D.Mitchell situation

Throw Long Bannatyne · June 12, 2025, 05:36:14 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on June 12, 2025, 04:54:30 PMI disagree with the 6 game premise. I say 3 weeks tops but still wouldn't be surprised to see a change by game 2 or game 3.

4 receivers fighting for 2 spots may take time to sort out. One good game is not enough, could disappear the game after, have to find the most consistent target.

Blue In BC · June 12, 2025, 05:37:53 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 12, 2025, 05:36:14 PM4 receivers fighting for 2 spots may take time to sort out. One good game is not enough, could disappear the the game after.

It's more about him then the success or failure of the other receivers. It's his ability to fit in and whether he can do it.

Two words though: Alexander Hollins.

dd · June 12, 2025, 10:44:56 PM

Has Hollins not been picked up by anyone??!! If he was holding out for more money, maybe his position has softened if he's sitting out.

Throw Long Bannatyne · June 12, 2025, 11:32:21 PM

Quote from: dd on June 12, 2025, 10:44:56 PMHas Hollins not been picked up by anyone??!! If he was holding out for more money, maybe his position has softened if he's sitting out.

No, he was at the heart of the QB controversy last season in BC, not smart enough to keep his big mouth shut.

Blue In BC · June 12, 2025, 11:37:11 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 12, 2025, 11:32:21 PMNo, he was at the heart of the QB controversy last season in BC, not smart enough to keep his big mouth shut.

No doubt he might not be a good fit. OTOH, it's worth a conversation with his agent and / or him. Since he also got a big early money bonus from the Lions, his SMS ask could be reasonable. IE: It could be the same as the balance we owe Mitchell ( $83K ) more or less.

Pigskin · June 13, 2025, 04:03:06 AM

Wheatfall 127 yards tonight.

The Zipp · June 13, 2025, 04:20:17 AM

Quote from: Pigskin on June 13, 2025, 04:03:06 AMWheatfall 127 yards tonight.

he is not coming out of the lineup

Sir Blue and Gold · June 13, 2025, 04:22:30 AM

Definitely not.

Throw Long Bannatyne · June 13, 2025, 04:51:50 AM

Quote from: The Zipp on June 13, 2025, 04:20:17 AMhe is not coming out of the lineup

Have to agree, he's turned himself into Pokey. Mitchell is going to have to wait for an injury to get into the lineup.

Even if Brady can't go next week, don't see how they get Cooley in the lineup, ratio change on the O-line would not be worth it, they were dominant.

Jesse · June 13, 2025, 04:59:52 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 13, 2025, 04:51:50 AMHave to agree, he's turned himself into Pokey. Mitchell is going to have to wait for an injury to get into the lineup.

Even if Brady can't go next week, don't see how they get Cooley in the lineup, ratio change on the O-line would not be worth it, they were dominant.

Same with Vaval on returns. Can't touch it.

Sir Blue and Gold · June 13, 2025, 05:17:11 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 13, 2025, 04:51:50 AMHave to agree, he's turned himself into Pokey. Mitchell is going to have to wait for an injury to get into the lineup.

Even if Brady can't go next week, don't see how they get Cooley in the lineup, ratio change on the O-line would not be worth it, they were dominant.

I know O'Shea doesn't like to use the roster rules but we should absolutely use them for Cooley next week. Would cost us only an American import - so Ayers or something - and he could play 25 snaps. It's absolutely something we should (finally) do and doesn't require a rejigging of the ratio.

Jesse · June 13, 2025, 05:17:55 AM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on June 13, 2025, 05:17:11 AMI know O'Shea doesn't like to use the roster rules but we should absolutely use them for Cooley next week. Would cost us only an American import - so Ayers or something and he could play 49% of snaps. It's absolutely something we should (finally) do.

I'd rather keep Ayers than some random RB who's never taken a snap.

Big Daddy · June 13, 2025, 05:23:18 AM

Quote from: The Zipp on June 11, 2025, 11:23:43 PMlooking forward to being proven wrong but it doesn't matter who is playing receiver with Strev at QB

Run the ball

hope they put Terry in for some plays

wheatfall was better, made plays, honestly i thought reggie was better than Mitchell.

it will be good to have options

I don't mean to be a jerk, but this did not age well. dd agreeing to this as well, just sayin'.

I honestly thought Strev looked great in pre-season. I said to my buddy beside me that he learned to throw - i was being a smart-***, but only a bit - like Happy Gilmore learning how to putt and becoming dangerous.

Seriously - he looks so much better throwing - both in the pocket and on the run (often with his side-arm rolling to the right). I don't think Buck gave him a chance last year, really restricted him. Maybe he's extra motivated for this game with Buck as the opposing HC. I doubt he needs that to get motivated though. I sit right behind the Bombers bench - Strev is completely jacked after getting a first and short at the best of times. Today he was as well, but to another level. And well deserved.

Sir Blue and Gold · June 13, 2025, 05:32:40 AM

Quote from: Jesse on June 13, 2025, 05:17:55 AMI'd rather keep Ayers than some random RB who's never taken a snap.

And who is going to back up Peterson? Chris-Ike and Demski? Doesn't seem practical.

I'd get Cooley on the roster and use the rules to get him 10-15 touches. Ayers or Griffin would have to go for it to work. We don't have the luxury of not using the rules when we only have 7 Canadians.

Pigskin · June 13, 2025, 07:06:39 AM

Would like to see Cooley in the game, but Ayers or Griffin, our two best STs players. Not sure I like that.