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OT: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2023 Season - Another terrible disappointment. NEXT: Tough Decisions on How to Rebuild.

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WolfHouse said:
That was an ugly game...
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Jones' entire philosophy of Canadian football is completely wrong as a gm. He treats the job like he's still defensive co-ordinator, where it was about getting the most talent out on the field as possible, and hiding your nationals in low-impact spots.

Those days are over - there are SO many talented import players who are available to a good franchise with proper scouting, that the margins are all at qb, Oline, and nationals - how many just below NFL level receivers are there in the world? Hundreds.

It's no surprise the Bombers resurgence came after they invested heavily in nationals, and then picked up veteran, proven Oline talent, before finally finding a capable qb to put behind that quality oline.

Maybe you can find a gamebreaker or two, but you're not loading up on raw talent to beat other quality franchises - a smart roster will beat a talented roster, because the overall level of talent is so high. And when margins get that close on field talent, things like discipline, Eliminating mistakes, gameplanning make the difference - those have never been a priority for Jones lead units - it's always been about trying to put out the most talent, regardless of fit or ballsmarts.

Look at what he did with Duron Carter, playing him at DB to try and get talent on the field, even though he couldn't cover any top-end receiver, and qbs would target him - sure, he got a gamebreaker on the field who could make a play or two, but at the cost of 200 receiving yards given up a night.

Prioritizing top-end American talent, regardless of personality or scheme fit is the exact opposite thing you should be doing these days unless it's offensive linemen.
 
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Montreal low key has a very solid defense. Fajardo is going to limit the team effectiveness, but despite that that D is consistently shutting down the CFLs best O's.

EDIT: and the MTL D falls apart completely after I post this...
 
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Just watched the second half... but what a fun game

Argos are the real deal - Kelly is a good QB and Harris/Ouellette in the backfield is fkn impressive

D has already learned that Fajardo takes too long with his reads and has only one move to escape the pocket

Maas always outthinks himself in the last drive of the game...
 
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Holden Caulfield said:
See I read earlier this year it's a 4 year deal, but the way the contract is worded it's basically 4 1 year deals, so EDM can cut bait with him at the end of any season and not have it affect their staff cap at all.

Next 4 weeks for the Elks
@ Winnipeg
Vs BC
Bye
Vs Winnipeg

0-9 is staring them in the face...

EDIT: According to this interview with Elks president Victor Cui you are right and I am wrong...
Elks personnel changes coming? 'It's always something I think about, good or bad'
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Oof that’s is a rough, rough schedule lol

Sounds like their budget challenges them too esp w the old coach and GM apparently still on the books
 
WolfHouse said:
Just watched the second half... but what a fun game

Argos are the real deal - Kelly is a good QB and Harris/Ouellette in the backfield is fkn impressive

D has already learned that Fajardo takes too long with his reads and has only one move to escape the pocket

Maas always outthinks himself in the last drive of the game...
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Kelly is pretty good.

Hopefully bethel-thompson comes back north.
 
Jefferson !!!!

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Late to the game - have to watch it on my phone at my sister's house. Just in time to watch Jefferson's sweet sack.

Thought we got away with a hold on Wolitarsky's big catch. And got lucky that Ottawa's undisciplined. Some room to improve, but not terrible so far, moving the football well.
 
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Nice sack, Bighill. Motors through the line untouched.

Ottawa's run D has been their only bright spot. Receiver dropped a TD, though - that would have been big, but they're still being dominated by the Blue N Gold.
 
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