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And just maybe that new guy could be Noel Thorpe, who is currently unemployed. We've seen enough of Hall's deficiencies that he ought to be gone at the end of the Bomber season, come hell or high water.

Why would anyone with self-respect want to stay where they are not wanted or respected?

In that loss, there was enough blame to go around for everyone on defence, coaches and players.

Well now, that is going to put a BIG hitch in the Lions' offensive plans. Like they didn't have enough problems already.

No question that Bauman would not be as effective as Flanders or a permanent replacement, but one would think he would be more effective than trying to replace Flanders with another receiver who is nearly as green.

That's what they want you to think.

Flanders was/is a good versatile back, but he certainly is not irreplaceable. Bauman's highlight reel seems to show some darned good skills. He would have to have learned how to pick up a blitz, pick holes and catch, otherwise what would have made the Bombers bring him in?

Medlock's record speaks for itself. We do not know what is going on in his head or life but his track record indicates that he will rebound.

You are missing the point. A running back's role is pretty simple compared to receivers-take the ball and follow the blocking. There have been many examples where a rookie running back has stepped in on short notice and contributed. The loss of Flanders has hampered the team, and we can't replace him?

CJ Gable.

Zach Baumann

Anyone else curious as to why the Esks can pick up a running back and have him contribute immediately, but even though the Bombers and Harris are suffering from the absence of Flanders, our shiny new and promising RB cannot?

Its called a "death-bed repentance".

Agreed. The Bombers have to view the BC game as a confidence test. It has to be way better to win your way into a favourable playoff spot rather than back in due to rivals losing. If the Bombers lose to BC, their confidence will be very low going into the Calgary game. Calgary looked terrible against the Riders, but I wouldn't count on that continuing. Winning against BC has to dramatically increase the chances of beating the Stamps and will create the best mindset for the playoffs. With damned near the whole west stumbling, plus the best QB in the league, its probably the best chance to get the the Cup game in years.

I have my doubts. Jones' ego drives his choices and I would not be surprised to see Carter back in 2018.

Money doesn't seem to be a concern for the Riders. Jones seems to have taken the position that they are willing to pay the fines and the rules be damned.

Hyperbole much?

At 6'4" and 265, he was trying to make it in the NFL as a weak-side linebacker. Unless he is a lot quicker than I think he is, he's a DE here, and I don't know why we need another one.

That would be a tough one to call. Emotionally, I would pick the Bombers, mostly due to Nichols vs. Bridge, but the way things have been going lately, if they had to play this weekend it would almost be a toss-up, IMO. Plus, I have almost zero confidence in Hall's defence in crunch time. The loss of Leggett has hurt them badly.

No, but I'm pretty sure Dressler and Denmark have.

If that was their motivation, they would have shown a lot more in the past few games. They have a couple of significant disruptions in their locker room, one of which is a certain kick returner.

Hyperbole much?

There was no ranking- I named three teams which were disasters last year and earlier this year, but managed to find ways to shore up their teams and get better. And we're still saddled with Hurl, Knox , an underperforming D-line and defence in general.

I disagree- the Argos knew that Dressler was one of Nichols' prime targets yet Dressler had a great game- covered or not. The same could not be said for Denmark. Good receivers find ways to get open and last year Denmark did.

That doesn't matter- his production does, and it just hasn't been there lately.