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Open up the vault for Mulumba at least for this year

How about let's keep Lefevour?

All I know is Lefevour went to the Argos and within the first month of joining the team he put up 300 yards in his first game and nearly the same in the 2nd against the Blue... with 4 td passes. The guy may not be a world beater but he's light years better then the crap like Boltus, Brohm , Brink, and Goltz.....

Upper body can mean the head. Concussion? Maybe it's not a physical injury. Perhaps more of an "issue".

Can anybody name a story where Friessen beat out anybody on the critical stuff?

Not a great idea to keep pointing out that sports reporters are now redundant

LeFevour is still better then a rookie nobody... the only way I see us losing is if the team completely takes the night off in all 3 areas.

So we have a guy who is excellent at short yardage, best in the league by far, but he needs to be replaced by someone who probably isn't as good at it, because "development"? And anyone who thinks that the guy who comes in to play the rest of the game if Nichols gets injured is the backup, rather than the guy who comes in for short yardage downs, is "delusional"? Hmm, when I write it out like that, it just doesn't sound like something I'd vote for in the next election.

I want to see Brohm Lindley but ever vigilant that he could also be Rocky Lindley if we don't have the preparation.

Arena look a great. Actually looks like the home of the Jets finally

Not a chance in hell do we mess with that O-line.

Christ give me the cash...I could bring more than Cappicotti would....that be a waste of picks

Harris. Chungh. Goossen. JFG. Thomas. Hurl. Loffler. Theres your solution. Start 7 instead of 8.

for a defensive end...not much speed to get up to to have a guy step right in. Other than a few different schemes we run, it probably one of the easiest spots to step into in football with minimal time with a team

Must have been a bye week. We're discussing our 3rd string QB in multiple threads. From what I've seen LeFevour has benefited from coming in off the bench and beating teams with his athleticism. Once teams prepare for him as the starter, he struggles to sustain it for multiple games. It seems like once he's expected to run the plays as called by the coach, his success drops off quickly. Just one mbrgs opinion, of course.

Near the top if not at the top.

"How To Build a Zoo" by Kavis Reed"

When is the last time a bomber q.b. was ranked #1 this far into the season? Im guessing it was Khari Jones. Nicholls has been a very pleasant surprise!!

Mike Kelly

Super soft

There isn't a QB plague...

