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About the biggest concern with that roster is, will Vaval be the dime? If it's going to be a Canadian, that will spell trouble and quick. Bouliane is less of a sam than Shay. I'm sure if someone is needed at that spot, it won't be him. 7 DL is an improvement. 2 dis at DL? Some one pinch me I must be dreaming! Its a group full of guys who can get after it too, and Gatkuoth. Im really interested to see what Reese would do with better surroundings and more reps. Even if he is a bit wild, it might be beneficial to have a DL with some edge for once.

Pleasantly surprised we added a seventh dlineman. Excited to see what Reese can do.

To me, this reads as a pretty good indication that we're going to start playing our lineup to match the opponent this season ... which is something we used to do a lot more of but kind of got away from. I don't think you're going to see Bouliane or Kelly getting any kind of significant reps on defense unless there's an injury of some kind but I do think you're going to see a few interesting sets that might find one of them on the field here and there. Hamilton's OL doesn't look very strong on paper and I would imagine we're going to see a lot of pressure on Bo. God, reading Hamilton's depth chart their whole team kinda sucks. Yikes.

Hamilton doesn't have much of a run game and seems to rely on BLM to Lawler and K.Smith, so a beefed up pass rush seems wise.

I think you will see Kelly. They've used him pretty consistently the past two seasons when he's healthy when we go into dime sets. I don't understand why we aren't using Vaval in there for that role.

Yeah i was thinking that too. For a team i keep hearing from all the "pundits" as a favorite for the cup, their lineup leaves a lot to be desired IMO. Quite a few meh players at significant positions.

I like the extra DL in place of the extra LB... Smith to Boulaine is likely a huge downgrade... hopefully we start to see Shay get some defensive reps...

He's dressed but not starting. So theres still a chance......

Reese on for Woodbey Fletcher on for Dixon Bouliane on for Smith Vibert wasn't on the position chart last week. No one on reserve this week

Yep, they are moving Dobson to C, at least for this game. Blue Flu is terrible but I'd imagine that Kolo is fully healthy again come Friday.

yeah....I'd put Vaval in before anyone we have on roster right now really...he is the best option. And if injury concern is a issue then having Singer as well as Cobb on the roster would be the wise move....that be for the overall betterment of roster at expense of Elsbury...so hopefully that happens when ELI is back to full practice Really looking forward to what JY does with his legit group upfront. damn!!...well if Kolo beat out the other center....he prob gonna struggle with our front...but woulda loved to see kolo ole'in guys left right and center

They brought back the reserve roster this year, I believe you can have up to two players (it might only be one?) on the active roster but they don't dress for the game. Basically it's a way to keep a guy around without faking an injury or going on the PR. Vibert was on the reserve week 1.

to me it reads that we have learned a bit from the past and realize playing the best players...actually has a positive effect...and to actually prioritize how you construct certain aspects of said roster and where the key areas are... .see the dline for example Next up figure out the offence and stop wasting a wr spot...sure one can say that the 5th option nary gets a ball anyway so no big deal...but why have it as a 5th option? and or just a place holder who offers no real substance?...make it an option teams have to account for...the more actual playmakers and threats you have...the more effective an offence will be and makes more room for the actual 1a/1b guys

I’m starting to get some 2019 Vibes from this roster, if we see a mid season injury to Zach and a trade for Dru, the prophecy will be fulfilled.

Maybe he had to block someone.

the guy has picture perfect health for 4 season here... and gets hurt in game one in Hamilton...

Yeah...big downgrade..I would have rather we added that Global for ST work

I thik seeing as we moved smith to1 game we didnt need/want to?..Couldve kept Vibert on tho again as reserve like last week

no...count the guys on depth chart...45 guys

6 game really does mean nothing at this point though, at least

Starting line-up has been released - no changes from last week: Smith is listed as questionable in yesterday's injury report (head injury) so we'll see when the full depth chart gets uploaded.

Reese is coming on for Woodbey.

I'll be in for the Banjo Bowl after missing last season due to a family conflict on that date.

Please. That's not even a bit funny.

"and just like that, Jake Thomas was back on the active roster..."

Tempted to say Perkins but gotta go with Tim White in a revenge game. Gotta imagine he'll have a chip on his shoulder.

Yes, if you can no longer vote, your picks are in.

Environment Canada and Weather Network both showing showers all day+all night Thursday....

That would be a huge advantage for us imo

Cfl rosters, you lose a couple guys at any position you're generally screwed in game.

I mean, it's OBVIOUSLY this... Vaval is a good cover guy, but if he gets hurt and we lose him for returns, that f**** us too.

Could the reason be they don’t want to risk injury and/or make sure he is fresh for his returning duties considering how impactful it has been for this team?

Might be a wet field tomorrow as rain is expected until about 6pm. But only 5 mm expected. Might make for a fun night of missed tackle. I suppose my biggest concern with the roster this week is if a db or 2 goes down, we are screwed. But other than that, pretty solid roster. To bad about smith and Woodbey.

yeah...should use the best available cover guy...of all that Kelly use how many times have we seen an impactfull play...or a game changing type play...vs being burned for a TD..big yards...or constantly in chase?

It’s a td.

Bouliane was a 3rd round pick it's not like he is some bum off the street

Full depth chart is up at the site. Looks like Smith is out and Woodbey has joined Dixon on the 6-game

I sure it sent a scare initially thru him...and staff

I'll be at the Alumni table before the game. Looking forward to it.

it did look like that but being listed as a calf is a much better prognosis imo.

I figured it may not have from where he grabbed his leg..and fact he wasn't carted away on a meat wagon

Chevy keeps insisting this is how you build a team through the draft. We'll see if he snoozes thru this one as well.

No McManis? That helps

I believe I'm in for at least 5... June against Ham, July 24/31, a mid Aug game, and Banjo Bowl... At minimum.

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Yep. Boy, am I looking forward to watching him get whupped by Ceresna this week.

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