Rourke released, Signed by Atlanta...and released again AND SIGNS WITH BC

[ichabod_crane]

Maybe. New playbook and new receivers. He won't have the timing down with them by this week. He hasn't played much so he isn't ready for a full 60 minute game.

They won't want to throw him into the fire.

You ever hear of backlot/sandlot football?! You improvise on the fly sometimes. Dolegala is almost an automatic LOSS, so you mix in the "saviour" some series.

Rourke had one good half a season in 2022 and looked promising the prior year. We shall see if he has long term success though as the jury is out on that, but he certainly has all the physical tools to be a good one in this league.

The question is does he fall into the syndrome of never being quite the same player he was before an NFL stint does not work out? I think for some players when that "Dream" is squashed, they don't have quite the same full out desire as before. When you are pushing to make it to the big time, that adds a lot of incentive to your play and mindset for some players.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Toronto has been nothing but supportive of Kelly. No way they cut him.

I wouldn't make that assumption quite yet.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I wouldn't make that assumption quite yet.

I'd guess Sask. or Ham. as the most likely landing spots for V.A. next season.

[ichabod_crane]

Unsubstantiated reports that the Lions had inquired about Masoli. Obviously with Brown injured at the moment that wasn't going to happen.

What it might suggest is that Adams may be bounced to the 6 game IR. He isn't starting this week so his injury and the acquisition of Rourke may change his current status. It would also improve the SMS impact if he was added to 6 game IR.

Masoli? His career might be over unless he can rise from the dead or walk on water! That would be a true act of major desperation to bring him in. A vet yes, but long past his expiry date UNLESS he has one last sprint still left in him. NO idea as have heard nothing how he has looked at Ottawa practices or training camp which I think he missed anyway. Masoli I think is like Jesse Lumsden who was a warrior, but the body of a glass mannequin!

[Blueforlife]

Why would the risk of injury be high?

Limited practice
Limited times with play book
Limited time with new players
Average oline
A hungry Bomber front 7

[Blue In BC]

You ever hear of backlot/sandlot football?! You improvise on the fly sometimes. Dolegala is almost an automatic LOSS, so you mix in the "saviour" some series.

Rourke had one good half a season in 2022 and looked promising the prior year. We shall see if he has long term success though as the jury is out on that, but he certainly has all the physical tools to be a good one in this league.

The question is does he fall into the syndrome of never being quite the same player he was before an NFL stint does not work out? I think for some players when that "Dream" is squashed, they don't have quite the same full out desire as before. When you are pushing to make it to the big time, that adds a lot of incentive to your play and mindset for some players.

Of course I have heard of that but it seldom works out well. Rourke has not played an entire meaningful game for nearly 2 years.

I don't see the Lions rushing him to start but I guess we'll see.

[Blueforlife]

Of course I have heard of that but it seldom works out well. Rourke has not played an entire meaningful game for nearly 2 years.

I don't see the Lions rushing him to start but I guess we'll see.

Agree

You ever hear of backlot/sandlot football?! You improvise on the fly sometimes. Dolegala is almost an automatic LOSS, so you mix in the "saviour" some series.

Rourke had one good half a season in 2022 and looked promising the prior year. We shall see if he has long term success though as the jury is out on that, but he certainly has all the physical tools to be a good one in this league.

The question is does he fall into the syndrome of never being quite the same player he was before an NFL stint does not work out? I think for some players when that "Dream" is squashed, they don't have quite the same full out desire as before. When you are pushing to make it to the big time, that adds a lot of incentive to your play and mindset for some players.

Ever hear of protecting a franchise player?

[Blue In BC]

Masoli? His career might be over unless he can rise from the dead or walk on water! That would be a true act of major desperation to bring him in. A vet yes, but long past his expiry date UNLESS he has one last sprint still left in him. NO idea as have heard nothing how he has looked at Ottawa practices or training camp which I think he missed anyway. Masoli I think is like Jesse Lumsden who was a warrior, but the body of a glass mannequin!

I didn't say it was a good idea but that was a rumour. He might have been a better longer term option if Adams is deemed not to be available for several more weeks. Signing Rourke changes that now.

Masoli is starting for Ottawa against the Stamps. Hopefully he beats them and looks good.

[ichabod_crane]

Of course I have heard of that but it seldom works out well. Rourke has not played an entire meaningful game for nearly 2 years.

I don't see the Lions rushing him to start but I guess we'll see.

Agreed. His timing could be way off even with some NFL training camp and pre-season reps. Still if Lions get desperate at home when Bombers blow out to a huge lead, don't be surprised if they put Mr. Rourke from Fantasy Island in!

[ichabod_crane]

AgreeEver hear of protecting a franchise player?

He's not a little boy needing "protecting"! Give me a break. Will he have any different o-line in two weeks? Doubt it.

IN ANY EVENT, I'm not saying start him, but some reps in garbage time possibly or if the game is out of reach either way.

[Blueforlife]

He's not a little boy needing "protecting"! Give me a break. Will he have any different o-line in two weeks? Doubt it.

IN ANY EVENT, I'm not saying start him, but some reps in garbage time possibly or if the game is out of reach either way.

I would wait.  We can agree to disagree.

[Blue In BC]

He's not a little boy needing "protecting"! Give me a break. Will he have any different o-line in two weeks? Doubt it.

IN ANY EVENT, I'm not saying start him, but some reps in garbage time possibly or if the game is out of reach either way.

Lions game plan will be adjusted once Rourke is ready to start. He'll some time to adjust to that and build chemistry with his receivers. He'll also better understand the limits of his OL. At the moment they are just names on the backs of the jerseys.

From a PR point of view they won't want to sign him, start him and see him do badly as a result.

[Blueforlife]

Lions game plan will be adjusted once Rourke is ready to start. He'll some time to adjust to that and build chemistry with his receivers. He'll also better understand the limits of his OL. At the moment they are just names on the backs of the jerseys.

Facts are presented above

[Cool Spot]

I'd guess Sask. or Ham. as the most likely landing spots for Vernon Adams next season.

Pretty good guess, another option is Calgary. Maybe even Edmonton if Tre Ford doesn't pan out.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Limited practice
Limited times with play book
Limited time with new players
Average oline
A hungry Bomber front 7

He has also been on a football field for weeks on end in the states. I'm sure he his fine and game ready shape wise. He hasn't been sitting on a couch eating funions.