Hamilton @ Winnipeg

[Blueforlife]

Not an every down player but I'm just saying he could see some duty in rotation. The roster is what it is as of today.

They may bring back a player previous cut and because it's so quick after being cut that it won't impact him being on the same page. After this game we've got a bye so that's when I expect longer term decisions to be made.

I'm not suggesting Stuart either but comments were made that he could play multiple positions and is athletic.

Generally the " fix " is most likely on the roster today for this game. That seems like Ayers as next man up,

I'll be happy if they find a better immediate solution.

Agree all well said.

[kkc60]

Ayers gets more reps on defence. He was on the field often early in the game. It's his chance to step up do well. The discussion has said we may have to use the Canadians more as well including possibly Cadwallader.

JSK would have been that great replacement but luck didn't go his way.

Ayers did not look good on defense vs Calgary and Cadwallader is not a defensive player.

[Pigskin]

Well, there is a practice tomorrow so we will see where players are lining up. It's also the only open practice of the week.

[Blueforlife]

Ayers did not look good on defense vs Calgary and Cadwallader is not a defensive player.

Tell me more about Ayers, Against run or pass? Wiff on tackles? Out of position?

[Blue In BC]

Ayers did not look good on defense vs Calgary and Cadwallader is not a defensive player.

Ayers didn't seem to have an impact on defence but the team continues to use him in rotation. Since we don't know what his assignments are specifically it's difficult to understand per se. I didn't see him make mistakes but watching on TV is not as useful as watching live etc.

He seemed invisible and that can be a good thing for a defensive player.

All that said, I am not tooting his horn either. He hasn't become a starter or primary rotation choice. That would have been JSK in 2026. We have several Canadians that haven't been put in that position yet and that could go either way.

I haven't seen anyone make a better suggestion for this week. Let's see how the coaches deal with the injury to Woodbey.

[kkc60]

Tell me more about Ayers, Against run or pass? Wiff on tackles? Out of position?

Was put in space in coverage and looked lost, didn't show much as a blitzer and really just didn't do well in space

[LXTSN]

Tell me more about Ayers, Against run or pass? Wiff on tackles? Out of position?

He wiffed on one open field tackle opportunity vs VAJ. He made him look kind of silly on that one.
I actually think Ayers would be good to replace Woodbey. Ayers got some good minutes on defense vs Calgary. They must've been rotating guys in and out a lot! It was nice to see. I'd like for Jaylen Smith to get some extra minutes. He is one guy that has looked really good in preseason and on special teams!

[Pigskin]

He wiffed on one open field tackle opportunity vs VAJ. He made him look kind of silly on that one.
I actually think Ayers would be good to replace Woodbey. Ayers got some good minutes on defense vs Calgary. They must've been rotating guys in and out a lot! It was nice to see. I'd like for Jaylen Smith to get some extra minutes. He is one guy that has looked really good in preseason and on special teams!

I agree. I think Smith is going to be a very good LB for us.

[kkc60]

He wiffed on one open field tackle opportunity vs VAJ. He made him look kind of silly on that one.
I actually think Ayers would be good to replace Woodbey. Ayers got some good minutes on defense vs Calgary. They must've been rotating guys in and out a lot! It was nice to see. I'd like for Jaylen Smith to get some extra minutes. He is one guy that has looked really good in preseason and on special teams!

I think Smith at SAM with Griffin as the extra safety instead of Kelly makes too much sense

[The Zipp]

from DT:

First day of Bombers practice ahead of Week 2 vs Hamilton:

DB Major Williams, LB Jaiden Woodbey, DL De'Shaan Dixon, LB Brody Clark and OL Tui Eli are among those not practicing.

[kkc60]

from DT:

First day of Bombers practice ahead of Week 2 vs Hamilton:

DB Major Williams, LB Jaiden Woodbey, DL De'Shaan Dixon, LB Brody Clark and OL Tui Eli are among those not practicing.

No surprises besides Clark, the rest went into the game with an injury or left the game injured.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Love to here how practise went today?

[Blue In BC]

I'm not sure we want to see Smith be a starter before he's had a chance to get some reps on defence. He might end up there as the season progresses but is that time now?

Griffin taking on Woodbey's role makes sense but potentially just moves the problem elsewhere.

I see we added a global and import LB to the PR. Oyelolo ( global ) has been here before and we had PR spots for a global choice. IDK we needed to bring back a choice from 2021 and couldn't find one released across the league from TC 2026?

It did seem we choose not adding a 2nd global to the AR over a Canadian choice. Otherwise Munier-Bailey would still be here.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

from DT:

First day of Bombers practice ahead of Week 2 vs Hamilton:

DB Major Williams, LB Jaiden Woodbey, DL De'Shaan Dixon, LB Brody Clark and OL Tui Eli are among those not practicing.

I'm surprised Demski isn't on that list he took a heck of a hit to his upper thigh, could have bruised the bone.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I think Smith at SAM with Griffin as the extra safety instead of Kelly makes too much sense

That would make Griffin a part timer unless he dropped back from SAM on certain plays.  Read Kelly took over from Smith after he took himself out of the game after that big ST tackle, makes sense as I didn't notice Kelly in the secondary until later in the game. Have to re-watch the game to pick up on specific players.