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#31
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Mock Drafts
Last post by theaardvark - March 26, 2024, 04:48:05 PM
FB is a position that, in certain instances, has a place.

Here's something I haven't seen mentioned.

Streveler.

He is literally a FB, and with 2 QB's on the field allowed, we have a FB who has far more dimensionality than any NAT FB ever. 

So lets drop the "We need to draft a FB" discussion, OK?

our needs OLine pipeline, then BPA.  If BPA nets is a LB/ST guy , a depth WR for the PR and DB/FS/SAM backup with ST capabilities (including returning), we will be fine.  We have NATS at so many positions, BPA will be good anywhere.  Maybe a second or third Oline, or a flyer pick on someone who has NFL opportunities that eventually may come north.
#32
Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...
Last post by theaardvark - March 26, 2024, 04:39:03 PM
#33
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by theaardvark - March 26, 2024, 04:36:16 PM
I can't believe we are stuck with MS55 and CH37 for 8 more years... when do they become buyout eligible?  Maybe next year at the trade deadline we can move them as a package...

Just kidding.

Why does this team seem to play up to good competition, and down to bad?  The game against the Oils will be a tell tale of what to expect, I expect...

Everyone is healthy, no excuses at all.  Looks like the flu bug has cleared, no one is walking wounded, Bowness is back... this is a bounceback and start of a homestand that this team needs

#34
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Mock Drafts
Last post by LXTSN - March 26, 2024, 03:59:14 PM
Quote from: dd on March 25, 2024, 09:57:58 PMI don't get why they say we have a glaring need at fullback. I didn't think anyone had a glaring need for a fullback. Teams generally bring in an extra O lineman at TE and engage the defense at the line. FB is an old outdated position
Yeah it's a little outdated. The game is faster and QB's can throw farther and that stretches out the field a lot.
With that said, they can be very effective if you have a good one. If you can use a FB rather than a 7th OL, you can have another threat on the field. I don't think we are throwing the ball to Eli any time soon.
I would love to see a FB that actually gets the goal line touches. I feel we haven't seen one of those in a while. There is a great saying about fullbacks, "If you need them to get you 1 yard, they will get you 3. If you need them to get you 5 yards, they will get you 3."
#35
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Mock Drafts
Last post by Blue In BC - March 26, 2024, 03:52:48 PM
Speaking of drafts, the Global draft is only 2 rounds this year. Any thoughts on choices for these players?

We've only got 1 remaining from each of the last 2 global drafts.
#36
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 26, 2024, 03:28:28 PM
Projected lines/pairings vs. EDM

Connor-Scheifele-Iaffalo
Ehlers-Monahan-Toffoli
Niederreiter-Lowry-Appleton
Barron-Namestnikov-Perfetti

Morrissey-DeMelo
Dillon-Pionk
Samberg-Miller

Hellebuyck
Brossoit
#37
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 26, 2024, 03:06:49 PM
Bowness back on the ice with the team this morning, along with Vilardi who's in a regular jersey. (https://twitter.com/wiebesworld/status/1772645922565972308)
#39
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 26, 2024, 12:32:40 PM
Special teams have hampered them all season. While I can overlook a shoddy powerplay, a bad penalty kill can sink a team, especially in the playoffs.

It's crazy how crucial Vilardi has been to the powerplay's success. Why they haven't been able to adjust without him in honestly baffling.

I still can't believe how badly that road trip turned after the impressive win at MSG. It's not the end of the world but it's concerning when you consider the remaining schedule and how tight the division is. Not to mention the surging Predators who are only five points back and hold the season series at present.

I sure hope they can get back on track tonight.
#40
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Mock Drafts
Last post by CrazyCanuck89 - March 25, 2024, 11:59:58 PM
Quote from: dd on March 25, 2024, 09:57:58 PMI don't get why they say we have a glaring need at fullback. I didn't think anyone had a glaring need for a fullback. Teams generally bring in an extra O lineman at TE and engage the defense at the line. FB is an old outdated position

It's not really outdated, the position itself has evolved to a tightend/fullback.