Bombers @ Riders P2

[markf]

Check out the OL Whispers thread, I added more details there last night.  I think it was 3 plays in a row Zach got hit (no sacks though).

That's why Zach's post-game/next-day was funny, the guys said "I think you were clean the whole game", and he said "maybe, we'll see".

I know it's Sacrilege to say, but I thought Stan looked beatable to the outside last season. There are guys not much under half his age playing against him.Smaller quicker guys, and  they just run around him. I have no stats, but you see some things watching the games.

[dd]

I know it's Sacrilege to say, but I thought Stan looked beatable to the outside last season. There are guys not much under half his age playing against him.Smaller quicker guys, and  they just run around him. I have no stats, but you see some things watching the games.

No, I noticed him getting beat last year too. Used to be nobody ever got by him, Father time is catching up to him, he's alot slower now and speed beats him

[Blueforlife]

I believe while older and past his prime he is still a top OL.  Last season and now again some are overstating the negative on him imo.  Yes he will get beat but he will mostly dominate.  CFL site article has him at #2 best.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I believe while older and past his prime he is still a top OL.  Last season and now again some are overstating the negative on him imo.  Yes he will get beat but he will mostly dominate.  CFL site article has him at #2 best.

I'm confident in the Bombers assessment (and his assessment of himself). Think he'll have a good year.

I do kind of want to see it though. 39-year-old starting tackles are incredibly rare in either league. Trent Williams was the oldest tackle in the NFL last year at 36. Most of the really old lineman play inside or centre so just as an overall point Bryant lacing them up playing left tackle at 39 is pretty wild. Very, very, few players have been able to have success at that position at that age. You're talking all-time greats only: Whitworth, Peters, maybe a couple of others. The list is short.

[Blueforlife]

I'm confident in the Bombers assessment (and his assessment of himself). Think he'll have a good year.

I do kind of want to see it though. 39-year-old starting tackles are incredibly rare in either league. Trent Williams was the oldest tackle in the NFL last year at 36. Most of the really old lineman play inside or centre so just as an overall point Bryant lacing them up playing left tackle at 39 is pretty wild. Very, very, few players have been able to have success at that position at that age. You're talking all-time greats only: Whitworth, Peters, maybe a couple of others. The list is short.

Agree all, let's enjoy watching one of the best CFL players ever to play.  A special moment to see him cap off a special career here.

Like fine wine he has aged well.  Take a look at Perry's numbers for the Oil.  At 40 he is killing it!  Remarkable what some elite athletes can do.  Longevity it's the ultimate success in sports imo.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'm confident in the Bombers assessment (and his assessment of himself). Think he'll have a good year.

I do kind of want to see it though. 39-year-old starting tackles are incredibly rare in either league. Trent Williams was the oldest tackle in the NFL last year at 36. Most of the really old lineman play inside or centre so just as an overall point Bryant lacing them up playing left tackle at 39 is pretty wild. Very, very, few players have been able to have success at that position at that age. You're talking all-time greats only: Whitworth, Peters, maybe a couple of others. The list is short.

Two things, Stanley is still earning near top dollar at his position and he's blocking the career paths of younger, cheaper up and coming players.  Can't afford to have both Randolph and Vanterpool lose interest in waiting for their opportunity because Stan wants to play another 2-3 years. For the betterment of the club this should be his last season.

[LXTSN]

I'm a little concerned about Stanley this season, but we have bigger holes on our O-line. Looking down the list, he might still be our best OL.
Paddy is playing like he's older than Stanley. He's a very good run blocker but struggles in the pass block. To me, he was our weakest link last season.
Hoping that Eli takes a step up. I really wanted him to start over Dobson last season, but this looks like it might be his year.

Randolph is my favorite on our OL. He has been so versatile for us last season and even in his college days (think he played some TE for Bama)! He is the ultimate 6th OL. He can play any OL spot outside of center for us, and that's HUGE.

Vanterpool and Wallace have great futures in this league too!

I think it's good that we aren't rushing these guys into starting roles. Instead they can learn from some of the best until they are ready to play!

[LXTSN]

Other than OL...

Cooley is getting the start so he will be a ton of fun to watch, although they may load the box a little more with Strev at QB.

We could see a lineup with all 3 LB we drafted playing at the same time.

Jones getting the start at MLB. Keep an eye out for him flying around!

No Willy tomorrow, so look out for the DE rotation and hope someone stands out.

How good was #70 Evans the punter last game! I could hear an audible gasp from people around us last game when he SKYED a punt in the second half! I know we don't like change but if he can hold for FG's, he should make the roster!

[DM83]

I wonder.     Is this version of an oline done. They have to be nuts to play Zac. Strev sucked. So they have to play him.  The  first league game will be a disaster.  Good luck.  Go defence

[theaardvark]

Other than OL...

Cooley is getting the start so he will be a ton of fun to watch, although they may load the box a little more with Strev at QB.

We could see a lineup with all 3 LB we drafted playing at the same time.

Jones getting the start at MLB. Keep an eye out for him flying around!

No Willy tomorrow, so look out for the DE rotation and hope someone stands out.

How good was #70 Evans the punter last game! I could hear an audible gasp from people around us last game when he SKYED a punt in the second half! I know we don't like change but if he can hold for FG's, he should make the roster!

Pretty sure he held for at least one of the FG's last game...

[Blue In BC]

Pretty sure he held for at least one of the FG's last game...

Interesting that Novak has some skill as a LS. that gives him some additional versatility which could be useful in the long run.

[BomberFan73]

Two things, Stanley is still earning near top dollar at his position and he's blocking the career paths of younger, cheaper up and coming players.  Can't afford to have both Randolph and Vanterpool lose interest in waiting for their opportunity because Stan wants to play another 2-3 years. For the betterment of the club this should be his last season.

This sounds familiar for another player at another position. I do agree though.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Other than OL...

Cooley is getting the start so he will be a ton of fun to watch, although they may load the box a little more with Strev at QB.

We could see a lineup with all 3 LB we drafted playing at the same time.

Jones getting the start at MLB. Keep an eye out for him flying around!

No Willy tomorrow, so look out for the DE rotation and hope someone stands out.

How good was #70 Evans the punter last game! I could hear an audible gasp from people around us last game when he SKYED a punt in the second half! I know we don't like change but if he can hold for FG's, he should make the roster!

I'd rather have Evans in there the short kick Sheehan. Will it happen? Probably not. We really need a boomer not a farter punting.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I'd rather have Evans in there the short kick Sheehan. Will it happen? Probably not. We really need a boomer not a farter punting.

Haha I like Evans too.

[Pete]

I'm confident in the Bombers assessment (and his assessment of himself). Think he'll have a good year.

I do kind of want to see it though. 39-year-old starting tackles are incredibly rare in either league. Trent Williams was the oldest tackle in the NFL last year at 36. Most of the really old lineman play inside or centre so just as an overall point Bryant lacing them up playing left tackle at 39 is pretty wild. Very, very, few players have been able to have success at that position at that age. You're talking all-time greats only: Whitworth, Peters, maybe a couple of others. The list is short.

If any olineman can play at 39 its Stanley, a case can be made that he's the best tackle that's ever played in the cfl.