc...especially with Pokey (even though theyre still making plays but they look awkward most times).
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 02:57:19 AMAfter watching brown go against Maier I can see why Dinwiddie went with Maier, brown is very careless with the ball, should have been picked at least 3 times probably more. He ll have to do for now but when Zach is healthy he is clearly the better option
Maier is a safe bet with no upside
Dru can sling nasty, which will get you in trouble at times but worth the risk
By the time Zach is ready to come back Dru will be partially dialed in
Agree go back to Zach but must be 110% 1st
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:54:22 AMtommy has to catch that
not on dru
It's both. Dru is chucking most mid balls way too high.
Yes, a super-top REC would still catch it. I'm not sure we have any RECs that can climb a ladder like that, though. So if your RECs aren't capable, why are you still throwing high balls??
I can forgive the first 1-2 high balls. But Dru needs to dial it in way faster than that. He shouldn't still be throwing them high late in the 3rd. If he can't dial it in, that's a sign of QB issues.
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 03:10:26 AMIt's both. Dru is chucking most mid balls way too high.
Yes, a super-top REC would still catch it. I'm not sure we have any RECs that can climb a ladder like that, though. So if your RECs aren't capable, why are you still throwing high balls??
I can forgive the first 1-2 high balls. But Dru needs to dial it in way faster than that. He shouldn't still be throwing them high late in the 3rd. If he can't dial it in, that's a sign of QB issues.
Patience, last game was good, this game not so much, let him cook but otherwise agree
Quote from: The Zipp on July 20, 2026, 12:53:31 AMhow are we not opening holes for BO?
Because Brady takes way too long to let the blocks setup, but in the meantime the edge guys come around (in this case from both sides!) and tackle his legs. Everyone has learned that's the way to stop our run game. Our OL goes to the 2nd level way too soon and the 1st level collapses in behind them.
Either the hoggies have to linger longer blocking the 1st level, or Brady has to hit it faster. And I don't think he will/can, because he NEVER does.
As such teams stop Brady waaaay too easily. It's actually embarrassing and it makes him look like a $300k chump.
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 12:52:31 AMHe ran into us... but cool. Not catchable ball also good call Suitor. Also he stopped running? Pfft.
The Kelly INT was an attempted mugging. The OTT guy mugged us. It's a miracle the refs didn't flag it -- they flag all the other mugs. Has a memo gone out for refs to not let O's get away with blatant mugging?
Our D guy did one thing differently though, which may be the mugging solution: he didn't raise his arms at all. He just stood in place and let the REC run into him with HIS arms. I hope that's something we coached up to solve muggings. That's the way. More of this. We'll need it when we play SSK.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 12:43:46 AMIf there is 5 Redblacks right around the ball surely someone else is more open
On this play Brady had snuck into the flat for a dump pass, but Dru was fixated on 4X-covered deep shot. I think he had tunnel vision. Zach can be a bit like that too. I don't know why when there's so many evil jerseys around that they don't peek at the other options -- 4-5 D's on one REC means someone is probably open.
I have no idea why we don't coach our QBs to stare at that, pump fake, then dump it to Brady.
It was a guaranteed 1st down for Brady. And for everyone thinking Dru is the savior and Zach is "bad"... Dru is basically a younger Zach. He's so much like young Zach it's not even funny. Though Zach definitely ran/scrambled more -- so it might be worse: Dru might not even be as good as young Zach.
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 03:23:43 AMOn this play Brady had snuck into the flat for a dump pass, but Dru was fixated on 4X-covered deep shot. I think he had tunnel vision. Zach can be a bit like that too. I don't know why when there's so many evil jerseys around that they don't peek at the other options -- 4-5 D's on one REC means someone is probably open.
I have no idea why we don't coach our QBs to stare at that, pump fake, then dump it to Brady.
It was a guaranteed 1st down for Brady. And for everyone thinking Dru is the savior and Zach is "bad"... Dru is basically a younger Zach. He's so much like young Zach it's not even funny. Though Zach definitely ran/scrambled more -- so it might be worse: Dru might not even be as good as young Zach.
I actually agree with this, but there is time and room to grow. Zach can mentor him..but natural talent and instinct is natural and cannot be taught.
Haha OB is calling tonight the reverse Crumback. I enjoy that!
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 03:13:36 AMBecause Brady takes way too long to let the blocks setup, but in the meantime the edge guys come around (in this case from both sides!) and tackle his legs. Everyone has learned that's the way to stop our run game. Our OL goes to the 2nd level way too soon and the 1st level collapses in behind them.
