voodoochylde

I think it can simply be summed up with one word: effort. I can empathize with Simmons because of his effort and impact when he's on the field, practice etc. Grigsby, on the other hand, simply checked out and his effort waned. I can't respect that. You may not be getting playing time but you damn well better do right by your teammates, coaches and the organization in the event you are called upon.

I won't begrudge Hamilton their arrogance or their success. This was an organization that was a doormat for years .. but year after year .. their fans came out .. supported an abysmal team in the dump at Ivor Wynne. It took that franchise the better part of a decade but they've built a culture (around this coach and that team) of winning .. they expect to win week in week out .. to impose their will on their opponents .. good on the Cats.

I say this (sort of) tongue and cheek .. maybe it's because then he doesn't have to worry - as much - about protecting his QB .. the athletes "natural escapability" kicks in.

... Such ... A ... Slug ...

Winnipeg Depth Chart for Tomorrow Toronto Depth Chart:

Probably a step up with Fitzpatrick.

Need to temper expectations somewhat .. Marve .. even in limited reps last game (and coming in at a point in time where it didn't REALLY matter) demonstrated some questionable decision making .. those are going to be the growing pains of rolling with Marve. As dynamic as he's going to look at times .. moving the ball with his feet and naively trusting his arm to get a ball into tight spots .. there are going to be plenty of, "What the hell is he doing?!?" moments. That said, I'd easily rather sit through that than if the Bombers trotted Brohm out for a game or two.

Did you know something at the time that we didn't?!? Nothing other than knowing that 42 pages of gloating would eventually come back to bite us in the ass .. if it wasn't an embarrassing loss to the "Owen" Riders .. it was going to be something .. karma (it seems) is a *****.

Each of those quarterbacks have previous CFL exposure .. expecting an American QB to come in here and make any sort of impact without having previously experienced the league is not in the realm of realistic. (Smith was on the Argos PR last year) And Cato? Was with Montreal in camp this year .. but I'd suggest his success is more an exception than the rule ..

Each of those quarterbacks have previous CFL exposure .. expecting an American QB to come in here and make any sort of impact without having previously experienced the league is not in the realm of realistic. (Smith was on the Argos PR last year)

What are you trying to do to me? First Drew Willy gets hurt now you wanna rag on Oregon's jerseys? I've just about had it with today! Hey I like the jersey's .. posted knowing you were an Oregon fan.

On the plus side, check out Oregon's new jersey's (not an attempt to derail .. just adding a bit of levity):

Just merged the related Willy injury discussions. Carry on!

So reminiscent of how this organization failed to protect Khari ... what's the point of investing in a franchise quarterback if you are incapable of protecting him .. that .. first and foremost .. NEEDS to be the priority.

@Wpg_BlueBombers Drew Willy out 6-8 weeks with tibial plateau fracture & partial PCL tear in his right knee. Forgive me when I say this ... **** .

Trying too hard to make something happen .. best returners make one move and get up field .. he's dancing around too much or thinking he can get outside of everyone (his blocking included) to make a play. Never should have taken Veltung off returns. Case of fixing something that wasn't broke.

As much as I love the Rider plight .. so much bad Juju associated with this thread .. going to have to sacrifice something to the football gods to keep on their good side (and stay somewhere close to .500 on our season).

He makes our team better when he's on the field, so whatever you want to call him, he's a pivotal part of this team. Please also quote your stats properly. Nothing irks me more. http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/4795 2012 SSK 69 95 72.6 709 43 5 5.3 4 4.2 93.7 2013 SSK 32 52 61.5 473 45 4 7.7 1 1.92 108.9 2014 WPG 305 478 63.8 3,769 58 14 2.9 16 3.35 83.9 2015 WPG 107 156 68.6 1,434 79 8 5.1 3 1.92 106.6 Career Total 513 781 65.7 6,385 79 31 4 24 3.1 91.3 Why let facts get in the way of thumping ones chest.

Because upbacks fail to maintain or make a block .. I'm looking at Jesse Briggs on the first one this year .. missed who it was tonight .. I'll catch it when I re watch the game.

Because BCs defence is nothing to write home about. We SHOULD look good (or at least competent) against BC - they aren't a very good team.

Whatever works!

Who is hurt that we can do this? Who comes out? Gibson.

Heh .. I think that when I see Pontbriand catch the ball and get a head of steam going .. JFG .. not so much.

While Durants salary won't count against the cap I heard he had a sizeable bonus that will Pretty typical of Taman's cap management approach so it wouldn't surprise me.

Gambled on 3rd down rather than going for a 48 yard field goal with a kicker who is playing lights out. I meant to ask, why do people dislike Chris Jones personally? He seems ok to me. Just his thoughts and mentality on some things. His first year as head coach he refused the traditional handshake after a game with the opposing coach because he felt that it wasn't "genuine" . Apparently he has relented and shakes hands this year because he didn't want to bring "negative' publicity to the club, but I'm sure he still thinks it is an empty gesture. He may feel it's an empty gesture and I can appreciate not wanting to hear 'consolation' after a loss .. that said .. it's about good sportsmanship and the one thing I've always admired about the sport of hockey is that post series handshake .. those guys beat each other up .. it can get ugly .. but at the end of a series there's that show of respect for the guys competing across from you. I guess one could infer that Jones simply doesn't respect his opponents.