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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Tecno - February 18, 2026, 11:22:50 PM

I'm optimistic we are a match for the riders.

Ya, the Mace/Mueller O is actually very simple.  Find a way to stop the run, and disrupt the short game.  Everything beyond that you can leave man coverage 1-on-1.  No busts, though.

But you gotta stop that run.  They are like WPG with AH... they'll just run all over you to open everything else up.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 18, 2026, 11:22:21 PM

That is true.  I didn't fly all the way to MTL that day to see a dumb rugby scrum.  If I wanted to watch rugby, there's plenty of that on tv.

Maas calls it the best play ever, I call it the dumbest thing I've ever seen on a CFL field.

Typically the Bombers would have 1 or 2 O-line pushing, on the play in question the Als had 4.

Defintely can say Vaughters stopped Scott's momentum.

[into the pile]

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by Tecno - February 18, 2026, 11:20:52 PM

Used to love it when Hardrick would slam into the pile and push Andrew or Brady another 5-10 yards.

Into the pile, or directly touching the carrier?  Usually a pile.  Something I think the rule allows (my "intervening player" theory).

However, even when Yoshi did it, does anyone remember at critical playoff game being decided by 3 O players pushing/pulling the stopped carrier 5-10 more YDS for a TD, sealing the game?

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by bunker - February 18, 2026, 11:20:05 PM

I'm thinking "beating SSK" (and CGY, and BC) is the top priority for '26.  We're back to '18 and '19 where "beating CGY" was all that mattered as they were the main impediment to getting to the cup.

I would hope at minimum they are going to find a way to go 50/50 with SSK, and maybe the remaining game be a close one.  If SSK plows us again, we probably won't get far in the playoffs again.

I'm optimistic we are a match for the riders. We actually played them close in both the labour day and banjo bowl. IMO we are significantly better, and they are a bit worse this year based on current roster changes. Of course injuries could change everything.

[can't see Cad ever getting Gauthier type reps]

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Tecno - February 18, 2026, 11:17:50 PM

I can't see Cad ever getting Gauthier type reps.

I meant purely on ST plays, as that's what we were talking about re: Ayers.  Someone will have to fill the Gauthier void.  Maybe like you point out that's Smith, not Cadwall.  So be it.  Strange I always notice a Cadwall tackle, but never ever notice Smith.  Maybe he isn't as brutal and showy as Cadwall?  Dunno.

As for what NAT can get some decent D reps... that's a whole other discussion.  I think everyone hopes that guy's name is Shay.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by bunker - February 18, 2026, 11:15:10 PM

Used to love it when Hardrick would slam into the pile and push Andrew or Brady another 5-10 yards.

[can't win the season series against their Western opponents]

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Tecno - February 18, 2026, 11:15:02 PM

Games against the East are never as definitive, but if they can't win the season series against their Western opponents, the odds of advancing in the playoffs are poor.

I'm thinking "beating SSK" (and CGY, and BC) is the top priority for '26.  We're back to '18 and '19 where "beating CGY" was all that mattered as they were the main impediment to getting to the cup.

I would hope at minimum they are going to find a way to go 50/50 with SSK, and maybe the remaining game be a close one.  If SSK plows us again, we probably won't get far in the playoffs again.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 18, 2026, 11:13:37 PM

I can't see Cad ever getting Gauthier type reps.

5 years, 86 games, 6 DTs, 68 STs, 2 FF.

9 games last season he didn't record a DT or ST.

Love his hustle and the way he plays the game. Probably a life time Bomber. But, he's 5 years deep into his career and he has never taken on Gauthiers role when he's been injured.

Cadwallader. 1 DT, 14 STs, 1 FF. 5'11" 216.

Smith: 3 DTs, 22 STs. 5'10" 227.

I love Cadwallader but can't ever recall him getting reps at LB.  Gauthier was the toughest hombre, made his limited appearances at LB on SY sneaks or goal-line stands in the absence of Biggie.

[Nobody came to the park to watch that bs.]

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by Tecno - February 18, 2026, 11:11:31 PM

Nobody came to the park to watch that bs.

That is true.  I didn't fly all the way to MTL that day to see a dumb rugby scrum.  If I wanted to watch rugby, there's plenty of that on tv.

Maas calls it the best play ever, I call it the dumbest thing I've ever seen on a CFL field.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 18, 2026, 11:04:45 PM

Dru is fizzling out fast in OTT.  If he keeps regressing, and keeps getting injured, they'll move on from him and he'll be lucky to get a backup job somewhere.

To me he often seems TOO calm and disinterested out there.  He has a strange demeanor.  And he always looks tiny compared to all the other players.  Strange that a guy like him isn't more mobile.  Maybe he should work on his escapability.

Brown's stock won't drop that far, don't know what Dinwiddie intends to do with him or if he'll do all he can to bring Chad Kelly to Ottawa.  Bombers know exactly how well Brown can play and if they can provide him with excellent protection like they did for Nichols they know he'll throw some beautiful balls.  Zach mentioned in his interview yesterday he remains super close to Brown and Prukop.