We are back to an arguably "must win" territory again. BC will come to play and get back into playoff contention and Winnipeg has to get back on track and keep above the .500 record to have any hope for the the playoffs.
The latest injury report is here...
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BC's 3rd string QB, Kaidon Salter, is likely to start and how the Bombers are able to control him will be one of the key indicators of this game.
Will the Bombers start the game with a state of urgency - something that has been desperately missing from previous games this season?
Many questions to be answered and Ed Tait's 48-Hour Primer gives some insight into what we can expect...
48 Hour Primer - BC at Winnipeg (http://"https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/07/28/48hour-primer-week-9-vs-b-c/https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/07/28/48hour-primer-week-9-vs-b-c/")
Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Dru Brown is positioned to make his fourth consecutive start for Winnipeg. Zach Collaros has been out due to a neck/upper-body injury and was placed on the six-game injured list.
Great weather and a greater fan base expected so let's get it on for the Bombers.
Woodbey back and Vanterpool in are the only changes. Hopefully we've managed to both rest up a bit and can clean up the details through practice.
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Nice to see Hallett is healthy enough to play. Never thought BO20 would be sitting out, especially with a buy week next week around the corner. I think it's smart to sit Broxton out for this one, with the bye week he will have a significant amount of time to get his knee healthy. Jackson out, Woodbey in is what I expected. Let's see what TC comes up with to help Vanterpool out and protect Brownie. Vanterpool and Kelly, need to step up and show they can start.
6 Nats starting on O, 1 on D.
Vanterpool listed as questionable scares me. We should have Poncius on the AR as well. The only options there would be Woodbey or Ayers, not sure the loss of one of those is worse than what happens if we lose an OT, and its going to be HOT.
Who is our emergency OL? It is Eli in at OG/C and Wallace out to OT, which we saw was not optimal, but what if we lose 2 OT? Daniels in at OG and Neuf to OT? Or does Elsbury move out?
Or do we have a Jake type on the Dline that comes over? Schmeckle?
If an OT goes down Eli has to come in, is there a reason for Wallace at OT instead of Elsbury?
Quote from: theaardvark on July 29, 2026, 04:43:03 PM6 Nats starting on O, 1 on D.
Vanterpool listed as questionable scares me. We should have Poncius on the AR as well. The only options there would be Woodbey or Ayers, not sure the loss of one of those is worse than what happens if we lose an OT, and its going to be HOT.
Who is our emergency OL? It is Eli in at OG/C and Wallace out to OT, which we saw was not optimal, but what if we lose 2 OT? Daniels in at OG and Neuf to OT? Or does Elsbury move out?
If an OT goes down Eli has to come in, is there a reason for Wallace at OT instead of Elsbury?
Vibert would have been the obvious choice as a backup. Not looking good, I thin he got more playing time last year as the 6th man.
I sense this is the Bombers comeback/blowout game, with the Boo Birds ringing in their ears from last week and a weakish opponent as their guests, the boys spring back to life and lay a whipping on the Lions, rejuvenating the PAS experience/advantage.
You'd have to think the Bombers' D is licking its chops for tomorrow's game. The secondary could sure use a solid performance and what better opportunity than this.
Brown needs a redemption game after last week's debacle.
Not sure I feel comfortable with Eli as the only back-up OL, especially with 9 LBs on the AR.
Quote from: Jesse on July 29, 2026, 05:56:26 PMNot sure I feel comfortable with Eli as the only back-up OL, especially with 9 LBs on the AR.
Jake Thomas was the emergency guy and he actually went in a couple times, not sure who is now. Pray it doesn't come to that.
Quote from: Waffler on July 29, 2026, 06:04:01 PMJake Thomas was the emergency guy and he actually went in a couple times, not sure who is now. Pray it doesn't come to that.
Kornelson and Schmekel.
Check the depth chart. They have numbers beside their names in brackets.
Those are their jersey numbers if they have to play on the Oline.
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Quote from: theaardvark on July 29, 2026, 04:43:03 PM6 Nats starting on O, 1 on D.
Vanterpool listed as questionable scares me.
Who is our emergency OL? It is Eli in at OG/C and Wallace out to OT, which we saw was not optimal, but what if we lose 2 OT? Daniels in at OG and Neuf to OT? Or does Elsbury move out?
Vanterpool is coming off the 6-game injured list this week. The best status he can get is questionable. He is not listed as a GTD so all is well. Darrin Bauming & Jeff Hamilton have discussed this in the past.
You just have to look at the depth chart to see who the emergency O-linemen are. Kornelson (60) & Schmekel (57) are the guys.
Hagerty to safety and Findlay to NKL. Hagerty was with us last year in TC. He has good size and speed.
Jarell Broxton out for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against B.C. Lions
by 3Down Staff July 29, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without Jarell Broxton when they host the B.C. Lions on Thursday night. The team released its official depth chart on Wednesday morning.
The 33-year-old suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of last week's loss to the Calgary Stampeders and did not return to the game. He was a non-participant in practice on Monday and a limited participant on Tuesday.
Broxton was listed as questionable on the team's official injury report, and has now been moved to the one-game injured list.
The six-foot-four, 331-pound blocker started Winnipeg's first seven games at right tackle. He became one of the CFL's highest-paid offensive linemen in February when he signed a two-year contract with the team in free agency.
Broxton was named All-CFL with B.C. in 2025. This would have been his first regular-season matchup against his former team.
The veteran blocker will be replaced by Micah Vanterpool in what will be his 2026 regular-season debut. The University of Hawaii product joined the Blue Bombers in 2024 and has since played eight regular-season games, making three starts at left guard and three starts at left tackle.
The club has allowed 14 sacks so far this season, which ranks sixth in the CFL.
Winnipeg will also have linebacker Jaiden Woodbey in the lineup for the first time since Week 1.
The 26-year-old native of Fontana, Calif. played eight regular-season games in a depth role last season, recording 30 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle. He made four defensive tackles against the Calgary Stampeders in this year's season-opener before being placed on the six-game injured list.
In a corresponding move, the team has placed rookie defensive back Matthew Jackson on the practice roster. The former NFL player made three special teams tackles in his CFL debut last week but also took a penalty for unnecessary roughness.
Dru Brown will officially make his fourth-straight start at quarterback, as Zach Collaros remains on the six-game injured list. The 29-year-old has thrown for 905 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions over three games with the Blue Bombers this year, going 2-1 as a starter.
Brady Oliveira and Nic Demski will both play after officially being listed as questionable. Oliveira did not practice this week due to a knee injury, while Demski missed one practice day due to an ankle injury.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-3) will host the B.C. Lions (1-5) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday, July 30 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Lions lost a one-sided game to the Toronto Argonauts last week, while the Blue Bombers suffered a blowout defeat to the Calgary Stampeders.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 30 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/07/29/jarell-broxton-out-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-b-c-lions/
B.C. Lions swap-in six new starters against Winnipeg Blue Bombers
by 3Down Staff July 29, 2026
The B.C. Lions will have six new players in the starting lineup for their game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night. The team issued its official depth on Wednesday.
As reported on Monday, rookie Kaidon Salter will start at quarterback.
The 23-year-old finished his collegiate career at the University of Colorado in 2025, replacing Shedeur Sanders as the team's starter. He went 3-6, completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 1,414 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 356 yards and five scores.
The six-foot-one, 195-pound passer played in relief of Chase Brice during the fourth quarter of B.C.'s 26-12 loss to the Toronto Argonauts last week. He completed nine-of-fifteen pass attempts for 121 yards, and rushed four times for 12 yards.
Nathan Rourke, the team's franchise quarterback, remains on the reserve roster. He was a limited participant in practice on Monday due to a shoulder injury, then a non-participant in practice on Tuesday.
B.C.'s three other changes to the starting lineup on offence include Emani Bailey at running back, Anu Una at left guard, and Tyran Walker-Hunt at right tackle.
Bailey helped Texas Christian University reach the National Championship Game in 2022, and was named All-Big 12 in 2023. The five-foot-seven, 202-pound ball-carrier rushed for 1,459 yards, caught 32 passes for 227 yards, and scored 11 touchdowns over 24 games with the Horned Frogs.
The native of Dallas, Texas had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers prior to joining the Lions this offseason. He will start in place of James Butler, who has been placed on the reserve roster. The veteran ball-carrier was listed as questionable for Thursday's game due to a foot injury that limited him in practice this week.
Una has taken over at left guard from Brandon Yates, who has been placed on the one-game injured list with a foot injury. Una, who was taken in the first round of the 2024 CFL Draft out of the University of Windsor, started nine regular-season games at right guard in 2025 but was moved to a depth role this year.
Walker-Hunt has replaced Joshua Donovan, who has been moved to the six-game injured list after injuring his knee last week.
