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In fairness to Ray Jauch NO team in CFL history could have beaten the Eskimo's dynasty (with Warren Moon etc.), except maybe the Flutie-led Argos.

Hmmm. Not sure. Toronto is starting to win. Ottawa leads the East. Hamilton has been hot and cold. I'd say we would have a better shot of going through the East, but there might not be a cross over spot this year. Bombers need to stay ahead of SK and B.C. We could still finish in 2nd, but Nichols needs to start playing better or else 3rd or 4th is where we'll be at.

Esks might win by 50

Ron Lancaster - the VERY last game he ever played in Regina - was booed off the field. The next game in Edmonton (his last), he was given a standing ovation by enemy fans. So sorry, no Rider fans should ever be lecturing anyone about the rights or wrongs of booing your own team. Personally, I don't do it. I love my team. But people have a right to do it and it often shows their passion. It would be worse if they didn't show up. But I do agree, as a player, one needs to be careful about what you say. You don't want to get on the wrong side of fans - hard to right that ship.

Never thought I'd say this...but if B.C. wins this game...Riders and B.C. not too far behind us...we might have to start worrying about just making the playoffs... never mind 2nd or 3rd in the west.

A lot of guys on here don't understand how plays are called. You may have a primary receiver, but lots of options. Lapo doesn't just call "5 yard plays" all game. The 5 yard out is usually the 3rd or 4th option or the running back option. A lot of that is on the QB getting the time to read options (which Nichols usually gets) and then going through the proper progression. Also, the QB and receiver have to see the same thing and adjust. I know this is obvious to the knowledgeable football fan, but it is not all on the O coordinator

I just read Darren Bauming's tweet (retweeted) about Nichols moving past Jack Jacobs in the all time Bomber passing yardage. You'll never guess who leads the passing efficiency rating stat? Interesting. Maybe, stepping back a bit...we need to cut the guy some slack.

Well, there is that former Bomber receiver who is currently un-signed in the NFL...not sure if Walters has contacted him 😎

Yes, in a lot of cases "the masses are asses."

I know this is a bit of a ridiculous comment from a very frustrated fan (me), but I'm ready to start Shreveler and let him grow and improve. We have to get better. Just really frustrated. And flabbergasted that O Shea would leave Nichols in the game.

Yeah. At this point I agree. Unless we get hot at the right time.

Hmmm. I doubt Shreveler will be the starter next year. Not if O Shea is still here. Maybe in 2 years. Unless we go 1 and done in the playoffs...then Walters might have a bigger say of what goes on...

Why is Nichols going back in? That is just stupid!!

And quarterback injury now too?

Hardrick injured...does not look good. Who goes in to play right tackle?

I was thinking he might be Nasty Nate...but nah, not smart enough

Now that's a bizarre comment

Great tv work...I didn't see the touchdown.

I think Montreal could lose by 50 if no Manziel

Andrew Harris

And on a positive note...with Lankford in the lineup...if anything goes wrong in the game, even with the defense, it affords many on here a target on whom to place the blame. 😀

Yeah, regarding Dressler, he had some great years in SK, he has done a great job here and, if you know anything about the guy, is an absolute fierce competitor. Having said that, with a guy his size and age, and the way we use him in our offense (a lot of sweeps), he is getting injured a fair bit...you have to wonder if this will be his last year.

Heh guys, a Rider fan came on here and complimented us. So leave it at that. I think as long as we have Kyle Walters running the show we should be alright. This thread is a nice break from what I have to listen to here in SK (Rod Peterson 620 radio Regina). Yesterday he was saying how the Riders are ahead of the Bombers at this stage of their rebuild 2 1/2 years into the Jones era. (I'm not sure what our record was 2 1/2 years into O Shea's time then, but I wouldn't be bragging if I were him). Then he went on to insult the Eskimos saying "how many cups have you won since Jones left"? He constantly brags that the Riders should have got to the Cup last year (but leaves out the fact they were 4th in west and beat Hamilton with a drugged up RB). All that to say that I welcome a comment from a Rider fan who is in touch with reality.