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OzSome · 07-29-2007, 01:07 PM

I usually hated reading Dowboy's article because I think he is an idiot but his article with the Sunday Herald made me think he could be right.

Time to see what Akili's got:
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...8-c781c169428c

I have never jumped off the Stampeders bandwagon until last season's major collapse. I was also one of Henry Burris biggest fans before that playoff collapse. The way they are playing these days, you couldn't help even the Stamps biggest fan to get mad especially this early season.

I was watching the BC Lions-Stamps game yesterday and was into it in the first half. I really think the Stamps could have won the game but they blew up big time. The biggest culprit I believed was the play of QB Henry Burris. The guy doesn't seem to learn from early mistakes as he keep doing it over and over. Is it possibility that the only way to make Burris learn from his mistakes is to bench him even for one game. I guess with his brutal last half of the game against BC, the next game against the Eskimos is the best game to bench him and try Akili and even put Nealy as the backup and Burris as the 3rd stringer. I know that is kind of absurd but Burris really need to learn.

Everybody thinks we have the best receivers in the league with Copeland, Boerigter, Lewis, Rambo, Thelwell, Ralph and Howell. We also have one of the best RB in the league in Reynolds. It doesn't matter how talented the receivers and RB are, but if the QB is very inconsistent it won't matter. Yesterday's game against BC was the great example. Copeland and Lewis with over 100 yards and Ralph with 98 yards. Usually with those stats, the team could have win but not yesterday. Burris had 5-6 turnovers. Burris fumbled, threw interceptions at the wrong time. Burris also threw could have been sure catch but it was way too high. He must have think Shaq and Yao Ming was his receivers. It is sad because I always think Burris is one of the best QB in the CFL if he plays consistently and not make any bad decisions.

Anyways, I really think Higgins should try Smith next game. I am not sure if he would an improvement as he too was very inconsistent during his relief. Maybe it is because he was not expected to play. If Akili bombs, then at least we find out and they can release the guy and find someone else. Also, if SMith bombs and Burris still makes stupid mistakes then I guess it is time to get rid of the guy. We could trade him to Montreal for Calvillo even though the guy is struggling. I can't name any other QB that is worth picking up.

What do you think?

07-29-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	Burris Bombed again!! I usually hated reading Dowboy's article because I think he is an idiot but his article with the Sunday Herald made me think he could be right. Time to see what Akili's got: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...8-c781c169428c I have never jumped off the Stampeders bandwagon until last season's major collapse. I was also one of Henry Burris biggest fans before that playoff collapse. The way they are playing these days, you couldn't help even the Stamps biggest fan to get mad especially this early season. I was watching the BC Lions-Stamps game yesterday and was into it in the first half. I really think the Stamps could have won the game but they blew up big time. The biggest culprit I believed was the play of QB Henry Burris. The guy doesn't seem to learn from early mistakes as he keep doing it over and over. Is it possibility that the only way to make Burris learn from his mistakes is to bench him even for one game. I guess with his brutal last half of the game against BC, the next game against the Eskimos is the best game to bench him and try Akili and even put Nealy as the backup and Burris as the 3rd stringer. I know that is kind of absurd but Burris really need to learn. Everybody thinks we have the best receivers in the league with Copeland, Boerigter, Lewis, Rambo, Thelwell, Ralph and Howell. We also have one of the best RB in the league in Reynolds. It doesn't matter how talented the receivers and RB are, but if the QB is very inconsistent it won't matter. Yesterday's game against BC was the great example. Copeland and Lewis with over 100 yards and Ralph with 98 yards. Usually with those stats, the team could have win but not yesterday. Burris had 5-6 turnovers. Burris fumbled, threw interceptions at the wrong time. Burris also threw could have been sure catch but it was way too high. He must have think Shaq and Yao Ming was his receivers. It is sad because I always think Burris is one of the best QB in the CFL if he plays consistently and not make any bad decisions. Anyways, I really think Higgins should try Smith next game. I am not sure if he would an improvement as he too was very inconsistent during his relief. Maybe it is because he was not expected to play. If Akili bombs, then at least we find out and they can release the guy and find someone else. Also, if SMith bombs and Burris still makes stupid mistakes then I guess it is time to get rid of the guy. We could trade him to Montreal for Calvillo even though the guy is struggling. I can't name any other QB that is worth picking up. What do you think?