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That probably takes Darby out of the lineup?

This one really confuses me for two reasons... first is, there's no reason to think Cole can't/won't be a good WIL... but more importantly, I found it interesting that Maruo starts and has an * beside his name... which means he essentially counts as an American as a starter... but he doesn't as a back up... so even if you listed Cole as the starter but still played Maruo from the second play on... wouldn't that allow for us to technically dress another DA? EDIT: looked at the graphic a little closer and I believe it's a + neck to Maruo... which essentially makes like an 8th Canadian... so I think my thought process still applies.

I've been thinking about this actually... I wonder if the Bombers are playing the long game on this... knowing if they basically don't use the rule at all for the first half, even 12 games, of the season... they are almost assured to get that bonus draft pick... also, knowing our team can compete without using the rule... then come crunch/playoff time, they start to use it more... maybe I'm overthinking it... but I feel like it's a possibility.

If the Bombers continue to have success this year... Buck will likely be a hot coaching candidate again.... he said last off-season he wanted the right opportunity... so maybe with Cui running the show, his pal Geory as the GM, and a storied franchise to tag along to... it might be the right opportunity for him.

Condolences to Dru Brown.... well spoken young man... hopefully this will inspire him in his career and future... Also, side note... Brown's new hair style is a massive upgrade from the stupid "buzzed-sides and man bun" look he had before

not sure if this was mentioned anywhere... I guess the good news being that Tor won't be taking a run at our coach anytime soon. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-sign-head-coach-ryan-dinwiddie-to-multi-year-extension-1.1983248

Bomber have done really well in recent history of bringing in quality WIL LBs... from Wild and Bass to JSK and Wilson, and now Clements and Cole seem like quality players too.

You often hear guys say it's all about execution... it doesn't matter if the defense knows exactly what's coming... if you execute, you'll get it done... Exhibit 1A: 4th quarter drive by the Bomber last Friday night

as long as Grant's injury isn't too serious... I'm good with letting him rest a couple games (plus the bye) if that's what it takes to get to 100%

I've definitely seen it at IGF multiple times... and sometimes it's needed... some people get too fired up after the "FRIST DOWN" cheer during critical drives... Speaking of critical drives... I need to jump on youtube and see if Waders has last week's game up... would love to watch that soul-sucking 10 min drive again

why do people love overplay this angle??? Suddenly Ottawa is going to know every little bit about our playbook because they have two of our former players on their roster?... luckily the Bombers now have montreal's entire play book thanks to the pick up of Exume

So far from what I’ve seen… Daramy-Swaray seems to be a pretty damn sure tackler…. Not suggesting he’s the bast tackler in the league or anything… I think there is a lot of sure tackling happening it’s just the shoulder hits get more attention (good and bad ones)

yeah that's a good point... it just feels like a guy we've heard literally nothing about seems unlikely to just show up one day and impress enough to start

so basically he says it is Winnipeg... he just doesn't like the "make some noise" chant... which is a fair grievance.

Don't forget Mathias Goossen... he was also a critical part of the OL turn around based on his instagram account, he appears to be Vegas based and was involved with the Knights cup run... not coincidentally, Gary Lawless was at the game on Friday... he's likely the guy that got the side sides together

This is very surprising... his whole career, he's been around 215-220... he doesn't look like he's 20+ pounds bigger

You can’t just “bring Goodson off the suspended list”… he’s suspended because he never reported… unlikely he would report now… and also unlikely the team would just give an unproven rookie a rotational role just out of the blue… I like your other suggestions but the Goodson one is a little out of left field

It’s not necessarily a bad game… he makes one miss or is late to a play and some people just want to jump all over him to prove they were right about his decline… even in his prime, he wasn’t perfect 100% of the time (ok maybe in some games he was)… he’s still a great player

There were many hot takes in that thread that didn’t exactly age well… but I think we all agree there are a few kinks in the bombers armour that hopefully will be addressed

Foreshadowing much…

Sorry TB4Ever but I'm going to have to disagree with you here...

I don't disagree... but I highly doubt Dru Brown is looking at the depth chart every week and surprised/pissed off that he's not getting the start

I think reading this GDT was far more entertaining than watching the actual game... obviously the end result of this game says waaaay more about Edm than it does about Sask... Edm is pulling the classic "finding ways to lose"

The two LBs bring different things to the table... when deployed on D, Gauthier plays MLB and Briggs plays WIL... neither has ever been a consistent starter... Briggs for a few games as an injury replacement in 2019... both guys getting a little older (Briggs 33, Gauthier 31) and may not have a lot of time left... their biggest impact is on special teams... Gauthier, especially, as I'll never forget the game saving play he made in the 2019 WCF... Agree with you on McCrae... I know we all have high hopes for Agudosi... and not giving up on him yet... I just think McCrae brings more of what we need right now... change of pace back, great route running, great catcher... Woli, BOLO, Schoen, and Lawler can all bring what Agudosi brings to the table

Why are you blaming Tate in this scenario?... I don't recall the circumstances... but if this played out as you described and the team forced him out to play when he shouldn't have... he was likely still "off" during that half time interview and the team rightfully, should have been called out for unsafe player management... if Calgary took heat for this, they only have themselves to blame