Elks at Blue Bombers rematch discussion

Blueforlife · September 25, 2024, 12:48:52 AM

Check your mail before the Bomber game THERE ARE COUPONS!!!!

TecnoGenius · September 25, 2024, 02:26:27 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 25, 2024, 12:40:44 AMI noticed a huge man in the backfield a couple of times, strange to use Eli as FB when MCI was dressed. Wonder if MCI is going to become one of these FB's that never touch the ball, I was hoping for more.

Early days for Ike. I wouldn't read too much into how we're playing him at the moment.

TecnoGenius · September 25, 2024, 02:30:02 AM

Quote from: M.O.A.B. on September 24, 2024, 09:31:37 PMRandolph moved to PR

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 24, 2024, 10:52:34 PMEither was, Randolph played well when he started and for most of the season we rostered 7 OL.

I guess Mafia is satisfied that Neufeld is back to full form. He must have been dinged up for many games earlier this season, because he was becoming the weak link. Our OL & O instantly improved when we put Randolph in at RG.

But Neufeld played very well last game, so maybe we can finally stop worrying about his spot.

I too would find it odd if we only dress 6 OL, because our normal AR is 7. All our OL injuries this season would tend to make one more cautious. And we often play sets with all 7. Ike can help if we only dress 6, but it's not the same.

That said, if we are lucky and there are no OL injuries, the extra DT will really help against pocket-man MBT.

Pete · September 25, 2024, 07:29:36 PM

Getting Adams back pretty much gives us the defence most of us wanted other than Wilson who hasn't been available most of the year.
Offensively other than Clercius in for Wolitarski its pretty positive too
One thing I'd like to see is the offence be less predictable
Other teams have scouted us extensively. Lawlers effectiveness is hampered because defences know his routes and where Zach utilizes him.
On a side note Zach needs to change up his cadence more. Last game when he got sacked on a 3rd and 2 Moncrief just teed off and was in backfield before play could get started.

Tiger · September 25, 2024, 07:37:48 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on September 25, 2024, 12:48:52 AMCheck your mail before the Bomber game THERE ARE COUPONS!!!!

Nothing yet. What are they?

Blue In BC · September 25, 2024, 08:48:49 PM

I see the the Elks daily IR report shows Leakes, Bratton and Cobbs out along with a few others of less importance. They had already release O'Neal so their defence has taken a bit of a hit.

Not having Leakes as either the returner or on offence is good news for the Bombers.

LXTSN · September 25, 2024, 08:54:18 PM

Randolph was great in replacement of both Bryant and Neufeld. He is absolutely a keeper!
If Bryant retires next season we can rest a little easier having Randolph around. It's hard to replace the best to ever do it!

Tiger · September 26, 2024, 03:20:13 AM

Quote from: LXTSN on September 25, 2024, 08:54:18 PMRandolph was great in replacement of both Bryant and Neufeld. He is absolutely a keeper!
If Bryant retires next season we can rest a little easier having Randolph around. It's hard to replace the best to ever do it!

Randolph is great at either tackle. I have been very impressed and one of our best newcomers, even if he did play at Alabama.

TecnoGenius · September 26, 2024, 05:12:21 AM

Quote from: Tiger on September 26, 2024, 03:20:13 AMRandolph is great at either tackle. I have been very impressed and one of our best newcomers, even if he did play at Alabama.

Randolph is a keeper. He's the first IMP OL we've had around since Bonds that looked like they could actually be a great OL (ex our 2 longtime starters, of course). Oh ya, Lofton is doing great, too, but he was always part of the #1 starter plan, unlike Randolph.

But he was best at RG, not LT. Maybe he can dev into a legit OT, but he's not there yet. I bet if we lose an OT, it'll be Neuf moving out and Randolph coming into RG.

I like having a guy around that lets us go 3 IMP OL if/when we need to, and our great ratio situation makes it all possible.

P.S. Dobson gets a shoutout too, as he's been very solid in his 1st starting year. At least as good as expected, maybe better. Eli has been amazing as 6th / run-block, I love watching him (throw him the ball!!), but I'm not sure he'll be a legit starting guard any time soon.

TecnoGenius · September 26, 2024, 05:14:29 AM

Quote from: Tiger on September 25, 2024, 07:37:48 PMNothing yet. What are they?

I got my coupons on Tue. Deals on combos & burgers mostly. Looks pretty good. Must kill Shawarma sales the last 2 games though. Myself, I'll find a way to pack in both over the course of the game (with some help from junior of course).

Does anyone know if this will be the jersey discount game? They usually have one of those a season, usually the last or second last game.

TecnoGenius · September 26, 2024, 05:15:57 AM

Quote from: Pete on September 25, 2024, 07:29:36 PMZach needs to change up his cadence more. Last game when he got sacked on a 3rd and 2 Moncrief just teed off and was in backfield before play could get started.

They were playing in a modest noise situation in the opponent's stadium. Ya, it's only EDM, but they were making some noise. If we did any sort of silent count / OL arm jerk thing, it's easy for the blitzers to time it.

Won't have that problem @PAS!

GOLDMEMBER · September 26, 2024, 01:13:22 PM

SOLD OUT. Wow, very impressive.

Is that 5, 6 games sold out this year?

theaardvark · September 26, 2024, 01:46:31 PM

Randolph to the PR?

M.O.A.B. · September 26, 2024, 02:06:48 PM

Blue In BC · September 26, 2024, 02:26:37 PM

Ok. As somewhat expected Cole has been added back to the AR along with Adams.

I am a little curious why Samson was moved to the 1 game IR last week instead of keeping him on the PR. Aside from opening 1 more spot on the PR I don't see a benefit. On the 1 game IR, it adds to SMS by $4K per game. This is game 2. It all adds up.

Now Fox added to 1 game IR as well?