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Seems he was yelling at Austin, complaining about the playcalling. Those 2 deserve each other lol

The official (#51 Field Judge Bryan Taylor) is not in the best position to see whether the ball is in the ballcarriers possession when it travels across the invisible first contact point of the goal line. I am not blaming the official but it is one of those instances where you have to be exactly on the goal line to see if the player had possession at the point of the ball first traversing the line. So from the official's POV he was guessing a bit. And you can see where the Command Centre would not want to second guess the official who was there. Especially since the camera angle is not 100% on the line either. So, in this case you have to go with the official. Despite the fact he was probably wrong.

Good piece by Ed Tait on NAT receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino. Big fan of his clutch grabs - hoping he will have a breakout year with Bombers this year. https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/06/23/earning-every-start-julian-feel-gudino/

Yep. Scrap the replay. Scrap the review. Bring in the courtroom sketch artist just like the White House.

Als deserved that win since the CFL gave Sask a TD hat wasn't a TD. KG and Durant were overall better than I expected. SK OL gave KG time and he responded better than I thought he would to getting roughed up a couple of times. Usually you get to him once or twice and he just folds. Demski had his best game as a Rider. But I am still not sold on Demski.

If the Command Centre used the same camera angle as we saw on TSN that was not a TD. CFL should come out today and clarify this. The only possible explanation is that Command Centre had a different camera view.

Curious to see if Thorpe can be the PR/KR guy, when healthy. Right now, its a hole in the roster.

This is why as a fan I come to this forum for Bombers news. Can't rely on mainstream media any longer to get it right or even really get it at all. I can't think of one unique insight or interesting tidbit I picked up from Freep or radio or Sun during TC and after ...... that we didn't already know. It's just a function of the disruption and marginalization of the news media that has occurred in the digital age. They can't compete on news and their opinions are almost worthless.

Don't be surprised if Jones declares Brandon Bridge the starter. He is more athletic than KG.

I don't like any of these guys are returners - too much risk of injury for so-so results on the return. Lankford isn't it either. We miss McDuffie. There's no one on this roster right now who could be considered a legit return threat. I know Lankford did it vs Sask but that was pre-season. Therefore, yes, leave Lankford off and for sure dress Yachison. And then go and find a legit returner. Unless that is Thorpe, when healthy.

I wonder if Poop decided to go with jersey #67 since that is the exact number of tackles he got as a senior at Kentucky http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article122090264.html If that is the equation - tackles = jersey number - then let's hope next year he switches to #99!

#84 Arceneaux, Emmanuel

I see what you're saying but maintain the overall LB talent level was better last year - which is surprising since you have MOS and Walters and I daresay Wade Miller as the braintrust. I would expect to see 3-4 formation sometimes. We saw that vs Edm last Thurs. Carmichael took considerable reps at SAM during TC if I am not mistaken. I remember seeing Waggonner take a few (albeit very few) turns at LB last season. He will be missed mainly on ST. There is going to be a lot of interchangeability on this defence between DL and LB positions viz ratio. So they are probably stronger on the D line this year (hoping Westerman can be as effective as he was in 2015) but not so much at LB. Hopefully Wild and Leggett can stay healthy.

I know. He comes to our TC and dogs it. Then snapped up in an instant by Esks. Makes you wonder. Did Bombers pay him a signing bonus?

You're giving him too much pre-beatdown credit. He never was CFL starter calibre. A few early wins in 2014 (pre-shellshock) were due to D and ST scoring not QB play.

Just saying the overall LB talent is weaker.

Indeed so. As was Harold Nash for Wpg:

Ya, that's what we need. Opposing RBs blocked by a wall of Poop and major s**tstorm in the backfield.

Just my opinion but looking at the roster as it stands after the final cuts I am not 100% sure it is an upgrade from last year. In some positions we look to be worse. For sure Lefevour at QB is an upgrade over Willy - otherwise the QB crew is a wash. RB is a wash. But IMHO Hurl Knox and Carmichael at LB does not come close to making up for the loss of Bass Burnett and Waggonner. Lankford is not as good as McDuffie and we are going to feel that on the return game and field position. Yes, JFG is an upgrade from Kohlert but folks - we knew that last year. Nevis is an upgrade to Shologan and probably it is safe to say Tristan O and Jackson Jeffcoat are an improvement over Adrian Hubbard - what happened to him anyway? I guess we can pray that Poop will rise to the top. Not sure who is going to replace Ryan Smith at SB, if it is Lankford I don't call that an upgrade. Across the secondary it remains to be seen if Alexander and Walker can compensate for the loss of Posey CJ Roberts and Frederick. I think we are stronger on ST chase-down and contain with the addition of Rush Miles and Miller although the loss of Burnett and Waggonner there will be felt. Can't see how management will be satisfied to sit tight with this roster. Sincerely hoping more changes/additions will be forthcoming. Not crapping on management or anything, just trying to temper my playoff hopes with a reality check. West Div is tough.

He never was a CFL calibre QB. A few wins early wins in 2015 were all due to defence and special teams scoring. MOS and Walters arrogantly kept him around. Same arrogance looks to be giving us Hurl at MLB.

they can have him - prima donna.

CFL cuts tracker reports (unconfirmed) QB Mitchell Gale cut by Stamps and RB Shakir Bell cut by Redblacks: https://www.cfl.ca/2017/06/17/making-moves-tracking-final-cuts-around-cfl/ Lee Jones ✔ @LeeJonesCTV Running Back Shakir Bell among Ottawa cuts according to his instagram. Had a tough final preseason game with a pair of fumbles. #CFL 2:04 PM - 17 Jun 2017 Farhan Lalji ✔ @FarhanLaljiTSN #Stampeders have cut QB Mitchell Gale. @CFLonTSN 1:10 PM - 17 Jun 201

CFL roster move tracker: https://www.cfl.ca/2017/06/17/making-moves-tracking-final-cuts-around-cfl/

There's no Justice.

Game tracker on CFL site says MB-T threw 5 completions and 8 incomplete passes in first half vs Ham.