Walker-Hunt had a stint with the Lions last year but didn't see any regular-season action. The six-foot-six, 310-pound blocker has previously been a member of the IFL's Frisco Fighters and UFL's San Antonio Brahmas and Memphis Showboats. This will be his first career CFL game.
The Lions also have two new starters on defence, including Colby Taylor at defensive end and Josh Hagerty at safety.
Taylor attended rookie mini-camps with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs after going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft. The six-foot-three, 260-pound defender finished his collegiate career at West Florida in 2025, where he made eight tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery over 11 games.
The 25-year-old will start in place of Hayden Harris, who has been moved to a depth role behind Mathieu Betts.
Hagerty will start at safety in place of Jackson Findlay, who has been moved to strong-side linebacker in place of Deontai Williams. Williams remains in the starting lineup, though he will play boundary halfback in place of T.J. Lee III, who has been placed on the one-game injured list due to a thigh injury.
Hagerty made one previous start this year, which came in the team's 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks earlier this month. The 28-year-old native of Regina, Sask. has recorded 29 defensive tackles, 34 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble over 62 career regular-season CFL games with the Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Elks, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Lions.
Canadian offensive linemen Andrew Peirson and Alex Berwick have been promoted to the active roster in depth roles. Former CFL award-winner Lorenzo Mauldin IV, who came out of retirement to sign with the Lions this past week, will also dress as a backup.
B.C. has also moved first-round 2026 CFL Draft pick Nate DeMontagnac from the six-game injured list to the disabled list.
The B.C. Lions (1-5) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-3) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday, July 30 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Lions lost a one-sided game to the Toronto Argonauts last week, while the Blue Bombers suffered a blowout defeat to the Calgary Stampeders.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 30 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW (English) or Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600 (Punjabi) in Vancouver or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/07/29/b-c-lions-swap-in-six-new-starters-against-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 29, 2026, 05:32:30 PMYou'd have to think the Bombers' D is licking its chops for tomorrow's game. The secondary could sure use a solid performance and what better opportunity than this.
Brown needs a redemption game after last week's debacle.
Yes, I hope he's much smarter with the ball.
BC with a new QB that is somewhat mobile does scare me somewhat as we never do well against a QB that has a good set of wheels. Rookie QB's seem to feast on Bomber Defenses at times.!
" Anu Una"
Palindrome.
Could be a cfl first.
If Kelly is struggling to start (hope he has another impactful game)...
Can we get Griffin to play safety, and Smith and Shay to take over Griffin's position?
There won't be a better chance than this for one of them to get a start. While Kramdi is out, someone NEEDS to step up!
Quote from: Jesse on July 29, 2026, 05:56:26 PMNot sure I feel comfortable with Eli as the only back-up OL, especially with 9 LBs on the AR.
Yes, it's going be another hot day tomorrow. Would have liked another OL on the AR.
In a couple weeks Woodbey will be making a difference each game. Really positive he is coming on. Clercius will slowly get better and up to game speed.
Get the oline healthy, Brady cooking and our leader back and we shall be fine.
1st step stump z lions, next step survive a tough part of schedule
Quote from: Pigskin on July 29, 2026, 08:57:46 PMYes, it's going be another hot day tomorrow. Would have liked another OL on the AR.
Seems perfectly logical to me. Common sense.
You want to talk about chops-licking, look at betts on vant. Ouch, forget the "blindside", certain death is coming from the right side. Hope we put Daniels or Brady there to help out.
I see Dixon has now been extended on 6 game IR. Considering he was practising at " full " leaves a " huh" feeling about that.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 29, 2026, 11:13:52 PMIn a couple weeks Woodbey will be making a difference each game. Really positive he is coming on. Clercius will slowly get better and up to game speed.
Get the oline healthy, Brady cooking and our leader back and we shall be fine.
1st step stump z lions, next step survive a tough part of schedule
I'm looking forward to seeing what Woodbey can do tomorrow. Clercius should get a few more reps and could be a benefit blocking on the right side of the OL.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 30, 2026, 12:19:12 AMI'm looking forward to seeing what Woodbey can do tomorrow. Clercius should get a few more reps and could be a benefit blocking on the right side of the OL.
Key cogs. Woodbey will get up to speed in a couple of weeks and if his injury hasn't slowed down will be a star one day.
That blocking will be key.
Quote from: Tecno on July 29, 2026, 11:55:15 PMYou want to talk about chops-licking, look at betts on vant. Ouch, forget the "blindside", certain death is coming from the right side. Hope we put Daniels or Brady there to help out.
I dunno, did you see Stanley's brutal performance last game, knocked flat on his backside by Hutchins, and Hicks blew by him so fast he had sunburn. He was awful. Either way you look at it, both our tackles will be suspect and pain is coming Brown's way, I just hope he doesn't get injured as then the tide turns to BC's favour.
Quote from: dd on July 30, 2026, 01:57:07 AMI dunno, did you see Stanley's brutal performance last game, knocked flat on his backside by Hutchins, and Hicks blew by him so fast he had sunburn. He was awful. Either way you look at it, both our tackles will be suspect and pain is coming Brown's way, I just hope he doesn't get injured as then the tide turns to BC's favour.
Lucky for us Taylor & Tavai aren't Hicks & Hutchings! Stan should have a better game. Remember, Vant wasn't even good enough last year to beat out Rand at RT...
Quote from: Tecno on July 30, 2026, 02:08:56 AMLucky for us Taylor & Tavai aren't Hicks & Hutchings! Stan should have a better game. Remember, Vant wasn't even good enough last year to beat out Rand at RT...
Maybe so, but I bet he wouldn't get pancaked by Hutchins, that was down right ugly from your LT
Quote from: Tecno on July 29, 2026, 11:55:15 PMYou want to talk about chops-licking, look at betts on vant. Ouch, forget the "blindside", certain death is coming from the right side. Hope we put Daniels or Brady there to help out.
I see Casey Sayles was added back to the Lions AR yesterday, for sure he's going to want to get in on the fun.
Gadzooks, BC introducing rookie running back Emani Bailey a 5'-7" 200 lb bowling ball with breakaway speed, the postgame storyline better not be comparing him to Charlie or Mack Herron. Bombers have a long history of having trouble containing surprise players, especially RB's.
BB should take this game but anything is possible...
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 30, 2026, 05:56:11 AMBombers have a long history of having trouble containing surprise players, especially RB's.
It's actually comical. We suck when we plan around the opponent, because they'll just do something we don't expect. Then we also suck when we face brand new players like noname qbs and rbs!
Hmm, maybe one must conclude...
Wow, someone really screwed up the fantasy site this week... Brady isn't listed as an option!! Sometimes they screw up and don't include a rookie in his first couple of games... but never seen a super-high-cost vet like Brady disappear before!
If our OL holds up and Brady cooks we win by 2 majors
Of course the turnover battle will loom large but not too worried there (crosses fingers)
Keep an eye on Woodbey, how many reps on D and if he plays teams. Will be excited to get people's take on him.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 30, 2026, 12:17:26 PMIf our OL holds up and Brady cooks we win by 2 majors
Of course the turnover battle will loom large but not too worried there (crosses fingers)
Keep an eye on Woodbey, how many reps on D and if he plays teams. Will be excited to get people's take on him.
I'm not sure if Woodbey plays on ST's but we'll see. We have seemed to be tinkering with players on ST's the last couple of weeks. Hazen and then Jackson last week. Novak and Ball also saw duty as well.
It's not clear who is being replaced or why. It might be one way of getting him up to game speed and conditioning after missing the start of the season.
QuoteWow, someone really screwed up the fantasy site this week... Brady isn't listed as an option!! Sometimes they screw up and don't include a rookie in his first couple of games... but never seen a super-high-cost vet like Brady disappear before!
What does that tell ya!!!!
We just need to play a good clean game. Stupid penalties, and turnovers are not welcome. TC has had all week to plan for Betts and company. Brownie will need to get the ball out a little quicker tonight. D will have to press and contain Salter. The 13th man could play a big part in rattling this kid.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 30, 2026, 04:27:47 PMWe just need to play a good clean game. Stupid penalties, and turnovers are not welcome. TC has had all week to plan for Betts and company. Brownie will need to get the ball out a little quicker tonight. D will have to press and contain Salter. The 13th man could play a big part in rattling this kid.
Team discipline seems to be lacking, too many players getting involved in after whistle boasting and in your face confrontations need to chill out, team leaders need to warn them how much O'Shea hates that stupidity.
"Kaidon Salter, the freshman quarterback for the University of Tennessee, faced misdemeanor charges related to marijuana possession and driving without a license.
The incident occurred on a Saturday morning, and Salter was stopped by police for not having tail lights and a tinted plate cover on his vehicle. He admitted to having approximately 4 grams of marijuana and instructed his passenger to throw it out when stopped by law enforcement.
