Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Calgary - June 29, 2024

[ModAdmin]

The Blue Bombers injury list remains significant and even more so with unconfirmed reports that Dalton Schoen is lost for the season with a knee injury.

While the final injury report before the game and the depth chart are still forthcoming, it is apparent there will be new faces in the line up on Saturday against Calgary.

Some considerable improvement was noted in the last game, and this game will be important to show continued improvement.  A win would move the Bombers forward even further.

Ed Tait's 48 Hour Primer is here.

"...The way we've worked for the last pile of years is pretty simple: it's whatever the game dictates," said head coach Mike O'Shea. "We go in with a big call sheet that covers off every situation, scenario, and what defences are going to bring. And then as the game unfolds sometimes no matter what you absolutely want to do it's 180 degrees from what you're doing because the game dictates it.

"Yup, we want to dictate to the defence and pound the ball but if some team is going to load the box up completely we're not going to forfeit a win because our plan said, 'Here's what we want to do.' Buck (Pierce, offensive coordinator) has been awesome at having that understanding of what it's going to take and from the planning being able to put the ego aside and being able to shift how he's going to call the game that week..."

This would be an ideal opportunity to start a winning streak and while the odds may dictate otherwise, there are players on the Bombers who know how to win.

More on the depth/position chart to follow including an injury update.  Let's go Bombers!

[TecnoGenius]

Some considerable improvement was noted in the last game, and this game will be important to show continued improvement.  A win would move the Bombers forward even further.

Not likely.  Every game we lose 3 starters.  If we're lucky we get 1 back.  You can't improve when you go 1 step forward and 3 steps back.  You just end up slowly walking backwards.  And since Schoen is worth like 3 players, we went 1 step forward and 5 steps back.

The only reason we looked better vs BC was our O decided to (finally) wake up and stop sucking for week 3.  Even if they decide to stay awake, they can't be better than when Schoen was in.  Our only 2 remaining planned-starter Rs are now "just" NATs.  Even if the OL keeps improving (which they were), and RB situation improves (which it should), and even Zach improves (crossing my fingers), the R situation ensures continued woes.  Especially against a team with a traditionally strong run D.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.  I wish Bombers the best of luck in any case, and GO BLUE.  I hope something good comes of the game, even with a loss.  Maybe one of the newest guys shows that he's the next all-star, like Fayad was doing.  That would be an awesome silver lining.  We also get to see whose heart is in it vs giving up and just jogging & moping around.

[Stats Junkie]

CFL Game Notes - Winnipeg @ Calgary

Link: Game Notes

[M.O.A.B.]

Stamps will just key in on Oliveira, Demski and Wolitarsky. Our D need to play better for us to win this game. And maybe, get some help from the Special Teams.

[markf]

Jake Maier has improved.

got this from stats junkie post:

completion rate 2024  79.7 %

one interception in 178 pass attempts.

Looks like all the games are going to be tough this season.

From the stats, the D has been doing well under very difficult circumstances.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

For those of you who don't get the depth chart mailed by Canada Post it can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1012482866891712&set=a.790927029047298

[M.O.A.B.]

Winning hides the flaws on this team. But our GM and HC has been brutal in managing the roster.

[Slingin Sammy]

We're starting 10 Cdns out of necessity.  We don't have enough quality Imps on the roster.  That's on Management

[peg_city]

For those of you who don't get the depth chart mailed by Canada Post it can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1012482866891712&set=a.790927029047298

Woooooow, that's a skeleton crew at receiver.


To look on the positive side, we'll have more funds to spend on NFL cuts.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Woooooow, that's a skeleton crew at receiver.


To look on the positive side, we'll have more funds to spend on NFL cuts.

Bringing in more unknown receivers with no CFL experience won't help them right now, I'd contact free agent CFL vets that are still in decent shape like Derel Walker who could immediately contribute.  At least now with all the injuries they should have a little bit of cash to spend.  It's time for O'Shea to swallow some pride and deviate from the script to get this team back on track before it's too late.

[theaardvark]

Bringing in more unknown receivers with no CFL experience won't help them right now, I'd contact free agent CFL vets that are still in decent shape like Derel Walker who could immediately contribute.  At least now with all the injuries they should have a little bit of cash to spend.  It's time for O'Shea to swallow some pride and deviate from the script to get this team back on track before it's too late.

Pretty sure there are reasons why vet CFL receivers are not on rosters, and it's not $SMS concerns.  Walker was moved on from for a reason.  Next you'll be suggesting Duron Carter.  Maybe Milt Stegall? (Hey, did he jinx us by coming to camp?)
 

[blue_gold_84]

Derel Walker? LOL

[M.O.A.B.]

Bring back Lucky Whitehead

[Blue In BC]

We're starting 10 Cdns out of necessity.  We don't have enough quality Imps on the roster.  That's on Management

Not thrilled with this line up.  3 rookie receivers starting.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Pretty sure there are reasons why vet CFL receivers are not on rosters, and it's not $SMS concerns.  Walker was moved on from for a reason.  Next you'll be suggesting Duron Carter.  Maybe Milt Stegall? (Hey, did he jinx us by coming to camp?)
 

The point is a CFL veteran receiver would be a valuable addition right now for temporary assistance, they have plenty of inexperienced rookies that will grow with the opportunity but will contribute much less ability towards winning games.  Lesser names than Walker in terms of current ability and motivation, Brescacin, Ellingson, Wieneke, Shaq Evans, Cam Phillips, Whitehead, take your pick.