2016 CFL Season Thread

[M*A*S*H 4077]

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Football is back! The long offseason is behind us and we can look forward to the glorious return of our nation's favourite (and best) game.

Will Edmonton repeat? Who is the beast of the East? How does Calgary fare without Cornish? Many questions will be answered this year

Predictions:
West
1. Edmonton
2. Calgary
3. Winnipeg
4. Saskatchewan
5. BC

I think Winnipeg could have the top offence in the league (if Willy plays to his potential and stays healthy) while Saskatchewan and BC will both be tire fires in the bottom of the West (which will be an improvement over last year!)

East
1. Hamilton
2. Ottawa
3. Toronto
4. Montreal

No clear favourite in the East, I think Hamilton, Ottawa, and Toronto are all pretty even and the difference is likely who gets the best QB play.

Long live the CFL! Here's to a great season :beer:

[dash_pinched]

I might switch Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, but the Riders will need a healthy Darian Durant to post a winning record this season.

[Drake]

My Predictions:

Calgary
Edmonton
BC
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg

Hamilton
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal

[OzSome]

Western:
1.) Calgary, 2.) Edmonton

It is toss-up between the Riders and BC for 3rd place. It will all depend on how the QB plays. Is Jennings stays as the starter or Lulay steal the starting position sometime this season? How about Darian Durant? If he stays healthy, Riders might have a chance but if not, they will be in last place in the West. I still pick BC as 3rd and Riders 4th.

5.) Winnipeg is very intriguing to me. They were busy in the off-season again but are those pickups works out? Drew Willy need to be healthy and consistent. If he does and the off-season pans out, they might leap to 3rd place; otherwise I pick them last in the West.

Eastern:
1.) Hamilton - I think Collaros will miss the first few games but they are still better than Argos and Redblacks.

2.) Ottawa - encore season for Henry Burris? I think this team is still improving and they won't have a hangover from good finish last season.

A toss-up between Toronto and Montreal. Toronto - after Ricky Ray, TO does not have a super sub QB like Collaros or Harris to rely on anymore. Chad Owens is gone to TigerCats. Montreal loses out on the QB position against Argos. They have a few good young QBs but very raw on CFL talent. If one of these QB takes the starting QB and play well, then they might beat out Toronto for 3rd place in the East. Otherwise I will give Toronto a slight edge for 3rd place.

[Cheese]

My Predictions:

Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Winnipeg
BC

Hamilton
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto

[Otto-matic]

My Predictions:

West:
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
BC

East:
Hamilton
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto

[Cecil Terwilliger]

I'm very excited for the season. So happy to see Argos play at BMO instead of skydome. Riders final year at Taylor Field.

I think we see something like a 12-6 take the West. Maybe the East too. I think we see a lot of parity this year, except Montreal, I think they are gonna be awful.

West:
Winnipeg - they have some holes but I think they could break out.
BC - Buono behind the bench makes them a contender
Calgary - solid as always but have some holes from last year
Edmonton - I think they have a decent campaign but don't rebound well after losing Jones
Sask - I think this is considered a rebuild year. Jones will make them more competitive but I'd say .500 is most likely.

East:
Hamilton - solid qb and coach.
TO - get the BMO field bump.
Ottawa - they will stay solid but don't have the tools to be a top team yet
Montreal - bad bad bad

[Drake]

Notable injuries for Week 1 games.

@Scratchingpost:
#Ticats @tedlaurent will not play Thursday vs. #Argos. Has been placed on the one-game injured list. @99Canadian99 to start. #CFL

Also of note: #Ticats @ZCollaros7 moved to 6-game injured list. #CFL

@DarrinBauming:
No sign of Andrew Harris at #Bombers practice this morning. Have to assume he's doubtful for Week 1 vs #AlsMTL.

With the American Tim Flanders at RB, Julian Feoli-Gudino enters for Jace Davis at slotback to balance the ratio. #Bombers

@PentonKirk:
Looks like Julian Feoli-Gudino will get the start over Jace Davis with Tim Flanders at tailback. #Bombers

[Roof-Daddy]

I think the Stamps could be in for a tough year. Too much turn over on offense, new head coach, and a couple key changes on D.

Guess we will see. Hope I'm wrong.

[Drake]

Jones got rid of Chick because he couldn't drop back into coverage?

Looks like Suitor is going full ###### and making his game notes from conversations with Black!

[shermanator]

I'm torn. The CFL fan in me is excited that the Argos finally have a decent home. The soccer supporter in me is pissed the Argos are at BMO in the first place.

[Drake]

Kind of surprising how terrible the Argos looked in that half...

[Drake]

Are Lawrence & Chick that good or is the Argo O line that bad?

[Cube Inmate]

I'm torn. The CFL fan in me is excited that the Argos finally have a decent home. The soccer supporter in me is pissed the Argos are at BMO in the first place.

Why?

I came here to post how awesome it is to see CFL back on grass... But apparently I'd rather find out what your concern is.

[shermanator]

Why?

I came here to post how awesome it is to see CFL back on grass... But apparently I'd rather find out what your concern is.

As I said earlier, from the CFL perspective the Argos moving to BMO is absolutely fantastic. But from the soccer perspective, there's good reason to be annoyed. Since I support both (albeit I support soccer to a much greater degree), it's a lukewarm scenario for me.

