Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Sask., May 30, 2025

J5V · May 31, 2025, 05:21:32 AM

Wilson not impressive. Cooley certainly is! Was it Evans booting those punts? Wow! What a leg!

Blueforlife · May 31, 2025, 05:22:33 AM

Quote from: J5V on May 31, 2025, 05:21:32 AMWilson not impressive. Cooley certainly is! Was it Evans booting those punts? Wow! What a leg!

He nailed em big time!!!
Agree all

J5V · May 31, 2025, 05:25:11 AM

Thank gawd for CJOB! That TV broadcast was worse than brutal. Yeesh!

Pigskin · May 31, 2025, 05:34:53 AM

Allen had another strong outing at safety. Woodbey also had a good game at LB, he was around the ball all night.

Blueforlife · May 31, 2025, 05:40:08 AM

Quote from: Pigskin on May 31, 2025, 05:34:53 AMAllen had another strong outing at safety. Woodbey also had a good game at LB, he was around the ball all night.

Both are lights out good

ModAdmin · May 31, 2025, 07:32:31 AM

...and the game Recap is here...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/31/game-recap-preseason-2-wpg-sask/

markf · May 31, 2025, 12:59:21 PM

Jake Maier must be close to the end in the CFL.

Bombers D might be better this season than last.

I thought Argos looked good as well, their quarterbacks looked promising.

Jesse · May 31, 2025, 01:08:15 PM

Quote from: ModAdmin on May 31, 2025, 07:32:31 AM...and the game Recap is here...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/31/game-recap-preseason-2-wpg-sask/

O'Shea said afterward, "Artopoeus got landed on kind of funny and we'll see how he is but I'm sure he's OK."

Sounds like he'll be fine and can keep battling for a spot. If they keep everyone through week 1 while Zach is suspended.

Jesse · May 31, 2025, 01:09:04 PM

Quote from: markf on May 31, 2025, 12:59:21 PMJake Maier must be close to the end in the CFL.

Bombers D might be better this season than last.

I thought Argos looked good as well, their quarterbacks looked promising.

He'll be a back-up and spot starter for as long as he wants. Not nearly enough QB talent for him to be done.

Blue In BC · May 31, 2025, 02:10:17 PM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 31, 2025, 04:40:21 AMBombers have some real decisions to make. A much more competitive camp than last year.

1. Parker and Allen
2. Ayers and the other WILLs/MLBs
3. Sheahan and Evans
4. Vanterpool and Gabe Wallace
5. Trey Vaval and Dillon Mitchell to return?
6. Cooley
7. Reggie White Jr and Sterns and Wheatfall

There's a lot of battles.

Good list. I'd add Bridges into item 1 with a possible domino affect of Parker sliding back to CB. It may be necessary to PR Allen which would be unfortunate.

Add item 8: Who do we choose as our DI's beyond returner and Castillo. Lots of good choices but only 2 spots.

Blue In BC · May 31, 2025, 03:07:25 PM

Anyone have an opinion on our import DL besides Woods and Adams? As a group there seems to be some talent. However with Jeffcoat and Vaughters as locks, who did enough to possibly make the AR?

Woodbey also seemed to play well at LB. That doesn't make the decision on the 4 LB's already in competition to make the final roster and easier. He might be sent to the PR?

Brini at SAM played well. IMO he'll be behind Griffin but I'm also surprised how little Griffin has played in pre season. Makonzo injury changed the dynamics regarding the back up at SAM.

What will be the surprises in the final roster choices?

Ultimately I think our PR list is going to have some talent.

Throw Long Bannatyne · May 31, 2025, 04:17:19 PM

Quote from: Jesse on May 31, 2025, 01:08:15 PMO'Shea said afterward, "Artopoeus got landed on kind of funny and we'll see how he is but I'm sure he's OK."

Sounds like he'll be fine and can keep battling for a spot. If they keep everyone through week 1 while Zach is suspended.

O'Shea also mentioned post game they limited Wilson's play selection in order to get as many reps. as possible for competing receivers. That would explain why he was not going downtown in a hurry trying to score TD's, he's in no danger of losing his job. Noticed that nearly every receivers was given an audition running the sweep play whether it was the right call or not for the situation, so fair to say it's going to be an important part of the mix and they were trying to find the best candidate.

Pigskin · May 31, 2025, 04:33:56 PM

The Bombers have some tough decisions to make.

Throw Long Bannatyne · May 31, 2025, 04:40:07 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on May 31, 2025, 04:33:56 PMThe Bombers have some tough decisions to make.

Yes many painful ones, they're going to have to cut some excellent players on both sides of the ball and maybe a few vets to continue moving forward in the direction they have to go to remain competitive with other teams. Get younger, get cheaper, get better. There could be a number of surprises.

Blue In BC · May 31, 2025, 05:33:12 PM

It's always tough trying to look at pre season and figure out the direction of the roster. Lots of rookies looked good but that's not unusual in exhibition games.

On the surface it might look like some veterans are on the bubble based on lack of play. From a sheer ratio point of view, there isn't room for everybody.

Are K. Wilson, T. Jones on the bubble at LB? Are Griffin and Parker possible tough decisions in the secondary?

Kody Case, Myron Mitchell, Jamal Woods, F. Weitz, Gassama, T. Schmekel and even Chris-Ike didn't exactly cement their hold on any sort of roster spot IMO.

Will any team be making a last minute trade as rosters are trimmed? I jokingly suggest the TiCats might be interested in some of our players we can't keep.