Elks: Edmonton Eskimos Thread 2.0: 7 - 5

[guymez]

Excellent news for the team.

It really is. Hopefully this is a weekly trend.

I wonder if Peters has experience as a LB.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It really is. Hopefully this is a weekly trend.

I wonder if Peters has experience as a LB.

Any free agents the team can bring in to help the cause?

 

[guymez]

Any free agents the team can bring in to help the cause?

You would think that the bulk of the NFL cuts are coming soon. Just not sure if the team has any ratio issues.

McCoil would be a welcome addition.

 

[Cloned]

You would think that the bulk of the NFL cuts are coming soon. Just not sure if the team has any ratio issues.

Team is stretched on the ratio. A lot of the injuries (Rottier, Arjen Col., all the WILs) are Canadian.

 

[bone]

This comes up every year. If we make the Grey Cup game you'll see this again. Book it.

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/paula-simons-time-to-hear-tanya-tagaqs-eskimos-challenge

Somehow, "We're cheering fight, fight, fight on Elk" just doesn't do it for me.

How about we chant "we're cheering, fight, fight, fight on El Caminos"

 

[Stoneman89]

Some good news....

According to Dave Campbell....REC Duke Williams, DB Garry Peters, OL Justin Sorensen, and OL Danny Groulx are all available for Thursdays game.

The linebackers really need some help.

That is good news for sure, but if I'm not mistaken, the Duke was a healthy scratch last game due to the ratio. And the others were only on the one game list, so not a big surprise that they're all available. Especially good to get Peters back so Marcel Marceau can take a seat. And with the availability of Canadian O-linemen to replace some Yanks, Williams may get a chance to come back in, which will really give Reilly another great target again. I hope Zylstra comes back soon.

Shouldn't be too long now when some of the first 6 game guys start coming off the list as well. We need them to replace the future guys going down.

 

[Kyle McMahon]

Sorensen being back is huge. Starting center is one of the worst positions to suffer an injury, glad it only caused him to miss one game.

 

[guymez]

That is good news for sure, but if I'm not mistaken, the Duke was a healthy scratch last game due to the ratio. And the others were only on the one game list, so not a big surprise that they're all available. Especially good to get Peters back so Marcel Marceau can take a seat. And with the availability of Canadian O-linemen to replace some Yanks, Williams may get a chance to come back in, which will really give Reilly another great target again. I hope Zylstra comes back soon.

Shouldn't be too long now when some of the first 6 game guys start coming off the list as well. We need them to replace the future guys going down.

More good news....

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

More good news....

The signing seems like a double edged story, because it likely means the guy(s) he's replacing are likely out for a while.

Either way, good news that more guys are getting healthy.

 

[Stoneman89]

Good that Mulumba can play. We really need him to hang in there until some of those other bodies get back to help at that position.

On the D-line, I really hope Sewell isn't out too long. I think we can still thrive with Cummings and Bowers patrolling the middle for a while, but having a rotation to keep everyone fresh is important. Nothing personal against Howard, but I think Boateng ( don't know why but I love that name) will make everyone forget him in a month or so. The kid is going to be an impact player in the future, just like Kenny Ladler turned into. And a ratio buster to boot. What a great pick that was, the steal of the draft, IMO.

 

[Gord]

depth chart and roster for tomorrow.

https://www.esks.com/2017/08/16/download-depth-chart-roster-10/

changes from last week:
in: Groulx, Sorensen, Moore, Yates
out: Behar, Batiste, Sewell, Howard

at least Sewell is on the one game list and not the six.

 

[Stoneman89]

depth chart and roster for tomorrow.

https://www.esks.com/2017/08/16/download-depth-chart-roster-10/

changes from last week:
in: Groulx, Sorensen, Moore, Yates
out: Behar, Batiste, Sewell, Howard

at least Sewell is on the one game list and not the six.

That alone is the best news of all.

 

[MoontoScott]

Good that Mulumba can play. We really need him to hang in there until some of those other bodies get back to help at that position.

On the D-line, I really hope Sewell isn't out too long. I think we can still thrive with Cummings and Bowers patrolling the middle for a while, but having a rotation to keep everyone fresh is important. Nothing personal against Howard, but I think Boateng ( don't know why but I love that name) will make everyone forget him in a month or so. The kid is going to be an impact player in the future, just like Kenny Ladler turned into. And a ratio buster to boot. What a great pick that was, the steal of the draft, IMO.