ICYMI WEEK 13 Bye - Winnipeg Santos-Knox - “The Banjo Bowl was everything they described and even more. The atmosphere was amazing, the fans were amazing. It was just a great time.” Ed Tait - Moe Leggett numbers to munch on: In the last six games since he returned from injury, he has 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception for a touchdown, three forced fumbles and a punt-return TD. -Clarence Denmark’s two TDs last Saturday gave him 14 scores in his last 21 games since returning to the club. He now has 30 receiving TDs, tying him with Gerald Wilcox on the Bombers all-time list. And more on the receiving front… Andrew Harris pulled in another five receptions for 26 yards in the win over the Riders. He now has 69 this year – just two shy of the Bomber record of 71 set by Robert Mimbs in 1991 – and still on pace to break the CFL record for receptions by a running back, 102, From last week -USports - Guelph 82 Windsor 10 The #Esks have open tryouts coming near the end of the month. Former #Riders DB Justin Cox hit with two assault charges 3downnation.com/2017/09/11/for… #YQR #Saskatchewan #CFL CFL News - While white stripes would remain on #CFL ball, the new balls would essentially be an NFL football with a CFL logo on it. - @JDunk12 Blue and Gold CFL - On TJ Heath While Chris Randle tightened up his coverage after last week’s poor performance, Heath couldn’t do the same. Heath was responsible for Naaman Roosevelt during his 75-yard touchdown and was beat every time that he was targeted. Heath held Roosevelt to only four catches, but gave up a few big plays – 111 total yards against the Bombers’ DB. ?‍?Hmm... sounds harsh if correct Rob Vanstone - Nichols had frequently been forced to check down to shorter passes during the Labour Day Classic, in which only 27.1 per cent of Winnipeg’s throws travelled 10 yards or more. In the rematch, by contrast, a whopping 60 per cent of Nichols’ throws were in 10-plus territory. The previous high against Saskatchewan this season was 51.2. The average length of Nichols’ passes increased from 7.1 yards (Sept. 3) to 11.7 (Saturday). #BCLions hire long time defensive back Ryan Phillips as a regional scout in the Seattle area. Dave Naylor - Hearing that the @EdmontonEsks have brought-up Cdn receivers Shamawd Chambers and Cory Watson in trade conversations. May be cap-related. Dave Dawson - Chambers is making over 100 k this year, made 185 with #Riders and get this. Has **never** had a 100 yard game in his 6 year #CFL career. ?‍?After shopping Chambers and Cory Watson around, the Esks caught a fish… ? TRADE ALERT! ? @Ticats acquire WR @ShamawdChambers from @EdmontonEsks Trade Details ?➡️ on.cfl.ca/SHIt30fdPox Dicier Orméjuste - Andrew Wetenhall: "Frankly this team could make the playoffs and still no jobs would be safe." #Alouettes @LCFca (Then Chapdelaine and Thorpe were whacked) ?‍?Don't know how many saw/heard the 2nd Monday night football game, but I was wondering if you were as annoyed as I was with Beth Mowins. And her voice. To me, it just isn't a football voice/tone… Drew Edwards - According to TMZ.com former Calgary Stampeders and NFL defensive back Brandon Browner has been charged for allegedly making felony criminal threats against a woman. CFL News - “This is all about (Browning) having health issues” #Argos HC Marc Trestman #CFL via @Mike_Ganter CFL Headlines- Harris out 2-6 weeks, and no, Burris won't be back for Redblacks goo.gl/fb/RqdYMo #RNation #REDBLACKS NFL Update - Joe Thomas is 4 snaps away from 10,000 consecutive snaps. He's never missed a play since coming into the league in 2007. ?‍?Incredible. CFL News - Maas on his own outburst: “I just don’t agree with the call and that’s why you saw what I did." #CFL #Esks via @GerryModdejonge - "I got a 10-yard penalty for it, it was at the end of the half so did it matter? No.” - #Esks Jason Maas #CFL via @GerryModdejonge ?‍?Point missed there Jason… Dave Naylor - Mid-season coaching changes rarely work in football (this ain't Hockey!!). But the @MTLAlouettes have done it 4 times in 5 years. #CFL #als Nic Lewis - If u thought my book was gonna be interesting before, just wait. I'm in full support of Kavis, Patrick, Bob and Andrew Wetenhall. #BirdLife ?‍?the third straight year Montreal has fired a coach mid-season. CFL News - People in #CFL think if Art Briles thing hadn't blown up, Manziel would have been a Ticat by Labour Day Monday - @TSNDaveNaylor #Ticats Mike Morreale - “I think if they were going to build a mould of the ultimate teammate it would be Mike O’Shea. There’s just no other way to put it,” Morreale said. “I’ll tell you what, I’ve never seen a more complete athlete in his preparation, his skillset, his intensity for the game,” Chad Folk, O’Shea’s Argonauts teammate told bluebombers.com. CFL.ca - Maurice Leggett: The Winnipeg defender accomplished something last week that had been done only three times before in the entire history of the CFL - making BOTH a kick return and a defensive return touchdown in the same game: Player Year Date. Team Oppt. Kick Return TD. Def. Return TD(s) Maurice Leggett 2017 Sep 09 WPG SSK. Punt return (97). INT return (54) Tristan Jackson 2008 Jul 10 EDM TOR. Punt return (61). INT return (89) Orlondo Steinauer 1999 Aug 05 HAM SSK. Punt return (35). INT return (40) James Jefferson 1987 Oct 04 WPG HAM. Punt return (58). Fumble return (28); INT rets (two on laterals) CFL News - "@CoachNoelThorpe called me, while I was in my car and I was in shock. He was surprised (about being let go)" - @dmaccoach #CFL #AlsMTL (Danny Maciocia) "I really do not need to go back to that stage of my life. Everything's going good here." - @dmaccoach #CFL #AlsMTL via @JdeMontreal Walby on the no-hit practices Walby is convinced that by eliminating practices in pads which ultimately eliminates contact between games the league is opening itself up to more injuries because guys will no longer be conditioned both to hit and be hit and that, Walby believes, will lead to more injuries. http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/09/14/walby-feels-new-rule-will-hurt-not-help-cfl-players?