Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Edmonton - Sept. 21, 2024

ModAdmin · September 20, 2024, 02:55:39 AM

After a week off, the Bombers and anxious and ready to get back to the action and to solidify their hold on first place.

It's also a special occasion for Tony Jones who played for the Edmonton Elks for a little over a season. As with any player who has been released by a team and gets the opportunity play against that team, the next two games have extra motivation for Jones.

Here are his thoughts in E Tait's 48-Hour Primer...

"I'm just really excited to get back there and put my best foot forward," said Jones after Thursday's closed practice. "A lot of those guys, my old teammates, we still stay in touch... actually a couple of guys hit me up and said it's 'The Tony Jones Week' so there's a little rivalry going on. I'm fired up for it and will be fired up for game day.

"I love it here now," he added. "I've said it before, my first year or two in the league I heard about Winnipeg all the time and their brotherhood and the brand that they stand for. And when I got here I felt it and saw everything I had heard about. This is a top-notch spot."

As of Thursday, besides Adam Bighill who will undergo surgery and Chris Steveler - both gone for the season - there are some nagging question marks about WR Drew Wolitarsky and LB Brian Cole, while LT Stanley Bryant, Kyrie Wilson, and WR/KR Lucky Whitehead who are are listed as questionable. Coach O'Shea referred to Bryant and Wilson as 'we'll sees' on Thursday.

Depth Charts should be released tomorrow. Another game with a lot of importance, followed by another game with a lot of importance!

Let's get it on and let's go Bombers!!

Blue In BC · September 20, 2024, 01:46:44 PM

I see on the daily IR report that Wilson and Bryant are listed as questionable. Hopefully both can play. Cole is listed as " out " so he needs more time and / or Wilson will be back 1st.

Blueforlife · September 20, 2024, 02:20:35 PM

Lineup

ModAdmin · September 20, 2024, 03:04:54 PM

In:

#15 Dolegala
#19 Wilson
#25 Chris-Ike
#66 Bryant
#88 Wheatfall

Out:

#17 Streveler
#29 Bridges
#68 Vanterpool
#82 Wolitarsky
#84 Johnson

Blue In BC · September 20, 2024, 03:19:21 PM

Wilson back at WIL is going to add speed to controlling the edge on running plays. Jones can monitor the middle and limit the Elks running game. Force the Elks to beat us with the passing game.

Bryant back is going to bolster the OL and keep Collaros from getting hit as often. Should help with our run game as well.

I see a Bomber victory by 10+ points.

Blueforlife · September 20, 2024, 03:47:51 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 20, 2024, 03:19:21 PMWilson back at WIL is going to add speed to controlling the edge on running plays. Jones can monitor the middle and limit the Elks running game. Force the Elks to beat us with the passing game.

Bryant back is going to bolster the OL and keep Collaros from getting hit as often. Should help with our run game as well.

I see a Bomber victory by 10+ points.

Time to stomp the throat

Pretty healthy and no big holes

BBRT · September 20, 2024, 03:48:01 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 20, 2024, 02:20:35 PMLineup

I like this lineup. I think we are getting stronger as we get into the final stages of the season.

Blueforlife · September 20, 2024, 03:48:55 PM

Quote from: BBRT on September 20, 2024, 03:48:01 PMI like this lineup. I think we are getting stronger as we get into the final stages of the season.

We are building something special again. Sure lots of panic in Bomberland early season. Patience paid off (again).

M.O.A.B. · September 20, 2024, 04:20:49 PM

I like that Jones is in MACK and Wilson is back in his normal spot at WIL.

We really need another healthy Canadian OL. I think that's the only way to get Adams back at the gameday roster. I think the coaches don't want to have 6-OLs only.

peg_city · September 20, 2024, 04:26:25 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 20, 2024, 02:20:35 PMLineup

I'm curious what happens if Demski or Clercius gets injured. Augustine plays receiver? Seems like a bit of a gamble.

peg_city · September 20, 2024, 04:28:08 PM

The line started at the bombers at -2.5. It's now at Bombers -1.0.

Most of 3 down nation is picking Edmonton...because of Tre Ford.

M.O.A.B. · September 20, 2024, 04:30:58 PM

I would like our Ford to beat his brother.

Pigskin · September 20, 2024, 04:32:45 PM

Quote from: M.O.A.B. on September 20, 2024, 04:20:49 PMI like that Jones is in MACK and Wilson is back in his normal spot at WIL.

We really need another healthy Canadian OL. I think that's the only way to get Adams back at the gameday roster. I think the coaches don't want to have 6-OLs only.

Yes, and Jones has 20 lbs. on Wilson, he can take that beating in the middle.

Adams has been productive when he gets to play. Sad to see him sitting out again.

gobombersgo · September 20, 2024, 05:03:30 PM

gobombersgo · September 20, 2024, 05:06:21 PM

Dave Campbell @Dave_CHED

#Elks lose REC Hergy Mayala (calf) and is placed on the 6-game injured list. Javon Leake (personal) is on the one-game. As expected, QB Tre Ford starts. DE A.C. Leonard who was signed a week ago will play tomorrow.