Either the hoggies have to linger longer blocking the 1st level, or Brady has to hit it faster. And I don't think he will/can, because he NEVER does.
As such teams stop Brady waaaay too easily. It's actually embarrassing and it makes him look like a $300k chump.
Yes I saw 2 plays for sure where broxton let the outside guy run by him only to stop Brady in the backfield, this is a blocking assignment error my gosh you can't govevth a free pass into the backfield to tackle us before the LOS, who the heck is our O line coach?!?!
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:21:29 AMYou decline and go 3rd and 6. Every single time.
I thought it was very strange. The only thing I can think of is Maier couldn't complete a single mid/deep shot unless it was an extended play. OTT was playing max dink & dunk. Maybe we figured we could force an INT by having them 2nd & 15?
Still seems like quite a gamble. Most teams convert 2nd & very long on us quite easily because we always go prevent D.
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 01:16:31 AMIt was a stupid and totally unnecessary penalty that cost us a touchdown. Yes totally over rated has only caught one pass in his career
And some people still question if it was complete...
Quote from: Pete on July 20, 2026, 12:58:14 AMOttawa has figured out we cant stop a five yard pass
I knew Dinwiddie was going to dial up max dink & dunk. Short pass & heavy runs and WPG D has no answer. This proves absolutely no one in WFC spent the off-season thinking up ways to beat SSK and the dink & dunk. OTT went max dink & dunk just like Dinwiddie's '24 GC.
Why do anything else when you a) fully neuter our D, and b) win ToP and massively tire our guys out so they're dead by the 4th. And it's even worse than that because the max dink & dunk vs WPG D is sooooo boring for everyone to watch.
SSK so going to cream us in 5 weeks. The saving grace is we only get SSK twice this season.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 01:32:53 AMConsistently throws in very tight windows with 4 defensive players around
It's very bizarre. It's like if Condell & Dru get zone they just
HAVE to throw the mid zone sit or crosser. I like the idea of aiming deeper on average, but you have to also notice when the zone is too tight, or DBs are cheating into the soft spot, or the guy in the flat or wide is totally open for an easier 1st down.
Quote from: J5V on July 20, 2026, 02:20:42 AMI may be wrong but I don't think Lewis caught that ball. On replay it looked like it was on the ground.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:22:59 AMya we all said the same, but needed a diff replay angle
Yup, that was a trap using the ground, but just barely. And because there is no ground-level cam behind the deadball line, no way you overturn that. It couldn't be proven either way, so ruling on the field must stand.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 20, 2026, 02:19:06 AMCan i just say that those OT rules suck?
I'm with Goldie. I like it. Ties are irksome. The 1 doesn't usually help you come the end of the season.
And it'll be great fun when it takes like 10 tries before they get a winner. It'll start looking like a 12 inning MLB game.
Too bad we didn't get to see an example of fail-fail to force another. I think that would be more amusing, 10 rounds of fail-fail then someone finally scores.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 20, 2026, 02:27:55 AMYeah that is just a technique issue to learn from. It wasn't intentional at all IMO.
I don't think he wanted to hurt anyone, but he looked genuinely perplexed that he got flagged. I wonder if this is a USA thing (he is a rookie)... does the NFL allow that kind of sack?
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 20, 2026, 02:15:53 AMWe played our worst game and still beat Ottawa. Dinwiddie going to be sad.
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Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 20, 2026, 02:09:50 AMSuitor has no idea on the rules.
To be fair, NO ONE has any idea on the shootout rules. We only found out how this works RIGHT NOW. It's hard to know the rules when the league hasn't publicly published the updated 2026 rule book yet!
We didn't previously know:
a) Do both teams get a turn (answer: yes)
b) Does the O/D order change every other shootout (answer: yes)
Point (b) seemed to really throw everyone off. Even Major seemed to not be sure. I think command had to tell them.
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 02:07:18 AMGet catch Tommy!!! The pass hit you right in the hands!!! That's the bal game if you catch it. That's 2 massive gaffs by you that cost us 14 points. Totally.... Over.....rated!!
Ya, when you can win the game and the ball is right in your hands, and eminently catchable, then you catch that ball. Zero excuse on that one. And not only does he whiff, but he does it in a way that tips the ball up for an INT.