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feedrinse%2FRWsG+(Blue+Bombers+Channel) ?‍?Ticats’ Mike Jones not ready for prime time football…had a couple of rough games...hence the trade for Chambers. Dave Dawson - DB Emanuel Davis has averaged 104 yards against per game. Yes, averaged. #Ticats #Riders ?‍?There are a lot of things to celebrate in a football game. Finally getting a 1st down..in the 2nd quarter, is not one of them. Hello Hamilton. ?‍?Hey, if the Riders are happy with Bridge as their QB of the future, I'm ok with that. And for that matter, if the Ticats are happy with Mazoli as their QB of the future, I'm ok with that too.. ?‍?Ticats elect to throw the ball at the 1 yard line..to Banks? There are only 2 things wrong with this. 1st - throwing the ball. 2nd - throwing the ball to Banks… Leader-Post - A graduate of the South Alabama Jaguars, Bridge completed only 50.9 per cent of his passes as a collegian. There were also concerns about his mechanics, considering that his throwing motion is rather unorthodox. After Friday’s game, Bridge boasted CFL career stats of 70 completions in 101 attempts — a 69.3-per-cent accuracy rate — for 871 yards, with eight touchdown passes and two interceptions. His quarterback rating: An eye-popping 113.9. ?‍?Seeing MOS being interviewed live during the game reminds me that we now have a stable, even respected chain of command. We now leave it to other teams to have questionable decision makers.. ?‍?The choice of CFL players and fans alike… CFL News - Alouettes put QB Colin Kaepernick on negotiation list 3downnation.com/2017/09/15/alo… #CFL #AlsMTL via @JDunk12 Quick Fix: In 19 seasons in the CFL as a player, assistant coach & head coach, Dave Dickenson has never been on a team with a losing record ?Rob Tychkowski - Somebody tell the Eskimos that the CFL's no tackling rule only applies to practice Drew Edwards - Cancel all the padded practices you want, #CFL, if you aren’t going to find a way to penalize obvious headshots... Derek Taylor - Quick count of Roughing the Passer pens into this week: Nichols - 7 Durant - 5 Jennings, Collaros, Glenn, Ray - 4 Lulay, Reilly -3 Bo - 2 ?‍?BC Lions Micah Awe led with his helmet on 3 different tackles that I saw, but the hit to Messam was the worst, and should have drawn at least a 15 yard penalty. Exactly the kind of hit that has to be taken out of the game. That non-call was flAWEd. How is this not blatant enough? ?‍?Alex Singleton became the first player in CFL history to record 10-plus tackles in three straight games. Super jealous that Calgary nabbed him... CFL.ca - Across the CFL there have been 3,637 pass attempts made or about 37 per team per game. Of those 3,637 passes, 59% or 3 out of 5 are thrown in short range (8 yards or less downfield) while 16% (or 1 in 6) are thrown with receivers more than 20 yards downfield. The payoff has been great for deep throws however as 76 of the 161 TD passes (47% of them) have come on deep throws. -This season there have been an average of just 15.8 penalties per game. That is down by 11% from last year (17.8) and 23% less than the 2015 season which at 20.4 penalties per game was the most since 2004. -In spite of their two wins, the Ti-Cats have still not had a game this season where they have controlled the ball more than their opponents. They have yet to have more than 30:00 of Possession Time in any game this season. -Jovon Johnson: Has taken over the league-lead in Knockdowns with 10 and is on pace to match the CFL record of 18. Johnson has 4 Knockdowns in the last 3 games. -Teams are 39-for-66 (59%) on two-point converts this season. Ottawa leads the league with 10 successful attempts. -There have been 17 blocked kicks in 2017, more than in all of 2016 (15). -Game time is down, with an average length of 2:49 compared to 2016’s 2:51 and 2014’s 2:55. -Matt Nichols leads all QBs in QUAR rating with 89.5 and has separated himself from the QBs above 80. Reilly 84.4, Glenn is 83.8 and Mitchell is 83.3. Through Week 5 Nichols’ QUAR rating was 70.5 which ranked him seventh in the CFL. Since then, his QUAR rating is 95.4 and Winnipeg has gone 6-1. -Bye Weeks: Teams coming off a bye this year are now 7-4, including the Argonauts win. ?‍? Keep this up Bombers... -the average margin of victory is just 11.8 points, the lowest since 2001. Lowell Ullrich on Manny Atceneaux - “It also might be instructive to learn the man has been playing with a torn MCL for the better part of the last six weeks.” ?‍?Practice Pads for Sale. Contact Noncontact Paddie @ 111-555-6785 Montreal – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Sunday that the club has hired two new coaches who will help the team until the end of the current season. Kit Lathrop will coach the defensive line, while Ken Miller also joins the group as an offensive consultant. ?‍?Montreal played like a team possessed. And they were - by Ottawa. Ottawa 41 TOP to 19 for Montreal ?‍?Geez, do the Bombers have to play every week in order to inject some life/excitement in the CFL? Some dud games this week. WEEK 14 Ottawa @Winnipeg Friday Hamilton @ BC Lions Friday Montreal @ Toronto Saturday Calgary @ Saskatchewan Sunday

