Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Sask., May 30, 2025

Sir Blue and Gold · May 31, 2025, 05:51:04 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2025, 04:17:19 PMO'Shea also mentioned post game they limited Wilson's play selection in order to get as many reps. as possible for competing receivers. That would explain why he was not going downtown in a hurry trying to score TD's, he's in no danger of losing his job. Noticed that nearly every receivers was given an audition running the sweep play whether it was the right call or not for the situation, so fair to say it's going to be an important part of the mix and they were trying to find the best candidate.

Interesting insight! Thanks for sharing. They also schemed it that way for pretty much the whole first pre-season game for the most part.

I would have liked to see them give Wilson a more legitimate game plan then, but I guess they know what they're doing at quarerback anyway.

Throw Long Bannatyne · May 31, 2025, 06:03:34 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2025, 05:33:12 PMIt's always tough trying to look at pre season and figure out the direction of the roster. Lots of rookies looked good but that's not unusual in exhibition games.

On the surface it might look like some veterans are on the bubble based on lack of play. From a sheer ratio point of view, there isn't room for everybody.

Are K. Wilson, T. Jones on the bubble at LB? Are Griffin and Parker possible tough decisions in the secondary?

Kody Case, Myron Mitchell, Jamal Woods, F. Weitz, Gassama, T. Schmekel and even Chris-Ike didn't exactly cement their hold on any sort of roster spot IMO.

Will any team be making a last minute trade as rosters are trimmed? I jokingly suggest the TiCats might be interested in some of our players we can't keep.

Should be lots of heated debate in the Bomber office this weekend, Kyrie, Lofton, Parker, Woods, Ayers could all potentially become casualties based on the performance and potential of others, not because they under-performed. In the end it's a numbers game.

Hoping they find a spot for Davis on the PR, that guy looks massively strong, I think he beats out Kornelson as Natl. DT.

Sir Blue and Gold · May 31, 2025, 06:06:55 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2025, 06:03:34 PMShould be lots of heated debate in the Bomber office this weekend, Kyrie, Lofton, Parker, Woods, Ayers could all potentially become casualties based on the performance and potential of others, not because they under-performed. In the end it's a numbers game.

Hoping they find a spot for Davis on the PR, that guy looks massively strong, I think he beats out Kornelson as Natl. DT.

Agree but they have until 10:59 pm today to announce their cuts and moves. 9 hours is all they have left or so.

Blueforlife · May 31, 2025, 06:17:36 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2025, 05:33:12 PMIt's always tough trying to look at pre season and figure out the direction of the roster. Lots of rookies looked good but that's not unusual in exhibition games.

On the surface it might look like some veterans are on the bubble based on lack of play. From a sheer ratio point of view, there isn't room for everybody.

Are K. Wilson, T. Jones on the bubble at LB? Are Griffin and Parker possible tough decisions in the secondary?

Kody Case, Myron Mitchell, Jamal Woods, F. Weitz, Gassama, T. Schmekel and even Chris-Ike didn't exactly cement their hold on any sort of roster spot IMO.

Will any team be making a last minute trade as rosters are trimmed? I jokingly suggest the TiCats might be interested in some of our players we can't keep.

Case and Schmekel on the fence to be sure
I would keep Woods, Wilson and T. Jones if possible

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2025, 06:03:34 PMShould be lots of heated debate in the Bomber office this weekend, Kyrie, Lofton, Parker, Woods, Ayers could all potentially become casualties based on the performance and potential of others, not because they under-performed. In the end it's a numbers game.

Hoping they find a spot for Davis on the PR, that guy looks massively strong, I think he beats out Kornelson as Natl. DT.

I would keep Parker, Ayers and likley Lofton
Agree Davis sky is the limit there it appears
I am a keep the band together guy but so many new faces playing well
I great position to be in
You hope we keep the future gems on the PR
Don't lose to many to other teams and you have the option for call backs when injuries happen
That all said some of our studs that we cut should land quickly with other clubs which is good for them and the league
I can't remember a camp where we had this many tough decisions
We always find gems but most positions have increase depth, talent and battles and this new group is hungry and many ate!
Some incredible insight everyone and a very good GDT!

Blue In BC · May 31, 2025, 07:38:36 PM

Yeah it's a numbers game. Posters always think those we cut will be snapped up by other teams but that's a rare occurrence. Other teams have similar issues and want to retain many that went through their own TC's.

IDK. Just waiting for announcements to see what lands where.

Throw Long Bannatyne · May 31, 2025, 07:43:53 PM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 31, 2025, 06:06:55 PMAgree but they have until 10:59 pm today to announce their cuts and moves. 9 hours is all they have left or so.

I predict we won't hear a number of teams cuts till tomorrow, they've missed that deadline in the past.

Jesse · May 31, 2025, 08:30:54 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2025, 07:43:53 PMI predict we won't hear a number of teams cuts till tomorrow, they've missed that deadline in the past.

They haven't missed the deadline. They choose not to share it with media until they've informed each of the players.

TrueBlue4 · May 31, 2025, 11:14:19 PM

Who's Davis?

Jesse · May 31, 2025, 11:31:17 PM

Quote from: TrueBlue4 on May 31, 2025, 11:14:19 PMWho's Davis?

Random receiver

Blueforlife · June 01, 2025, 12:10:38 AM

Quote from: Jesse on May 31, 2025, 11:31:17 PMRandom receiver

Incorrect we were talking about DT #92

J5V · June 01, 2025, 12:15:02 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2025, 04:40:07 PMYes many painful ones, they're going to have to cut some excellent players on both sides of the ball and maybe a few vets to continue moving forward in the direction they have to go to remain competitive with other teams. Get younger, get cheaper, get better. There could be a number of surprises.

****! That's exciting! Could be a very fun year!

J5V · June 01, 2025, 12:26:18 AM

I know it's early and the sample size is somewhat skewed but does anyone have any comments or insights regarding our new offensive coordinator?

I'm not sure if it's a function of talent, play-calling, and/or maybe a blend of both but I'm hopeful Hogan is going to be fine.

Blueforlife · June 01, 2025, 01:07:24 AM

Quote from: J5V on June 01, 2025, 12:26:18 AMI know it's early and the sample size is somewhat skewed but does anyone have any comments or insights regarding our new offensive coordinator?

I'm not sure if it's a function of talent, play-calling, and/or maybe a blend of both but I'm hopeful Hogan is going to be fine.

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