Mark H.

Does no one remember what some other CFL starters looked like when they were rookies? Durant for one was roundly criticized on fan boards.

Not that I disagree, but the same things have been said various QB's when they first came to the league. Durant, Calvillo, Glenn, Tate, etc.

CJOB is also reporting that Hall will start on Friday.

Tate is NOT the future.

Couldn't agree more.
There is no sense in trading for a 'franchise quarterback' or a 'quaterback of the future' if you aren't going to be able to protect him and put that player in the best possible position to succeed. Offense starts and ends on the line. Without protection, a quarterback can't throw the ball. Without being able to open running lanes a running back is going nowhere and won't be able to take pressure off a young, developing quarterback. The key for future success (offensively) is to rebuild the offensive line.

That's not nice to say about Lawless.....oh wait yeah it is.

Can Burke if wants to start Buck again, period.

He should be talking with the coaches.  I'd have been more surprised if he answered it. 

Lawless asked how much power Miller has.
 
Miller says "I have a mandate to do what I need to do. I will make the decisions."
 
Okay. I like it.

Respectfully, they're sending a message that they have no respect for proper process and no clue how to be professional and handle things in an appropriate fashion.

Glad you included yourself in that last post.

And I like the fact that people respond well when they're challenged, instead of getting defensive.

Just what the F&^K are you trying to say here dumbass?!

And I like the fact that people respond well when they're challenged, instead of getting defensive.

too bad it took 4 years for me to get my nick unbanned on there.. only to stop using it very much  

This place kind of reminds me of going to the cottage.
 
There just seems to be less noise.
 
I'm assuming this place is winterized?

THIS IS A GLORIOUS DAY

I'm surprised there hasn't been more comment about this. They use him like they want to pad his stats and go for records when the game is already over. A speed guy like him (a Fred Reid type) can really be hampered by small injuries, so why the unnecessary contact? They may regret this come November. Terrific season for him to this point but I don't expect it to last.

What a great man.
 
He'll be watching tonight.  
 
#RH

I'm in the middle of watching the Tor. game and I'll tell you right now there are 2 instances that I can spot where the O-Line is doing their job and keeping the D-Line at bay...but Buck...looks underneath for the 5-yarder, on 2nd down, throws completions, but for short gains.
Now, I couldn't see if the other receivers were open further downfield but Buck had at least a few more seconds to look...but didn't.
 
And on that note, in the 1st half, the O-Line was blocking for a hole but Simpson chose to go outside, twice...to no avail.
 
I'm not going to go all out for the O-Line but sometimes they get the blame and it's misplaced.

Watch the replays of the sacks. He actually has time to throw on most of them. On most of the blitzes his eyes are 15 - 20 yards down field instead looking for a quick outlet.
 
To me it looks like teams go into the first half expecting the Bombers have made adjustments for the blitz. When they discover they haven't, they simply pin their ears back and blitz all out in the second half.

Last on the coach's show...Tim Burke said Hamilton has the best offensive line in the CFL. 
 
It's a little early in the season to do a team by team ranking, but just off the top of your head, who do you guys think is the best?
 
I've gotta put Calgary ahead of Hamilton for sure.
 
 

I thought the OL was okay. In fact, Calvillo took quite a few more hits than Pierce did.

I thought the OL was okay. In fact, Calvillo took quite a few more hits than Pierce did.

I disagree. If teams can focus on shutting down your running game, you're toast.