blueingreenland

Really, really hard to say if we will be better or worse. The safe bet is...about the same. I get a kick out of Rod Peterson (Regina 620 radio). He says the Bombers finish 5th in west. Personally, I dare not predict 1 thru 4 in west because the teams look so close. Peterson does have a point, though, when he says he is not sold on our defense. If the Bombers can improve their defense this team could compete for 1st. The offense will be good. But will the defense?

I have been to Regina many times so if you have to go there my advice to you is: when you get to the outskirts, close your eyes and plug your nose. Resume normal position after you leave. Yes, I know it makes enjoying the concert difficult, but it is better for your long term mental state!

Just one week till mini camp in Winnipeg! Are they holding it inside or outside? ( Honest question considering this insane weather we've been having.) On the plus side.. .only one week till some football news!!

Agreed. Hopefully there is good video footage of this which brings the truth to light.

Apparently Strauhan had an injury that would have kept him out for a while

The problem I have is that those guys seem to get cut year-after-year. Too many times we get excited about a can't miss guy and then he gets cut the first round of cuts or has an injury or some other "family" issue and leaves the team.

Aww man, does this mean I have to give up my Chris Matthews fantasy??

Muamba signs in Montreal?? Wow, that should put them over the 3 win threshold.

I like to think it's more like he has stood in line for the urinal, and when its his turn he just can't get it to come... oh the off-season is just too long

Didn't Dressler just sign a 1 year contract late last fall? Doubt he retires (maybe after 2018 season but not before). We could always use a couple of guys in our system when injuries happen.

And we are a consistent playoff team right now. Yup, lots going right for this team.

Yes, when you are on a bus like that you feel it is the safest place to be. Apparently Tyler was the play by play broadcaster, who would travel with the team. Anyone know if this is the worst sports accident in Canadian history?

A lot of prayers and support have been going out from SK and from around the world. It has been truly overwhelming. Lots of connections too. An acquaintance of mine told me this morning he lost his best friend in the crash. My neighbors lost their nephew (a coach). My son got an invite the last 2 seasons to try out for the Broncos. He didn't go. So no, we didn't lose our son...but many other parents did.

Are we really talking about management being under the gun? Good grief guys! O'Shea has made mistakes, but every coach does. And Walters? The guy has been terrific. If anything, our scouts are to blame a bit, but not Walters. I don't want to go back to the days of "cleaning house" every 2 years.

True. But this is not factoring injuries in. I don't see any indication that b.c. has improved. Sask should with Collaros at QB. Edmonton and Calgary will be in the mix. We should, at least, be as good. This is spring, where hope springs eternal (well, at least if your anybody but an Allouette fan).

If you ask Rod Peterson, we are worse (5th he predicts). If you ask me, we will be about the same - and that means we have a terrific season. I believe we could challenge for first place. IMHO, B.C. finishes 5th in the west, but 1 thru 4 is anyone's guess.

Did anyone happen to hear the interview Troy Westwood did (on 1290) of Rod Peterson, voice of the Riders?? Apparently Westie asked Peterson for his prediction of the upcoming season. Peterson said" Riders 1st in the west, Bombers 5th in the west.". (Peterson talked of this on Rider radio and said his prediction was met with dead silence...).

Hmmm. Not too sure Ottawa will be too happy to hear this news (see 2017 playoffs)

I honestly didn't know there would be anyone left in this country, at this point, who would be defending the Prime Minister of this great country...apparently there are...is that you Margaret?

Heh now, be nice. Everyone knows the budget will balance itself!

I'm a little nervous with all this talk about the Bombers making cap room for Muamba...

Wilder - American Harris - Canadian therein, says Captain Obvious, is the biggest difference between the 2. VERY few American running backs are in this league for more than 3 -5 years. There are very few Mike Pringles and Charles Roberts. If Wilder dominates in this league for even 5 years...I will be duly impressed! (If he makes an NFL roster I will be impressed x 2). But yeah, he is a good player. After Harris, I take Wilder as my starting RB

The problem with offering him that kind of $ is that we would then have to cut elsewhere. And if Harris makes significantly less, what does that say to him? Just asking the kinds of questions I'm sure Walters grapples with.

He is good, but not good enough for what teams sign him for...200 grand for an impact canadian in this league is do-able, 250,000 is not IMO. We were willing to offer Westerman 200, but that was before we signed some of the other guys. I'd imagine the Bombers offered around 200. Montreal can probably offer more.

Probably would only be a real issue at the end of a half or game, where the offense needs a TD to win... ...but I am not against considering this rule change