Trade deadline

[DM83]

We played well against Hamilton. We could use a difference maker, but who couldn't?
I was thinking a real QB. Earlier.  However, money on Arbuckle or the Calgary backup,

Bombers need a lot of help.  But then again coaches got the most out of the guys.  Football is a great game.  Emotion plays a role.  Go blue

[RebusRankin]

Not giving up Jake for the playoff run.  Don't even joke about it.

Can you trade Dru for Terry Wilson? Or Crum?  Someone who MOS will put in instead of Streveler when needed?

Gino is an interesting possibility, but who comes off?  Wilson Sterns Mitchell Demski Clercius is both talent and ratio balanced, with Wheatfall on the 1 game.  As an injury insurance policy?  He's better than Wheatfall, and arguably better than Sterns or Mitchell.

Would Toronto trade Arbuckle?  If Kelly is ready to go... would having the best backup in the league give us a better chance of winning the cup?

If you can get Geno, you take off Mitchell. Easy call.

[Pigskin]

I would like to see us pick up a little depth at DT, and OL. Vet. Canadian in both positions would be nice. Jakes having a terrible season, 9 DTs in 15 games.

[theaardvark]

I would like to see us pick up a little depth at DT, and OL. Vet. Canadian in both positions would be nice. Jakes having a terrible season, 9 DTs in 15 games.

Jake may be having a bad stats season, but I think he's doing his job fine.  I see him in the O backfield often, disrupting things.

And he plays teams...  always love his hustle.  Can't believe the big guy gets down field so well.

[Blue In BC]

Jake may be having a bad stats season, but I think he's doing his job fine.  I see him in the O backfield often, disrupting things.

And he plays teams...  always love his hustle.  Can't believe the big guy gets down field so well.

He has 4 ST's in 220 games. Not exactly something to hang his hat on.

[Blue In BC]

Lions released C. Haba. IDK, maybe it's worth while to add him to our PR in case we have injuries. At least he'll know our systems and most of the roster.

Not getting re-signed in Winnipeg, cut by the Argos and then the Lions may be the end of his CFL career.

[dd]

He has 4 ST's in 220 games. Not exactly something to hang his hat on.

That is a jaw dropping stat isn't it!! Not a real big fan of his, but really, his role is to provide blocking on the front line and then stay in his lane in the middle of the field, the gunners get all the stats on special teams.

[Blue In BC]

That is a jaw dropping stat isn't it!! Not a real big fan of his, but really, his role is to provide blocking on the front line and then stay in his lane in the middle of the field, the gunners get all the stats on special teams.

For that on coverage teams you want an athletic player this is mobile, fast with quick feet. On return teams that might be less of a factor because those are happening at point of attack and not 45 yards or more downfield.

I mentioned in another string that on Vaval's opening K/O return that Woods made a block. How significant that was is not entirely clear. However it's interesting that I've never " noticed " Thomas do that getting highlighted in the replay.

It's so unclear that I'm not sure he is on any return teams. Invisible is not a good thing.

[theaardvark]

He has 4 ST's in 220 games. Not exactly something to hang his hat on.

I think that's pretty special, actually.  I am surprised he has any, because that's not his job on teams.  But, I guess when a returner gets turned back into the middle, he makes the play.

[Blue In BC]

I think that's pretty special, actually.  I am surprised he has any, because that's not his job on teams.  But, I guess when a returner gets turned back into the middle, he makes the play.

In 220 games a returner has never gone to the middle of the field? Are you watching the same games I am? lol

Your definition of " special " is clearly different than mine. So not making sacks, TFL or ST tackles is part of his " special " results. Ok then. good to know.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

For that on coverage teams you want an athletic player this is mobile, fast with quick feet. On return teams that might be less of a factor because those are happening at point of attack and not 45 yards or more downfield.

I mentioned in another string that on Vaval's opening K/O return that Woods made a block. How significant that was is not entirely clear. However it's interesting that I've never " noticed " Thomas do that getting highlighted in the replay.

It's so unclear that I'm not sure he is on any return teams. Invisible is not a good thing.

Can't find the highlight but Jake came very close to recovering a fumbled punt return near the goal-line within the last few games.  I was surprised to see him so far down field but also that he was on the punt team at all, as he plays so many snaps on D.  No doubt the coaches love his hustle and willingness to do whatever needs to be done, he defines blue-collar leadership.

[Blue In BC]

Wasn't the trade deadline today at 12:00 PM? Nothing happened which is fairly normal.

[Blueforlife]

Lions released C. Haba. IDK, maybe it's worth while to add him to our PR in case we have injuries. At least he'll know our systems and most of the roster.

Not getting re-signed in Winnipeg, cut by the Argos and then the Lions may be the end of his CFL career.

Pass, not an improvement over what we have imo.  If we had a couple injuries yes.

The continued hate on Thomas by some is getting nauseating and props to those that provide a more balanced view

Can't find the highlight but Jake came very close to recovering a fumbled punt return near the goal-line within the last few games.  I was surprised to see him so far down field but also that he was on the punt team at all, as he plays so many snaps on D.  No doubt the coaches love his hustle and willingness to do whatever needs to be done, he defines blue-collar leadership.

Facts are presented above agree all

Jake may be having a bad stats season, but I think he's doing his job fine.  I see him in the O backfield often, disrupting things.

And he plays teams...  always love his hustle.  Can't believe the big guy gets down field so well.

Yup, make some great points

[dd]

For that on coverage teams you want an athletic player this is mobile, fast with quick feet. On return teams that might be less of a factor because those are happening at point of attack and not 45 yards or more downfield.

I mentioned in another string that on Vaval's opening K/O return that Woods made a block. How significant that was is not entirely clear. However it's interesting that I've never " noticed " Thomas do that getting highlighted in the replay.

It's so unclear that I'm not sure he is on any return teams. Invisible is not a good thing.

He blocked the punter in vavols last punt return TD. I was in disbelief and almost fell over but yes JT did indeed make a block on the return!!

[Blue72]

With the grey cup in Winnipeg this year our GM did very very little to improve this team to improve over last year. He did almost nothing in FA, most guys he signed and brought in were on the PR or IR. Come trade dead line again today "NOTHING".

 We have a real good starter QB when healthy, our #2 can't even throw 100 yards in a full game and our #3 well nobody knows and probably will we will never see on the field.

We have an Oline that kills QBs, and a Dline that allows QBs all day to look around.

So Mr Walters have you given up on our team, or is this your final year of your contract and you are moving on.