I think we spent huge NAT bucks on Nield, like he was a Brissett or Mital or KSB or Gittens. When in reality he might be JFG -- just another $100k NAT REC. He might be the REC equivalent of Dolegala -- "Ya, but have you seen how tall he is?!"
One would think that the Greenies were still paying him to sabotage our W/L record the way he played tonight.
Quote from: Sway on July 20, 2026, 02:06:04 AMWas that tommy 2 drops?
Until he improves, I nominate that nickname for him. Tommy 2 Drops.
Quote from: tlf on July 20, 2026, 02:30:10 AMCoach Osh brought up the goal line stand on post game on OB. That was huge. Play of the game for us?
Kyrie hasn't done much, but man did he appear from nowhere at about 200mph to stuff that sneak. It was like Scotty beamed him in there.
Why is Lauther suddenly "good"? Dude stunk the joint up so bad in SSK he almost got the McCallum treatment. Ya, ok, they never try super long ones so that helps, but still... he should be missing more than this.
I wonder if SSK has a toxic atmosphere, or maybe a too-tough too-competitive one that ruined Lauther mentally when he was there. The change of team seems to have done wonders for the guy. Could be because there's no pressure in OTT because everyone already knows they are going to lose?
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 03:13:36 AMBecause Brady takes way too long to let the blocks setup, but in the meantime the edge guys come around (in this case from both sides!) and tackle his legs. Everyone has learned that's the way to stop our run game. Our OL goes to the 2nd level way too soon and the 1st level collapses in behind them.
Either the hoggies have to linger longer blocking the 1st level, or Brady has to hit it faster. And I don't think he will/can, because he NEVER does.
As such teams stop Brady waaaay too easily. It's actually embarrassing and it makes him look like a $300k chump.
I think Brady was pretty banged up going into this game, he looked slower than usual and he never did get his gears in motion. I think he may have even subbed out a few plays for MCI, but he sometimes lines up as a wide receiver so can't be sure.
I never really minded ties. It's one of those things that happens so infrequently that I think changes the rules because of it is kind of stupid.
But even if they were going to take away ties, I think that was a terrible way of doing it. It is incredibly gimmicky. The constant switching from offence to defence play after play is annoying and clearly confusing for all around. It would have been way better to just stick with the mini-games.
Quote from: Jesse on July 20, 2026, 12:13:08 PMI never really minded ties. It's one of those things that happens so infrequently that I think changes the rules because of it is kind of stupid.
But even if they were going to take away ties, I think that was a terrible way of doing it. It is incredibly gimmicky. The constant switching from offence to defence play after play is annoying and clearly confusing for all around. It would have been way better to just stick with the mini-games.
I am not to worried about the OT format because it will be rare we see what we saw last night. Most Ot games are settled well before they get to the 2 point convert scenario.
Quote from: Jesse on July 20, 2026, 12:13:08 PMI never really minded ties. It's one of those things that happens so infrequently that I think changes the rules because of it is kind of stupid.
But even if they were going to take away ties, I think that was a terrible way of doing it. It is incredibly gimmicky. The constant switching from offence to defence play after play is annoying and clearly confusing for all around. It would have been way better to just stick with the mini-games.
The entire CFL and NFL game is gimmicky if you don't like it stick to rugby. No gimmicks there as far as I know.
Take the comeback win but yikes. :-\
First 3OT game in CFL history...?
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 05:33:49 AMI don't think he wanted to hurt anyone, but he looked genuinely perplexed that he got flagged. I wonder if this is a USA thing (he is a rookie)... does the NFL allow that kind of sack?
I think that would have been a penalty in the NFL as well. I was surprised it was a grade 2 penalty for 25 yards though.
Either way it's something to learn from and he'll see it on the game film revue with coaches.
If Ottawa DB's could catch, it would have been over before and during OT.
Dru kinda stunk, but got away with it.
Brady only managed one head-slapping Brady run in the game, and that was in OT.
The goal line stand kept us in the game, without it, they're up another 7, and we don't get close.
We beat the worst team in the league in OT for our 3rd really close win this year. I'll take it.
Quote from: Tecno on July 20, 2026, 06:07:01 AMKyrie hasn't done much, but man did he appear from nowhere at about 200mph to stuff that sneak. It was like Scotty beamed him in there.
Absolutely he made a key play to keep us in the game. Also Jones on that last Redblack 2 point PAT won the game for us.
Yes, there have been stinky wins, but 4-2 is 4-2.
More than halfway to a playoff spot.
Yes, there were many plays that OTT dropped, and that goal line stand was a pretty amazing step up by the D in support of the Major.
