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#91

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: DL stronger or weaker

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 16, 2025, 03:16:44 PM

Weren't we like a top-3 team against the run?  We stopped the run just fine in the post-season.  TOR had to go to an almost all-pass plan.

I think gap control is good, because the DL was basically doing nothing but gap control on 1st down.  We focus on gap control at the expense of pass rush.  Fatboi is basically the epitome of this.

But you are right, our run-stop success was more a function of the LBers probably.  And the DBs sneaking up.  We are very good at identifying who (extra) is staying in pass-pro and bringing the match coverage for them into the box.

The D played well all season but they allowed Arbuckles to put up 41 pts. against them in the championship game, that result should open up their defensive strategy to a whole lot of scrutiny. I wouldn't shed a tear if they completely abandoned the 3 man front and went back to basics with the focus on employing outstanding personnel.

#92

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber)...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 16, 2025, 03:00:04 PM

Ya, I always thought that
a) players were somewhat protected/shielded from just getting dumped while on IR
and
b) WFC specifically was "nicer" than other teams in this regard.

Turns out I was wrong on both counts.  If Hollins won this, what's to keep Woli from doing the same?  How about the other released-from-IR players like Biggie?

Is it just me or did we used to give IR players a chance to proven themselves in TC or the first few weeks of reg season?  Leggett comes to mind.

Oh well, more of the business side that doesn't give warm fuzzy feelings.

I think people are overplaying Woli's injury, his second injury last year to the rib area looked to be a reinjury of his first, seems reasonable to assume he's fully recovered by now and will do well in Hamilton.

It would be poor luck for BOLO if he's relegated to backup behind Woli once again.

#93

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber)...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 16, 2025, 02:42:58 PM

The players s' agents put them in so the players will be cut if not in the teams plans.

The worst thing for Woli would be to come to camp and then be cut, after teams have spent all their cap.

The bonus ensures they'll be cut ahead of free agency and have a chance to catch on with another team.

Worked out well for both parties.

#94

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber)...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 16, 2025, 12:44:11 PM

Ya, I always thought that
a) players were somewhat protected/shielded from just getting dumped while on IR
and
b) WFC specifically was "nicer" than other teams in this regard.

Turns out I was wrong on both counts.  If Hollins won this, what's to keep Woli from doing the same?  How about the other released-from-IR players like Biggie?

Is it just me or did we used to give IR players a chance to proven themselves in TC or the first few weeks of reg season?  Leggett comes to mind.

Oh well, more of the business side that doesn't give warm fuzzy feelings.

Injured versus injury history? Woli signed in Hamilton and if he passes his medical, then your idea goes out the window.

#95

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: DL stronger or weaker

Last post by Blue In BC - March 16, 2025, 12:42:44 PM

Weren't we like a top-3 team against the run?  We stopped the run just fine in the post-season.  TOR had to go to an almost all-pass plan.

I think gap control is good, because the DL was basically doing nothing but gap control on 1st down.  We focus on gap control at the expense of pass rush.  Fatboi is basically the epitome of this.

But you are right, our run-stop success was more a function of the LBers probably.  And the DBs sneaking up.  We are very good at identifying who (extra) is staying in pass-pro and bringing the match coverage for them into the box.

I think the Argos could go to an all pass game with the lack of pressure, not the other way around.

#96

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Jerreth Sterns

Last post by Blue In BC - March 16, 2025, 12:41:35 PM

He could make an impression so he is a player to keep tabs on. However at the moment, I think he's in a dogfight with the other imports that we acquired or were here in 2024. He has a different skill set that could be used than a few others.

Noting he's also hungry and sometimes the level of desire wins the day. Obviously all players want to make the team but the difference between making a roster can be what's between the ears.

Good luck to the young man.

#97

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Jerreth Sterns

Last post by ModAdmin - March 16, 2025, 05:25:52 AM

Not sure if everyone saw this article about Jerreth Sterns but, with training camp, around the corner, he is a player to keep an eye on.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/12/sterns-i-saw-this-as-a-good-opportunity-for-me/

[Waaay too early to be posting this.]

#98

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: DL stronger or weaker

Last post by TecnoGenius - March 16, 2025, 03:54:20 AM

How the heck are supposed to know this now?
Waaay too early to be posting this.

On paper.  We can make guesses based on the paper at this moment.  That's all any other "power rankings" are doing.

As a major problem in '24, we'd hope the "paper" moves in FA will improve the DL.  The status quo is probably not acceptable (at least not to us fans!).  Getting worse would be disastrous.

[gap control. Linebackers were very good]

#99

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: DL stronger or weaker

Last post by TecnoGenius - March 16, 2025, 03:52:25 AM

The DL wasn't very good.  Average if they had a great day. Not much penetration or gap control. Linebackers were very good.

I would have liked to see a difference maker in there. I don't think they have one. I think we get run on quite a bit.

Weren't we like a top-3 team against the run?  We stopped the run just fine in the post-season.  TOR had to go to an almost all-pass plan.

I think gap control is good, because the DL was basically doing nothing but gap control on 1st down.  We focus on gap control at the expense of pass rush.  Fatboi is basically the epitome of this.

But you are right, our run-stop success was more a function of the LBers probably.  And the DBs sneaking up.  We are very good at identifying who (extra) is staying in pass-pro and bringing the match coverage for them into the box.

[Same goes for Woli]

#100

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber)...

Last post by TecnoGenius - March 16, 2025, 03:45:27 AM

I find the cutting a player just before his roster bonus is due a greasy move. To me, it should be if he was on your roster the last game of the season, then you pay him his bonus regardless of when it s due to him.

Here's Hollins who's played his heart out for the Lions, got hurt, and then they want to stiff him his bonus cheque. Same goes for Woli.

Ya, I always thought that
a) players were somewhat protected/shielded from just getting dumped while on IR
and
b) WFC specifically was "nicer" than other teams in this regard.

Turns out I was wrong on both counts.  If Hollins won this, what's to keep Woli from doing the same?  How about the other released-from-IR players like Biggie?

Is it just me or did we used to give IR players a chance to proven themselves in TC or the first few weeks of reg season?  Leggett comes to mind.

Oh well, more of the business side that doesn't give warm fuzzy feelings.