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The game last night proved that the Bombers can compete with the best most nights. It also showed that Harris, and Adams are legit stars and both had their best games ever in blue and gold. The game also raised some concerns- some old (linebacking, red-zone performance and Carmichael) and some new- Edmonton's o-line was patchwork but Reilly had way too much time. If the Bombers want to be a dominant team, they need to fix this.

I'm betting that pressuring Reilly and not letting him get out of the pocket is key. As a pocket passer, he is good, but when he scrambles, he is very dangerous.

I think the key is not become predictable- something we've seen too much of. If the defence thinks the QB might run (even if he doesn't), it adds another dimension to the offence, and the defence has to respect that. If the offence keeps playing the short game, unless the QB is another Cavillo, the defence will key on that. Etc Etc.

How long have you been going without?

Could you step over to the nearest window and tell us what colour of sky you see there?

Six out of seven dwarves are NOT Grumpy.

I am aware of his stats. He does great when its in a straight line, but from what i can see, that is more a testament to special teams' blocking rather than him making something out of nothing, like the great ones like Gizmo do.

It was apparent last year that Adams had the talent, but I had real doubts Lankford. He has made a believer out of me as a receiver. As a kick returner, he seems to have a hard time finding the seams.

The video clip reminded me of how unique he was and how he ran like he had the centre of gravity of a manhole cover.

And yet, like Tom Landry and many other coaches of note, he may not be loved. but he keeps winning more than losing. As long as that continues, he's untouchable unless the new ownership of the Lions wants fresh faces in the coaching ranks.

That's what they want you to think.

I'm not sure that BC would have laid down for the Bombers as they did for the Riders. They would expected stiff resistance from the Bombers whereas I would bet they thought the Riders would be an easy game. Maybe Jennings' non kick-butt personality played into that. Reilly probably would have throttled at least one of his teammates in full view of the crowd.

I would agree with this. There are great athletes out there, and a few elevate the play of those around them. I would put Reilly and even Nichols in that category.

I am starting wonder if Wally has lost his edge. In every profession, at some point, no matter how good you are or how much you love the work, your unconscious starts sending out signals by changing perceptions and behaviours that its time to move on. If you're in tune with that, you leave with your dignity intact. If not, and you overstay your welcome, you become an object of pity or scorn.

The core is good, but they do have some injuries to receivers that scare the poop out of d-backs.

Wow. Pretty soon fans will start drinking their own urine.

The game seemed to be about two perfect storms- BC coming out as flat as piss on a plate, and the Riders waking up. I don't expect repeats of this. I don't think the Lions would have beaten the TiCats last night, or anyone else. I should think they will have to repaint the visitors' room at Mosaic Stadium after Wally finished talking to his team following the game.

This is a revoltin' turn of events.

Maybe just not enough Faith in the player?

You're not giving 100%. Sorry, 110%.

You're just not trying hard enough.

I'm expecting the Bombers to break out and rain footballs all over the Cats. That said, the Big Blue need to separate themselves quickly from the Tabbies- if Hamilton is still in the game at half time, anything can happen.

Business as usual in the Queen's city. Apparently they do not embarrass easily.

There's almost always a story behind the story and if so, we won't hear about it for months. It is a surprise, though. Whatever it is, that he didn't get a shot to reclaim his job is not good optics.

Ripper, is St.John ever going to get a start or is he so deep in Jones' doghouse that he is never going to?