BMO Field was originally built to serve as the National Soccer Stadium, even though there was talk for some time in the early 2000's that a multi use field would host both sports. When the Argos backed out of the York University deal in the mid 2000's, BMO was built specifically for the U-20 World Cup. In a country where we have so few of these soccer specific facilities it's disappointing to see one paid for with public funds become multi use, even though it was really inevitable from the start that it would become multi use.

The big concern from the soccer perspective is how the playing field holds up over the course of the year. So far, looks pretty good, especially when you compare the pitch to stadiums in Houston and Dallas that were built for soccer and host high school football as well. And if it holds up into October and November then any concerns I have will go away.

Anyways, I don't want to turn this into a soccer vs. football pissing match.

[Drake]

Hate seeing stuff like this up. Prayers up for Gabriel.

[Sainters7]

Former Calgary Colt. Relief to see him have movement in his arms/legs

[Drake]

Saskatchewan trying to acquire James Franklin.

CFL sources say the Eskimos asked for 2016 No. 1 overall pick, offensive lineman Josiah St. John and a first round selection, but the Riders said no. That does not mean that the deal is completely dead.


@ArashMadani:

Per @JDunk12: Esks, Riders talking trade. EDM wants No. 1 pick Josiah St. John AND a first for QB James Franklin. SSK, coherently, declined.


http://3downnation.com/2016/06/24/riders-eskimos-discussed-james-franklin-trade/

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Ooh. I really like these Mtl away uniforms. White instead of silver. Really sharp.

[Machiavelli]

Nice to see that vaunted Bombers offense in action

[Drake]

Cool to see history tonight. Before Brandon Bridge, Giulio Caravatta was the last Canadian QB to score a rushing TD in the CFL (1996).

[White Out 403]

Nice to see that vaunted Bombers offense in action

literally quoted me verbatim elsewhere.

unreal how bad its been so far. willy is so overrated. MOS will be canned by ausust.. the Bombers schedule is brutal to start the year. This was the "easy game". We're on to play Calgary and Edmonton twice, and Hamilton. lol. yep.

[Machiavelli]

I watched about five minutes of the game, interception. Game off.

Never understood why they keep going back to Willy

[Drake]

Burris goes down in bizarre fashion. Untouched, off a play fake, it's as if his right hand gave out on him? Never seen that before.. Then Harris cold.off the bench , first play, first snap, airs out a 71-yard TD pass...

[Cecil Terwilliger]

As usual the refs are the stars.

There needs to be a league wide mandate to lower calls. I've seen at least 3-4 weak calls already and I've only been watching since the 9 min mark of the 4th qtr.

Challenges are still an issue. Yesterday the refs discussed a challenge for at least 3 minutes before they even asked the coach what the challenge was. Then discussed for another 3-4 minutes before they announced it couldn't be challenged.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Wow! 55 yard fg by Milo to force OT.

Haha. The Brick Field? Edmonton your stadium name is no good.

[Dogbert]

Wow! 55 yard fg by Milo to force OT.

Haha. The Brick Field? Edmonton your stadium name is no good.

I love watching the Esks blow it, but... That confusion with the field goal team should've either been too many men or a time-count violation, no?

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Stamps block a punt. Fail by the Lions, never picked up the guy coming straight up the middle

[M*A*S*H 4077]

BC drips a pick 6, bad bad throw by Mitchell

[transplant99]

Stamps look like last year on the O-Line...which with the injuries and the massive changes on the club in general, shouldnt be a huge surprise.

This team could finish anywhere from 1st to 4th IMO because of all the new faces in key spots....really hard to tell until we are a ways into the season.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Another blocked punt!

[Hockeyguy15]

Way to go Love!

[btimbit]

Nice punt

[M*A*S*H 4077]

This is the one spot where the Stamps will miss Muniz.

Incredible defence

[btimbit]

Oh snap. Love the fake but damn

[transplant99]

You have a 260 lb running back and he touches the ball once in 4 attempts from the 1???

Horrible.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Lol, Dickenson still calling garbage. Gonna be a long season.

[Major Happy]

This is the one spot where the Stamps will miss Muniz.

Incredible defence

Besides the fact that he was in on 2nd down.

[Major Happy]

Lol, Dickenson still calling garbage. Gonna be a long season.

Yep, was not a fan of him at all last year and he's already pulling this garbage.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I hate that fake. Tiny long snapper in the middle to make the key block? That will rarely work

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Besides the fact that he was in on 2nd down.

Mitchell, Buckley, and Tate were all in. They cut Moniz

[dino7c]

embarrasing

[Major Happy]

Mitchell, Buckley, and Tate were all in. They cut Moniz

Messam was in on 2nd down.

[Hockeyguy15]

Dunno how they figured Messam wasn't in.

[Frank MetaMusil]

You have a 260 lb running back and he touches the ball once in 4 attempts from the 1???

Horrible.
Dickenson just thinks he's smarter than everyone else. That play calling is indefensible.

So tired of him.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Messam was in on 2nd down.

I'm not talking about Messam, I'm talking about a short yardage QB, which the Stamps don't really have on the roster

[M*A*S*H 4077]

3 blocks. Comical

[Hockeyguy15]

What's the record?

[puffnstuff]

Its everybody block a punt night!