Signing Mulumba, who I'm not sure has any other options at this point or trading for a guy like Capicotti is a must at this point.

Why is everyone all of a sudden trading Drake Nevis?

Yeah no.

BITS AND PIECES... ?‍?There is a technical term for what Darian Durant is going through. It is called the yips. A John Hodge proposal - Winnipeg defensive tackle Drake Nevis for Saskatchewan receiver Caleb Holley The Riders recently lost 320-pound newcomer Nick James to injury, leaving a sizeable hole in the middle of their defensive line. Enter Nevis, the plus-size free agent signing who has failed to live-up to expectations in Bomberland. Holley, meanwhile, has averaged 57 receiving yards per game in his young CFL career and would bring some much-needed size to Winnipeg’s receiving corps. Nevis and Holley are free agents at the end of this season, allowing both clubs to get to know their new players before committing long-term. - http://3downnation.com/2017/09/18/four-trades-that-should-be-made-before-the-deadline/ "You can see the excitement of guys getting back here." - Matt Nichols ?‍?I have to ask...Who's the Alouettes' QB coach? Brian Brohm? ?‍?Is it irony for the Riders to have Bridge work and still have gaps? ?‍?The CFLPA and the CFL Head office are both on board in regards to player safety. Perhaps the players should read the memos. Right Micah Awe? Justin Dunk - Canadian receiver Mike Jones has tested positive for a banned substance and is facing a two-game suspension in accordance with the CFL’s drug policy. CFL News - #Redblacks sign International linebacker Greg Jones & International DB Dacquan Pace #CFL via @OSEG_Media mailchi.mp/oseg/redblacks… ?‍?I have to ask...Isn't a performance-enhancing drug supposed to improve ones performance? Ed Tait - Jamaal Westerman is a spectator again this morning at #Bombers practice Bauming - Westerman did not practice yesterday, and is again a non-participant today. #Bombers working fellow Canadian Trent Corney at his DE spot. - Just my gut — I think Westerman will start and play Friday night. #Bombers #RedBlacks Justin Dunk - Saskatchewan has brought 30 year old receiver and return man Jacoby Ford to the province’s capital, per sources

LeFevour's supposedly our 3rd string. Davis #2. LeFevour's a glorified RB who can throw some, which is why he's our short yardage guy.

So we can rule out performance enhancers.

Jones was god awful in his last game.... dropped some really really easy passes in the open.

