2024 Grey Cup Pre-game Discussion

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I wonder, as a SSK boy, was it harder or easier to play against the Riders? 

What happened to the other SSK draft pick. Anthony Bennett? Is he not on the team due to play or injury?  I remember him being around last year, but he was released at the start of training camp this year... did he quit football?

Bennett was seriously injured in TC, not sure he's recovered yet but O'Shea said they intended to bring him back when he's ready. 

I think there's at least 50% chance Schmeck signs with the Riders in the off-season, it's probably his life long dream to play for the Riders and they'd be really dumb not to pursue him.

[ModAdmin]

Good article on, and written by, Nick Taylor on his return to the Blue Bombers...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/11/11/in-my-words-nick-taylor/?lid=rccq8t1a0bgf&utm_cta=article-read-more&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=unreal_2024&utm_brazeid=64d2d75607cbf60001365778&utm_content=&tf_u%5Bcfl_braze_id%5D=64d2d75607cbf60001365778&utm_instance=cfl&CAMEFROM=CFC_CFL_EMAIL_FIELDPASS_GAME-WEEK-RECAP&src=cfl_email_fieldpass-recap-newsletter

[Pigskin]

Bennett was seriously injured in TC, not sure he's recovered yet but O'Shea said they intended to bring him back when he's ready. 

I think there's at least 50% chance Schmeck signs with the Riders in the off-season, it's probably his life long dream to play for the Riders and they'd be really dumb not to pursue him.

Tanner may have another year left with the Bombers.

[markf]

Good article on, and written by, Nick Taylor on his return to the Blue Bombers...

4.2 forty.......yikes.

[blue_gold_84]

"I've got two rings with some of these guys. Then they dug me out of the grave. Now what would make this just perfect is to have this chapter end with another win."

Nick Taylor is a heckin' beauty.

[northof30]

We will have to contain Grant.

That's a key factor. Just one player I couldn't see letting go.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Tanner may have another year left with the Bombers.

His ELC is up, unless he signed for 3 years?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

111th Grey Cup: Dinwiddie, O'Shea at Head Coaches Conference

https://www.cfl.ca/111th-grey-cup-dinwiddie-oshea-at-head-coaches-conference/

Quite good this year, nice to see more than anger expressed by Dinwiddie, he speaks very honestly about Nick Arbuckle and other subjects. O'Shea just being O'Shea.

[BLUEBOMBER]

Clearly the Argos will try to run the ball if possible... Carey will be Grey Cup MVP if the Argos win.

[gobombersgo]

Clearly the Argos will try to run the ball if possible... Carey will be Grey Cup MVP if the Argos win.

Yeah, if I was playing the Bombers I would try to run on 2nd and long. I think that's were they are vulnerable.

Bombers just need to get to a sizeable lead like last week and Toronto would probably abandon the run.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Yeah, if I was playing the Bombers I would try to run on 2nd and long. I think that's were they are vulnerable.

Bombers just need to get to a sizeable lead like last week and Toronto would probably abandon the run.

I like our chances if Toronto is counting on running for first downs on second and ten.

[theaardvark]

Yeah, if I was playing the Bombers I would try to run on 2nd and long. I think that's were they are vulnerable.

Bombers just need to get to a sizeable lead like last week and Toronto would probably abandon the run.

As much as having 9 DB's on the field is a run advantage, those DB's include BA, Kramdi, Ford and more.  All capable of getting to and taking down Carey. 

If it is second an 8, we just need to keep the gain to 6... and I have faith in JY to have a spy on, and that first guy will impede Carey while the rest descend on him.

Toronto has the advantage of Saturday's game tape to see JY's new alignments.  Or maybe the disadvantage, putting in a backup QB and having to scheme for an infinite number of alignments might be a daunting task.

[Pete]

Our run defence is deceiving. If the opponent runs 20 times , on 3 of those the may get 40 yards, but on the other 17 they will only get 65 or less than 4 yds carry.
 We do give up some big run plays but there are a lot of stops.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

As much as having 9 DB's on the field is a run advantage, those DB's include BA, Kramdi, Ford and more.  All capable of getting to and taking down Carey. 

If it is second an 8, we just need to keep the gain to 6... and I have faith in JY to have a spy on, and that first guy will impede Carey while the rest descend on him.

Toronto has the advantage of Saturday's game tape to see JY's new alignments.  Or maybe the disadvantage, putting in a backup QB and having to scheme for an infinite number of alignments might be a daunting task.

Have to wonder how long the Bombers can hold onto Jordan Younger, the guy is proving to have brilliant defensive mind and he has to be high on the list of any team looking for a brand new HC or HC/DC.   Can't see him hanging around as a DC if he receives offers to double his salary, he's paid his dues on the way up now it's time for him to reap the green.  Once appointed as a CFL HC the title can be milked for a solid decade in a multitude of locations.

If he left, I guess a return to Richie Hall would be an easy if temp. transition, the assistant role could be filled by a current defensive player, either Bighill or Alexander.

[dd]

I just don't see that happening. He's been a DC less than a year, and has had the benefit of having Richie Hall around to help with things, so how much is him and how much is Richie's doing?? He's had the benefit of being around a very good front office and would do himself good to learn as much as he can about running a football club before advancing to HC