[Hockeyguy15]

Well that's a ballsy call, not a fan.

[dino7c]

I'm all for going for it...the play itself though not so much

[Major Happy]

Dunno how they figured Messam wasn't in.

No idea why we didn't challenge.

[Hockeyguy15]

Big first down

[Hockeyguy15]

Good, a TD finally

[dino7c]

Stamps have let BC off the hook here...could come back to bite them

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Calgary playing way too soft

[TheAlpineOracle]

Calgary playing way too soft

Their d is playing great. Their offence is not converting in the red zone (same problem as last year).

Don't see how the constitutes as Calgary playing soft.

[Hockeyguy15]

D line looks good, like the blocks on special teams, everything else is rough.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Their d is playing great. Their offence is not converting in the red zone (same problem as last year).

Don't see how the constitutes as Calgary playing soft.

Coverages, they were giving 10-15 yard cushions as BC marched down the field. That's what I meant

They closed it down but BC gained a lot of yards fairly quickly

[Hockeyguy15]

Not sure what Rainey was chirping about.

[TheAlpineOracle]

What a hit by Cote!

Why did the Stamps not concede two there? Not sure why they punted.

[dino7c]

terrible football

[Hockeyguy15]

You can tell this is game 1, just a really sloppy game.

[Stay Golden]

Well after the first half not impressed with Dickenson play calling. Good thing this is game 1.
Can Tate just be cut. Keep him away from short yardage plays period this idiot hotshot is too unfocused wanting to be the hero instead of executing. Buckley I hope replaces Tate.
Special teams and D looks great.

[Hockeyguy15]

Tate had 1 play and you can't blame that on him when BC blew up our line.

[Hockeyguy15]

A decent kick return?!

[dino7c]

more of that on the GL

[M*A*S*H 4077]

No messing around there

[Hockeyguy15]

Simple power football works.

[dino7c]

Messam "none of this QB sneak ####" lol caught on camera

not that I disagree

[Stay Golden]

Messam "none of this QB sneak ####" lol caught on camera

not that I disagree
Yup No sneak garbage. Messam just pounds it in.

[Hockeyguy15]

Rod Black is horrible. Either he doesn't know the rules or he is blind.

[You Need a Thneed]

Definitely short, now keep them out.

[Hockeyguy15]

Two horrible challenges.

[puffnstuff]

Rod Black is horrible. Either he doesn't know the rules or he is blind.

I think hes just dumb.

[Hockeyguy15]

Rod Black needs some clean pants.

[dino7c]

uh holding?

[transplant99]

LOL...could just FEEL that coming.

Kilam is as bad a special teams coach as there is and he retains his job every year.

Awful

[TheAlpineOracle]

Another Punt return against the Stamps. How the hell does Mark Killam still have a job?

[White Out 403]

And the hundreds of fans are going crazy

[Major Happy]

Dickenson is terrible, team is going nowhere.

[Major Happy]

LOL...could just FEEL that coming.

Kilam is as bad a special teams coach as there is and he retains his job every year.

Awful

Huff has a weird thing for him and Dickenson. His biggest downfall.

[Stay Golden]

Bergman sure is inconsistent snapping the ball.

[puffnstuff]

Announcers using nicknames is no good.

[Hockeyguy15]

Huh, so running the ball helps the passing game? Who knew?

[dino7c]

Imagine that...running the ball

[TheAlpineOracle]

Lucky there! Just terrible play calling today.

[TheAlpineOracle]

What a terrible punt. Jesus christ.

[Major Happy]

Great kick Maver, garbage performance....

[dino7c]

falling apart...blew it in the first half, game could have been over

[Hockeyguy15]

Don't see that from Maver very often.

[You Need a Thneed]

Ugh, can't even start them in poor feild position.

[TheAlpineOracle]

The kicking sucks today, the punting sucks today, and we have yet another special teams td for the opposition. How is it that Mark Killam still has a job. There's a reason he's won 2 Grey Cups and not a single team has come calling to give him a promotion.

[Major Happy]

falling apart...blew it in the first half, game could have been over

Dickenson special

[Stay Golden]

Is this offence under Dickenson even ready for game 1. They are still playing and playcalling like it is preseason.
Really terrible football.

[Hockeyguy15]

BC has made adjustments at the half but it doesn't seem like the Stamps did.

[Major Happy]

Is this offence under Dickenson even ready for game 1. They are still playing and playcalling like it is preseason.
Really terrible football.

Really no different than last year.

[Hockeyguy15]

Finch is probably one of the better returners we've had in a while, so there's that.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Finch is probably one of the better returners we've had in a while, so there's that.

Yeah, very exciting player.

[transplant99]

This isnt on Dickenson guys...that OLine is a shadow of where it should be because of injuries. Yes DD has made a couple questionable calls but when your line is a patchwork of guys playing together for the first time, this kind of slopiness is inevitable.

The ST are killing them as well....on the bright side the D has been really good for the most part so there is some good stuff going on.

[dino7c]

Well they would be winning if they would have had proper play calling on the GL play in the first half so...I don't blame everything on DD but really

hopefully they can pull it out

[Hockeyguy15]

I find that Dickenson lacks flow in his play calls, our offence never seems like it gets into a groove.

