TiCats at Redblacks GDT

[TecnoGenius]

So that means Ottawa will win this game, this guy is done.

That was my first thought: with BLM = no chance.  WIthout = small chance / wildcard.  BLM is not only not seeing the field anymore, but his noodle arm is terribly inaccurate (underthrow and overthrow city).  Never seems on the same page as his receivers.

Bo sucked rocks his first starts in HAM.  I thought his well-time "injury" was convenient as he was so bad I could have seen him being cut.  I would expect he take another convenient injury when he stinks the joint up for another 1-3 weeks.

He was looking good on the panel.  Time to hang up the cleats and put on the suit.

[TecnoGenius]

Crum is getting to the stage where teams are getting enough film on "the new guy".  These flash in the pan guys often light it up for a few games before they are figured out by D's.  The only QB I can remember recently who didn't fall back to earth was Rourke.  But even he fell to our mighty team (3 times!) because we got the film and figured out his rookie weaknesses.

The rest of OTT's O isn't very good, so I would expect OTT to start losing a few any day now.  Not sure if this is the week, though.

HAM's D is pretty good, and should be very good against a running QB, and the older coaches there have seen it all before.  And it's an important divisional rival for a critical playoff spot.  Maybe HAM will pull it off, after yanking Bo at the half.  It should be interesting!

[GOLDMEMBER]

So that means Ottawa will win this game, this guy is done.

Correct I had already taken the RBs

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like Davis failed his medical, trade voided.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/trade-between-stampeders-and-tiger-cats-voided-ja-gared-davis-1.1989264

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

BLM is back and starting this game!!

Not blaming you but where did this info. actually come from?  I see 3DN announced it, but less than 12 hrs. before game time and no depth chart posted on CFL.ca and Steinauer makes no mention of BLM in his day before game interview, nor is his return mentioned anywhere on the Ti-Cats website.  Wow, pre-game depth-chart management has been terrible this season, I'm starting to wonder if CFL coaches are now using it as a tool to deceive and confuse opponents.  So much for clarity, more fog in the water.

The only evidence I've found so far is BLM has jumped from the 6-game onto the roster, no indication if he's healthy or starting.

[blue_gold_84]

Looks like Davis failed his medical, trade voided.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/trade-between-stampeders-and-tiger-cats-voided-ja-gared-davis-1.1989264

LOL

Yikes.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Not blaming you but where did this info. actually come from?  I see 3DN announced it, but less than 12 hrs. before game time and no depth chart posted on CFL.ca and Steinauer makes no mention of BLM in his day before game interview, nor is his return mentioned anywhere on the Ti-Cats website.  Wow, pre-game depth-chart management has been terrible this season, I'm starting to wonder if CFL coaches are now using it as a tool to deceive and confuse opponents.  So much for clarity, more fog in the water.

The only evidence I've found so far is BLM has jumped from the 6-game onto the roster, no indication if he's healthy or starting.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/27/mitchell-back-in-starting-lineup-for-ticats-on-friday/

[Blue In BC]

I'll be cheering for the Redblacks this week. They've had more than their share of bad luck. A few very good players are coming off their 6 game IR for the game. Might make a difference.

Ti Cats are not very good, so this game could go either way.

OTOH there is film now on Crum and once teams take away his running, things may be more difficult for him.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'll be cheering for the Redblacks this week. They've had more than their share of bad luck. A few very good players are coming off their 6 game IR for the game. Might make a difference.

Ti Cats are not very good, so this game could go either way.

OTOH there is film now on Crum and once teams take away his running, things may be more difficult for him.

I'm deeply torn on this game, I think it's time for the fairy tale beginning to come to end, and the Ti-Cat LB's may be able to contain Crum's runs, as Cam Judge showed them the way last weekend.  I don't trust BLM will be much of a force having only returned to practice a few days ago but he may still have enough moxie to get the job done.  Safe bet is Ottawa, but I dunno.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Looks like Davis failed his medical, trade voided.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/trade-between-stampeders-and-tiger-cats-voided-ja-gared-davis-1.1989264

Wow not good for the TiCats or JGD

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wow not good for the TiCats or JGD

Wonder if they'll keep him around to rehab or just cut his butt.  At his age injuries may be chronic.

[dd]

His age and he?s packing a few extra pounds he?s not exactly in peak physical condition, I think this is the beginning of the end for him

[GOLDMEMBER]

Wonder if they'll keep him around to rehab or just cut his butt.  At his age injuries may be chronic.

lotta tread on those tires.

[BBRT]

That was my first thought: with BLM = no chance.  WIthout = small chance / wildcard.  BLM is not only not seeing the field anymore, but his noodle arm is terribly inaccurate (underthrow and overthrow city).  Never seems on the same page as his receivers.

Bo sucked rocks his first starts in HAM.  I thought his well-time "injury" was convenient as he was so bad I could have seen him being cut.  I would expect he take another convenient injury when he stinks the joint up for another 1-3 weeks.

He was looking good on the panel.  Time to hang up the cleats and put on the suit.

While I believe BLM is past his "Best Before" Date I would not write him off just yet. Let's see what happens tonight and then we can maybe write him off.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I look for a solid RB performance on O. Can they step up for real now? Hmmm