(I thought try 2 broke the plane, and that Wilson's TD didn't, but hey, we can get calls too, right?)
The "Reverse Crumback" was a gooder
Quote from: theaardvark on July 20, 2026, 04:28:26 PMYes, there have been stinky wins, but 4-2 is 4-2.
More than halfway to a playoff spot.
Yes, there were many plays that OTT dropped, and that goal line stand was a pretty amazing step up by the D in support of the Major.
(I thought try 2 broke the plane, and that Wilson's TD didn't, but hey, we can get calls too, right?)
The "Reverse Crumback" was a gooder
Maybe Tony Jones will figure out his role on SY plays as a Bighill style diver but they haven't yet found the replacement for Shayne Gauthier as the immovable force in goal line stands, perhaps this is a role Connor Shay can fulfill. Gauthier wasn't overly big but he must have been beastly strong to hold his ground so well.
Quote from: theaardvark on July 20, 2026, 04:28:26 PMYes, there were many plays that OTT dropped, and that goal line stand was a pretty amazing step up by the D in support of the Major.
(I thought try 2 broke the plane, and that Wilson's TD didn't, but hey, we can get calls too, right?)
On Barnes' second sneak attempt:
- When he rolls out of the pile after the play we see the ball in his left hand
- After the commercial break, TSN showed a replay from a slightly different angle and it is clear that Barnes had his left arm at his side with his hand (and football) at hip level. Barnes' upper body was over the goal line but his midsection wasn't.
- I can see why it wasn't a TD and there was little to no protest from Ottawa.
On the Wilson TD:
- He caught the ball at the goal line and if the ball broke the plane it was just by the nose of the ball
- My initial thought was that it would be better to not score the TD and go first & goal from the one yard line to burn some time off the clock. That thought was echoed by Derek Taylor.
- Yes, the ruling on the play was in favour of the Blue Bombers but it really benefitted the RedBlacks more.
Quote from: Stats Junkie on July 20, 2026, 05:48:08 PMOn Barnes' second sneak attempt:
- When he rolls out of the pile after the play we see the ball in his left hand
- After the commercial break, TSN showed a replay from a slightly different angle and it is clear that Barnes had his left arm at his side with his hand (and football) at hip level. Barnes' upper body was over the goal line but his midsection wasn't.
- I can see why it wasn't a TD and there was little to no protest from Ottawa.
On the Wilson TD:
- He caught the ball at the goal line and if the ball broke the plane it was just by the nose of the ball
- My initial thought was that it would be better to not score the TD and go first & goal from the one yard line to burn some time off the clock. That thought was echoed by Derek Taylor.
- Yes, the ruling on the play was in favour of the Blue Bombers but it really benefitted the RedBlacks more.
Possibly. On the other hand, if the Ottawa kick had of been more "normal" and our return more "normal" it may have given enough time for Wpg. to get the winning points.
Quote from: Jesse on July 20, 2026, 12:13:08 PMIt would have been way better to just stick with the mini-games.
Can't keep doing mini games though. It would take forever, and you start to hit CFLPA issues of players overworking, and then everyone starts to cramp up.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 20, 2026, 04:06:15 PMAlso Jones on that last Redblack 2 point PAT won the game for us.
I'll have to study it, but I think Kramdi was as much the cause of the break up as Jones.
For all the soft coverage we always do, the team seemed very prepared to change modes when it came to 2PAT. I wonder if they've specifically schemed up lots of ideas for that. And if so, my hat goes off to them.
Quote from: Tecno on July 21, 2026, 04:13:23 AMI'll have to study it, but I think Kramdi was as much the cause of the break up as Jones.
For all the soft coverage we always do, the team seemed very prepared to change modes when it came to 2PAT. I wonder if they've specifically schemed up lots of ideas for that. And if so, my hat goes off to them.
Yeah, it was Kramdi
Jones came in after the fact and I think the ball may have bounced off him on the way to the turf
Quote from: Tecno on July 21, 2026, 04:10:29 AMCan't keep doing mini games though. It would take forever, and you start to hit CFLPA issues of players overworking, and then everyone starts to cramp up.
I'm definitely in the minority on this one. I would just rather adapt the existing structure than turn it into the conversion attempts.
I honestly prefer statjunkie's idea about the 2 mini-quarters, but then you run into the time and CFLPA issues that you bring up.
I hope it runs a little smoother as it happens a few times. But I honestly don't trust CFL refs to ever grasp the process that well.
