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Not saying he’s a stud or any sort of saviour simply that he hasn’t been the worst guy we’ve trotted out there .. first game, limited practice reps, he faired better than some of the players we put on the field. I’ve been saying for weeks on end that that side of the defence is a disaster. Gauthier has no business being an every down player and it seems we’re just plugging in warm bodies at this point.

Holm didn’t look out of place last game in the sense that he didn’t stand out in a negative way and the one play he did give up, he was right there in coverage - it was simply a great play by the offence. Parker on the other hand has been a liability since he stepped on the field.

I'm not even thinking of this year but also going forward .. no guarantee Jeffcoat comes back for another season after this and we have to start planning for the gradual turnover of our core players. Bring people in. Immerse them in the team culture while we have those leaders here.

That's a little disappointing.

Expect? No. I HOPE they do and will be passing the hat around to help make this happen .. haha

Pruned a couple of posts and will simply ask that we keep the discussion on topic.

The entire left side of the defence is a disaster … and we still can’t stop the run.

Interesting to see Darby in for the Cats.

He was in during the later stages of the Banjo Bowl .. both he and Cadwallader were getting some reps at WLB

Not sure if this is sarcasm or not but that game was wild

Not to derail this thread in anyway but Wilson has bust written all over him.

That was straight up Tim Burke level coaching.

Going out, establishing the run (and sticking to it) is the only way they realistically pull out a win. They are not going to win on the strength of Fajardo's arm.

Hey guys .. I've pruned a couple of the recent posts that were unnecessary and would kindly ask that we keep the discussion on topic. Thanks.

But doesn't that sum up this Rider team in a nutshell - lack of awareness? Many (I won't say all because they do have some quality individuals on that team) simply bask in the echo chamber that they and their fans have created for themselves. They are ego driven. Feel that the league is out to get them. It's an "us against them" mentality and it breeds selfishness. That's what separates this club from that one. Under O'Shea, it's never been "us against them" .. it's always been about being accountable, to yourself and your teammates. Execute your assignments. Give what you have to the guys on the field. Be a professional. If you do that, your accolades will come. It breeds selflessness.

It feels like the defence is getting by more on reputation than actual performance as of late .. symptom of a depleted team for sure but I don't have the same confidence that this unit can shut the door like they have in the past. We have holes on all three levels of that defence. Hoping to see a stronger, more dominant performance at home. Getting Couture back this week would be huge and hopefully his helps us establish a running game early. Brady struggled a bit last game. Saw a little of the dancing that made him ineffective early in the year but Saskatchewan also played the run well.

He takes three steps after the ball has been pitched and leans into Collaros. Every other defensive lineman has turned and is tracking the ball and ball carrier .. Zach isn’t a thought in their mind. Even Robertson who was getting buried by Gray on that play breaks for the ball. It was late and unnecessary and the kind of hit that no longer has a place in the game and hasn’t for some time.

Can’t believe that anyone can defend this garbage.

Marino is a piece of ****

Hit on a defenceless receiver .. can’t believe Suitor is trying to justify that garbage

Great play by Thomas.

Our run defence is so damn soft.

If I could give this an eggplant reaction I would .. Couture and BA practicing in full is awesome news.

That's not selfish, that's just good for the league.

From all accounts, Flacco is going to be the opening day starter but based on what he has left in the tank, the Jet's would be better off rolling with White while Wilson is out. All that to say, if Streveler doesn't make that roster in some capacity, it will be a damned travesty. That kid has EARNED a spot.