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

[snowkiddin]

LBs Kyrie Wilson and Brian Cole along with FB Bailey Feltmate all moved to 6 game IR.

Recently signed LB Tony Jones will start at WLB. Tyrique McGhee, who was considered the front runner at boundary corner in camp, has been brought onto the roster as backup SLB in what will be his season debut. Marquise Bridges returns to roster as backup HB after starting 1 game and appearing a couple so far this year. And 2023 7th/8th Round pick LB Max Charbonneau returns to the roster as a depth ST piece.

Bombers have literally 6 offensive backups. 2 of which are QBs, 2 OL. Razor thin on offense.

Bustamente beat me to it as always haha

SO MANY f***ING INJURIES

This year might be a write-off, performance of the team aside it’s tough to be competitive with this absurd number of injuries

 

[Holden Caulfield]

SO MANY f***ING INJURIES

This year might be a write-off, performance of the team aside it’s tough to be competitive with this absurd number of injuries

12 guys on 6 game, 7 of whom were projected starters in the off-season. Several others such Cole and Chris-Ike that were projected to be key pieces as backups and Wheatfall was the first guy off the PR when injuries started so they had high hopes on him as well. It's alot of carnage.

When you remember 3 of our 4 projected starters along the DL have combined to play less than a single game so far this year our run defense and pass rush struggles start to make alot more sense.

Honestly this may be a retool year, but if they start to get healthy at the end of year...you never know.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Maybe I’m alone here, but anyone else puzzled at how Lucky Whitehead isn’t able to crack the receiver rotation? Perhaps a case of age and declining skill?

Because it’s not due to any great play from our American receivers. Josh Johnson is just a guy, hasn’t flashed anything special. Even Ontaria Wilson - outside of his one amazing performance vs. Calgary - hasn’t really shown me much, seems to struggle to gain separation. Lucky has played both slot and wideout, so could replace either one.

(Obvious caveat that the lacklustre QB play makes it hard to truly evaluate the receiving corps to this point…)

 

[Potrzebie]

Obviously Rick Grimes was busy doing other things. Maybe if we add Negan on D we could be #1.

He was doing stuff and thangs

 

[The Blue Baron]

Cole and Wilson out are massive loses. Dam!

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Maybe I’m alone here, but anyone else puzzled at how Lucky Whitehead isn’t able to crack the receiver rotation? Perhaps a case of age and declining skill?

Because it’s not due to any great play from our American receivers. Josh Johnson is just a guy, hasn’t flashed anything special. Even Ontaria Wilson - outside of his one amazing performance vs. Calgary - hasn’t really shown me much, seems to struggle to gain separation. Lucky has played both slot and wideout, so could replace either one.

(Obvious caveat that the lacklustre QB play makes it hard to truly evaluate the receiving corps to this point…)

They are saying he's still getting up to speed. Should debut either next week or after the bye.

 

[Slimy Sculpin]

Maybe I’m alone here, but anyone else puzzled at how Lucky Whitehead isn’t able to crack the receiver rotation? Perhaps a case of age and declining skill?

Because it’s not due to any great play from our American receivers. Josh Johnson is just a guy, hasn’t flashed anything special. Even Ontaria Wilson - outside of his one amazing performance vs. Calgary - hasn’t really shown me much, seems to struggle to gain separation. Lucky has played both slot and wideout, so could replace either one.

(Obvious caveat that the lacklustre QB play makes it hard to truly evaluate the receiving corps to this point…)

You are being too kind with "the lacklustre QB play" remark. And by that I'm referring to lackluster play of #8. It pains me to write this as I religiously wear my Collaros jersey to games and when I watch the Bombers on TV.

The Whitehead situation is baffling as I agree that the current crop of American receivers leaves a lot to be desired. Might Whitehead be a better K/P returner than the current guy(s)?

A lot of roster including practice roster moves by the Bombers tall foreheads are head scratchers.

Is Wade Miller about to explode?

 

[WolfHouse]

Maybe I’m alone here, but anyone else puzzled at how Lucky Whitehead isn’t able to crack the receiver rotation? Perhaps a case of age and declining skill?

Because it’s not due to any great play from our American receivers. Josh Johnson is just a guy, hasn’t flashed anything special. Even Ontaria Wilson - outside of his one amazing performance vs. Calgary - hasn’t really shown me much, seems to struggle to gain separation. Lucky has played both slot and wideout, so could replace either one.

(Obvious caveat that the lacklustre QB play makes it hard to truly evaluate the receiving corps to this point…)

Aren't we all truly alone when you really think about it

 

[bustamente]

Aren't we all truly alone when you really think about it

 

[ThinIce61]

Are we getting stuck with Andre Proulx again tonight? If so it will start smelling like 2-6 real quick.

 

[WolfHouse]

Are we getting stuck with Andre Proulx again tonight? If so it will start smelling like 2-6 real quick.

Can you smell what the Proulx is cooookin'!!!!

 

[None]

Pass coverage has looked alright. The pressure isn't there on passing plays though.

 

[FonRiesen]

Almost got a safety there. Nice D. (Holding in the end zone is technically a safety, isn't it?)

Strev is money on 3rd down.

 

[FonRiesen]

Come ON. Freaking turnovers in the red zone.

Was that spearing? Helmet straight to the arm?? Wolitarsky wasn't getting up quick there...

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Case is the only extra pass catcher on the roster.

Can no one on this team hold onto the football? 3 fumbles, 2 lost, in 3 drives. Insanity.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

What an ugly game. This looks like two bad UFL teams.

 

[FonRiesen]

How long has Whitehead been here? Feels like at least 2 full weeks... How long could it possibly take for a vet to get up to speed?

 

[None]

Pretty sure that was Collaros selling it for a call.

 

[FonRiesen]

Helmet on helmet hit to Collaros...

On replay, maybe not?

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Collaros pulled by the spotter. Didn’t look like there was significant contact to the head?

 

[None]

Collaros pulled by the spotter. Didn’t look like there was significant contact to the head?

I didn't think there was any. And he braced himself on the ground so it's not like his helmet hit the ground either.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

This season is cursed

 

[None]

I wonder who Dinwiddie was screaming at there?

 

[rkp]

zach has to be suffering from sort of lingering injury...

 

[FonRiesen]

Couldn't even get the single on that missed FG. Garbage.