[TheAlpineOracle]

This isnt on Dickenson guys...that OLine is a shadow of where it should be because of injuries. Yes DD has made a couple questionable calls but when your line is a patchwork of guys playing together for the first time, this kind of slopiness is inevitable.

The ST are killing them as well....on the bright side the D has been really good for the most part so there is some good stuff going on.

So how many years can we roll out the o line excuse? This is going on two years. Football is a physical game, Oline always drops like flies. Better be prepared for it.

What made Mitchell good was he wasn't a pocket passer, he seems to have completed abandoning running the football since he won the Grey Cup.

[dino7c]

big boy with the catch

[Stay Golden]

Rumble big man.

[Hockeyguy15]

Ha that's a hilarious play. I love when big guys get the ball.

[TheAlpineOracle]

What the #### is Mitchell doing there?

[Hockeyguy15]

What was that Bo?!

[transplant99]

What was Bo doing there???

[dino7c]

hes out

[M*A*S*H 4077]

That was a brilliant play design with the unbalanced line.

[Hockeyguy15]

That can't be overturned. Not only do I think the toe was out, but it'll be inconclusive.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

He's out by a toe. Idiotic throw

[Major Happy]

Yikes, awful throw.

[Hockeyguy15]

Maybe you should wear a headset Wally.

[corporatejay]

Obviously a broken route.

[transplant99]

So how many years can we roll out the o line excuse? This is going on two years. Football is a physical game, Oline always drops like flies. Better be prepared for it.

What made Mitchell good was he wasn't a pocket passer, he seems to have completed abandoning running the football since he won the Grey Cup.

when you havent got 3 starters out with injuries?

Good lord...you act as if injuries are no big deal..they are, especially at the point of contact on offense.

Just because its happened 2 years in a row does not make it any less devastating to a team.

[Stay Golden]

No screen Dickenson man he is a tool.

[Hockeyguy15]

Rene what are you doing?

[Major Happy]

Hahaha, this team is a joke

[You Need a Thneed]

Uggh

[Nammer403]

What was that?!

[Stay Golden]

Tate good job loser a crooked hold.

[Major Happy]

Can we fire Dickenson yet?

[TheAlpineOracle]

Wow, A QB that uses his legs. I remember when we had that until he turned into a primadonna.

[Hockeyguy15]

Tate good job loser a crooked hold.

I don't think anyone has hated a back up QB as much as you.

[Yoho]

Get Tate off the field.

[Stay Golden]

Huff should go there and grab Dickenson give me that headset. We obviously made a mistake with you.

[Hockeyguy15]

Off the charts night? Calm down Rod.

[Stay Golden]

I don't think anyone has hated a back up QB as much as you.
You going to say that Yoho now too??????

[Major Happy]

Huff should go there and grab Dickenson give me that headset. We obviously made a mistake with you.

I love Huff and what he has done for Calgary, Dickenson is not the answer as a head coach though.

[You Need a Thneed]

Off the charts night? Calm down Rod.

As his voice cracks.

[Hockeyguy15]

You going to say that Yoho now too??????

Would it make you feel better? Wouldn't want to offend you.

[Stay Golden]

Dickenson deserves a loss.

[Major Happy]

Neat, can't even stop an obvious run.

[Stay Golden]

I love Huff and what he has done for Calgary, Dickenson is not the answer as a head coach though.
Agree

[M*A*S*H 4077]

That's the Simpson sized whole in the heart of the D. All in all, the defence has had a pretty good game

[CofR]

Some great Week 1 reactions in this thread. I know that the team hasn't played well, but some of the posts in here are a little wild

[Major Happy]

This team is garbage. Atta boy Huff.

[You Need a Thneed]

Gotta let the score on this next play.

[Hockeyguy15]

You have to wrap that guy up. He can't go for an extra 5 yards after contact.

[Major Happy]

Some great Week 1 reactions in this thread. I know that the team hasn't played well, but some of the posts in here are a little wild

It was pretty obvious to predict with Dickenson as the coach.

[dino7c]

It was pretty obvious to predict with Dickenson as the coach.

are you saying you don't care for Dickenson?

[You Need a Thneed]

Ugly football.

[Major Happy]

are you saying you don't care for Dickenson?

He's terrible.

Was awful last year and got gifted the head coach job.

[dino7c]

Clinic on how to close out a game lol...yeah have the other kicker miss an easy FG after totally blowing a GL play in the first half

Stamps beat themselves

[Hockeyguy15]

Punt return TD, 2 missed FG and 1 convert, not punching it in from the 1, great field position wasted.

That's pretty much how you lose a game in sloppy fashion.

[Stay Golden]

Dickenson eat that loss. Absolutely a joke that playcalling was. It equalled Paredes fg kicking tonight.

[TheAlpineOracle]

BC is a terrible team. We could be in for a long year. Edmonton/Hamilton/Ottawa would have destroyed us tonight.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Well, that was certainly not the prettiest football game. Stamps will be fine, injuries, while they should never be used as an excuse, hurt, especially when it is the big boys up front. Some weird play calls, a bizarre collapse in the special teams in the second half. They'll figure it out

[transplant99]

hopefully some lessons learned in this one.

left to many points on the field between the goal line stand against, missed fg's and turnovers.

2 pt loss on the road after getting a new HC, DC and losing your starting rb, wr, mlb. leader in the secondary along with a rash of injuries on the o-line isnt the end of the world.

