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I have a feeling Access Blue is HfxTC from the CFL forum. I don't know if any of you saw the thread Access Blue posted at OB with claims that the Argos had complained about the visitors dressing room and it not being finished and they had to use a different room, there was no hot water, blah, blah, blah BS. HfxTC has posted pretty much the same crap at the CFL forum as well. He's also Pwick at TEP.
He's also Senior Ah Me at Riderfans, if you didn't know that already.
He's annoying as **** over there too.
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I don't like this move at all, just because it makes no sense if you compare it to other NON moves.
That being said, I am somewhat glad that there is a way to fit Washington/Sears on the field at the same time now, but I have my reservations about Markett as a DI since he's a pure CB and offers no value at SAM or HB as a support player.
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sorry. disagree completely.
i saw Bomber QBs taking more and harder hits than any other team's QBs. no, that's not all on the O-Line (the QBs and Crowton/Lapo can share the blame), but nobody can tell me that Bomber QBs were protected well.
The Bombers had the 4th ranked OL in the league last year statistically by the time it was all said and done and that's even factoring in our horrendous start so you're out to lunch on that one.
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Maybe, maybe not.
But Buck can move the ball, he's not completely useless as you guys are making him out to be. He had a bad year, for sure... but he's a winning QB and he always has been. Because he protects the ball and he can make **** happen when the team needs it most.
Look, I'm not happy we're stuck with Pierce again either, I think it's insane. But I'd rather go with someone who has a chance to be good rather than a proven flop like Elliott.
I don't think he makes anything happen when we need it the most.
He threw up a shitter in the Grey Cup during the 2011 season and wasn't around to redeem himself the following year because of injury after injury. I mean really, he makes it happen when we need it the most? How can I possibly agree with that after he rode an outstanding defense and a career day by Chris Garrett to the Grey Cup before failing to score a single touchdown until BC dropped into a prevent defense.
(BTW, just want to say threads like this make me glad we cut ties with the other site ... this is really good discussion)
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I wonder how many of the import rookies make it out without the clap.
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Oh? And if he does it 3+ times in one game? Multiple times?
Great for morale, I bet.
Is a pick six followed by an injury good for team morale?
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OK coach, if you say so. I had no idea redzone turnovers were so easy to fix. You should tell that to the hundreds of QBs who have failed in the CFL and NFL for that very issue. If only they had that secret formula that only you seem to possess!
He's got a point though.
I'd rather turn the ball over on their 15 yard line than punt it down to the 55.
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It may have been because Elliott was terrible.
So what does that say about Buck? Because Elliott was better than he was last year.
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I still fail to understand why we cut our most productive QB from last year and redesigned our offense around one that can't stay healthy and wasn't even as good anyways.
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That quote doesn't bother me but the idea that he's complaining about our starters when they were in the game for all of five minutes is a bit ridiculous, in my opinion.
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If nothing else, it's a confidence management thing. Sticking a relatively inexperienced guy out there to flounder .. in front of our rabid .. desperate for a championship fanbase .. is a sure fire way to kill whatever mojo that guy's got.
Fair enough.
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I'm shocked that Desia Dunn is not on this list. Same with McCree, but maybe the familiarity with Crowton gives him a longer leash.
The only reason I can still see Dunn being around is that they need a DB to beat up on in practice to boost confidence.
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why new HC? he isn't the one who didn't get more/better/different QB options into Bomber training camp... or some new meat in to protect him... Burke is just playing the man who shows the best ability at the position.
I disagree.
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Of course Elliott was a turnover machine. But what coach would honestly think it's a good idea to use those words? "He needs to protect the ball better" says the same thing and it's much more appropriate.
As for context on the Buck comment, it was in direct response to a question that basically asked if they would be going back to Buck again if he wasn't such a nice guy. I don't give a flying **** how nice of a guy Buck Pierce is. If he's such a nice guy, stick him in the community permanently. He's a **** quarterback.
I'm glad Burke owned up to his mistake. My point is that he calls his players names and over-criticizes them but when it comes to his own performance, he chalks it up to "oh well, better luck next time"
As far as what I expect him to do? That's exactly what I expect him to do. Prepare those two kids as much as he can, because quite honestly, it's no different than handing the reins to Buck, crossing his fingers and wishing really really hard for a miracle that keeps him upright. At least Goltz/Hall have upside and the ability to inspire promise. All Buck does is inspire me to drink.
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I just posted this morning on our bombers site along the same lines as this regarding Tim. I'm not a fan. If he proves me wrong I'll eat my words, but the way he speaks he reminds me of someone having dementia or something. Maybe he's just not a good public speaker, but he doesn't inspire me at all, and it doesn't seem like he inspires his players either. I think we have good players on our team but the coaching staff leaves me wanting.
I can't even count on one hand how many times Burke has said something about his players that annoyed me to no end.
"Joey Elliott is a turnover machine"
"Demond Washington will never return kicks for us again if I have my way"
"We probably wouldn't keep Buck if he wasn't such a nice guy"
I can't remember exactly what he said about Renaud after the Banjo Bowl but I wasn't impressed with that either. Or how he criticizes the veterans during training camp while he coddles Buck.
I really didn't like how he openly admitted he coaches with a "cheat sheet" to help him make decisions either. Fair enough, but telling people who don't know any better is going to make you sound stupid.
Couple his propensity to be overly critical of his players with how he basically just brushed over his own mistake in last year's Banjo Bowl instead of calling himself a "poor decision making machine" (would have more respect for him if he spoke about his own performance the same way he speaks about his players) and I'm just SO over listening to Burke talk.
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Mike are you a hater?
I don't hate Burke, I just think he's quickly proving himself to be a very good defensive coordinator.
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It depends on when this injury happens, how many games we've won before it happens, and most importantly, what the backups do while he is injured.
Not to me, it doesn't.
If he gets hurt, he's done.
For good. I don't care how good/bad the backups are, I'd rather be developing with SOME hope than have no hope whatsoever.
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All I will say is that if the next Buck injury is not the end of his time as Winnipeg's starting QB, I will have a hard time keeping the faith.
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Continuing on my last thought from another thread ...
Burke continues to coddle the most unimpressive veteran on this team. The approach to the most important part of our team this offseason has me so uninspired right now. I feel like we're throwing a ticking time bomb under center and it's only a matter of time until Goltz or Hall get their shot, which will be the best possible thing that could happen.
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I really don't like Tim Burke.
His veterans hardly played at all (I missed the first 5 minutes of the game and don't think I saw more than a couple of reps from a handful of starters the rest of the way), the worst performing veteran of all is the one he coddles the most and he continues to hang them out to dry as a "motivational tool"
His player analysis in the media has a LONG way to go.
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i've never seen the land in question, but i'm against paving any part of any golf course on general principle. that's just wrong, man.
That golf course is well ... 100% fairway free.
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I'll turn it into my signature. Probably against forum rules but hey, I'll just rewrite them for myself.
And ban anyone who dare oppose me.
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There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There was no way this was going to go off without any hiccups no matter how much planning you put in.
There. I feel better about how visible we've made this now.
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“I wish I would’ve finished it,” Massey said. “My legs kind of gave out. In the U.S., 91 yards, I would have put that in there with nine yards left, but looking down I see, like, 60 more yards. Ugh.”
lol
Bombers Release Hefney
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So why is this NOT a conversation they had before giving him a huge signing bonus in January? Burke is not a new coach, he had time to figure this out.
This is just a stupid move altogether.