Salter's suspension from the team was lifted after the incident, but he was dismissed from the program due to the nature of the charges."
He has also apparently had issues with past coaches.
We will see how that all plays out with his new team, BC.
Quote from: Donny C on July 30, 2026, 06:49:45 PM"Kaidon Salter, the freshman quarterback for the University of Tennessee, faced misdemeanor charges related to marijuana possession and driving without a license.
The incident occurred on a Saturday morning, and Salter was stopped by police for not having tail lights and a tinted plate cover on his vehicle. He admitted to having approximately 4 grams of marijuana and instructed his passenger to throw it out when stopped by law enforcement.
Salter's suspension from the team was lifted after the incident, but he was dismissed from the program due to the nature of the charges."
He has also apparently had issues with past coaches.
We will see how that all plays out with his new team, BC.
Wow! how times have changed! I almost got kicked off the team at SMU cause I had a Beatles haircut. Coach called me in the office and said either the haircut goes or I go! I of course went and got a flattop the same day.!
Yeah, that was 6 years ago. I don't think it has much relevance today.
the only way we lose is if they plaster Dru and knock him out of the game in the first quarter.
should be getting 3 picks on this casey printers wannabe
Another reported sellout tonight!
Quote from: The Zipp on July 30, 2026, 08:44:59 PMthe only way we lose is if they plaster Dru and knock him out of the game in the first quarter.
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should be getting 3 picks on this casey printers wannabe
Don't even think that, as as bad as things were last week, DB still put up 30 points and no one else in our current Qb room would come close to that
Quote from: dd on July 30, 2026, 10:42:05 PMDon't even think that, as as bad as things were last week, DB still put up 30 points and no one else in our current Qb room would come close to that
True.
Quote from: ModAdmin on July 30, 2026, 10:02:20 PMAnother reported sellout tonight!
"reported" :D
I am still on the mend, gave away my tickets to a client.
Nice night for a ball game.
i wonder how many yards chris ike will get on his one red zone carry today ?
BOMBERS by 13. Make a statement tonight.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 30, 2026, 11:30:39 PMi wonder how many yards chris ike will get on his one red zone carry today ?
:D
I set that over under at 3.5 yards.
Quote from: dd on July 30, 2026, 10:42:05 PMDon't even think that, as as bad as things were last week, DB still put up 30 points and no one else in our current Qb room would come close to that
Ya, but was it 2 or 3 TDs were basically flukes where for the first time in forever our guys broke tackles and found a way through the defenders.
If they just got the usual 10 the drives would fizzle or INT, as usual.
Gotta hand it to Brady and Demski winning those for us. Point being, dru didn't have that much to do with most of our TDs.
Ps it's a hot one out here today! But decent breeze, so I can't complain! Should be great when the sun goes down. Perfect night to say BC SUX.
great marketing last week. this week - green sunglasses and no blue made ???
Quote from: Tecno on July 30, 2026, 08:07:50 AMIt's actually comical. We suck when we plan around the opponent, because they'll just do something we don't expect. Then we also suck when we face brand new players like noname qbs and rbs!
Hmm, maybe one must conclude...
New QB, new RB, what could go wrong? :o
cannot lose to a third string qb
I like Farham and Ford. Good combo.
Nice tackle Wilson.
Holding on Jones. Missed call.
Geeezz wiz 82 Wide open.
Even on plays the Lions mess up they get 5+ yards. 8)
Whyte limp leg miss. Not surprised what the age of that guy? 52.5? lol
BRADY BALL PLEASE!
Nice play and execution with White.
Run the ball working like a charm.
The Bombers take loads of stupid penalties. Brutal.
Pokey not a blocking player.
They gotta change the way the stats are for passes
These are not throws.
points off the board
nice drive killed by penalty
BC guy was just as guilty on holding Pokey
should have gone for it, settling for a fg feels like we lost momentum. Have some confidence
Weak penalty call and weaker decision to go for FG.
It appears they won't let DruPick throw the game away.
Turnover
Nice
Salter is like rubbing salt on an open wound. lol
OMG. What happen there?
So many commercials.
Brady looks good.
Nice holes.
Unsportsmanlike on that short yardage
This sucks
Can't buy a TD.
We ain't throwing in this game.
Love that we're pounding the ball... but that was far to obvious to try again on 2nd and 5... we should have 14 pts already.
Our rezone playcalling sucks
Holy asterisk, why are we being so conservative???
The playcalling is showing the total lack of confidence in our passing game
Boy that Salter was a floating duck.
Jaylen Smith looks good out there... Im excited to see where his career goes after the preseason he had
"This man has a live arm"
Farhan
:D
Yah sure buddy OL pal.
Quote from: Pete on July 31, 2026, 01:03:18 AMThe playcalling is showing the total lack of confidence in our passing game
Maybe we at least set up some play action now? I know Dru had a rough one last week but he's still a legit qb in this league lol. They dont have to kid glove him...
Hopefully this is more just appeasing Brady/letting the oline run block more and not a actual fear of throwing the ball down field.
Feels like Brady will break a massive one.
is tommy just saying screw you to the fans - you wanted runs here are runs?
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 01:10:28 AMis tommy just saying f you to the fans - you wanted runs here are runs?
:D
Likely
Dru ain't throwing nothin lol
This is getting ridiculous. They're stacked up against the run. Should be a no brainer to go play action
Not to worried bout this QB
this is what happens when you settle for 3's
who was that guy who came in late - no need for that
brutal penalty..just stupid Callawader
That's dumb from Cadwallader
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 01:10:28 AMis tommy just saying screw you to the fans - you wanted runs here are runs?
Honestly, he's just trying to show it doesn't work so he can go back to his normal self?
Cant throw an INT if he doesnt throw more than 5 yards is our game plan
Oshea happy winning this game 6-3 with his 1930s offence
Why are we going for 3s when Dru did so great at the 2 point conversions anyhow? It seems we have a chance at the TDs.
condell needs to go
Did I see Oshea looking at a call sheet when the offence was on field?
Dont recall seeing him with one
Maybe hes calling the 50 run plays ;D
Maybe Buck comes next year?
it seems like We can't intercept a ball
Quote from: Blue72 on July 31, 2026, 01:35:20 AMMaybe Buck comes next year?
I posted that I secretly wanted that last game. Make it happen!
ooof. we are getting out punted
our offence is looking worse than bc's
|I think we gsve |B|C| momentum and hurt our offense going for 3's
Jaylen Smith still making plays.
We could do that if we ever went for it
What a pathetic half of football. I would fire Condell at half time, and he can take JY and O'Shea with him.
wow.
losing at the half
Quote from: Pete on July 31, 2026, 01:29:21 AMcondell needs to go
He has proved a zero improvement over Hogan, BLOODY HOGAN!
This coaching staff top to bottom can all leave town.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 01:40:44 AMour offence is looking worse than bc's
Because it is.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 01:45:39 AMwow.
losing at the half
Eh, we play better in the second. I'm not worried. It's the losing to a rookie and 1-5 BC that I'm mad at.
Condell and JY can go and take Stan with them. Sorry, I like Osh.
Pathetic way to end the half against a QB that can't pass and can only run. Where is our offence? Have we actually thrown a pass more than 6 yards before YAC?
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 01:48:27 AMPathetic way to end the half against a QB that can't pass and can only run. Where is our offence? Have we actually thrown a pass more than 6 yards before YAC?
We can't tackle so it's perfect for them, not us.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 01:40:44 AMour offence is looking worse than bc's
Yup. They are looking exactly as you'd expect, and we are somehow letting them get away with it.
Tony Jones needs to stay in the middle and spy the QB, he's not going to do much with his arm.
Well I hope whiny Brady is happy, he got his 12 carries and we got 2 measily field goals and we are losing to pathetic BC and their 3rd string Qb, and we gave up 2 first round picks for our Qb. Man can it get any worse than this!?! Our offense has never been so bad. We ve hand cuffed brown so bad we can't do anything. 6 points in a half of football is soooo unacceptable it isn't even funny
This BC QB will not throw, he will run only and we have problems with a scrambling QB, we need to spy him and our DE can't give up contain.
6 first downs
bc has a terrible defence
Does it feel like our coaching staff is seeing what Dinwiddie saw with Dru?
He only had 8 pass attempts what do you expect. That's a slow first quarter not a half of football.
it's the o line
watching in person it's clear
Our o-line is scary bad at pass protection man. Brown has guys in his face as fast as he gets the ball.
