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Strange. Not sure why the Riders would need a D lineman. They already have the greatest self-proclaimed D line in the league.

I'm assuming Dressler would come off. Wild, on the other hand, would likely stay on, as Bighill should get some rest.

At least we aren't getting a lot of holding penalties. In past years it has seemed that the refs have called holding/blocking from the rear on every punt play.

I think Saskatchewan could support 2 teams...football is #1 here. Doubt it will ever happen, but the thought is intriguing. It's really hard to evaluate Manziel on a bad football team and it's unfair to evaluate him for the long term based on only one year. Will he amount to much in the CFL? I don't know. But give him a decent offensive line and some receivers that can catch and then we'll see. It seems to me that Manziel's biggest hurdle right now is to stay in the pocket and make quicker reads (however, his lack of that is also due to poor talent around him).

I know they won the Cup last year (in a lucky way you could argue), but the Argos were not a good team last year. They got hot (in a poor eastern Division) near the end of the season. You could tell Ray was getting old and worn out, but they let him come back.

It's advisable to read a post before commenting on it. I said "assuming he continues to progress". Streveler will still be young in 2020, while Nichols will be 33. 33 isn't old for a QB nessasarily, but again, Nichols is no BLM or Reilly.

I still say our best/most likely scenario would be for Nichols to start 2019 with Streveler backing up...then going into 2020 we offer Streveler starters $ (assuming he continues to progress) and hopefully keep Nichols around as a backup.

I know it was many years ago...but Deiter Brock was in his 30s when he signed in L.A. as a "rookie".

Following that logic it could also be said that winning in the playoffs is also a "team stat"

Harris winnng percentage .777 Masoli winning percentage .500 Nichols winning percentage .625 (this year) Not sure if Harris is much better than Nichols. Both have had their ups & downs. Now if Reilly became a free agent and would listen to offers...that would be a whole 'nother story

I have not felt positive going into any meaningful game against the Stamps in the last 5 years or so...but this time is different. We can win this game. In fact, I expect us to win. We are playing better than the Stamps right now. It's time Bombers, to take the next step in your progression on Friday, and really take it to the Stampeders.

I plan on retiring when I'm 75...no joke. Man, this thread has run a teeny weeny bit off topic.

Good, cause we're getting tired of it too.

Agreed. Riders won cause they were the better team tonight. The Bombers need to beat the stamps next weekend...and they will.

I am nervous about our playoff scenario too, however, we are hot right now and I believe we can beat Calgary. Go Lions (oh, and B.C. sucks and Eskimos can't swallow).

TSN's love affair this year has mostly centered on Johny Manziel. They like others, but he's their favorite. Again this is a game that has implications for the teams involved but I'm not that interested. I will be watching the Edmonton/B.C. game with great interest though.

Yes, but then we'll have to play Hamilton or Ottawa in the Grey Cup. There's no easy path. Our last 2 league games may be must wins. But we are hot right now, so we have a chance. We just have to make the playoffs first, and right now, I'm pretty nervous.

And yet some media have wondered if Bighill is going to be our MOP this year...just saying

I'm assuming this is why Walters didn't go after other guys (i.e. Chris Matthews)...he likely gave Gray a nice signing bonus which counts against 2018 cap. Anyways...O -line could be strong for years to come.

Not sure the free agent status of our O line guys, but having Gray for 2019 and 2020 is huge.

Great for our future! Wonder if he plays right away, and if so, who does he replace??

Yeah, I think I will be cheer for B.C. this weekend. The way things are going though, Edmonton will probably win.

Could also make an argument that Bighill is our MOP.

Sad if true. He was our best defensive player in '2017 and 2016. That's the downside of football. (At least he will get a full salary this season).

At this point I don't care. We just need to make the playoffs.