voodoochylde

That should be an incomplete pass

One of the more bizarre signings of the last little while.

The Bombers also lost QB 1 for a brief stint this year (game and a half). Though, I'd argue he wasn't anywhere to be found for the first third of the season 😂

TSN is going to turn this into a Nathan Rourke circle jerk .. just picking up from where they left off.

I asked the question prior to the first game of the year: will they let Streveler be anything more than a gadget QB? So far the answer is no and that's just wild to me. I don't know if it's a trust thing, managing Zach's confidence or whether they simply had no plan for Streveler beyond "Hey, fans love this guy and he's going to help us sell tickets." It's a complete failure on Buck's part to not only integrate him into the offence as a passer (when needed) but also in not doing anything to disguise intent or provide any creative looks when Streveler is behind center. It's a shame.

Better .. why not take Ayers off? He's not going to see the field for defensive reps anyways.

Was it Rourke who Thomas waved off when he asked for a hand up?

I mean .. it *could* be Chase Brice. 😂

That's awesome (and unfortunate that the team hasn't performed better).

Don't like that there isn't a cap. While there's always been under the table stuff that goes on in the CFL, this simply allows an owner with deep pockets (and more money than sense) to just buy their way forward should they feel so inclined.

With respect to O'Shea, it was an "optimistic hire" .. he wasn't a re-tread and that's the big take away I think .. Edmonton, if they move on from Jackson, is going to have to look to some of the coordinators around the league and make their own inspired choice. As for our game day experience - concessions .. tail gating .. communication & responsiveness (people's seating concerns at the start of the year is a prime example), half time entertainment all significantly better since Wade took over - and it's gotten better every year. They don't *have* to have big special events because honestly, the big event is just a bandaid. It may get people in the house initially but if everything else is shitty, it doesn't really matter.

Interesting that it doesn't note a maximum amount to spend .. $110K is the floor.

But also .. isn't it largely what the Bombers have been doing already? Passionate owner? Community owned but you can't deny Wade is passionate about the Bombers and the CFL. Successful coach? O'Shea was an inspired choice and was allowed to grow without interference or be subjected to knee jerk decisions (THIS WILL BE VITAL for the Elks). Get out into the community? We do that .. in spades. Special events to attract fans? This is all part of the bigger game day experience and something we've improved upon year over year. The biggest hurdle Edmonton has to face is fan apathy and that cavern of a stadium (which was a similar problem the Argos faced playing in Skydome). That won't be an easy task but it starts first with removing barriers for families to get out to games - make it cheap. A butt in a seat at a good price is far better than an empty stadium.

Honestly, what we've done here in terms of cultivating support, making it easy to come to a game (cost wise) and creating a great fan experience should be a blue print for all teams to follow. We started off TERRIBLY this season but still pulled in over 30K for our last home game? That's so impressive knowing how fickle (and frugal) Winnipeggers are.

I believe it's 200K per season / team so you're right in that they've used all of it. This also means that anyone else who was getting that little extra taste this year won't be getting it in subsequent years (at least on the books).

There was good defending early in the season? Honestly, the last few weeks are the best we’ve played defensively. Haba on the roster is subtraction by addition.

I know we would never know for certain (if we would have won) but these sorts of admissions piss me off so much. In a season where we've not made things easy on ourselves, it shouldn't be made worse by the league actively working against us (through sheer incompetence)

Regardless of the impact on this weekend, Rourke back in the CFL is good for the league and the Lions. I honestly don't know how they make it work with Adams long term but, with what he's being paid, it's unlikely they carry both beyond this season.

We won't be any longer. /thread accompli

Until BC actually acknowledges they need some semblance of a running game they will always be a flawed offense.

I'll believe it when I see it. He may be there and ready to play but it's not likely he starts against us.

There's no way Rourke steps in and plays this week.

Tell me why we let Grant walk?

You can't tell me that, after watching these last two games (last night's and today), we are a less talented team. ******* injuries, country club training camp and a stubborn coach have dug us a hole.