SpeedFlex27 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Noeller said: Why Hardrick, specifically? Just be glad we have the guy let alone finding someone to replace him. kelownabomberfan, Logan007, Noeller and 1 other 4
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 For years we had **** for offensive linemen playing for us. They couldn't block if their life depended on it & now we want to replace guys who can actually play??? I don't get fans sometimes, never satisfied. The grass isn't always greener when it comes to finding better players. Just be happy we finally have a kick ass offensive line & that the unit stays healthy. The Classic, wbbfan, Logan007 and 1 other 4
rebusrankin Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 I for one will not be happy until the Bombers field an OL of LT-Chris Wallby Clone-LG-Dave Black Clone-C-Jon Bonk Clone-RG-Nick Bastaja Clone-RT-Miles Gorell Clone. An all NI Line that costs $300,000 ($60,000 by 5, they're clones after all. They can be programmed to play for cheap). SPuDS, kelownabomberfan, bearpants and 1 other 4
M.O.A.B. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: I for one will not be happy until the Bombers field an OL of LT-Chris Wallby Clone-LG-Dave Black Clone-C-Jon Bonk Clone-RG-Nick Bastaja Clone-RT-Miles Gorell Clone. An all NI Line that costs $300,000 ($60,000 by 5, they're clones after all. They can be programmed to play for cheap). Those days are gone. Edited February 22, 2017 by M.O.A.B.
rebusrankin Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said: Those days are gone. They're clones man. They'd play for cheap. I mean sure it would cost a ton to do it but um you have to spend $ to make $. johnzo 1
Dr. Blue Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 For those complaining that Bass was too small to play MLB because he's only about 220 lbs. He's the same size as Elimimian. I have a hard time believing that you would make the same argument about Elimimian if he played for the Bombers. Brandon Blue&Gold 1
BigBlueFanatic Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 Watching Bass at MLB last year, it was painfully apparent that he often went for the wrong gap on run plays. My observation is that he wasn't necessarily getting bulldozed mano-a-mano, he was caught trying to catch up and/or being dragged along off of weak arm tackles. DR. CFL, wbbfan, Noeller and 1 other 4
M.O.A.B. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, Dr. Blue said: For those complaining that Bass was too small to play MLB because he's only about 220 lbs. He's the same size as Elimimian. I have a hard time believing that you would make the same argument about Elimimian if he played for the Bombers. It doesn't hurt to have a partner like Adam Bighill. wbbfan and The Classic 2
kelownabomberfan Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Noeller said: Welcome to the club!! We meet on Thursdays....... Is Shankman there too? Noeller 1
Floyd Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, BigBlueFanatic said: Watching Bass at MLB last year, it was painfully apparent that he often went for the wrong gap on run plays. My observation is that he wasn't necessarily getting bulldozed mano-a-mano, he was caught trying to catch up and/or being dragged along off of weak arm tackles. But was this scheme or Bass... I remember this being used as an excuse for Hurl a couple years ago - that he was told to close gaps... wbbfan 1
Floyd Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 3 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Just be glad we have the guy let alone finding someone to replace him. I am glad we have the guys... Bryant-Bond-Goossen-Chungh... Feel free to freak out that I think we can do better than Hardrick...