Quote from: dd on July 31, 2026, 01:57:13 AMWell I hope whiny Brady is happy, he got his 12 carries and we got 2 measily field goals and we are losing to pathetic BC and their 3rd string Qb, and we gave up 2 first round picks for our Qb. Man can it get any worse than this!?! Our offense has never been so bad. We ve hand cuffed brown so bad we can't do anything. 6 points in a half of football is soooo unacceptable it isn't even funny
He will be happy. I got the feeling it was about him. He used to be a more team guy it feels like his head has swollen a bit. Painful to say but it feels like it. He'll say the right things to the press though.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 02:10:17 AMit's the o line
watching in person it's clear
Whos the weakest link?
Who's our fastest runner? THeir our starting qb next game. Vaval as QB?
Quote from: towelie on July 31, 2026, 02:12:03 AMOur o-line is scary bad at pass protection man. Brown has guys in his face as fast as he gets the ball.
He does, can nobody block?? I ve never seen Bryant get trucked and knocked on his butt so often. It's sad.
Our defense is beyond pathetic. We can't stop a one dimensional offense
Who picks the players for the O line, MOS, O line coach or OC
I was going to make a bet that BC was going to win and laughed and didn't want to lose money. Well LOL.
Still playing our 15 yard deep soft zone against a running qb who cant throw in his 1st ever game
This BC QB will win the game for them by running, already has 119 yards rushing. Like Forde said he cannot believe the Bombers let him run like that on the first series of the second half.
dru got up and walked to the wrong sideline
Betts right around Bryant.
did bryant even look at him?
Big Stan. Again
Bryant basically stood still as Betts ran past and sacked brown. ***
the playbook is any pass that gets the ball out in 1-2 seconds
Lots of BC injuries.
defence is gonna have to score
Now D contain the QB, he can't pass.
bryant never even laid a hand or touched Betts on that last sack, that is pathetic. Time to hang em up stanley
Got a 23 year old rookie QB with 20 passing yards and the net offence is equal through 3 quarters.
What are we even doing here?
Walters do something on the week off and bring in some " FOOTBALL" players
This is just painful to watch.
Allergic to blocking
Allergic to tackling
Allergic to TDs
Won't win many games kicking FG's only.
I wonder how hurt |Bryant is. probably only playing cause Broxton can't
Quote from: Blue72 on July 31, 2026, 02:25:03 AMWalters do something on the week off and bring in some " FOOTBALL" players
I really don't think it's the players. Yes there are some holes, but it's the coaching that has us where we are at this point.
Good field position to start at the 55, forget the FG, get the TD this time.
Starting to feel like Vaval is the modern day Jon Ryan. He's the only thing to get excited about.
How sad is that statement.
Quote from: Jesse on July 31, 2026, 02:24:26 AMGot a 23 year old rookie QB with 20 passing yards and the net offence is equal through 3 quarters.
What are we even doing here?
Not playing to win, that's for sure
This is one of the most boring games I've been to in recent years. Lack of exciting plays and endless commercial breaks when there is any whiff of momentum. In terms of play, I don't know what to say. Lots of great points already made in this thread. Ugh.
dru is hurting - maybe back
Okay, this close to the BC end zone should be 3 down football.
FINALLY!!!
Well that's a rarity lol
Timmy!
Well hooray
Quote from: Jesse on July 31, 2026, 01:22:33 AMHonestly, he's just trying to show it doesn't work so he can go back to his normal self?
I obviously said this in jest, but has Brady been run much since taking the first 12 plays of the game?
our ofence makes some plays and the defense goes for a walk
Quote from: Pete on July 31, 2026, 02:39:00 AMour ofence makes some plays and the defense goes for a walk
The Jordan Younger way
Got em! Beauty.
whytes leg is shot
Someone yelled at ZC8 at halftime beside my friend "when are you coming back we fn need you" haha
Do we have any play action pass plays?
Now Brown is down.
Cue up the half yard pass package
I guess 13 will only be handing off.
Well things just got more interesting
Time to stretch the field!!
Well look at that, might be his only pass.
Welp. light it up Elgersma
The issue with our club is CLEARLY the Oline.
My phone just called the Oline the Old line, and I didn't even correct it.
Dude..GO FOR IT
Looking at the remaining schedule we ain't breaking 0.500 this season
What are we doing? I'm getting sick of our team being coached by a grandma.
Every other team in league goes for it
Oshea is just stuck in his boring ways
Playing not too lose trusting the process baloney
Well now we really need our D to step up and shut down the BC O, as I doubt Brown will be back (pun not intended).
I feel Buck would have gone for it. I miss him
Hey, JY, Salter likes to run. Don't know if you noticed
Pathetic D
Quote from: Horseman on July 31, 2026, 02:50:28 AMWell now we really need our D to step up and shut down the BC O, as I doubt Brown will be back (pun not intended).
Well that didn't happen
Quote from: dd on July 31, 2026, 02:23:31 AMbryant never even laid a hand or touched Betts on that last sack, that is pathetic. Time to hang em up stanley
Vanterpool doing a decent job on the other side, once Broxton comes back he can take over for Stan at LT.
Nicholls torched.
willie took that play off
nichols - one a game
Quote from: Horseman on July 31, 2026, 02:50:28 AMWell now we really need our D to step up and shut down the BC O, as I doubt Brown will be back (pun not intended).
3 plays, disgusting
D Trick. Again
No matter what, we don't deserve to win this game and it bodes terribly for the future.
same guys getting burnt every game. Nichols, bryant
Fire JY and cut Nichols.
Getting pretty sick of this defence giving up big plays. So many times receivers being WIDE open and then we are in chase mode. Combine that with a few missed tackles and we are on repeat game after game.
2 explosion plays by a QB who can't even throw.
Bad news, good news scenario:
Bad, this year is done
Good, 8 teams make the playoffs next year, they could get in as an 8th seed
Do we have anyone to replace Nichols on the practice squad, why does Bryant and Nichols still have a job?
Quote from: Blue72 on July 31, 2026, 02:57:23 AMDo we have anyone to replace Nichols on the practice squad
Anybody
What exactly happened to Dru? He doesn't look that hurt, or is he?
Never would have believed that BC would beat us, but it looks like that now, almost paper bag time for us fans.
and hey lets not run the ball anymore? This play calling confuses me
BC playing Brady Ball with Horvath. Their O line is dominating our DL now.
their same running play gets 8 yards a shot
Looks like Dru hurt his lower back
Honestly don't even care if they pull out the win. It's just such a disgusting performance you know the season is over anyway.
Game over!!
without kramdi and broxton we are done
bc going for the kill shot
nice holding bc
What. A. Joke.
just shoot us and put us out of our misery
Haha beaten by a running back at QB. Jordan Younger's defense is truly terrible. He's a horrible defensive coordinator and you don't need any more proof.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 31, 2026, 03:05:16 AMwithout kramdi and broxton we are done
Pfft. The coaches lost this game with their chicken-**** play-calling. Theee field goals within a short yardage play.
Gross. Highlight will be the fireworks...
fifty points against Adams is one thing 28 points against this qb is just as bad
Our oline is terrible
O'Shea is going to have to get on his coordinators. Both were awful again tonight. JY? Particularly terrible with an all American lineup and a third string QB.
What more proof does anyone need? He's been exposed for the fraud he is. It's been obvious for a season and a half.
We stink.
We the worst team in league
Oshea should be accountable but for alot of people are in denial
Get Zach back stat!
Taylor Elgersma is a brutal Qb, those who think he's the future are totally delussional. Put Perkins in for the love of god. Elgersma lost us 16 yards on his first series and now pump faked and lost the ball. How is this guy playing ahead of Perkins?!?! He's awful.
176 yards rushing for Horvath. LOL
A defense that can't tackle, and an offense that can't score.
Our defense should be ashamed of themselves. Horvath has 176 yds of rushing and 2 TD's. I am actually lost for words. The only thing missing here is Reinbold on our sidelines!!!
Make it stop already. This is an awful version of our team. We will get destroyed when we play the top teams. Make that obliterated. Dark days...
BC over 300 yards rushing lol
This team does not deserve the sellouts it gets this year the way they are playing.
Well Wade Miller, what you going to do?
Quote from: tlf on July 31, 2026, 03:14:50 AMThis team does not deserve the sellouts it gets this year the way they are playing.
Don't worry those will stop
We just barely beat the Redblacks and lost to the Lions.
Defence gave up 300+ yards rushing. While the offence did not play great this falls more on the ineptness of the defence.
If it was up to me I'd cut K. Wilson immediately. He makes some good plays but he's not a top MLB. Not all those rushing yards given up were all his fault but he not a difference maker. He had 3 DT's tonight bringing his total to 20 for 8 games.
A few times we discussed Sankey as a better choice when he was available. He had 8 DT's tonight and 38 in total over 7 games.
Quote from: TrueBlue75 on July 31, 2026, 03:13:52 AMMake it stop already. This is an awful version of our team. We will get destroyed when we play the top teams.
We will get destroyed when we play ANY team!!! We are the worst team in the CFL, hands down. What a totally embarrassing performance tonight on both sides of the ball. Embarrassing.
