Eternal optimist
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Eternal optimist reacted to iso_55 in Lawless says there is trade market for Willy
I used to be a RR fan but not what I see now. His age & injuries. He should retire.
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Eternal optimist reacted to 17to85 in Similarities to 5-1 Start in 2014
Let's look at the flip side... 2 losses to calgary who beat everyone, one loss to edmonton with the same record and on in the first week vs montreal.... Seems like maybe the record is what it should be.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Fan Boy in John Bowman
Bad teams find excuses for losses such as blaming the refs, fans ... someone farted while I was kicking that field goal etc... good teams fight through adversity and find ways to win.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from IC Khari in Similarities to 5-1 Start in 2014
Alright well it's good to know the general consensus on here is that they are the real deal... thanks for the feedback everyone!
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from LimJahey in Riders @ Esks
I have two favorite teams every week in the CFL:
1. As always, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2. Whatever team beats the Riders.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Noeller in Riders @ Esks
As much as I would've loved to see the Riders get blown out here - it's probably a good thing they lost to EDM by so little, it'll hopefully help keep the egos of Bomber players in check and prevent them from underestimating next weeks game at Mosaic.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from IC Khari in Riders @ Esks
I have two favorite teams every week in the CFL:
1. As always, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2. Whatever team beats the Riders.
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Eternal optimist reacted to no71 in 3 stars plus HH
Apologize. Partially drunk (rest of family camping while I work) so filled with love,
Our special teams have been subpar for many years. NO LONGER
Mr, Jones AGAIN
Waggoner and all linebackers starting and backup -- great ST tackling.
Love Wild, but Bass was everywhere.
Cole, Westerman, Cummings, Shologan, all the dline made nice plays.
But much love for Jake Thomas, ST too.
Solid returns,
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Noeller in Riders @ Esks
I have two favorite teams every week in the CFL:
1. As always, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2. Whatever team beats the Riders.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from The Classic in Riders @ Esks
I have two favorite teams every week in the CFL:
1. As always, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2. Whatever team beats the Riders.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Fatty Liver in Riders @ Esks
I have two favorite teams every week in the CFL:
1. As always, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2. Whatever team beats the Riders.
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Eternal optimist reacted to Dragon37 in Willy for Durant?
I wouldn't move Willy for Durant. Durant may be a proven quantity but he is approaching the end of his career while I remain hopeful that Willy can overcome his current woes. I don't fault Willy for having issues I fault those above him for not recognizing the issue sooner and either pulling him out sooner or doing something more to help him work through his issues.
To be honest though I had not expected Nichols to return to his pre-injuries form. I am still very impressed at how damn efficient he has been. He is so different from the Matt Nichols of the last two years.
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Eternal optimist reacted to Dragon37 in Question about Rod Pederson vs other media
Bah! I only conspire against the fans and Rod Pedersen I am not a fan of them. I prefer the team itself to not completely suck. It is much more enjoyable when our neighbouring rivals push us to do better. It is also not good for a nine team league to have one team doing so poorly.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from The Classic in Nicholls's Potential Bonus
You got me iso, I have no idea.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Mark H. in Nicholls's Potential Bonus
Well, technically he is correct, every game the Bombers do start somebody on the offensive line. Whether it's a group of security guards in need of some $$$ or actual y'know... professional football players is entirely up for debate.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from wbbfan in Nicholls's Potential Bonus
Well, technically he is correct, every game the Bombers do start somebody on the offensive line. Whether it's a group of security guards in need of some $$$ or actual y'know... professional football players is entirely up for debate.
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Eternal optimist reacted to Mike in Nicholls's Potential Bonus
Never understood why once we have QB depth, people are in such a hurry to dispose of it.
Look down the line right now at the 6 playoff teams.
The backup quarterbacks, without Willy in the equation, would shake down like this:
Kilgore, Burris, Masoli, Tate, Lulay, Dominique Davis
... other than Kilgore, would anyone be in a worse position than us come playoff time?
I feel bad for Willy, honestly. It's sad how people have turned on him.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Fan Boy in Stock Market Report: Bombers vs. Argonauts
It's about time the Blue and Gold started paying dividends to their dedicated shareholders.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from IC Khari in Riders fined another 5 grand
At least when Bellichek cheats he wins.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from wbbfan in Riders fined another 5 grand
At least when Bellichek cheats he wins.
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Eternal optimist reacted to kelownabomberfan in Introduce Yourself
now you can say you've seen a Grey Cup win by the Bombers. This was the first Bomber GC game/win I had ever seen. Let's hope we all get to see some in this century/millenium.
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from Mark F in Week 9 Edm. @ Tor. - Sask. @ Hamilton
Next year, O-line.
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Eternal optimist reacted to Mark H. in what to do with the Def. backfield
Exactly. After your QB & blind side OT, halfbacks are the most important players on the CFL field
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Eternal optimist got a reaction from basslicker in Riders fined another 5 grand
2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders - proudly above league rules and below .500.
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Eternal optimist reacted to MyDogHasScheifeles in Is It Real?
Are the Bombers for real? I sure hope so!
Is that defence for real? Yes it is. The d-line is getting better each game and starting to put real pressure on the QB. They are showing that running against them will not be easy. I would say our front 4 are the 3rd maybe 4th best in the league. Our linebackers are one of the elite groups in the league...maybe top two. Ditto for the back field. I would say they are the best in the CFL but for their inexperience and the big play they tend to give up...but the are the elite ball hawkers of the league.
Are our special teams for real? Yes they are. Coverage on punts and kickoffs these last few games are the best I have ever seen from a Bomber team. Fogg is killing the league with a 17.6 punt return avg. and kick returns are slightly above league average. Medlock started slow but is kicking like a fine tuned machine. This is the best all round special teams unit in the league.
Is our offence for real? Not really. They are what they are. We have a couple weapons...well Harris and a bunch of guys that give it their all but are not elite. They might just be a little better then average to slightly below average with Nichols at the helm. I don't think they will win us to many games on their own but if D and ST play decent they won't need to. Nichols will for the most part be relied to manage games. Nichols has been cleaner/ more savvy in the pocket then Willy and he is doing a good job of identifying single coverage and looking the defence away from the target. O-line has been talked about and are playing great. Our receivers will see an upgrade soon but I only see us keeping 2 of Smith Denmark or Dressler. I forsee the NFL cuts bringing us a couple tall options and maybe a burner or two. Overall I see this group is a below average group with a very good OC brings them a 4th or 5th maybe 6th spot in the CFL.
One thing is fore sure watching them play is fun again.