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#21

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 03:11:23 PM

This is some big news, IMO. A good opportunity for him and the team.

Looking forward to seeing him at TC!

#22

Offside Forum / Re: Gas $1.64

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 03:09:58 PM

$154.9 this morning along Henderson Hwy.

#23

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 03:08:06 PM

Heard that at the trade deadline. It was a mistake to sign him in the first place, imo. Chipman's been trying to get him since the Jets came back to Winnipeg, but the version of Toews that left the Blackhawks was never going to be a helpful asset.

Chipman's fixation on Toews is pretty odd, especially when you consider Toews' professional struggles the last handful of years. I also don't understand why he'd get a say in personnel decisions; he's not management.

Toews was a reliable bottom six/powerplay centre who still kills in the dot, but he's not worth $2M AAV. The experiment to put him at 2C was a colossal failure and now the team really has to get that second line situation sorted out if they want to remain competitive in the Central.

At the right price, I could see him back for another season. But only if it doesn't hinder the roster.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by VictorRomano - Today at 03:06:30 PM

The article got into a bit of detail.  Sounds like he was getting handsy with a few ladies in a restaurant Grey Cup week.  My guess is restaurant=lounge and everyone was drinking too much.  No excuses, but it's not terribly uncommon.

By way of comparison,  consider the following:  Was the offense Ajou Ajou has been accused of (accused of; not convicted.  This is important) any worse than what Kenny Lawler was CONVICTED OF when he was here?

#25

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 01:10:31 PM

Very happy, surprised it was the first deal signed.

Now, how do we make Helly happy?  Can we, or can we get a good goaler, a 2nd C, some D prospects and a first rounder for him?

It is far more important to Chipman the Helle and Scheif are career Jets than anything else.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Positional Preview #4 | Th...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 11:59:22 AM

I think we need someone to pull the trigger to get us more DI's on the DL.  You know, like every other team.  So many times we're all sitting here as fans going: why are we dressing 168 LBers and DBs, but not a single extra DL?  Why do we never use a DI on DL?

It would also be nice if we had a Kongbo-type NAT (a "free dress") back in the fold to use as a non-DI speller who isn't completely useless.

I know we are all about max-coverage and like our DB/SAM DIs, but I think we're all hoping we find a way to get more pressure this season.  And that can't just be Ceresna, or he'll be dog tired (and ineffective) by the 4th Q.

Look at SSK, where the DL was always stacked, with tons of DIs stationed there.  And they won the cup chasing & beating up Alexander all game...

This is always the biggest mystery. This is how we won the 2019 Grey Cup. It's how Seattle won the Super Bowl this year. Just a merciless DL that never stops coming. We were the team that rotated 8 different guys on the line and then we switched to riding the same 4 guys all game and having unlimited LBs, many of which don't even play.

I don't get it. 

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:53:23 AM

Strev doing #2&#3 was an anomaly, as would Wilson be if he does the same role week 1.  I'd think that we'd be trying to aim for our normal setup of dedicated SY + dev #2.  Having all of your QB role eggs in one Strev (or Wilson) basket was risky, as we found out when Strev got injured (twice).

However, you're right that Wilson is in the pound seats right now because he's the only guy we KNOW can do SY and/or run our O.  And he's not Brohm, so that's a plus.  At worst he's as bad as any average #2 out there.  And at worst he's a competent 93%+ SY.

I'm pretty sure no one would care if we cut him (he's not the future Zach), but he sure is great insurance right now who knows the system and isn't completely useless.

So maybe the plan is to roll with Wilson as SY, Elgersma (or another rookie who may beat him out in TC) as dev #2... BUT in reality if Zach goes down game 1 it'll be Wilson they put out on the field.

In my ideal world I'd rather see some other rookie flash and be named #2, and Elg flash at SY and be #3 and long-term dev guy.  That lets us dev 2 new QBs at the same time and let the best man win when Zach retires.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 02:52:45 AM

The article got into a bit of detail.  Sounds like he was getting handsy with a few ladies in a restaurant Grey Cup week.  My guess is restaurant=lounge and everyone was drinking too much.  No excuses, but it's not terribly uncommon.

Best place to follow the rumours is on Riderfans, a few people noticed Ajou was almost black out drunk and at risk of falling off the float during the GC parade.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by bunker - Today at 02:51:51 AM

Does Clercius play teams?  I know Chris-Ike does...

No he doesn't

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 02:24:20 AM

Does Clercius play teams?  I know Chris-Ike does...