Wow this team is full of losers.
Cant wait to hear Osheas typical mumbo jumbo when asked about this performance
Quote from: jdrattops on July 31, 2026, 03:15:00 AMWell Wade Miller, what you going to do?
Heads should roll over this. Roll. Starting with Younger, he's done. Wilson, buh bye. 377 yards of rushing given up!!!!
Week 11 pick ems
Ottawa
Atta boy Brady, drop a check down pass, turn the ball over on downs. And what are we paying you?!?! Pathetic.
Quote from: Sway on July 31, 2026, 03:19:41 AMWeek 11 pick ems
Ottawa
Ottawa will destroy the Bombers, it won't even be close. If Brown is out, we won't score a major, Elgersma can't even get us a first down!!! Where's Justin Goltz!?!?
377 rushing yards for BC!
Man, how they have fallen.
Do we have anyone that can tackle anymore?
I defended Younger, but he has to go. Complete garbage.
Not sure what MOS thinks he is witnessing here but it is clear this lacks talent, scheme, leadership.
Clearly beat in on offence and defence.
Man am I glad I saved my energy not going that **** show.
Quote from: Pete on July 31, 2026, 01:03:18 AMThe playcalling is showing the total lack of confidence in our passing game
Condell is not the answer. TiCat fans hated him for the same reasons we are witnessing game in game out. He is a loser play caller.
Dosen't help we lack talent on the OL.
Quote from: Horseman on July 31, 2026, 03:21:56 AM377 rushing yards for BC!
I don't know if I've ever seen that happen before even when the game was more run than pass in the old days!!!.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 31, 2026, 03:24:20 AMLMAO :D
Dang I gave up a dinner at The Keg and stayed home to watch this mess. And the wifey did not even bring me back a doggie bag! >:( - Unless the Bombers can parachute in some talent and cut some folks it is going to be a very long rest of the season.
191 yards rushing for Horvath and 160 yards rushing for Salter.
I thought after the last game MOS said he will get more involved in the game
Quote from: BBRT on July 31, 2026, 03:26:50 AMDang I gave up a dinner at The Keg and stayed home to watch this mess. And the wifey did not even bring me back a doggie bag! >:( - Unless the Bombers can parachute in some talent and cut some folks it is going to be a very long rest of the season.
Quote from: BBRT on July 31, 2026, 03:26:50 AMDang I gave up a dinner at The Keg and stayed home to watch this mess. And the wifey did not even bring me back a doggie bag! >:( - Unless the Bombers can parachute in some talent and cut some folks it is going to be a very long rest of the season.
Oh ya you messed up. Should have gone Gō dinner.
I stayed home as I'm on the mend. Blessed I did now.
The Bombers are finished this year.
Quote from: Blue72 on July 31, 2026, 03:27:54 AMI thought after the last game MOS said he will get more involved in the game
LOL
Maybe that is the problem.
I don't know who our alternatives are to add on defence but we may as well start playing some 2nd year players starting and some PR players.
Many have been overly impressed by Jones with his DT stats. Honestly, I said last week that is a deceptive stat. We gave up a ton of yardage around the edge.
I'd be starting Woodbey at WIL next game and move Jones to MLB. Not the best solution but we have limited options.
Reese didn't record a stat. Dixon was extended on the 6 game IR and Jenkins flamed out. Nice recruiting job.
I can see us finishing last in the west. BC is getting healthy with Rourke, Cottoy coming back next week they will soon pass us at this rate. We are trending down and Cal, BC. Edmonton, Sask all trending up.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 03:31:37 AMI don't know who our alternatives are to add on defence but we may as well start playing some 2nd year players starting and some PR players.
Many have been overly impressed by Jones with his DT stats. Honestly, I said last week that is a deceptive stat. We gave up a ton of yardage around the edge.
I'd be starting Woodbey at WIL next game and move Jones to MLB. Not the best solution but we have limited options.
GUARANTEED we'll have a new MLB next game. You can't give up 377 yds rushing to a 3rd string Qb and backup RB and there not be consequences. K Wilson is done.
2 games in a row we got our ****s kicked and by a last place team to boot.
Redblacks are just smiling because we gave them two first round picks.
Yes i agree that Jones should go back to MLB and Woodbey to Wil
Quote from: Horseman on July 31, 2026, 03:35:12 AM2 games in a row we got our ****s kicked and by a last place team to boot.
BC is the last place team for now, but we will be the last placed team in the West this year, offensively and defensively we are trending downward/playing worse with each game we play.
Quote from: Blue72 on July 31, 2026, 03:36:43 AMRedblacks are just smiling because we gave them two first round picks.
Yes i agree that Jones should go back to MLB and Woodbey to Wil
The team has some time to stew over this but it's not like we can airlift in a bunch of new players. We discussed bringing in D. Allen at OT. It might be time to take Bryant off the roster and move Broxton to LT. At worst he might be better depth than we have at the moment. Depends whether Broxton can play next game.
The 3 import OL and 3 Canadian receivers is not working. That falls on scouting , drafting, free agency and coaches.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 03:45:54 AMThe team has some time to stew over this but it's not like we can airlift in a bunch of new players. We discussed bringing in D. Allen at OT. It might be time to take Bryant off the roster and move Broxton to LT. At worst he might be better depth than we have at the moment. Depends whether Broxton can play next game.
The 3 import OL and 3 Canadian receivers is not working. That falls on scouting , drafting, free agency and coaches.
Allen can't help our D. And that's are biggest problem.
We need a secondary that can actually tackle a guy. LBers too, might as well add DL to that list, and heck a kicker who can also tackle would be nice too!
I think they could have won if Brown remained in the game, he's just not physically strong enough to endure being tackled.
Put Jones back in at MLB and there would have been a MASSIVE improvement in our run defense. The fact Younger did nothing but watch the dumpster fire burn speaks volumes about his ability to 'coach'. MOS won't get rid of him, but he clearly has to go.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 03:31:37 AMI don't know who our alternatives are to add on defence but we may as well start playing some 2nd year players starting and some PR players.
Many have been overly impressed by Jones with his DT stats. Honestly, I said last week that is a deceptive stat. We gave up a ton of yardage around the edge.
I'd be starting Woodbey at WIL next game and move Jones to MLB. Not the best solution but we have limited options.
Reese didn't record a stat. Dixon was extended on the 6 game IR and Jenkins flamed out. Nice recruiting job.
Didn't see much of Schmeck or Kornelson and haven't seen much of Ayers in the last 2 games. Guess we'll see more of him if Griffin and Kramdi are out, thought Smith played a good game and by next season he should be a fulltime starter.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 31, 2026, 03:49:08 AMI think they could have won if Brown remained in the game, he's just not physically strong enough to endure being tackled.
Brownie was 18/21, 180 yards when he got injured. But the D still couldn't stop the run.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 31, 2026, 04:00:32 AMBrownie was 18/21, 180 yards when he got injured. But the D still couldn't stop the run.
The D could NOT stop the run
Quote from: Pigskin on July 31, 2026, 04:00:32 AMBrownie was 18/21, 180 yards when he got injured. But the D still couldn't stop the run.
For how many points? At no point was the offence doing their job. We were down 7-6 at the half.
It's too little, too late, but we need to upgrade everyone on our O line that was playing tonight. Elisbury, Wallace, Neufeld and Bryant should not be on the field, they're awful and our offensive woes start there. Defensively, our D line which was our weak link last year is the strongest link this year. Our LB corps was brutal tonight, secondary non existent all season and we need a safety, kelly is awful and shouldn't be playing on our defense.
The biggest problem was O'Shea's grandma took over play-calling duties. How do we continuously for field goals while in short yardage distance?
Playing not to lose instead of to win and it bit them in the butt.
This team is AWFUL.
Quote from: dd on July 31, 2026, 04:01:15 AMThe D could NOT stop the run
Saw Horvath run in Lions TC this spring, the guy is an absolute beast, surprised it took them this long to let him loose. He should be the main RB and they can bring Butler in as a change of pace or on passing downs.
Quote from: Jesse on July 31, 2026, 04:31:49 AMThe biggest problem was O'Shea's grandma took over play-calling duties. How do we continuously for field goals while in short yardage distance?
Playing not to lose instead of to win and it bit them in the butt.
Coaching like Lapolice.
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Yay everyone! It's bye time!
(if you know, you know)
Can't even call this a trap game. Trap games are when good or great teams face awful teams and lose. We are not good or great, we are the awful team. And this outcome should have been expected.
I said in Pickems this is their last chance. It was. I'm through. It will take big changes before I pick us again. Even Ottawa is going to kick our butt.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 31, 2026, 03:48:30 AMAllen can't help our D. And that's are biggest problem.