What if you added a must win by 4 to the 2PT conversion shootout?
Quote from: theaardvark on July 21, 2026, 02:12:04 PMWhat if you added a must win by 4 to the 2PT conversion shootout?
That takes the same thing and drags it out longer.
Quote from: Tecno on July 21, 2026, 04:13:23 AMI'll have to study it, but I think Kramdi was as much the cause of the break up as Jones.
For all the soft coverage we always do, the team seemed very prepared to change modes when it came to 2PAT. I wonder if they've specifically schemed up lots of ideas for that. And if so, my hat goes off to them.
Ok, good to know the details. Jones was having a good game though.
Quote from: Jesse on July 21, 2026, 02:13:12 PMThat takes the same thing and drags it out longer.
Yeah, no point it making that change. 2 point PAT's are not the easiest to complete in any case. I have nor problem with this format.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 21, 2026, 02:14:47 PMOk, good to know the details. Jones was having a good game though.
Thats about the best game I can recall him playing, by memory.
Quote from: bunker on July 21, 2026, 04:07:44 PMThats about the best game I can recall him playing, by memory.
If you mean Jones, the dude has been monster all year. Yes, he might even be getting better, but he's been by far the best LB, and general tackler, on the team for a while. He's got the right amount of crazy for MLB.
Yay, the WPG@OTT game was chosen as the Tue-night repeat game! So I get to get a copy of that first 30 mins after all!
Still not sure how these games are chosen. Some voting system on the cfl site? Would explain why the game chosen is usually a SSK game. Those fans are all online, and rabid.
Quote from: Tecno on July 22, 2026, 05:24:03 AMIf you mean Jones, the dude has been monster all year. Yes, he might even be getting better, but he's been by far the best LB, and general tackler, on the team for a while. He's got the right amount of crazy for MLB.
Jones Griffin Kramdi all lights out good
Some have been overally critical of our LBs. What a game for this trio. Need Wilson to flash a bit more.
Quote from: Tecno on July 22, 2026, 05:24:03 AMIf you mean Jones, the dude has been monster all year. Yes, he might even be getting better, but he's been by far the best LB, and general tackler, on the team for a while. He's got the right amount of crazy for MLB.
So why are we playing him at WIL?
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 12:25:20 PMSo why are we playing him at WIL?
As MOS says, have to list them on the depth chart somewhere. Doesn't mean much.
Quote from: Jesse on July 22, 2026, 01:52:26 PMAs MOS says, have to list them on the depth chart somewhere. Doesn't mean much.
Yup some have been over critical of both the players and where they are penciled in. Our D is as flexible as any and like you said doesn't mean much. Most guys can play anywhere we need em, within reason.
Is it possible for anyone to be "lights out good" on defense and give up 420 yards of offense to Maier?
On the season last week's game provided Ottawa's offense highest net yards, completed passes, second most points scored and they were coming off a 17 point beat down by Edmonton's defense the prior week. And sure, overtime adds on a few more opportunities but they were effective from the opening whistle.
Give me a break.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 12:25:20 PMSo why are we playing him at WIL?
Tony Jones is probably their most effective blitzer, he's fast and he's furious. Clearer path coming from the outside than from the middle, taking on the running back has become a group tackling activity, with Griffin, Smith, Kramdi or Woodbey helping out whoever is lined up at MLB.
Quote from: Jesse on July 22, 2026, 01:52:26 PMAs MOS says, have to list them on the depth chart somewhere. Doesn't mean much.
That's where he's spending most of his time.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 05:54:05 PMThat's where he's spending most of his time.
With the group they have on the D-line it seems to be working well, pretty sure this is Kyrie's last season so they're in the process of transitioning the LB corps.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 22, 2026, 05:30:54 PMIs it possible for anyone to be "lights out good" on defense and give up 420 yards of offense to Maier?
Absolutely. Because, duh, it's a team game. Thought experiment, Jones can be lights-out good at WILL and the opponent could send every single run up the SAM... that doesn't make Jones any less good.
I've seen gobs of good plays by Jones in these first 6 weeks, and very few bad ones. Probably a better ratio than any other player on D. To me, that makes him lights out good!
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 12:25:20 PMSo why are we playing him at WIL?
Takes the same amount of crazy to play WILL ;D ;D ;D
And I'm not sure Jones has changed anything to be WILL. The other players just point him to where he's supposed to stand, and he magically does his thing.