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#11

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Haha, Dru's our guy! LOL R...

Last post by LXTSN - Today at 06:03:10 PM

Yes that's puzzling but we've seen our offence totally take in the 2nd half of other games. The other teams adjust and we don't. The OC has to take a lot of the blame. Starting 3 Canadian receivers was never a great plan. Defences don't fear them as a group.

I agree that this is more of an OC issue than a QB issue. If we are doing well in the first half, it's easy to just say "keep it up boys!". If we're losing there are always half time adjustments and tweaks to the play-calling.
You have to be a step ahead.
I'd like to see the Condell offence numbers in the first half vs the second half of games in games where they are losing at half and winning at half. I think he's actually got a great offensive playbook, and when he's got a plan he's calling plays well. But coming out of halftime, the defense adjusts, and Condell has to wing it, he struggles.

It's a tough job, and like I said, he's actually a solid OC. He just has some flaws.
He could really benefit from an assistant, or someone in analytics who can help him structure a second half. Or he could put a bigger focus in planning for defensive adjustments.

I'd like to see him call the offence until Zach retires, and then I'd love to see Zach in the OC role!

#12

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Haha, Dru's our guy! LOL R...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:35:51 PM

Dru looked great for about 8 minutes.
At one point in Friday's game the passing yards were 8 for Toronto, 170ish for Winnipeg.
They ended up 290 for Toronto, 193 for Winnipeg.

Yes that's puzzling but we've seen our offence totally take in the 2nd half of other games. The other teams adjust and we don't. The OC has to take a lot of the blame. Starting 3 Canadian receivers was never a great plan. Defences don't fear them as a group.

#13

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:30:38 PM

Interesting article on 3rd Down about players that might be traded by either Ottawa or Hamilton. I was thinking about Howsare yesterday as a matter of fact. If Ceresna is injured he'd be an interesting acquisition at a low price.

I didn't consider Hardy but he'd make a great short term rental if Ottawa wants to move on due to his age.

Morgan or McManis as possible trade bait I'm not so sure about that. It depends on their contract status and where they intend to plan their Canadian ratio.

#14

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Haha, Dru's our guy! LOL R...

Last post by The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB - Today at 05:26:22 PM

Dru looked great for about 8 minutes.
At one point in Friday's game the passing yards were 8 for Toronto, 170ish for Winnipeg.
They ended up 290 for Toronto, 193 for Winnipeg.

#15

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg @ Montreal Pre-Ga...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 04:56:40 PM

Anybody at practice today to see who is practising? Obviously we know several veterans will have a reduced schedule but the question is about those that have been on the IR.

#16

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) 2026 sea...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 04:54:53 PM

When in Gino signing somewhere?  I know Singer replacing Wilson reduced that worry, but we are still starting like 9 Nats, can't we find a way to get Gino on the field instead of Neild/Cobb/Clercius?  Take Womack's ratio spot.  The cost for 4 games can't be an issue, and we need every sure handed reciever we can get, and with Dru at QB, there's more "chemistry" there than with any Bomber receiver.

C'mon Kyle, make it happen.

It appears that bus has left the station. If we were going to do that chances are it would have been before now. O.Wilson might be back?

#17

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) 2026 sea...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 03:59:22 PM

When in Gino signing somewhere?  I know Singer replacing Wilson reduced that worry, but we are still starting like 9 Nats, can't we find a way to get Gino on the field instead of Neild/Cobb/Clercius?  Take Womack's ratio spot.  The cost for 4 games can't be an issue, and we need every sure handed reciever we can get, and with Dru at QB, there's more "chemistry" there than with any Bomber receiver.

C'mon Kyle, make it happen.

#18

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 03:53:50 PM

Every year at this time they bring in a couple of OLine to give them a shot, hoping to catch lightning in a bottle.  With OT's lasting a decade or more, you only have to hit once or twice a decade to make it work.

Its always the DB's and WR that are the exciting ones.  Guys that can learn either side of the waggle immediately are always invited back to camp to compete.  And while we may be losing some players to aging out, we might also lose Williams/Singer to the NFL window.

#19

Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 03:04:55 PM

Great way to end the season. Blue jays with a win. Springer ends his time with the Jay with a hit. Mad max with an outstanding outing.

#20

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers final 5 game predi...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:33:15 PM

Length of run matters. Called QB draws and being forced out of the pocket aren't the same as short yardage plays.

We are never going to agree. Another time where I post a single line that you take umbrage to and turn it into a marathon. Again, I'm out.

Kelly's pass to Coxie for 84 yards was the longest of his CFL career. His other 56 yard pass was his 4th longest.

Grant's pass ( not recorded as a pass ) resulted in a 32 yard return. Grant is only credited with 1 pass in his career. I'm not sure if he's even done the lateral previously. I can't remember when we last saw anybody do that and / or with any success.

You didn't mention either of those as being reason to suggest the Argos were flattered by the score in the same way you did about the Bombers.  Context is everything.

A QB run is a QB run. The why doesn't matter only the result. It's safe to say any long run by a QB was probably not the planned play ore even the result. Nobody draws up 60 yard draw or yardage on a broken play. Other recent long runs on SYS were given to you ( Stevens ).

Tommy Stevens has built a reputation as a short-yardage quarterback with explosive big-play potential. While operating almost exclusively out of short-yardage formations, he has ripped off three of the longest quarterback sneaks/keeper plays in recent memory:85-yard run71-yard run69-yard run