That's true but our offence can't seem to move the ball consistently and is part of the problem. You can only fix where there might be changes possible. I can't think of a good defensive player that is available. I suppose there might be but none come to mind.
Being able to stay on the field and give the QB time to throw keeps the other team off the field. Now we've got injuries to both our QB's. We'll see who is able to play after the bye.
I'm all for making an example today. Cut someone outright and go to next man up.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 01:11:04 PMThat's true but our offence can't seem to move the ball consistently and is part of the problem. You can only fix where there might be changes possible. I can't think of a good defensive player that is available. I suppose there might be but none come to mind.
Being able to stay on the field and give the QB time to throw keeps the other team off the field. Now we've got injuries to both our QB's. We'll see who is able to play after the bye.
I'm all for making an example today. Cut someone outright and go to next man up.
I am all for sending a message, K Wilson, you're done.
Quote from: dd on July 31, 2026, 03:29:34 PMI am all for sending a message, K Wilson, you're done.
I'd cut Wilson and Nichols today. We won't though. We'll start them next week because Osh's personal connections are more important than on field performance. It's hard to conclude anything else after last year and 9 games this.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 31, 2026, 01:11:04 PMThat's true but our offence can't seem to move the ball consistently and is part of the problem. You can only fix where there might be changes possible. I can't think of a good defensive player that is available. I suppose there might be but none come to mind.
Being able to stay on the field and give the QB time to throw keeps the other team off the field. Now we've got injuries to both our QB's. We'll see who is able to play after the bye.
I'm all for making an example today. Cut someone outright and go to next man up.
O'Shea mentioned in the last few days they are using Tony Jones in multiple roles including as a rush end on the line instead of Ayers, and he's done well for the most part. Problem is when he's lining up in different places they are playing without a traditional MLB who's responsibility is to flow to the play and plug up the gaps quickly.
When Kyrie is on the field at MLB it tends to be in passing situations and he floats high in the box trying to interrupt throwing lanes, if the play turns out to be a run, he is easily dodged as he has to deal with the ball carrier in the open field.
Conclusion put Tony back in the middle and play him as a traditional MLB, let other great athletes of which there are many blitz and help chase down QB's in the backfield.
Tony Jones is a tank and would have crushed the run game. It was genius that we took him out at MLB and even worse we didn't put him in after Wilson kept getting lit up.
Quote from: dd on July 31, 2026, 09:57:09 PMTony Jones is a tank and would have crushed the run game. It was genius that we took him out at MLB and even worse we didn't put him in after Wilson kept getting lit up.
So then we'd expect none of these big run explosions occurred against the weak side when Jones was at his will spot?
Not saying your premise is wrong, but there might be more going on. Keep in mind almost every big run against us is C gap or wider... In theory having our biggest beef at will and sam would stop that.
Funny, but edge runs were our bane in 25, and here we are seemingly having solved nothing. How is this possible?
MOS said the d was tired...
And to be fair to Wilson on the one big run #54 held/tackled him that run should have come back but the refs missed it
Quote from: dd on August 01, 2026, 03:25:44 AMAnd to be fair to Wilson on the one big run #54 held/tackled him that run should have come back but the refs missed it
And yet they were super quick to flag pokey on our early almost-td...
I haven't rewatched yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if the league and refs wanted to give bc every leg up. Bc was still going to be a one win team! Can't have that. They are the gc favourites dontchaknow.
I didn't notice before, in the MOS presser near the end MOS basically spells out that the plan (methinks "whole plan", but MOS said "part") was to specifically have a no-turnover O. There's the proof we needed that the book was slashed so Dru could not throw any deep shots (or intermediates) that could be INT'd. They took all the risky stuff away, and made sure he knew even the short stuff had to be 100% before he pulled the trigger.
That's why we lost. BC figured this out by the 2nd Q.
Quote from: Tecno on August 04, 2026, 03:13:41 AMI didn't notice before, in the MOS presser near the end MOS basically spells out that the plan (methinks "whole plan", but MOS said "part") was to specifically have a no-turnover O. There's the proof we needed that the book was slashed so Dru could not throw any deep shots (or intermediates) that could be INT'd. They took all the risky stuff away, and made sure he knew even the short stuff had to be 100% before he pulled the trigger.
That's why we lost. BC figured this out by the 2nd Q.
Hold on a sec....our offense didn't cost us the BC game, it was our horrific non existent run defense that let a raw green rookie and a backup RB run all over us at will. You stop BC's run game, you win the game, simple as that.
Quote from: dd on August 04, 2026, 03:03:06 PMHold on a sec....our offense didn't cost us the BC game, it was our horrific non existent run defense that let a raw green rookie and a backup RB run all over us at will. You stop BC's run game, you win the game, simple as that.
We needed to spy the QB more. It felt like they managed to identify and neutralize our spy.
This is where a Kramdi helps. He is a high IQ that hits a ton. I'd put him in as spy on any QB, any day of the week.
Quote from: dd on August 04, 2026, 03:03:06 PMHold on a sec....our offense didn't cost us the BC game, it was our horrific non existent run defense that let a raw green rookie and a backup RB run all over us at will. You stop BC's run game, you win the game, simple as that.
Well our offence didn't score 2 early TD's and settled for FG's instead. Early momentum failed in that sense. Overall we struggled to move the ball consistently, took some penalties which didn't help.
However, yes the defence took the day off and were mostly responsible for the loss.
Quote from: theaardvark on August 04, 2026, 03:54:30 PMWe needed to spy the QB more. It felt like they managed to identify and neutralize our spy.
This is where a Kramdi helps. He is a high IQ that hits a ton. I'd put him in as spy on any QB, any day of the week.
The long runs by Horvath had nothing to do with spying the QB. He had some big important runs but Horvath ran up the middle and outside for monster gains. 191 yards and 3 TD's. That alone, either or both were certainly be cause for defeat.
Quote from: dd on August 04, 2026, 03:03:06 PMHold on a sec....our offense didn't cost us the BC game, it was our horrific non existent run defense that let a raw green rookie and a backup RB run all over us at will. You stop BC's run game, you win the game, simple as that.
You don't kick FG's instead of TDs and you win the game.
We were down 7-6 at the half. Was the offence the offence or defence doing it's job at that point?
We were up 16-10 after the 3rd quarter. Is 16 points a good performance for the O?
With 6 minutes left in the game, we were up 19-13. Is it reasonable to ask the offence to maintain some possession time and run down the clock? Even after we let them score and were down 20-19, is it unreasonable to ask them to score one more time? Or un the clock down while at least getting into FG range?
Giant fail by the offence in that game.
We were winning 16-10 at the end of the third, then gave up 25 points in the 4th quarter, giving up 25 points in 1 quarter is awful no matter which way you slice it. We beat Hamilton scoring less than 20 points, so if our D doesn't give up a games worth of points in the final quarter, that would have gone a long way to helping us win. You give up 35 points, you don't win many games, nor do you win many games scoring 16, so both inept units are to blame.
Why could Dru throw TD and two pointers in the Ottawa OT game with no problem but against BC on the 3 yard line we kick FGs?
Quote from: Blue72 on August 04, 2026, 11:07:52 PMWhy could Dru throw TD and two pointers in the Ottawa OT game with no problem but against BC on the 3 yard line we kick FGs?
Because after the 4-INT game the braintrust decided this was going to be a no-INT no-risk no-deep game. That, and BC's D is better than OTT's.
Quote from: dd on August 04, 2026, 03:03:06 PMHold on a sec....our offense didn't cost us the BC game, it was our horrific non existent run defense that let a raw green rookie and a backup RB run all over us at will. You stop BC's run game, you win the game, simple as that.
It's both. O basically went 2 & out every possession after Dru left. MOS said it: D got tired. Willie also did a rare finger-point and blamed the O for not scoring when they could -- said doing so has a "snowball" effect. He's not wrong.
Just like in the cups we lost: O needs to move the ball when up in the 4th. It's been a major problem for ages. Teams stop Brady in the late 4th knowing our goal is to run and bleed clock. Brady just isn't AH33.
The least the O could do after the big TD run in the 4th was move the ball and show we're still in it. But they went 2&out and everyone in the world knew we were then going to lose. The O isn't great when Zach is in. The O is worse when Dru is in. The O is league-worst when Elgs is in.
And people said Strev was bad!!
Quote from: Tecno on August 05, 2026, 01:54:18 AMIt's both. O basically went 2 & out every possession after Dru left. MOS said it: D got tired. Willie also did a rare finger-point and blamed the O for not scoring when they could -- said doing so has a "snowball" effect. He's not wrong.
Just like in the cups we lost: O needs to move the ball when up in the 4th. It's been a major problem for ages. Teams stop Brady in the late 4th knowing our goal is to run and bleed clock. Brady just isn't AH33.
