Mark H.

Montreal and BC's stock has definitely risen as the season went on - like totally no doubt about it.

I dare say when a coach like Trestman is doing it - he's clearly aware of liabilities in the opposing front 7. The guy is simply not known for gambling in normal circumstances.

Yep. It comes down to variables. Let's say Hardrick and Chungh have been blowing up the right side all night - then you just might consider going for it on 3rd down if need be.

IIRC, 3rd and 5 was 25% successful in 2016. Of course I know this because the topic was discussed ad nauseum post said playoff game.

Surprised that 'dime a dozen' has not been mentioned - in this thread

Too many variables. Such as, maybe Lapo has a really effective 5 yard play in reserve. Maybe the OL has been dominant run blocking, etc. etc.

That was like God missing a kick. The guy was on a pedestal last year.

I think the reliance on Medlock is somewhat overstated. Nichols is tied for the league lead in TD passes.

I would say any of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto are all capable of going on a roll. I think the Riders' QB position will bite them in the butt come playoff time, but they are looking dangerous at the moment. Winnipeg and Edmonton are both suspect on D while having offenses that can get it done, especially when it counts. Calgary is trending down but that team is still dangerous and unpredictable. Toronto can beat any team in any game with Ricky Ray at the helm, Trestman on the sidelines and the weapons they have to work with. Ottawa - Trevor Harris is back and so are the Red Blacks - good win against the Riders two weeks ago. Then again, last year's GC looked like a slam dunk for the Stamps, this year it seems to be more wide open. But maybe it's not as wide open as it appears in the surface.

And if Medlock makes the kick, that would just be another winnable game that they lost. I agree with your assessment.

Agreed. And the OL is just another example of how fortunate the Bombers have been with injuries - that's the first OL change this year.

Considering that were going with 3 Canadians on the OL after Bond got hurt - it's too bad Nevis wasn't dressed.

Sure, but it never hurts to do what you can to set your players up for success.

Hopefully this remains a thing - strange things tend to happen in the state of Bomberland.

After that - keep the streak going - its been three years for me.

I suppose one idiot had to come out on top...

Stamps will end up winning - as usual

That's insane. Completion % when throwing to Harris must be around 99.99999999

Yep. Sometimes the D has things sewn up & it doesn't even matter what the O does.

Bloody shame that they couldn't assemble a premiere OL until the Berry era.

Hopefully some of the OL they drafted turn out to be the real deal. Finding another good Canadian guard (hello Sukh Chungh) would go a long way towards putting the team in that position. But for now, it is what it is. As I always say, at least they are no longer sacrificing the OL.

This requires Baileys - at least.

That doesn't help at all. Dressier plays slotback, Adam plays wide receiver. Thus the talk about Dressler returning just needs to end.

Steady on old chap - it's quite possible that Thorpe could play wide receiver. Now pass some of your old lady's peach schnapps...

The Riders have at least shown they can win games. BC is literally exhibit A of what happens when your OL is inadequate.