Lots of work to do though.

[Major Happy]

Clinic on how to close out a game lol...yeah have the other kicker miss an easy FG after totally blowing a GL play in the first half

Stamps beat themselves

Dickenson beat himself.

[TheAlpineOracle]

hopefully some lessons learned in this one.

left to many points on the field between the goal line stand against, missed fg's and turnovers.

2 pt loss on the road after getting a new HC, DC and losing your starting rb, wr, mlb. leader in the secondary along with a rash of injuries on the o-line isnt the end of the world.

Lots of work to do though.

That was the story of last season, so I don't know if they are going to learn a lesson.

This team has been terrible in the red zone for over a year now.

[Hockeyguy15]

At least Edmonton lost.

[Stay Golden]

Brown stain of a game.

[Wiggum_PI]

The Stamps should've fired Dickenson after the West Final loss to the Eskimos last year. His play calling was awful in that game, and it looks like he didn't learn from his mistakes.

This is going to be a long season, the offense looks terrible.

[Frank MetaMusil]

I love Huff and what he has done for Calgary, Dickenson is not the answer as a head coach though.

He might be an OK head coach, but he needs to relinquish the OC role. Every opponent knows his playbook now. The "super tricky" red zone plays are just dumb.


50 rushing yards for the game, Messam had 7 touches. Unacceptable play calling.

[Wiggum_PI]

Paredes was horrible tonight, 1 for 3 and also a missed extra point. Might be time to start looking for a replacement, I bet Rob Maver could've nailed those field goals.

[dash_pinched]

On the bright side, the Stamps can't play much worse than that, can they?

[OzSome]

I guess Saskatchewan loves our rethread. They signed both QB GJ Kinne and Bryant Moniz recently. So they traded for QB Sims then traded for CB Brandon McDonald. Who's next?

[Drake]

Shawn Lemon, listed 3rd on the Riders depth chart for tommorows game. Jonathan Newsome flat out won the starting job. I'd be somewhat concerned over Lemon not starting, as in the past he has had attitude.

Weston Dresser is out for Fridays game after his hellacious hit last week. Looks like Thomas Mayo will come off the PR roster and move to the slot, Davin Adams moves to Dresslers wideout spot.

[Otto-matic]

Burris is put on the 6 game disabled list.

[Drake]

Time to find a new agent kid, perhaps LOL

@garylawless:

Can confirm @rodpedersen report that @sskroughriders have signed @cfl first overall pick Josiah St. John. Three-year deal.

Deal JSJ signs with @sskroughriders is for less money than deal offered on @cfl draft night - source

[M*A*S*H 4077]

That looked nasty, broken leg for sure

[keratosis]

That looked nasty, broken leg for sure
What? Not near a TV or radio. More please.

[EldrickOnIce]

Engaged on special teams play. A guy rolled up on his leg.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

What? Not near a TV or radio. More please.

Montreal returner got tackled into the Ottawa cover guy, sorry can't remember his name. Leg whipped the Ottawa guy. Both training staffs were out on the field and you could see the trainers pull a splint out of their bag

[keratosis]

Montreal returner got tackled into the Ottawa cover guy, sorry can't remember his name. Leg whipped the Ottawa guy. Both training staffs were out on the field and you could see the trainers pull a splint out of their bag
Thanks

[Sainters7]

Seastrunk too. That still rattles me we cut him, think he's gonna be a stud...or would've with us anyway

EDIT: That was RE: Oz on the previous page, regarding Sasky being all over the Stamps' sloppy seconds

[Drake]

Duron Carter has loads of talent, but your still an idiot apparently. Should be suspended for that garbage.

[OzSome]

Seastrunk too. That still rattles me we cut him, think he's gonna be a stud...or would've with us anyway

EDIT: That was RE: Oz on the previous page, regarding Sasky being all over the Stamps' sloppy seconds

Seriously??? What the heck are Saskatchewan doing picking up our rethreads? They can't do their own scouting or what? I was hoping Stamps could have hide Seastruck on their roster.

[OzSome]

Duron Carter has loads of talent, but your still an idiot apparently. Should be suspended for that garbage.

I totally agree!! This guy is a hotdog. No need to celebrate in front of Ottawa's bench then hit the head coach. Campbell might have made the hit look terrible but Carter didn't have to hit him. Lots of time left in the game and score is 14-11. Now they have use some receivers out of position after Carter getting kicked out. Selfish prick!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

You better get used to it for the next little while since the guy who brought a lot of them to Calgary is in Saskatchewan, he is as familiar as anyone with some of those guys

[Sainters7]

Seriously??? What the heck are Saskatchewan doing picking up our rethreads? They can't do their own scouting or what? I was hoping Stamps could have hide Seastruck on their roster.
Me too man, I was really excited when we signed him. Still can't believe he only turned out to be TC fodder

[Frank MetaMusil]

Trevor Harris was the best pickup of the season for any team, bar none. Fits Ottawa's playbook better than Burris does.

[browna]

What the hell is Duran Carter doing? And how did he even get back to the Montreal bench relatively untouched after knocking down Rick Campbell?

Terrible ideas to have benches on the same side of the field, but still.

[Drake]

Is Cory Chamblin back as DC? LOL

[Yoho]

Sask. picking right up where they left off last season.