The least the O could do after the big TD run in the 4th was move the ball and show we're still in it. But they went 2&out and everyone in the world knew we were then going to lose. The O isn't great when Zach is in. The O is worse when Dru is in. The O is league-worst when Elgs is in.
And people said Strev was bad!!
Yep, they almost need a QB like Tre Ford they can throw in when plans fall apart and let him run wild instead of trying to force him to conform to the exact same game plan. It totally worked for BC, maybe Perkins could fill that same role.
Chances are they're losing the game anyway, but at least with a wild card the fans are entertained and the other team is thrown an unpredictable curve they might not be prepared to contend with.
Getting thru my rewatch. So depressing. I'll have my report soon. I'm truly curious to see if Stan and Nichols and Kyrie are as awful as many now say.
The big thing jumping out at me is BC's D was playing exceptionally well. Especially Sankey. It's Sankey didn't exist and it was some average guy, we would have had probably 2 more TDs easy, and many more first downs.
It really didn't help that we allowed them to play so tight, with no deep shots. Maybe if Sankey was dropping back with the DBs in zone sometimes we'd have more space for Brady.
There was so much cover 0 by them, on most run plays they guessed right and it was only man on the 1 to 3 Recievers out. We didn't try to throw into that to take advantage until right near when dru got hurt. And then he chucked it into a pass rusher batdown...
When the opponent D is playing so well you need to up your game, and take more risks. the game was horribly mismanaged. It's pretty clear bc was going to run all night, and their oc spent the entire time probing for weakness. He knew he'd bust it if they kept hitting it.
There were 2 mid game bc runs where we just barely managed to stop the carrier, and if we hadn't it was going to be a 50y run or td. Those were the license for bc to keep trying.
I think it was Farhan who said in one that he couldn't believe the Bombers didn't think of a counter plan at halftime. He's dead right. You could see the big runs coming, and younger decided to just play his normal ball. I'm not usually hard on younger, but this may be the dumbest decision he's ever made.
Quote from: Tecno on August 05, 2026, 12:44:15 PMGetting thru my rewatch. So depressing. I'll have my report soon. I'm truly curious to see if Stan and Nichols and Kyrie are as awful as many now say.
The big thing jumping out at me is BC's D was playing exceptionally well. Especially Sankey. It's Sankey didn't exist and it was some average guy, we would have had probably 2 more TDs easy, and many more first downs.
It really didn't help that we allowed them to play so tight, with no deep shots. Maybe if Sankey was dropping back with the DBs in zone sometimes we'd have more space for Brady.
There was so much cover 0 by them, on most run plays they guessed right and it was only man on the 1 to 3 Recievers out. We didn't try to throw into that to take advantage until right near when dru got hurt. And then he chucked it into a pass rusher batdown...
When the opponent D is playing so well you need to up your game, and take more risks. the game was horribly mismanaged. It's pretty clear bc was going to run all night, and their oc spent the entire time probing for weakness. He knew he'd bust it if they kept hitting it.
There were 2 mid game bc runs where we just barely managed to stop the carrier, and if we hadn't it was going to be a 50y run or td. Those were the license for bc to keep trying.
I think it was Farhan who said in one that he couldn't believe the Bombers didn't think of a counter plan at halftime. He's dead right. You could see the big runs coming, and younger decided to just play his normal ball. I'm not usually hard on younger, but this may be the dumbest decision he's ever made.
I've always been a fan of Sankey and he is the difference maker at MLB that we are lacking. Water under the bridge now.
Quote from: Tecno on August 05, 2026, 12:44:15 PMGetting thru my rewatch. So depressing. I'll have my report soon. I'm truly curious to see if Stan and Nichols and Kyrie are as awful as many now say.
The big thing jumping out at me is BC's D was playing exceptionally well. Especially Sankey. It's Sankey didn't exist and it was some average guy, we would have had probably 2 more TDs easy, and many more first downs.
It really didn't help that we allowed them to play so tight, with no deep shots. Maybe if Sankey was dropping back with the DBs in zone sometimes we'd have more space for Brady.
There was so much cover 0 by them, on most run plays they guessed right and it was only man on the 1 to 3 Recievers out. We didn't try to throw into that to take advantage until right near when dru got hurt. And then he chucked it into a pass rusher batdown...
When the opponent D is playing so well you need to up your game, and take more risks. the game was horribly mismanaged. It's pretty clear bc was going to run all night, and their oc spent the entire time probing for weakness. He knew he'd bust it if they kept hitting it.
There were 2 mid game bc runs where we just barely managed to stop the carrier, and if we hadn't it was going to be a 50y run or td. Those were the license for bc to keep trying.
I think it was Farhan who said in one that he couldn't believe the Bombers didn't think of a counter plan at halftime. He's dead right. You could see the big runs coming, and younger decided to just play his normal ball. I'm not usually hard on younger, but this may be the dumbest decision he's ever made.
Pretty clear Younger's star is no longer ascending and his ambition of becoming a HC, if he had any, may not be realized. Might have to content himself with being a young version of Richie Hall if he can show he has the intelligence to pull it together in the remaining games and put a good defence that works well on the field.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 05, 2026, 03:48:45 PMPretty clear Younger's star is no longer ascending and his ambition of becoming a HC, if he had any, may not be realized. Might have to content himself with being a young version of Richie Hall if he can show he has the intelligence to pull it together in the remaining games and put a good defence that works well on the field.
I'm not sure Younger has ever been the brains behind anything. It's not really possible to know exactly how the D coaching is structured, but I have my guesses. What if Hall was still the brains but Younger is the people & ops guy? You do need both, and it was clear Hall couldn't do the day-to-day on-field stuff anymore.
Regardless of the breakdown of duties, it's failing big time. It's really sickening how the middle fat and at least one edge are usually 100% wide open for 20Y every direction on basically every play. Teams have learned that's what we do, so the QB run up the middle or the edge run/hitch is almost always available on every down for a free & cheap conversion.
And if anyone was going to know how to abuse it, it was Buck.
I don't think Jones is going back to MLB... We're using him on many downs as a DE, sliding over from his WILL spot. A couple of people already noticed this.
I think this lets us show 3 and bring 4, as well as spell Willie, and give us flexibility on subsequent passing downs.
We have been doing this so much, I think it's becoming an integral part of the scheme, and it's something Kyrie can't do. If we wanted Jones @MLB we'd need to swap out Kyrie for a beefier guy. I'm not sure Smith or Woodbey is that guy.
Quote from: Tecno on August 06, 2026, 02:25:49 AMI'm not sure Younger has ever been the brains behind anything. It's not really possible to know exactly how the D coaching is structured, but I have my guesses. What if Hall was still the brains but Younger is the people & ops guy? You do need both, and it was clear Hall couldn't do the day-to-day on-field stuff anymore.
Regardless of the breakdown of duties, it's failing big time. It's really sickening how the middle fat and at least one edge are usually 100% wide open for 20Y every direction on basically every play. Teams have learned that's what we do, so the QB run up the middle or the edge run/hitch is almost always available on every down for a free & cheap conversion.
And if anyone was going to know how to abuse it, it was Buck.
The good news is there are not that many brave running QB's left in the league, maybe Rourke still has the green light to go but Alexander, Adams and Kelly run with caution that the next long gallop could be their last.
Tecno's Take -- Bummed Out Edition
GOOD plays
dru 10
brady 7
kyrie 5
white 5
willie 4
smith 4
vant 4
griffin 3
pokey 3
neuf 2.5
ceresna 2.5
major 2.5
demski 2.5
els 2
daniels 2
perkins 2
fletcher 2
kelly 2
holm 2
stan 1.5
nield 1.5
wallace 1.5
ike 1.5
1 each: jones clercius cobb cadwall nichols elgs ayers eli
BAD plays
elgs 4
jones 3.5
kyrie 3
brady 2.5
smith 2.5
griffin 2
neuf 2
vant 2
kelly 2
stan 1.5
fletcher 1.5
ceresna 1.5
major 1.5
1 each: nichols wallace demski pokey
.5 each: nield schmek els
1Q2:05 Brady has a nice soft pocket of hoggies to follow and instead he stays outside and gets stuffed costing us a probable TD. Where's the vision? Where's the decision making? By the look of the hoggie pocket that was the designed play, it was Brady who went the wrong way, and there's no apparent reason why.
2Q6:30 UR "piling on" on Cadwall: there was no whistle before Cadwall hit him! He thought it was live because it was! Dude was not obviously down. This is totally the fault of the refs and their perennially-late whistles! This should not be a penalty. If you look at the BC guy it looks like he's still struggling to get up and get yards: Cadwall doesn't know his knee is down behind what is visible to him! Command needs to check these out, note the time of the whistle, and pick up the flag!!
