OT: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2024 Season Thread - Footnote it is. Another long off-season ahead.

[Holden Caulfield]

Collaros listed as the #3. Seems likely he doesn't play.

Other changes are minor, with 2023 draft pick WR Jeremy Murphy and backup DB Marquise Bridges (who started for Nichols in Week 3) both moved back to PR. WR Kevens Clercius will make his first career start. WR Myron Mitchell moved back onto roster, but RB Chris Smith remains the teams returner. And RB/FB Michael Chris-Ike draws back into the lineup.

 

[snowkiddin]

Collaros listed as the #3. Seems likely he doesn't play.

Other changes are minor, with 2023 draft pick WR Jeremy Murphy and backup DB Marquise Bridges (who started for Nichols in Week 3) both moved back to PR. WR Kevens Clercius will make his first career start. WR Myron Mitchell moved back onto roster, but RB Chris Smith remains the teams returner. And RB/FB Michael Chris-Ike draws back into the lineup.

Seems like re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Bauming is saying Collaros won't dress. Only on roster as Bombers don't have any other QB's around to fill the spot. The fact that they didn't get another QB in means this is likely a short term thing, but we'll need Streveler to perform to get us off the slide. We'll see how the game goes. Time to see if the extra money invested in what should be a good reliable vet option at backup QB was worth it.

 

[WolfHouse]

I didn't mind Bridges game - he deserved to replace Holm... dressing two fullbacks seems weird I guess only one makes GameDay

Thomas schmekel.... blah

Are we using the nationalized import yet? It's not readily apparent

 

[snowkiddin]

The CFL finally got around to suspending Shawn Lemon again lol

 

[Holden Caulfield]

I didn't mind Bridges game - he deserved to replace Holm... dressing two fullbacks seems weird I guess only one makes GameDay

Thomas schmekel.... blah

Are we using the nationalized import yet? It's not readily apparent

It doesn't really matter with us due to the number of Canadians we start. Thomas is freely substituted for an American on and off due to this anyways. Woods, Thomas, and Adams at DT are pretty much playing 1/3 of the time in a straight rotation that Ive seen, with Schmekel only on the big team for short yardage plays. From what I've seen.

Same with Kramdi and Cole for that matter. Having so many Canadian players means means Bombers never have to care about making sure subs are one for one for Canadians and Americans.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

The CFL finally got around to suspending Shawn Lemon again lol

 

[snowkiddin]

Watching how bad the Riders and Argos were tonight … sheesh. Quality seems down across the board in the CFL again this year, except for Montreal.

Granted both teams were playing their backup QBs.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Watching how bad the Riders and Argos were tonight … sheesh. Quality seems down across the board in the CFL again this year, except for Montreal.

Granted both teams were playing their backup QBs.

That's the primary reason. Dukes is pretty new and looked good in some other starts so there might be something there despite the brutal outing. His receiver certainly didn't help him out resulting in a few of those ints. Shea Peterson got a couple crucial first downs to run out the clock but overall I don't think he was that impressive. I have my doubts he is anything more than an average backup and not true starter material.

 

[snowkiddin]

That's the primary reason. Dukes is pretty new and looked good in some other starts so there might be something there despite the brutal outing. His receiver certainly didn't help him out resulting in a few of those ints. Shea Peterson got a couple crucial first downs to run out the clock but overall I don't think he was that impressive. I have my doubts he is anything more than an average backup and not true starter material.

Agreed. Any idea on how long Harris is out? I know he’s on the six-game, but is he expected back? I haven’t been following as closely the past week because of work being so busy.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Agreed. Any idea on how long Harris is out? I know he’s on the six-game, but is he expected back? I haven’t been following as closely the past week because of work being so busy.

I thought I read he would miss at least 4 games, including the one today.

 

[snowkiddin]

Hopefully offensive play-calling has improved.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Streveler sucks shit as a passer. Always has.

 

[snowkiddin]

Sheahan punts like he has an ingrown toenail. Send him to the pit of misery! Dilly Dilly!

 

[Whileee]

Streveler sucks shit as a passer. Always has.

Sure, but he was awesome in the parade.

 

[snowkiddin]

Kramdi is terrible.

 

[FonRiesen]

Oof. Cut blocks always look dangerous...
Refs extended Ottawa's drive with a weird pass interference - Ryhmes turns mid route and jams into our DB, thought the D player had to initiate contact to be a penalty...

 

[snowkiddin]

This is an early 2010s Bombers offensive line.

I don't think Dru Brown is the answer in Ottawa. He makes stupid read after stupid read after stupid read

 

[FonRiesen]

Freaking flags every time we get a 1st down.

Nice punt coverage at least...

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Streveler sucks shit as a passer. Always has.

So did Kerry Joseph

 

[FonRiesen]

So did Kerry Joseph

It's been a while since we've seen effective running QB's. With the right playcalling and no holding flags, we could probably get things going...

Edit: And that's a cool play. Let's see more of that.

That was Not an illegal pass. He wasn't over the line... f*** these refs.

Edit edit edit: so nice to have a kicker that can consistently go 50+ yards.

 

[snowkiddin]

It's been a while since we've seen effective running QB's. With the right playcalling and no holding flags, we could probably get things going...

Edit: And that's a cool play. Let's see more of that.

That was Not an illegal pass. He wasn't over the line... f*** these refs.

Only a five yard difference in penalty yards between throwing the ball forward when you're six inches over the line of scrimmage and punching someone in the face

 

[FonRiesen]

Liking that sweep option

Run game opening up

 

[Holden Caulfield]

This is more Bombers football. TOP isn't up on the big board but it must be super tilted

 

[FonRiesen]

Nice drive.

This is more Bombers football. TOP isn't up on the big board but it must be super tilted

It was a 7 minute drive, 20 minutes vs 9 total possesion