[TheScorpion]

What the heck was Duron Carter thinking on that play?

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Stegall is an idiot but him and Dunnigan do have a point. Campbell clearly got in Carters way and it is clear he leaned into Carter.

Still Carters fault. Shouldn't have been over there.

[OzSome]

Wow, surprise to see a lot of hotties on the stand on Saskatchewan game. I didn't think they have some good looking Riders female fans hehehe!!

Ricky Ray and the Argos are playing so much better tonight than last week. Keep it up boys!!

[OzSome]

Weird. I thought TSN showed the score 27-17 earlier then with less than 4 minutes left, they showed the score 27-19. Was actually wondering how did Saskatchewan got the 2 points. Now it is back to 27-17. I don't think my eyes are playing trick on me.

[Drake]

Did Shawn Lemon play any defensive snaps? Never noticed him.

AC Leonard is an athlete. He was playing WR/TE converted to a DE. Had 2 sacks and made a few other good other plays, too.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Odd. Riders basically conceded with 2 mins left. Made no attempt to go for it.

[tvp2003]

Odd. Riders basically conceded with 2 mins left. Made no attempt to go for it.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=138457

[Drake]

Duron Carter apologized to Rick Campbell after the game.

[Drake]

Huge loss Looks like SJ Green is out for the yr.

Green is scheduled to undergo an MRI today and sources say there’s concern he may have torn the MCL and ACL in his right knee.


http://3downnation.com/2016/07/01/fears-alouettes-star-receiver-s-j-green-suffered-torn-acl/

[Yoho]

Hamilton looks bad tonight. Down 7-2 at half

[Drake]

Shawn Lemon has requsted a trade. Calgary has interest.

@ ScottMitchellPM:

Per sources, #Riders DE Shawn Lemon has officially requested a trade. Stampeders have interest. #CFL

[Drake]

IMO Hamilton is the class of the league, but Masoli is the not answer at QB and will hold them back until Collaros is healthy.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Chris Rainey is really, really good

[Da_Chief]

Hahah Lemon drops. He was pimping the Riders all winter long and requests a trade after 1 game cause he didn't get to play...I dont think I want him back on the Stamps. Rather play Beltre over him.

[Drake]

@rodpedersen:
Riders react 2 Lemon trade request. They r looking 4 players fitting the"best team concept": http://www.rodpedersen.com

[OzSome]

Hahah Lemon drops. He was pimping the Riders all winter long and requests a trade after 1 game cause he didn't get to play...I dont think I want him back on the Stamps. Rather play Beltre over him.

I agree. I don't want Shawn Lemon back here either. Beltre seems to be playing better right now. Lemon without Charleston Hughes is just a normal player.

[Drake]

@sskroughriders:
The #Riders have acquired Matt Sewell and int'l quarterback Mitchell Gale from #Argos in exchange for DL, Shawn Lemon. #CFL

[Drake]

Has to be a career ender.... absolutely heartbreaking.

@DarrinBauming:
31-year-old #AlsMTL receiver S.J. Green has suffered a complete tear of his MCL, PCL, and ACL, as well as his meniscus in his right knee.


Sutton also placed on the 6 game with sprained MCL.

@DarrinBauming:
2016 CFL rushing leader Tyrell Sutton had a sprained MCL—6-Game IL. Add in the pending discipline to Duron Carter—#AlsMTL in some deep water

[Da_Chief]

That's terrible. He was a good player.

One thing as fan we just brush off these injuries as "oh he's gone for this much time, next man up" but the amount of training/re-hab these guys have to go through just to get back to their day to day activity is a lot.

All the best SJ and Sutton and others who have to go through this.

[Drake]

Duron Carter suspended 1 games. Rick Campbell fined undisclosed amount.


@garylawless:
Montreal Alouettes #als WR Duron Carter suspended by #cfl for 1 game for bumping #redblacks HC Rick Campbell, Campbell fined undisclosed amt

[Da_Chief]

@sskroughriders:
The #Riders have acquired Matt Sewell and int'l quarterback Mitchell Gale from #Argos in exchange for DL, Shawn Lemon. #CFL

Matt Sewell has retired. This literally made me laugh. Strupid Riders.

[Drake]

Matt Sewell has retired. This literally made me laugh. Strupid Riders.


Barker is looking shady in this. Sewell told teams when he entered the draft he would only play for Toronto or Hamilton as he's apparently a huge mommas boy. He even turned a down NFL practice roster spot as it was too far from home. And Barker has been trying to trade for awhile as the Argos didn't feel like he was developing like they hoped.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Barker is looking shady in this. Sewell told teams when he entered the draft he would only play for Toronto or Hamilton as he's apparently a huge mommas boy. He even turned a down NFL practice roster spot as it was too far from home. And Barker has been trying to trade for awhile as the Argos didn't feel like he was developing like they hoped.

Sewell is an incredibly smart individual who has completed an accelerated MBA program at McMaster University. That's the reason he would not play outside of Hamilton and Toronto, not because he is a "Mommy's Boy" or whatever BS reasons the yokels over at riderfans are slinging around.

