BigBlueFanatic

I’m not so sure he’s ‘satisfied’ with being the backup, so much as he’s accepted that he doesn’t have much choice. You’re right in that odds are he’d never survive a full season as starter. It’s got to be tough seeing the game the way he does while Jennings is making a dog’s breakfast of things. If anything I’d imagine that it eats him up, but he’s also a professional who still wants to give what he has left.... with being the backup the only way to go about it.

While Jennings is certainly regressing, I’m glad last night’s defensive game plan didn’t turn into a “Jennings is back!” festivus. Instead of burying Bighill into the opposing OL, Hall allowed his MLB to be the impact player we’ve all been expecting and waiting for. Having Bighill roam the middle meant more support for the db’s and more contested throws (and int’s!). It’s way more along the lines of how they should have handled the Ti-Cats. Make the guy throw from the pocket. With the talent on D qbs like Jennings and even Masoli will eventually beat themselves.

Loved how the play calling allowed Streveler to get in the game with meaningful and productive reps. Finally got to see how good the short yardage + hurry up offense can be, without LeFevour screwing it up. Yeah some pretty classless shots by BC players late in the game. Wally didn’t even blink an eye. You can be sure Osh will be in his players ears about discipline and conduct.

What a nasty and blatant head shot by Esks #26 on Wilder. Max fine for that, easy.

I made a point of watching his brief post-game interview and wow he really did not seem right. Seemed concussed or on high doses of pain-meds. The awkward silences while he slow-blinked and searched for words was cringe-worthy. Actually a little worried for the guy’s overall well-being.

Agree to disagree here. Willy has experience... but all the chances he’s had with other teams since he was traded have only confirmed that he’s a shattered shell of the qb he used to be. IMHO, Bombers are better off having moved on.

I’m hoping for Okpalaugo to climb the ladder for an at-the-line INT just as Bighill pile drives Manziel cleanly...

Regarding the one year contracts... the collective bargaining agreement is up for renewal after this season. Several players have said the one year contracts were Walter’s idea, so that re-signings would proceed in good faith, under the new agreement. That’s how you get elite FA’s to come to Winnipeg: contender status, strong locker room culture, and a no BS front office. In light of all this the Durant fiasco has done the most damage to Durant himself.

This Vegas fan base is enthusiastic, but they’ve been handed a contender. No building no drafting or developing... no pain or heart break, no patience. It’s more spectacle than character at this point. Sounds harsh but only time will tell if this fan base is legit.

Last game was such an extreme of highs and lows... from abject misery and an endless string of cursing, to untold heights of delirious joy. Here in Edmonton, I’m sure my neighbours would have called the cops, except they knew I was home watching a Jets game lol.

Jets show so much consistency when it comes to preparation for these big games. So far I feel it’s been pretty easy to see right away when they’re ‘on’, like their speed and how quickly they contest every puck. The one loss in round one they were slow and fighting the puck all night, and that was after being cooped up in an airplane all day less than 24 hours before. The goal post sure helped hold the lead but like Wheeler said, it happened to both teams last night. Jets executed a sound game plan to near perfection and created their own puck luck.

The Bombers came right out and said they were willing to make Henoc the second highest paid Cdn player on the roster. To post on social media like Kyle Walters slapped him across the face is pure BS and pretty classless. Good riddance to this guy...

Nothing ugly about that win - it was way more dominating than the game 1 win! Jets were patient in applying pressure and tirelessly delivering pain at every turn. They were smarter on offense and didn’t look like they over-thought chances like they did early in game 1. Can’t wait to see how our boys handle the Minnesota home crowd on Sunday!

Tremendous follow up performance by the Jets! Hellebuyck gonna need to keep smelling salts next to his water bottle, because most of the game happened at the other end of the rink...

Agreed - seemed like the Jets were off there usual game in those two road losses to the Avs but salvaged some points. If they were to meet in the playoffs I’d expect the results to be very different and well in our favour.

Blues were on a five game win streak as of this morning... they’ve been back in the hunt for a couple of weeks

Given the injuries, the tail end of a back to back, and the nightmare first period... the score could have been so much worse. It’s not much consolation given that the Jets were looking to make up ground on the Preds, but at least we can say we didn’t lose 7-4 to Ottawa!

A trap game if ever there was one... still, Laine with his 40th is nice! #silverlinings

PTO contract so they could dress a backup. Hutch showed up for the 2nd period anyway.

They’ve been desperate for a weeks and weeks for anything remotely interesting to talk about. Sure the Oilers need players but they have almost nothing of value that they’d even consider trading. The painful truth the media here never mentions is that every front office that’s come through here has kept the same brutal scouting staff for decades. I’m not remotely an Oilers fan but it’s hard not to see the real problem here.

Here on TSN 1260 in Edmonton they just mentioned Roslovic for Maroon would be a fair return ???

In no way whatsoever was my post intended to say or imply anything at all about Nashville’s hockey team.

Tied for first in our division... built (not bought) into a contender... for Jets fans this truly is The Undiscovered Country...

All I have is the TSN app scorebox on my phone... when I saw it was 7 shots to 0 for the Blues almost halfway through the first it was definitely concerning. Undue worry apparently!

Between the price of the contract, rejecting the Riders and the undoubted motivation after a down year, I totally love this signing. Sounds like he’s really grown as a person and is intent on delivering a heck of a season for Bombers fans.