Yes indeed which reminds me of the year McCarty was selected, in the fourth round I believe. He has been one of the best Canadian picks in the club's history.

I count 8 Canadian starters for the Winnipeg game? 1 DE, 1 LB, 1 safety, 3 OL, 1 FB and 1 receiver? Correct?

 

[Jet Walters]

Yes indeed which reminds me of the year McCarty was selected, in the fourth round I believe. He has been one of the best Canadian picks in the club's history.

I count 8 Canadian starters for the Winnipeg game? 1 DE, 1 LB, 1 safety, 3 OL, 1 FB and 1 receiver? Correct?

They list 13 positions on offense though, so I assume only one of Watson or McCarty would be in depending on the offensive set. I see Duke Williams has moved inside and is listed as a starting slot back. That could be an interesting look with his size and skillset where he will get the benefit of a running start.

 

[MoneyGuy]

I'm afraid Calgary might win big on Labour Day, then win the rematch. I may be crucified for this and, yeah, we're undefeated but wow at the injuries. If not for all those injuries we could be the GC favourites but the injuries make me very nervous.

 

[Stoneman89]

I'm afraid Calgary might win big on Labour Day, then win the rematch. I may be crucified for this and, yeah, we're undefeated but wow at the injuries. If not for all those injuries we could be the GC favourites but the injuries make me very nervous.

Shame on you.

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

Was there any word on what Marcus Howard's injury was? Looked like achilles or ACL/MCL watching it but I haven't seen anything since.

 

[MoontoScott]

They list 13 positions on offense though, so I assume only one of Watson or McCarty would be in depending on the offensive set. I see Duke Williams has moved inside and is listed as a starting slot back. That could be an interesting look with his size and skillset where he will get the benefit of a running start.

Either of Watson or McCarty in the game still makes 8

 

[MoontoScott]

Was there any word on what Marcus Howard's injury was? Looked like achilles or ACL/MCL watching it but I haven't seen anything since.

Broken Heart.

 

[guymez]

Good that Mulumba can play. We really need him to hang in there until some of those other bodies get back to help at that position.

On the D-line, I really hope Sewell isn't out too long. I think we can still thrive with Cummings and Bowers patrolling the middle for a while, but having a rotation to keep everyone fresh is important. Nothing personal against Howard, but I think Boateng ( don't know why but I love that name) will make everyone forget him in a month or so. The kid is going to be an impact player in the future, just like Kenny Ladler turned into. And a ratio buster to boot. What a great pick that was, the steal of the draft, IMO.

Completely agree.
As Gord mentioned Sewell is only on the 1 game injured list. He is a difference maker so hopefully he is back sooner rather than later.

It will be interesting to see what the roster looks like come Labor Day.

 

[Gord]

Sorensen being back is huge. Starting center is one of the worst positions to suffer an injury, glad it only caused him to miss one game.

agreed. love that he's back.

feeling good about the game tonight.
I think the esks will do what they do every game. overcome injuries and do just enough to win.

 

[Arturs Irbe]

Not exactly Eskimos related but Commonwealth related.
Found on reddit.

"My view of Metallica from the handicapped section at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. 7 hour drive for this"
https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfu...ew_of_metallica_from_the_handicapped_section/

 

[Gord]

Not exactly Eskimos related but Commonwealth related.
Found on reddit.

"My view of Metallica from the handicapped section at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. 7 hour drive for this"
https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfu...ew_of_metallica_from_the_handicapped_section/

I think at one time or another we've all had people standing for a whole show blocking the view. just one of those things that sucks, but not much to be done about it.
I guess at least being able bodied, I have the choice to stand up and get an only partially blocked view.

reading the comments a bit, the guy said the disabled section next to him was full. so it sounds like he wasn't able to get a ticket for the disabled area, and this was they best he could get. not much the stadium people could do if the fellow didn't have a ticket for the disabled section and just took his chances.

 

[Stoneman89]

https://www.esks.com/2017/08/15/telus-allconnected-willis-family/


A really nice story about Odel Willis and his mom.

 

[RipsADrive]

Bombers are chewing up the field to start.