Contrary to popular belief in Saskatchewan, it's probably the lowest desired destination for players in the league. Sure people will go there to play football when that's essentially their only real means to put bread on the table or they want to continue playing the game (and they may even come to love it there), but when there are other options, people aren't just going to uproot and go there all the time. Sewell only has a couple years left, and if he's got some connections and something brewing in the GTA it would make no sense to leave for a couple of years at a lousy CFL salary that he could probably make close to with his MBA. He needs to consider his post-CFL career which will be for the majority of his adult life.

I'm sure the Riders were well aware that Sewell did not want to leave the Golden Horseshoe but thought he would choose football and move anyways. They thought wrong. Rider fans can call Barker shady all they want, but to take personal shots at Sewell is ridiculous....and well the typical Rider fan thing to do. I don't know how they can call out Barker though when their organization just stole and entire coaching staff led by one of the most disloyal coaches to ever grace a CFL sideline.

[TheAlpineOracle]

When you make a trade for someone in the CFL, there's always a risk they will not report. The majority of these guys are not making big money (unless they are QB's) and it doesn't take much for them to say they are done given the physical risk they take for a very short career. This isn't the first time this will happen, and it's not the last. We just have to listen to it because it's the Riders.

[Drake]

When you make a trade for someone in the CFL, there's always a risk they will not report. The majority of these guys are not making big money (unless they are QB's) and it doesn't take much for them to say they are done given the physical risk they take for a very short career. This isn't the first time this will happen, and it's not the last. We just have to listen to it because it's the Riders.


Whatever you say, moon.

My god the flags make it so unwatchable...

[Drake]

Masoli#is garbage. If I was Austin I would go to Matthews.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Sewell is an incredibly smart individual who has completed an accelerated MBA program at McMaster University. That's the reason he would not play outside of Hamilton and Toronto, not because he is a "Mommy's Boy" or whatever BS reasons the yokels over at riderfans are slinging around.

Contrary to popular belief in Saskatchewan, it's probably the lowest desired destination for players in the league. Sure people will go there to play football when that's essentially their only real means to put bread on the table or they want to continue playing the game (and they may even come to love it there), but when there are other options, people aren't just going to uproot and go there all the time. Sewell only has a couple years left, and if he's got some connections and something brewing in the GTA it would make no sense to leave for a couple of years at a lousy CFL salary that he could probably make close to with his MBA. He needs to consider his post-CFL career which will be for the majority of his adult life.

I'm sure the Riders were well aware that Sewell did not want to leave the Golden Horseshoe but thought he would choose football and move anyways. They thought wrong. Rider fans can call Barker shady all they want, but to take personal shots at Sewell is ridiculous....and well the typical Rider fan thing to do. I don't know how they can call out Barker though when their organization just stole and entire coaching staff led by one of the most disloyal coaches to ever grace a CFL sideline.


One thing is clear, you know nothing about Sewell's motivations or what information was known about the situation by the Riders or what information was provided by the Argos.

So really your guess at what happened is no better or worse than any other guess. In fact given the anti everyone bias, often including the stamps, I'm not sure I'd attribute any validity in your guesses.

[Drake]

Masoli with another turnover. Game over. Guy has no business being a starter.

[TheAlpineOracle]

One thing is clear, you know nothing about Sewell's motivations or what information was known about the situation by the Riders or what information was provided by the Argos.

So really your guess at what happened is no better or worse than any other guess. In fact given the anti everyone bias, often including the stamps, I'm not sure I'd attribute any validity in your guesses.

Sewell's intelligence and participation in Mac's accelerated MBA program is pretty well documented. I think it's far less of a leap to suggest retiring at 30 rather reporting to Saskatchewan is likely due to his education and large post-CFL earnings potential while being at the twilight of his CFL careers than it being do to him being " A Mommy's Boy".

Only you would argue it's the same leap.


I really could care less if Toronto blatantly ripped Saskatchewan off either. After what the Riders pulled this summer, they have no room to talk.

[OzSome]

Wow Masolli just lost the game to one of the worst team in the CFL. I am betting Kent Austin just can't wait to get Zach Collaros back as Masolli couldn't get the job done. I don't know who is the other Hamilton's backup but is there any other option for Hamilton's QB position right now? This guy is awful.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Masoli with another turnover. Game over. Guy has no business being a starter.

Yeah, he's bad. I only watched the first half but that pick 6 he threw to Legette was brutal. Playoff Burris'esque.

[Drake]

Wow Masolli just lost the game to one of the worst team in the CFL. I am betting Kent Austin just can't wait to get Zach Collaros back as Masolli couldn't get the job done. I don't know who is the other Hamilton's backup but is there any other option for Hamilton's QB position right now? This guy is awful.


Jeff Matthews, Jake Waters (Tigercats brass are very high on him ), Jacoby Harris, and Everett Golson are all the arms Hamilton has In some capacity on their roster.

[Drake]

Never understood why people were so in love with Jennings. Sure looked ordinary before Lulay got put into the game.

[Drake]

Who's Anthony Arceneaux? Lol

[Da_Chief]

Barker is looking shady in this. Sewell told teams when he entered the draft he would only play for Toronto or Hamilton as he's apparently a huge mommas boy. He even turned a down NFL practice roster spot as it was too far from home. And Barker has been trying to trade for awhile as the Argos didn't feel like he was developing like they hoped.

It looks bad on Jones more then anything else. If it's a known fact that he'll only play in Ontario, don't you think Jones should've asked for permission to talk to Sewel before the trade was completed?