3Q4:52 3 man BC pass rush beats 5+1 OL and sacks Dru. Sums up the night. Pathetic. (Dru hurts his back on this, after being barely touched. Might actually be the wimpiest QB of the CFL in the last 10 years.)
3Q1:30 Probably our best Brady run of the season. The super-jumbo unit made a really nice corridor for Brady and even kept the 1st level occupied the whole time so they didn't just crash from behind. It took their 2nd safety to +1 the blockers and make the tackle. Too bad Brady can't make 1 guy miss anymore. This is the type of run all our gut runs should be like. All the other teams do it, why can't we?
4Q3:29 When they blow the kick dead, look at the faces of everyone on the WPG sideline. Everyone looks like they are watching impending doom coming at them. Everyone, like 9 people in the shot. Some are looking at MOS, who looks just as doomed as everyone. Compare with BC's sideline. Remember, at this moment BC is up only 1. It was this moment I said to the guy sitting next to me: "we're gonna lose this game". Where are the team leaders?
4Q2:46 Hahahahaha Buck catches us with a Lapo "we're not ready, see we're not snapping, we're still getting the call" Winnipeg Special. No one on our D is ready, they think nothing is happening yet. Hahahaha. What a stupid team we have. So unprepared. So pathetic that BC is hitting us with all of our old tricks and yet we never, ever, ever run a trick play of our own anymore. So badly coached. And with Kramdi out it would appear not a single player on D has any brain cells. Look at BC to see what a prepared team looks like. We don't prepare. We aren't serious. Just giving the middle finger to all the home fans. Beaten by a nobody QB who probably wouldn't win a game against anyone else.
Where are the morale guys? Where is the morale, period? Disgusting failure of a team mired in its own muck with no leaders and no hope just willing to roll over and take it at home. The instant Elgs went 2 & out because he can't read a crashing-down DE, they should have put in Perkins. The whole world knew Elgs wasn't going to do anything after that. They showed him leaving the field after his last series and he looked like he was crying. Good. Cry. You got punked by a 120 lb nobody rookie QB who didn't win squat in U ball and was only expected to be 4th string; and you handed the ball away 3-4 times in about as many plays. Go to the RR and dev, because you shouldn't see the field for even 1 more snap for all 2026.
Wow, Salter is both a better QB than Dru, and a better RB than Brady. All in one package. BC would be dumb to ever put Brice in again. He was doing things in this game neither Dru nor Brady could ever do. Sad.
Sankey is just too darn good. So many plays of ours would have gone for double yards if Sankey was a more "normal" MLB. Sankey was as fast as many of our ball carriers -- just crazy. And he sniffs out every play early. We should be scheming away from him: more edge runs, deeper passes, etc; but instead we decided to scheme right into him. Dumb.
Brady could only wish he could run even half as fast as Horvath, though they are roughly the same weight -- and yet Horvath could still be considered a "power back", just like Brady. Forget Brady, trade him away and get Horvath. He's earning 1/3 what Brady is. Don't care that he's an IMP. (I joke... or do I??)
Basically every big run by BC to end the 4th had a big legit point-of-contact hold that should have been called. Why doesn't our OL hold like that?
I really, really hate watching WPG/BC games when Farhan is calling it. You can't get a bigger homer than that dude.
Our edge contain has been garbage for 2 seasons. Why do we continually get destroyed on the edge yet every single team has edge contain our O can't break if their lives depended on it? If our D scheme cannot solve the easy edge contain that everyone else can solve, then the D scheme is useless and must be discarded. Same with leaving the middle of the flat open for QB escapes every single game. In our scheme everyone crashes down to the line when they see run and if a hoggie or blocker makes just one decent play then that's it, it's a 50Y run. There are never any levels to our D. No one sheds blocks. Every blocker dictates what happens, our DL and LBers dictate nothing. If you're not stopping the run at the line, then at least have some levels to your D so someone has a shot at a tackle in space or running the carrier down.
BC in TD or FG range at the end, why are they not going for points? We only face BC twice this season. Points matter. Unless they think we are so pathetic that there's no way we're tied come season-end. And/or Buck took pity on his old Jedi master. Probably all of the above.
Here's a hint for the braintrust: when a player gets 2 TDs on you, stop with your normal system and focus on that player. This is what good teams do. Good teams when they play EDM focus on Rankin. Good teams when they play HAM (pre-BLM injury) focus on Kenny. To do anything else is certain death. So when McAllister rips you for 2 in the CGY game, and Horvath rips you for 2 in the BC game, why aren't you changing your focus to those players? Your system failed to stop them twice, and we all know that in football an O is going to keep hitting you with what is working until you stop them. And that's what these teams/players did! That is the utter failure in the last 2 games, and it's unforgivable. Something needs to be done.
Quote from: Tecno on August 06, 2026, 04:15:49 AMI don't think Jones is going back to MLB... We're using him on many downs as a DE, sliding over from his WILL spot. A couple of people already noticed this.
I think this lets us show 3 and bring 4, as well as spell Willie, and give us flexibility on subsequent passing downs.
We have been doing this so much, I think it's becoming an integral part of the scheme, and it's something Kyrie can't do. If we wanted Jones @MLB we'd need to swap out Kyrie for a beefier guy. I'm not sure Smith or Woodbey is that guy.
We did that all last season too. I don't really think his role has changed all that much.
Extremely odd: is this the first game years WFC didn't do a post-game presser of the QB that finished the game? They instead had a Willie interview, to go along with the MOS one.
Usually the QB that finished the game (win or lose) does a presser.
WFC overly protecting Elgs again??
Weird.
Nobody would want to listen to a word he said so why interview him.
Quote from: dd on August 10, 2026, 04:19:40 AMNobody would want to listen to a word he said so why interview him.
Because that's WFC tradition? I'm nearly positive we interviewed Elgs after he stepped in to beat HAM a few weeks ago. It looks kinda bad on WFC/Elgs that we don't then interview him after a loss. Like what, he's crying or pouting or storming out of the building? Not a great look.
Then putting it all on Willie's shoulders, LOL. He's probably the only guy who stood up and volunteered to take one for the team after that disgusting mess.
Quote from: Tecno on August 10, 2026, 07:16:13 AMBecause that's WFC tradition? I'm nearly positive we interviewed Elgs after he stepped in to beat HAM a few weeks ago. It looks kinda bad on WFC/Elgs that we don't then interview him after a loss. Like what, he's crying or pouting or storming out of the building? Not a great look.
Then putting it all on Willie's shoulders, LOL. He's probably the only guy who stood up and volunteered to take one for the team after that disgusting mess.
Press puts in their requests and the team or player can say yes or no.
I'm not sure why anyone would request Elgs in this situation, tbh.
Quote from: Jesse on August 10, 2026, 12:41:57 PMPress puts in their requests and the team or player can say yes or no.
I'm not talking the tsn interviews. I'm talking the wfc run and sanctioned post games we get after every single game. The ones posted to the home page of bb.com.
To date, afaik, it's always mos and the ending qb. Sometimes there will be a third, but in every case it will be hc and qb.
Just scroll thru gbg's wonderful videos stickied thread. You'll see the trend instantly.
Oh ya, and I'd want to hear from the qb. So that's one person.
Or even dru. But I don't think they've ever put the departed qb in there. At least they never have with Zach.
Why would I want to hear from the pathetic loser qb after a pathetic loss? Morbid curiosity. See if he throws anyone under the bus. See if they give any excuses. Watching for mental fortitude... Or weakness.
You know, like Cody's infamous "the goal post is 92 percent air" presser. That's solid gold, that is.
Quote from: Tecno on August 10, 2026, 01:07:32 PMOh ya, and I'd want to hear from the qb. So that's one person.
Or even dru. But I don't think they've ever put the departed qb in there. At least they never have with Zach.
Why would I want to hear from the pathetic loser qb after a pathetic loss? Morbid curiosity. See if he throws anyone under the bus. See if they give any excuses. Watching for mental fortitude... Or weakness.
You know, like Cody's infamous "the goal post is 92 percent air" presser. That's solid gold, that is.
I don't know, I never watch the pressers. But Dru was hurt and Elgs only came out for some mop up snaps so I'd interview someone else too, if it were me.
Quote from: Tecno on August 10, 2026, 07:16:13 AMBecause that's WFC tradition? I'm nearly positive we interviewed Elgs after he stepped in to beat HAM a few weeks ago. It looks kinda bad on WFC/Elgs that we don't then interview him after a loss. Like what, he's crying or pouting or storming out of the building? Not a great look.
Then putting it all on Willie's shoulders, LOL. He's probably the only guy who stood up and volunteered to take one for the team after that disgusting mess.
Good to see Willie grow up and take responsibility, he should model himself on Jamaal Westerman, the best spokesman the Bombers ever had.
The best interviews are always on the CJOB post game show, Taylor and Brown ask tougher questions you won't hear in the Bomber post game pressers.