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That knee injury really impacted NIchols effectiveness this year - it meant he couldn't run. And before 2018 started, running was an aspect to his game that he stated he wanted to improve. But comparing the two QBs - which results are you talking about? Win vs loss? If so, then you also need to tag Nichols for those two losses vs Sask where he single-handedly handed wins to the Riders by repeatedly throwing the football to the wrong team. Those two losses are more directly attributable to QB play than are most of Nichols wins. The only win that Nichols could possibly take credit for was the 29-21 win vs Stamps Oct 26 and even then, it was Bighill that made the game changing play. How about measuring QB performance by scoring output? Streveler passed for 11 TDs and ran for another 10 - significantly outscoring Nichols who played way more but only managed 18 TDs. Strevelers passing efficiency percentage also is up there with Reilly and Masoli whereas Nichols is very average. Then you need to look at who is a rushing threat - Streveler runs with the big dogs - Masoli and Reilly - whereas Nichols ran 15 times the entire season for a total of 52 yards. That stat really demonstrates his unidimensionality and underscores his overwhelming averageness.

Nichols isn't going to suddenly get better. If Walters doesn't extend Streveler this off-season then we might as well enjoy watching the kid start for the Blue Bombers in 2019 because he'll be gone in 2020.

Can't stand Calgary's arrogance and expected more from the Bombers today. I am with those who blame Nichols.

Bombers seem really well prepared and focused. This is OUR TIME!

I'd be OK if Petermann or Augustine replaced Demski next game.

Half time. We got this.

Why wouldn't MOS go for the 2 pt conversion there? A single convert gets you nothing.

You don't have to be a master elocutionist to read defences but Zach Collaros stumbling a bit to get his tongue around the words in this interview https://www.riderville.com/2018/11/07/anytime-you-can-be-in-front-of-rider-nation/

It was nice to see Geoff Gray get a few snaps at RT late in Q4. He just pancaked one of the Esks DL. Really hope Randle and Fogg are fast with eyes open in Regina and Calgary, I worry about those guys a bit.

1stQ Stamps looks they are are back and will be a playoff force.

I think the rule is that if Riders had plucked him off Bombers PR they'd have had to place him on their active roster. Looks like a move designed to get some inside poop on our Blue before we thrash them in the playoffs.

Confidence and momentum going into the playoffs?

Seems unlikely but if Calgary loses next week then Sask gets 1st place and the bye. That means by the time we get to Mosaic for the Western Final Nov 18 Riders will have been cooling their heels for 3 weeks. I like that scenario, actually.

Fogg was well-positioned on the first long pass to Matthews. I don't blame him for that play - great pass and catch by Stamps. He grades lower on the second long completion against. Saw him talking on the phone to Richie Hall after that. Richie must've seen something because Fogg was shutdown after that.

You've got to like the way Masoli operates Jones's run & shoot but is able to hoof it for a first down once in awhile. Masoli reminds me a bit of Chuck Ealey, a very mobile QB who we got from the Cats for Dieter Brock. Nichols lack of mobility is starting to remind me of remind me of Brock. But without Brock's arm strength.

Lions defence just crushing the Esks. Posey and Sutton big additions for BC. That team looks scary good. Maas likely done as HC in Edmonton.

I'm hoping Walters re-negotiates Nichols contract in the offseason and drops him down to where he belongs. That way he can be a good back-up to Streveler next year. I'm guessing Bombers will try to extend Streveler in the offseason but I would be surprised if he bites without some guarantees he can start. Otherwise he'll just go to FA after 2019. No way Streveler sticks around here after next year unless he gets to start. That is the future.

Blustery weather dictates that this game will be fought in the trenches. Our O line is better than Riders but Mason and Thigpen need to be contained. Special teams and kick returns could be big. It's going to come down to fewest turnovers.

Harris had an outstanding game: 132 rushing and 163 total. You can't expect that level of production out of him on a regular basis - or even that many touches. You'd be over-reliant on your tailback. He had just over 100 yards in the prior 3 games combined.

As evidenced by the cool bounce back tackle!

To call the O really good is a stretch. Full marks for 8 pts in OT and, thankfully, no picks in 60+ minutes. That is a classic ball control O as evidenced by TOP. But you shouldn't have to rely on Harris for 164 yds. You shouldn't have to have Medlock kick 6 FG. Nichols averaged under 10 yards per throw. Put another way, his longest throw was 19. All told they were good. Better than they have been. But they have to be better than that to be really good IMHO.

I know! It's great! But you can't trust this team - even with a big lead. Remember the one we lost to BC when we were up by 17? They should've shut it down. And didn't. It seems they can't. Some bonehead announcer will say oh - its just the CFL - no lead is safe. But good teams just don't do that. They button it up.

Bombers blew a 15 point lead with 4:34 left. In the end it came down to an OT fumble by Sinopoli with Redblacks on the doorstep with all the momentum. I call that lucky. They almost lost a game they should have put away.

Yes, they were lucky to win that game.

He missed a catch in OT and tipped it up. Very lucky it wasn't picked or that would have snuffed the drive and virtually ended it for Winnipeg. He has a habit of untimely fumbles and tips for picks. Demski, on balance, is more of a liability than an asset.