A couple of weeks ago Matt Dunigan referred to qb's and players as professional rehabbers. I took that statement as Matty's acceptance of QB injuries as being part of the job.

@DarrinBauming Just my gut — I think Westerman will start and play Friday night. #Bombers #RedBlacks

Got a feeling JFG has a good game they really targeted him last time they played Ottawa.

https://ballparkdigest.com/2016/09/19/2016-independent-attendance-by-average/ 2016. All minor baseball. Goldeyes are 4th but 2nd in the AA

There's a pretty big difference between an obvious joke and reporting an unverified story as fact... I'm starting to think you're like that character in guardians of the galaxy who takes everything literally* *cue the nerd outrage for me not knowing his name... he was played by the former wrestler... and cue the wrestling nerds.... and finally cue the grammar nerds for me not knowing if it should be cue or queue...

It worked well at the start of the year because defences were not expecting it. Now they are. There are 7 or 8 plays that LeFevour could run in that package regularly and still keep defences guessing, but over the last few games it's strictly been running the read-option. They've gone from taking a package that caught defences unprepared to one where defences are prepared and added predictability to the playcalling. It could still work as well as it did in the beginning, but read-option to the left side has to be retired for a while. If only faking a read-option and throwing downfield had a chance we could catch teams cheating, but odds are that wrinkle just leads to a fumble and some dental work for LeFevour.

I'm hoping by half way through the year Toby is a Norris candidate.........because, y'know, I'm a Jets fan...

The only way I'd see us losing this game is if Nichols and the offense threw an absolute stink bomb out there and allowed Lindley multiple opportunities to make a win happen. I just don't see that though with how I think we'll utilize Harris and Flanders to wear out the D as has been our MO. If we get this game going into a track meet, I do not believe Lindley has the experience nor the toolset to be able to keep it close.

Very likely? We're assuming that neither Edmonton nor BC pulls out of their skid here, and let's be honest, the Riders looked awfully ordinary in the Banjo Bowl, just because they bounced back and beat Masoli and the ti-cats doesn't suddenly make them a great team. Lots to be decided still.

Yeah the Lefevour signing to me was kind of a meh...and I figured a waste, but what he is here for and does during games, and the veteran presence here in case if it happens Davis has to take over for a game or two, and doesn't produce is actually a good thing. Pretty sure he could be that actual "game manager" to get us a few wins if it came to it, and with his running threat could open up a lot of other options with what we have on offence. Wouldn't want to hang my hat on him as the full-time starter, but if he is a cap friendly salary I would say he should be a must re-sign come this offseason

I can't think of any good reason to get rid of Lefevour. I hope they can extend him.

Longest game in AA history. 5hrs 59 minutes.

One hit & he's done. They'd be smarter to prep Lindley than Tate.

Can you imagine Singleton on our defense? Oh wait, Hall would have him cancelling gaps.

Very reminiscent of a certain Michael O'Shea.

just another 18 game regular season in the most violent team sport. (maybe rugby is more violent idk, but i would think not)

Well, too damned bad. The coaches had bogged down the game with their stupid fishing expeditions. the game has more flow to it & is much more enjoyable to watch. Blaming a lack of challenges is reaching & just a crutch. Guys like Maas & Buono have no one to blame but themselves they lost the ability to have more challenges. Those days are never coming back. Refs need to be held accountable. If a team has a bad OL this is going to happen. And it's not just qbs. look at what Awe did to Finch & Messam on Saturday. Hits to the head leading with the helmet by Awe & no flags. Every player deserves protection. Not just qbs.

As mentioned... http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-jets-true-north-mts-bell-place-renovations-1.4295870

You want to stop MCL injuries? Lol. Or shoulder injuries? U want to use Tate as an example? Guy is SAWFT. Its Football. Injuries happen. 2 of those guys you mentioned are backups. Glenn hit his hand on a helmet. Jennings was injured on his own. Lulay is a walking banaid Tate is also. Harris will be back next week Ray is injury prone the last several years. There is NOTHING anyone can do to stop them from happening. NOTHING Plague? Good god you are worse than fake news.

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