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The Ballad of Chris Streveler When I was #17, I drank some very good beer, I drank some very good beer, from the Grey Cup, with a guy named Dee, He was an awesome DB, Now we have Tyrique McGhee, When I was #17

I bought a Strevy jersey. People can question his passing ability but there is no denying he'll do whatever possible to try to lead the team to a win.

Hopefully Sheahan has a strong game

Did Kolo get hurt in practice?

Just getting things started for gameday.

Or kill some off at least. There are a few characters on this team that shouldn't be part of the story any longer.

The unforgivable ones to me are Alexander and Kyrie Wilson. Easily could have turned those two into Grant and another CFL vet who is actually good. Not recognizing the need to inject some fresh blood in their CFL prime into that defense is nutty, particularly at rush end. WIL LB is not a spot you should ever spend money. That's an entry level position.

if we actually scheme a plan to suit Streveler as a QB with dual threat ability...and NOT try to make him a pocket passer...I think you will see a really good looking offence...even with all these subs....Now put him out with that mindset with Lawler in the mix...whatever current newbie steps up and yes Lucky....we may have something....Toss Eli in at center first to see if that fix's what ails the oline as well and move forward from there. I think even with the addition of Strev right now alone will make the oline seem more capable.... A smart thing I hope Buck has worked in is sets with Smith and BO in backfield together with Strev and some option..RPO..roll-out stuff where any one of the 3 may get the ball...

A couple of thoughts leading up to the game: It's been a long time since I thought about our team being undisciplined but last week we saw a myriad of mental errors put the offense behind the sticks. With the offense struggling, and the team lacking playmakers, we must have a much cleaner game to have a chance. Our DBs have played better as the season has gone on but giving up chunk plays has absolutely killed us at times. Younger needs to get those guys all on the same page and, if BA continues to struggle, get him out of there. I love the dude and what he's given to this club but he's a liability right now. I'd like to see a more up tempo offense. We've moved the ball well in those hurry up situations and, with a guy like Streveler behind centre, we may be able to stress the Ottawa defense and move the ball consistently. Will Buck be able to implement a game plan for Streveler? The jury is out on that I think. Which receiver is going to step up? Next man up is a great mantra but means little if the next man can't make an impact. Rightly or wrongly, I don't think Demski is that guy. He's an excellent piece of a well rounded offense but is never going to dominate or routinely win those one on one battles. There's going to be at least one punt that leaves us all asking, "Why the hell is Sheahan still on the roster?" We can't keep giving up field position like that. Keeping my fingers crossed and hope that Streveler has a solid game tonight. I love that dudes fire and will always root for him. I think if he puts up 250 with 2TDs (and possibly an INT) along with 50ish yards on the ground, we win. That's easily doable for him.

I am trying to be hopeful despite how our roster/depth chart looks. It's going to be a great day for football and Strevy is going to light it up. GO BLUE!!!!

Strev is a beauty. I for one hope he has nothing but success here.

Why are we arguing about O vs. D... They've both been useless this season. Defense can't generate enough pressure, offense can't stay on the field. It's a mess all around

To be fair to the DBs it’s mainly Alexander being burned badly. But I did notice on Facebook bombers are calling these games Chapters like tonight is chapter 5. Someone needs to tell them that most books introduce new characters.

Game day baby! Going to rock the Streveler jersey to work today. Go Blue!!

Mostly over-rated pervert.

I hope all his salary while suspended goes against the cap too...the Als should get no savings there for being idiots

Depth chart looks okay as far as depth at each position group. Sure, we're still a far reach from how good we could be...but at least the newer guys have had some games to get their feet under them. Josh Johnson and Ontaria Wilson have shown glimpses as to why they are in the starting lineup. Fayad has given our D-Line a boost and allowed Adams to play more of an inside role. All we need is a proper gameplan and for Strev to come out of the gate with some consistency and we could win this game.

Not to keep Harping on Kolo, but I don’t think he wants his pro day footage out there.

Some keys to the game. 400 yards of offence and putting up more yards than ott. We’ve been around 300 yards this year of combined offence and put up less than every team we’ve faced. Win the battle and pass 400 combined and we are in great shape. call a good game on o, and execute. Don’t rush or fake rpos, let the D commit before pulling the pin or running. Have some good easy high percentage passes to move the chains early. strevy time. Big Chris needs to make good decisions, protect the ball, and take what the D gives him.

Is this the GIF thread?

Give me vision over a guy that can run 4.3 and can't read a block.

Lucky at least has one exceptional skill... dude is fast.

At the least, Lucky offers equal or greater value to Wilson or Mitchell right?

"you don't know you're in the "good old days" until they're over" -Ed Helms character (Andy??) from the Office (I think)

I remember when we averaged 33 points a game last season. Those were good times.

You mean the defense that gave up 500yrd to BC? Or the defense that made Cody Fajardo look like the best qb in the league? Or was it the defense that let Dru Brown look like a vet? Which defense do you mean?

Why do ppl talk about our D when our vaunted O averages 6 field goals a game basically. 18.5 points average through 4. Nobody winning putting up 18 let’s say 19 points in the cfl.

Grant- agree 100%. Unless he straight up wanted out, I have no idea how they couldn’t have worked something out. Bailey- In hindsight yes, at the time it seemed like the right call just because of how much of the SMS was tied up in receivers. I’d be curious to know what it would have taken to keep Bailey/Grant vs what they’re paying BA and Thomas.

Late TD to Romby Bryant and I believe Dinwiddie passed for about 400 yards. Fun game.

I don't disagree but he's already there, in the lineup, they'll trot him out there .. I just want to see some accountability if / when a coverage is blown and it results in us being in yet another hole.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have started 0-4 after a Grey Cup appearance last season. The veterans they relied on in the past have begun to show their age. They are hoping for a spark from their backup QB at home to carry them to their first victory of the season. The year is 2008 and Ryan Dinwiddie is starting.

Oh sure, blame us for your rampant negativity!

I see Smith referenced in a couple posts. I REALLY hope he gets in the mix on offense…. No reason not to use him.

Don't worry guys.... THIS is the week the interior Oline starts to dominate....

Between Brady, Demski and Smith we should have a lot of options in the backfield. I think Smith’s gonna be what we wanted Greg MacRae to be. I’d like to see MCI in when they’re moving the FB out of the backfield. Feltmate isn’t a threat to do anything with the ball. Hopefully we see more than Brady up the gut, strev up the gut, PA fake up the gut. Ideally they mix that misdirection in a little more, and run the PA off that. This line isn’t good enough to drive everyone back like years past. They might have to try to fool the other team sometimes. Get the other team thinking about it, force them to watch the flats and then let Brady do his A/B gap stuff later in the game.

Once again I have no confidence going into this game, but I’ll be there as always…. Hopefully cheering more than yelling. LFG!

What’s this wizzardry going for 2. Is that allowed? As a bomber fan I had no idea. wish our coach was an aggressive former QB This is crazy. Going for 2 and not starting 10 Canadians.

Both QBs are going to get the house sent after them. AJ will be motivated to score on us somehow someway... But the Argo Run-D has been tough. It's early July. Football games shouldn't be starting after sunset. Janarion starts us off at the 45.

You'll have to brush up on the rules before you ascend to Head Coach and GM.

No accountability for that OL on the play Collaros got hurt. Dobson gets to start even though he abandoned his block. The Mike O'Shea Way.

Not sure what a pic of New Mosaic has to do with our season, but... ok.

I hope the cfl has some mechanism to punish the als for letting that douchebag play.

On that Lemon news