Bombers @ Riders.

[LXTSN]

Excited to see how Case does in place of Smith.
I wasn't super happy with Smith's return game, although he was pretty consistent and held onto the ball. Mitchell was tough to watch but he was never our first pick for returning kicks, but forced into it after Case and Smith went down in PS.
Nice that Case can fill both of their roles with one player so we can roster another player that can provide some value.

[Blueforlife]

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS   PRACTICE DAY   
Player Name   Position   Injury   MON   TUE   WED   Game Status
Noah Hallett   DB   Hip   Full         
TyJuan Garbutt   DL   Ankle   Full         
Lucky Ogbevoen   DL   Knee   DNP         
Kyle Samson   DL   Healthy Scratch   Full         
Brian Cole   LB   Illness   DNP         
Stanley Bryant   OL   Hip   DNP         
Brady Oliveira   RB   Shoulder   DNP         
Michael Chris-Ike   RB   Knee   DNP         
Nic Demski   WR   Knee   DNP

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/07/16/riders-sign-american-ol-nick-jones/

[Blue In BC]

Hardrick requires surgery to his quad and is out long term, possibly season ending. May return late in the year but that's not certain.

That's a tough break for one of our favourite past players.

[blue_gold_84]

Gotta feel for Yoshi. That's some tough news.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Hardrick requires surgery to his quad and is out long term, possibly season ending. May return late in the year but that's not certain.

That's a tough break for one of our favourite past players.

If he's done for the year, he may be done for his career, not sure how enthusiastic he would be about rehabbing for a comeback at his age. 

[Blue In BC]

As expected the daily IR report is more encouraging. All the starters are back to " full " participation as well as Cole. Only Lucky O. and Chris-Ike listed as DNP.

I think we all thought that our 2nd global player would get bumped from the AR. Chris-Ike wasn't one the changes I might have expected to get bumped.  Not sure if they go to IR or PR and don't really know to what extent the injuries might be.

After Jones was added, we still might see Cole bumped for this week. He might still not be 100%. A chance he goes to 1 game IR this week.

Also wondering whether Samson or Noah Hallett become choices on the AR as a result. If so Hallett might be the more useful choice for ST work. That's just a guess but he'd be a depth player at best as he works into game speed and conditioning.

[Pigskin]

If he's done for the year, he may be done for his career, not sure how enthusiastic he would be about rehabbing for a comeback at his age. 

He has $230,500 reasons to rehab and play next season.

[Pete]

the desire is there but rehab for his age and weight is gonna be a b***h

[ModAdmin]

"The best thing I can do is just stay ready and just play hard and be somebody's energy."

..."Strong. Eager — he's been waiting for his opportunity," said Blue Bombers defensive coordinator Jordan Younger of (Tyjaun) Garbutt. "He's been patient, he's done everything we asked him to do. He was in the running to be a starter before he got injured in the preseason. We're excited to see him out there and get his chance to run around.

"He's pretty versatile. He can beat you with power, he can beat you with speed, he can beat you with hands. He's talented that way. He's still young, still a rookie and he's going to have his ups and downs and his learning moments but at the end of the day we believe he's a talented football player."

FYI: Some updates from practice on Tuesday — DB Jake Kelly was back practising, as were LT Stanley Bryant, RB Brady Oliveira, LB Brian Cole and SB Nic Demski....

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/07/16/the-best-thing-i-can-do-is-just-stay-ready-and-just-play-hard-and-be-somebodys-energy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Blueforlife]

https://3downnation.com/2024/07/16/saskatchewan-roughriders-ol-jermarcus-hardrick-suffers-quad-injury-surgery-ikely/

[TecnoGenius]

incorrect LDC is always the game to go to. You don't know what your missing.

I've been there for the last 2!  I meant in terms of winning... if you like seeing a win in Mosaic, and watching the greenie tears, the game in 3 days might be the best game.  (I'll probably be going to both, in any event.)

If T.Harris is back by LDC, that game will be muuuuch harder to win (though still winnable if we have Lawler back).

[TecnoGenius]

Hardrick requires surgery to his quad and is out long term, possibly season ending. May return late in the year but that's not certain.

Ouch, that doesn't look like a fun one.  Not a super common injury in the CFL.  Interwebs recovery estimates sound like Yoshi will be out all season and post-season, but could be good to go for next season.

Does anyone know if it's full or partial?  Does the partial also require surgery?

He has $230,500 reasons to rehab and play next season.

Bingo.  Unless they say it's hopeless and recommend against it, Yoshi will rehab and play.  He's that type of guy, and he will do the best he can for his family.

Does anyone remember if he signed a 2-year or just a 1-year with SSK?

Poor Yosh.  We're pulling for ya Yoshi!!!

[Pigskin]

Ouch, that doesn't look like a fun one.  Not a super common injury in the CFL.  Interwebs recovery estimates sound like Yoshi will be out all season and post-season, but could be good to go for next season.

Does anyone know if it's full or partial?  Does the partial also require surgery?

Bingo.  Unless they say it's hopeless and recommend against it, Yoshi will rehab and play.  He's that type of guy, and he will do the best he can for his family.

Does anyone remember if he signed a 2-year or just a 1-year with SSK?

Poor Yosh.  We're pulling for ya Yoshi!!!

2 years. 

[GOLDMEMBER]

I've been there for the last 2!  I meant in terms of winning... if you like seeing a win in Mosaic, and watching the greenie tears, the game in 3 days might be the best game.  (I'll probably be going to both, in any event.)

If T.Harris is back by LDC, that game will be muuuuch harder to win (though still winnable if we have Lawler back).

Maybe the Riders could be more beat up by LDC.

[Jesse]

"The best thing I can do is just stay ready and just play hard and be somebody's energy."

..."Strong. Eager — he's been waiting for his opportunity," said Blue Bombers defensive coordinator Jordan Younger of (Tyjaun) Garbutt. "He's been patient, he's done everything we asked him to do. He was in the running to be a starter before he got injured in the preseason. We're excited to see him out there and get his chance to run around.

"He's pretty versatile. He can beat you with power, he can beat you with speed, he can beat you with hands. He's talented that way. He's still young, still a rookie and he's going to have his ups and downs and his learning moments but at the end of the day we believe he's a talented football player."

FYI: Some updates from practice on Tuesday — DB Jake Kelly was back practising, as were LT Stanley Bryant, RB Brady Oliveira, LB Brian Cole and SB Nic Demski....

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/07/16/the-best-thing-i-can-do-is-just-stay-ready-and-just-play-hard-and-be-somebodys-energy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Garbutt definitely sounds like a MOS guy, eh?

Excited to see him get his shot. He's the guy we've been missing so far. Is a bigger body at DE, was here last year on the PR so should be comfortable and ready to take a step. It would be huge if he came on strong in the second half of the year.