M.O.A.B. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, Floyd said: I am glad we have the guys... Bryant-Bond-Goossen-Chungh... Feel free to freak out that I think we can do better than Hardrick... Same thought I have
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) I'd say the Bombers had the best offensive line in the CFL last year once they started playing Bond & Hardrick. Edited February 22, 2017 by SpeedFlex27 wbbfan 1
Noeller Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Posted February 22, 2017 Hardrick and Foketi are both really good RTs, but Hardrick is better for sure. Really hope he's our starting RT this year for all 18 games. Goalie and wbbfan 2
Goalie Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Noeller said: Hardrick and Foketi are both really good RTs, but Hardrick is better for sure. Really hope he's our starting RT this year for all 18 games. Doesn't hurt that he plays nasty either. JCon, SpeedFlex27, Noeller and 1 other 4
Fatty Liver Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Goalie said: Doesn't hurt that he plays nasty either. Love the enthusiasm Hardrick brings to the team and it's contagious, even saw Chungh do a modest fist pump last season. Noeller, Logan007 and JCon 3
bearpants Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 14 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said: People get so weird with the height and weight stuff. Good lord. I think that in football, unlike most other sports, positions are almost defined by size... if you gave me a list of 5 random football players and just told me their size, I could probably guess their position (or one of 2 positions: like a guys who's 6'3, 260 is likely a rush end while a guy who's 6'5, 310 could be an OG or DT) so while I agree with you (as I've said here many times).... tackling and positioning ate far more important than size... it's easy to understand why someone sees the size and automatically pigeon-holes them into a position... as for Jackson Jeffcoat (my nominee for best name in the CFL)... I don't really care what his size is... he's been a rush end his entire career, so to me he's a rush end, really no reason to speculate other wise...
Mike Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 I don't know why people think just because someone is "x" height and "y" weight, they're suddenly capable of playing a different position that requires an entirely different skill set and responsibility level. It confuses me, because it seems like people only do this with defensive players as if that makes it make more sense. Let's try it with some other examples. "If Chris Normand could put on 10 pounds, he's pretty fast, he could probably play DE!" "Ian Wild is the same size as Andrew Harris, just a little taller, maybe he could play RB as a backup" "Addison Richards has all the measurables, maybe he'd make a good receiver!" BigBlueFanatic, JCon, MOBomberFan and 7 others 10
JCon Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Mike said: "Addison Richards has all the measurables, maybe he'd make a good receiver!"
bigg jay Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, Mike said: I don't know why people think just because someone is "x" height and "y" weight, they're suddenly capable of playing a different position that requires an entirely different skill set and responsibility level. It confuses me, because it seems like people only do this with defensive players as if that makes it make more sense. Let's try it with some other examples. "If Chris Normand could put on 10 pounds, he's pretty fast, he could probably play DE!" "Ian Wild is the same size as Andrew Harris, just a little taller, maybe he could play RB as a backup" "Addison Richards has all the measurables, maybe he'd make a good receiver!" Chris Jones disagrees with this post. Brandon Blue&Gold and WinnipegGordo 2
mbrg Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, bearpants said: I think that in football, unlike most other sports, positions are almost defined by size... if you gave me a list of 5 random football players and just told me their size, I could probably guess their position (or one of 2 positions: like a guys who's 6'3, 260 is likely a rush end while a guy who's 6'5, 310 could be an OG or DT) so while I agree with you (as I've said here many times).... tackling and positioning ate far more important than size... it's easy to understand why someone sees the size and automatically pigeon-holes them into a position... as for Jackson Jeffcoat (my nominee for best name in the CFL)... I don't really care what his size is... he's been a rush end his entire career, so to me he's a rush end, really no reason to speculate other wise... Good old Aardvark, he'd get so wound up in the offseason when we'd sign/draft a bunch of Olinemen who were 6'7" and 325 pounds. "We'll have the best Oline in the league!" he would insist. And of course they'd be a mixed bag of semi-competent and semi-garbage, but never good. All things equal, being a little taller and a little heavier can sometimes be an advantage. Problem is that almost never are all other things equal.
17to85 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 13 hours ago, Dr. Blue said: For those complaining that Bass was too small to play MLB because he's only about 220 lbs. He's the same size as Elimimian. I have a hard time believing that you would make the same argument about Elimimian if he played for the Bombers. Oh you under estimate Bomber fans abilities to ***** about irrelevant things if a guy makes a mistake on the field.
Logan007 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 Hardrick is a monster. When he and Bond are out there are Oline is amazing. SpeedFlex27 and Noeller 2
do or die Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 Big difference last year: Our OL pushed some people around, for a change. Noeller, Logan007 and wbbfan 3
Mr Dee Posted February 22, 2017 Report Posted February 22, 2017 Hardrick established himself as a fan favourite also, when he made those valiant attempts to leap into the end zone stands.... CodyT, Fred C Dobbs, JCon and 2 others 5
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