Especially since Jones was in Toronto when he was drafted.

Due diligence was on Jones to make sure the player would report.

[Drake]

It looks bad on Jones more then anything else. If it's a known fact that he'll only play in Ontario, don't you think Jones should've asked for permission to talk to Sewel before the trade was completed?

Especially since Jones was in Toronto when he was drafted.

Due diligence was on Jones to make sure the player would report.

Found out this morning a conditional draft pick in 2018 was involved in this trade that Toronto received. Would assume it had to do with whether or not Sewell would report to Regina.

[Da_Chief]

Stamps starting DT is also named Micah Johnson.

[Drake]

You can't stop paying somebody, it's called breach of contract. Watch the league fine him again. What an assclown!

According to this source, only eight days after Chris Jones had accepted the dual role in Saskatchewan, his assistant coaching staff, many of whom had not made final decisions to stay or go, found out they were not being paid on Dec. 15, discovering they would not be compensated for the two weeks subsequent to winning the Grey Cup, even though they were still employed by the club.



When the assistant coaches inquired, they were told that the instruction of non payment came directly from Eskimos GM Ed Hervey. Incensed, any doubt about how many would follow Jones to Saskatchewan was eliminated immediately. Not only did Stephen McAdoo, Craig Dickenson, Jarious Jackson, Mike Scheper, Ed Philion, Phillip Lolley and Jason Shivers accept offers to join Jones in Regina, but the Riders organization “made them whole,” by agreeing to pay them for the entire month of December.


http://m.edmontonsun.com/2016/07/07/the-untold-story-behind-the-edmonton-eskimos-coaching-staff-mass-exodus

[Da_Chief]

Hervey is a clown.

I was working the 2000 Grey up in the concessions back in the day at McMahon and Hervey pops up and I go "eh, you're ed hervey" his response "so?" I didn't bother even saying another word to that arrogant prick.

[dash_pinched]

You can't stop paying somebody, it's called breach of contract. Watch the league fine him again. What an assclown!





http://m.edmontonsun.com/2016/07/07/the-untold-story-behind-the-edmonton-eskimos-coaching-staff-mass-exodus

It's "The Eskimo Way"...

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Carry over from stamps thread, TSN get your ####ing #### together with your programming alert. Jesus, tell us ahead of time what goddamn channel will cut away to show the next game if the current one runs long.

This has been an issue at least twice already this season. ####ing figure it out already.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Why are they wasting DD's snaps to run a gimmick? Ugh

[OzSome]

2nd fumble by Bryant Moniz on short yardage. I won't be surprise Chris Jones release him soon if he messes up another.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Alright! Turnover!

Who knows what Reilly was looking at there. Brutal throw

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Did the riders accidentally shrink their jerseys in the wash or what?

I can't recall if other teams have had this problem this year so far. Every players shoulder pads are all scrunched up because the shoulders are too tight. Shoulder pads keep popping out too.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Bust in coverage create a TD for Bowman

[Drake]

Riley looked to be over the LOS on that throw.

[OzSome]

what a catch by Collins for a TD.

[Yoho]

Edmonton not looking like Grey Cup champs.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Edmonton not looking like Grey Cup champs.

That's because they won it last year, not this year...

[Yoho]

That's because they won it last year, not this year...

Great point.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Quarterbacks are protected way too much....

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Bad bad refereeing.

Does suitor know what crown of the helmet even means? It is not the top/back of a guys helmet lol. Idiot.

[Drake]

Newsome certainly looks like an athlete.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

That's a pick!

[Drake]

Another horse#### call tonight!

[Cecil Terwilliger]

####ing bull####. Not even close to incomplete. Clear as ####ing day.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Holy man what a joke. That wasn't close. That was really really clearly a pick.

[Drake]

Been watching games at Commonwealth for yrs. Saskatchewan has NEVER got calls their.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Except for the ref screw jobs, the defense for the riders looks much improved. Edmonton has had very little that weren't freebies.

Offence on the other hand is bad. Turnovers, missed catches, poor play calls.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Haha jinx!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Only rush 3 and you let that happen? Brutal

[White Out 403]

Reilly looks good. Hate to say it but I think Durant looks good too.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

No OPI, that's just a superior athlete beating he corner

[transplant99]

Saskatchewan is just a bad bad football team is all.

Good.

[Drake]

Typical Gainey. Lol

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Durant looks decent, I really like the receiving group, especially Collins. Newsome will be in the conversation for best DE by the end of the year. But there are still a lot of holes to be filled. Is it bad that my expectations were so low that this is better than I thought they'd be?

[Drake]

Newsome again??

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Durant looks decent, I really like the receiving group, especially Collins. Newsome will be in the conversation for best DE by the end of the year. But there are still a lot of holes to be filled. Is it bad that my expectations were so low that this is better than I thought they'd be?

No I think that's fair. Few brain farts and bad calls to the other way and they may have had the upset. That screw up on the short yardage snap killed all rider momentum. Edmonton then got 14 free points. Then another major brain fart on the blown coverage leading to 100yds in two plays.

Gonna be a rough year but hopefully they improve throughout and finish strong.


Ooh as I type that Edmonton gifts us field position.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Go for it

Awesome play call

[Drake]

Wondered where Chiles was tonight.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I was thinking about trying it, and they did it! Love the call.