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Happy memories of many Blue Bomber TCs. But one stands out. I got detailed personal instructions from the HC on route-running: "See the goal posts and end-zone way down there at the other end of the field? Yes? See the tunnel under the stands? Run to the tunnel. Go in it. Keep fading. Follow the tunnel and then go outside the stadium. Keep running for several city blocks. Fake a left turn and cut right. Cody (Ledbetter) will fake it to you." Needless to say, I got cut shortly after.

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Beauty! Thanks for filling in those details. I never did see that actual game but listened to it on radio from somewhere in the US - Montana I think. I just remember JFG made the catch of a lifetime and helped nail down a big comeback. Speaking of former #5. It'll be interesting to see if Drew Willy can make progress Toronto if Ricky goes down. I was never, ever, a Drew Willy fan. So if, by some miracle, he turns it around in Toronto, I will be shocked and there will be some crow to be swallowed.

One more thing on the pick by Santos-Knox. I happened to be standing really close by so had near perfect view. He was downfield covering 30-35 yds from the LOS. Receiver had position on him and it was a nice throw to the outside over the defenders head. Santos-Knox was was beaten, playing catch-up. BUT he stayed with the play. You could see a flash of deflation in his eyes and body language when the receiver extended to make contact the with ball. But then it bounced off the receiver and Santos-Knox was in just the right spot - kept running and didn't let up - and had the presence of mind and quick reflexes to snag it. That was a good football play and shows that if you play through with effort and don't let up - good things can happen. So great. Football is here again! Also, I assumed Santos-Knox was playing WIL LB. But I did not see the defensive formation at the snap. He could have been playing halfback.

Nice! Yes I am a fan of JFG. There was a game 2015, I think vs Hamilton - he made a clutch catch in the dying seconds for a big win. But he has made a significant number of clutch grabs even though he does not see the ball go his way too often. The thing I like is that he appears to be fearless. And also dependable. Very few drops or bobbles. JFG always fights hard for possession if contested. That drove me crazy about Kohlert last year - ball kept sailing through his hands and into the waiting mitts of a defender at the most inopportune moments.

I saw that too. Apodaca was switching his hold position from left to right - practicing taking the snap from either side. I have not seen that before. For awhile he was taking the snaps one-handed: catching the ball in his right hand and smacking it down for the hold. Guy has obviously done this before. Earlier in the 12x12s Santos-Knox snagged a nice i/c off a throw by Davis - receiver had the ball but popped it up and Santos-Knox was in the right place with good reaction to snag it. I was surprised to see an LB covering deep like that. Pic was not the Qbs fault. In fact, I thought Davis looked good today. Took most the reps from what I could see. He was putting the ball in tight spaces and looks very comfortable running with it if necessary (and sometimes when it is planned). I was sorry to see G Sheppard and TJ Thorpe still nursing their wounds on the sidelines. At least Sheppard had his helmet along today. Clock could be ticking on those guys. They are not going to make this team from the tub. But then, there is an extra week of "camp" due to the 1st week bye. New guy, #74 Daniel Williams I think he is, made a great grab on a bullet from Davis. That guys looks very smooth considering he has only been here a couple of days. I had a brief chat with Julian Feoli-Gudino. I gotta say that guy has made some clutch catches for this club in game action, and looks pretty consistent to me. He said the players are expecting big things this year, fans are going to be in for a treat. It is a bit hard to see nuances on the sidelines at field level - players seem more vocal than I have seen in previous TCs,

Thorpe and Sheppard still out with injuries, I believe. Both have not practiced for the past 4-5 days.

Wonder if there is a stat for interceptions that were bobbles by the receiver? I'm thinking of 2-3 balls last season that passed directly through Kohlert's hands and into the hands of a defender. Clearly not Nichols problem. But a major reason why Kohlert is no longer with Bombers.

Dangerous but gutsy to keep running with one shoe. Especially for a guy who has broken his foot, twice.

He was out, but smart and kept burning it down the seam. Kept it inbounds here http://www.redskins.com/media-gallery/videos/WATCH-Thorpe-Escapes-Defender-For-41-Yard-Catch/5c5b19b3-ff1b-4002-a689-fa89f9916068

Will be interested to see if receiver T.J. Thorpe can put together a good camp. I noticed Ed Tait named him as one to watch. Also, anyone know if Gerrard Sheppard is eligible for the rookie camp? Is there a rookie camp roster out there somewhere?

You may be right but that TD pass to Matt Nichols from Rory Kohlert was a thing of beauty.

And you are right that Bombers are surely cognizant that although Harris has shown great durability, he is now on the fading side of 30.

Actually, the more I see of Christophe Normand the more I like him as RB. Kid is a thumper and no way does his insertion suggest a bias to pass.

Here you go ... this piece about Bladek passingly mentions Bombers. Bladek would be a smart pick at #1, he wouldn't last to #6 IMHO http://3downnation.com/2016/12/05/dariusz-bladek-becomes-canadian-and-top-ranked-cfl-prospect/

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No idea about Bass, but regardless of what Winnipeg wants McDuffie might want to test FA - he's shown he is a legit bust-it return threat some team will sign for that skill alone. Would love to see him in Blue & Gold again. Because as much as Kevin Fogg was excellent as a rookie DB-return man, #14 was more dangerous on returns.

Nichols engineered a couple of stellar comeback wins vs Lions in October while the defence fell apart in the semi-final costing us the game. If there is any element of the team falling apart under pressure it was the Bombers defence. I remember a game where Calgary scored with 15 seconds left in the game to steal a win from us - how is that on Nichols? If anything it is the Bombers defence that consistently crumbled under pressure, not the QB. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/bombers-lions-cfl-1.3806415

Team is fired up! Looking for JFG and #14 to make a difference.

Bombers are the 2016 Team of Destiny! Grey Cup run starts in 30 mins. Go Blue!!!!!!

Ti-Cats made it interesting but I was hoping both teams would lose - lol. The fact Austin didn't go for FG in Q1 with wind at Cats back and instead turned it over on downs, as Trump would say .... Yuge.

Where was the 'MOS is too loyal or stubborn and shoulda pulled the QB' thread when Drew Willy was QB? By this logic, I would set the number of games Willy should have been replaced at about 20 or 25 games. That is stubbornness or something beyond stubbornness for you. Nichols has one lousy game and he should be yanked. Get real.

Willy reminds me of Kerwin Bell. He's failed to adjust to the 20 second clock in the CFL. Thinks he's still in college and has 40 seconds between plays. Everything flows from that lack of urgency - including the D having all day to line up and T-off on the O line. Willy had his best sequences as QB here in the tempo or hurry-up. Saying that, I doubt he'll be a starter in any pro league next year.