Stamps at Blue Bombers pre game thread

[Blue In BC]

White left because he needed to feed his family, it'd be pretty hard to promise him a steady paycheque if he didn't earn a starters role, which he didn't.  Personally I would have kept him over Stearns and Mitchell because I prefer more size, Bombers need to shop for a big receiver next off-season like Cottoy, that guy is a physical monster.

I understand why White choose to leave. There is no issue with that if there is an issue it would be the choice between keeping Sterns starting over White or Mitchell.

We've heard that Collaros likes Sterns but 4 games 13 catches for 124 yards. You may as well stick Corcoran or Cobbs out there and add another import somewhere.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

You know MOS loves that attitude.  I find it funny though that new(ish) guys will say that stuff, but when do you hear a vet say they'd be happy to sit on the bench if it'll help?

New guys will say anything to get into the club because for many the CFL is their last hope for a football career, the last stop before the real world kicks in. 

[The Zipp]

from Bauming:

No Schoen or Bryant

Case is in the slot position, Vanterpool at LT

Derek Taylor says that Chris-Ike hasn't been seen at practice yesterday or today...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

He's still jobless. I wonder if Walters has kept in touch.

You don't know that, he may have taken a job outside of football. He was off all last year, he may have left a job to attend TC and decided to return to it.

[blue_gold_84]

You don't know that, he may have taken a job outside of football. He was off all last year, he may have left a job to attend TC and decided to return to it.

I'm only speculating on his football aspirations. No other team appears to have acquired as of yet.

[Blue In BC]

from Bauming:

No Schoen or Bryant

Case is in the slot position, Vanterpool at LT

Derek Taylor says that Chris-Ike hasn't been seen at practice yesterday or today...

Well that's not a great sign but it might still be precautionary / vet days. It could go either way but the reality is that neither need to practice per se.

Chris-Ike may have been excused for personal reasons. Not there and not practising are different aspects. If for some reason he doesn't play then that opens a spot for Cobb I suppose.

[RebusRankin]

Cody Case knows the offense.  Hasn't done much but maybe the Bomber brass see something here.  Time will tell.

Sure a guy who has done nothing since being here and did not have a reception at Illinois after transfering in from SD is suddenly going to step in a play at a league average level.

[gobombersgo]

[Blueforlife]

Sure a guy who has done nothing since being here and did not have a reception at Illinois after transfering in from SD is suddenly going to step in a play at a league average level.

I don't expect the world but I do believe he could catch a few passes in spot duty and is a decent returner.  Telling he took reps, interesting to see if other players get reps as well. I would like to see Cobb in action at some point.

[LXTSN]

I don't expect the world but I do believe he could catch a few passes in spot duty and is a decent returner.  Telling he took reps, interesting to see if other players get reps as well. I would like to see Cobb in action at some point.

I like this take, but I don't think that Cobb or Corcoran should be starting honestly...
I do like it because it would mean we can bring in Jones.
But... I think the best thing to do is bring Mitchell into the AR. Why do we have him on our PR if we're not ready to bring him into action in this situation? If we are putting Case ahead of him then we should probably just cut Mitchell.  Before the start of the season, I would've expected Mitchell to be ahead of Sterns, Wheatfall and for sure Case.

[Blue In BC]

I like this take, but I don't think that Cobb or Corcoran should be starting honestly...
I do like it because it would mean we can bring in Jones.
But... I think the best thing to do is bring Mitchell into the AR. Why do we have him on our PR if we're not ready to bring him into action in this situation? If we are putting Case ahead of him then we should probably just cut Mitchell.  Before the start of the season, I would've expected Mitchell to be ahead of Sterns, Wheatfall and for sure Case.

Mitchell is on the 1 game IR not the PR. Hence a greater issue IMO.

[Waffler]

Mitchell they say is not a slot. we run the sweep from there a lot. Case seems better suited for that more so than Mitchell. Just hope he is willing to go full speed in the heavy traffic. I remember him hesitating on his punt returns last year.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Sounds like potential lineup changes on the O-line this week with the return of Lofton and Bryant's iffy status.  Whether Vanderpool or Randolph fills in for Stan will be interesting to note.  The O-line is deep with 7 proven starters vying for 5 jobs and with 4 being Imports it sets up nicely for a trade of assets. Wonder what they could get for Stanley? ;-)

[Stats Junkie]

from Bauming:

No Schoen or Bryant

Case is in the slot position, Vanterpool at LT

Derek Taylor says that Chris-Ike hasn't been seen at practice yesterday or today...

@EdTaitWFC
Fullback Michael Chris-Ike was busy during Sunday's @Wpg_BlueBombers practice, but is not participating today. Both Stanley Bryant and Dalton Schoen remain out.


@DTonOB
Rookie Joey Corcoran has been taking some of the Chris-Ike roll in the O thus far.


Free Press made an appearance on TwiXter
@jfreysam
#Bombers not practising today:
RB Michael Chris-Ike
REC Dalton Schoen
LT Stanley Bryant
(Second day in a row for both)
RB Peyton Logan
LS Mike Benson
(Been weeks)

Chris-Ike on injury report today - knee

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