Why Is Denmark the Odd Man Out?

[sportmentary2012]

I am enjoying the 5 game win streak but fear messing with the chemistry  could have unfavorable results, specifically if Denmark is the odd man out on Saturday in favor of Ryan Smith. I know that Denny was let go and there were reasons for that but he has shown he is a gamer and has chemistry with Nicolls plus is reliable.

Is anyone else concerned that this sends the wrong message to the team?

 

 

 

[Mike]

This sends the right message to the team. The best players play.

[Atomic]

Is Ryan Smith better than Denmark?  That remains to be seen... hasn't shown that yet but Smith also hasn't played with Nichols.  Is McDuffie better than Denmark?  Tough to make that argument but McDuffie is coming off a huge game so you can't really pull him out.

[Jpan85]

Sheppard plays on every special team and they like his run blocking. 

[sweep the leg]

McDuffie is also used on special teams, which helps secure his job. I think the coaches believe Smith is better than Denmark.

[17to85]

8 minutes ago, Mike said:

This sends the right message to the team. The best players play.

I remain unconvinced that Smith is better than Denmark, but Smith was a big ticket free agent signing so he has to go in, he just does. 

[captaincanuck12]

Give Nichols a chance to see if he can develop chemistry with Smith.    Denmark has been pretty quiet the last two games as well.  I don't necessarily like the move, but lets see what happens.   Honestly who would you pull to put Smith in?   Dressler?  Kohlert?  Shepphard?   This is a good problem to have.

[Jpan85]

Smith was constantly open before he got hurt Willy could never get him the ball.

[Mr Dee]

And don't forget who we're playing this weekend..

[17to85]

5 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

And don't forget who we're playing this weekend..

The team that cut Denmark in training camp?

[Mr Dee]

23 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

The team that cut Denmark in training camp?

Yup. And now Smith gets his chance..

[do or die]

Does this mean we are going to throw the ball down the field more than 2-3 times?

[IC Khari]

The coaches have had all the right answers in the last 5 games so I'll defer to their judgement on this decision for this game. Playing the Riders helps

[Blueandgold]

I can't see them sitting a healthy Ryan Smith. He's a good player. But is Mcduffie really better than Denmark? We have Fogg returning punts already, and can easily get someone to return kicks. I'd rather keep Clarence in the lineup myself.

[MyDogHasScheifeles]

Plus Smith is capable of catching TD passes that he doesn't even see.

[Noeller]

I just don't see any good argument for who you take out to make room for Denmark. I like the guy as much as anyone, but who do you take out? Dressler and Smith start, no questions asked, Sheppard is your only bigger guy, Kohlert is the Token, and McDuffie is a saw-off with Denmark, but because he's your returner, it's a good use of roster space to leave him on as a burner receiver............

[do or die]

All down to game roster construction......

[Brandon]

Why would they sit down their big free agent all star signing from last season??

[Goalie]

Why? Because Dressler and Smith are better. Sheppard has size. Kohlert is Canadian.  McDuffie had a huge game and is a Burner. 

If you took our Sheppard you'd basically be playing guys who are all very similar... skill and size wise. 

[Bomber_fanaddict]

I never though I'd see that day where Bomber fans were arguing over who is the better receiver to put in vs. arguing that we have to start XXXX this week due to the lack of depth.

 

It's a beautiful sight!

[Westy Sucks]

I think this is the right decision.  Like above, Smith and Dressler are in automatically and imo Shepherd has been coming on lately.  He looks pretty strong out there.  Kohlert is the token...I like that

[IC Khari]

Denmark could help out at the Rum Hut this week

[Tracker]

I say start Denmark, Smith and Dressler. That ought to send a message to Jones.

[mbrg]

1 hour ago, do or die said:

All down to game roster construction......

That's all it is.  Need a NI receiver, Kohlert has to be on the roster.  If Fogg is nicked up, McDuffie has to be on the roster.  Smith, Dressler and Sheppard are positional decisions.  Denmark as a DI?  Not likely.  But they will make the final decision on all of this closer to game time when they know who can go and who can't, so it may all change on paper five more times before Saturday.

[wbbfan]

3 hours ago, Atomic said:

Is Ryan Smith better than Denmark?  That remains to be seen... hasn't shown that yet but Smith also hasn't played with Nichols.  Is McDuffie better than Denmark?  Tough to make that argument but McDuffie is coming off a huge game so you can't really pull him out.

yes he is. 

I think its more a situation of the hot hands playing. Denmark may be coming back down to reality now as well. Still a guy id love to keep around as our no 3 wr.