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Is there any guaranteed money for Zach Collaros in the 3rd and final year (2025) of his contract? There was no reason for Kyle Walters to give him 3 years back in 2022. Yes, he led the team to 2 consecutive Grey Cups but he was just a hot/cold injury-prone CFL journeyman before landing in Peg. That fat contract ignored the totality of the player's history. Zach should have been offered 1+ deal in 2022 so the club had flexibility to keep players like Janarion Grant on our roster. You could easily argue that Kyle screwed the pooch. If Zach comes back it should be on a re-negotiated Bo Levi Mitchell style contract and no guarantees.

For the 3rd uni, I'd like to see the 1961 helmet with just numbers and the "Lightning Bolt" https://www.helmethistory.com/winnipeg.html

Not that it's worth anything at this stage but I noticed Lucky wore yellow-coloured gloves for the first half then changed them for blue gloves to start the second. First kick return he fields with the blue gloves, he fights the ball and fumbles. Later, for the rest of the game, goes back to the yellow gloves. I imagine next year it will just be gardening gloves.

I am OK with the coaching, including Buck. I think today's game plan just showed lack of confidence the O-line could compete with Argos front four and backer box. So they decided to not give the ball to Brady thinking Argos would expect that. One coaching irritation is that MOS is stubborn to a fault - very loyal to his players leading to bonehead roster decisions. Now 10 years in, I would also question his in-game management. You'd think after so long at the helm he wouldn't make so many mistakes. As for keeping the has-been players - It is no coincidence that MOS himself chose to continue to play as an older veteran player and did not retire after he was spent - hung on til the bitter end when he had to be cut. As for Walters - don't forget it was Walters who signed ZC to a 3-year $550/per deal when he really didn't have to. Could have easily gone 1+. It was also Walters who let the leagues best kick returner - who returned 5 TDs this year alone - get away. To his credit, Walters did re-sign Brady and Dalton Schoen when no one thought he could. It just meant there was nothing left for Janarion Grant and it could have been predicted that that would not turn out well - just as even the fans could see that ZC was done a year or more ago. But Bombers had to keep him because of that contract.

Agreed it has been an awsome 5 years to be a Bomber fan. But also somewhat heartbreaking because the team has actually been playing below its potential. I hope Strev is healthy and comes back next year and that ZC turns to coaching. Strev, Wilson and Dolegalla would be acceptable. Let a number of the previously mentioned has-been players retire - BA, Neuf, Fatboi, Bighill, etc. Please find a new punter and find an actual kick returner. We let Janarion get away and then went all season without an answer, which is really inexcusable. Hopefully O'Shea apologizes to all the great Bomber fans for his arrogance which led to 2-6 and a wonky edition of the club. Should be in full re-build mode now.

Bombers have the best fans in the CFL and Bombers should apologize to them.

164 yards in I/C returns - a Grey Cup record.

Many said that a year ago. Long before this embarrassing shitshow started.

Ugly Ugly game. So many errors. They were never really in it. 11-7 recrord was deceptive. ZC had his worst year as a Bomber and capped it off with an amazingly **** game. Season started wonky with arrogant O'Shea not having his team ready.

Nichols having a very bad game

a mistake to let him go back in the game with an injured paw

Gabe Wallace in beast mode on that TD push

Here We Go Bombers Here We Go!

When he played for Winnipeg O'Shea said that pound-for-pound Grant was the toughest player on the team. He does usually take it straight up but there is no doubt he sees the field extremely well. This one was classic Coach Phil has a theory too ...

Argos special teams coach lays out what he thinks are keys to Janarion Grant’s kick return success …. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/11/15/landry-3-keys-to-janarion-grants-success/ But I have a different theory (Janarion & I have discussed this) … left-handedness! Janarion is a lefty and there is some evidence, although controversial, that lefties have superior spatial awareness. Has to do with dominance of the right hemisphere of the brain in spatial navigation.

Adam Bighill wins the Tom Pate Award - well deserved! Says he still plans to play football after recovery from torn ACL and knee surgery. Hmmmm .... Eye test says Bighill's most effective football days are obviously behind him. Assuming both players return, can he re-claim the starting MLB job over Tony Jones next season? Jones seems to be settling in at MLB and also is a demon on special teams. Thoughts?

It's the Grey Cup - either team can win. But it is called FOOTball. Will Sergio be the hero? He can kick massive distance but his overall FG percentage this season is under 80% compared with Haj for Argos who is above 90%. Also, field position. Punting distance + accuracy + hang time. Sheahan in 18 games has the worst punting average in the league. And he is punting to Janarion Grant. Sheesh. Love Janarion Grant. Just not this time. So ... kick cover. Anecdotally (who's got stats on this ... ) Bombers punt cover team has been underwhelming this year. I still like our chances - despite our special teams being sub-par this year.

Arbuckle or Cameron Dukes next week?

Special teams are the Achilles heel for this version of the Blue Bombers.

That's all she wrote, right there.

Zach Effing Collaros to Kenny Effing Lawler!

Listening to OB while watching the TSN feed with sound off. It was just too much to stomach.

Good play-calling by Buck. Good pass pro and bully ball by Bombers O-line. Special teams could use a kick in the ass.

exactly - we so badly new a new kicker next season

This one will come down to special teams & field position. Can Lucky keep us competitive on returns compared with Mario Alford? (Wish we still had Janarion). Can we count on Castillo? Also pressure & turnovers: Can Zach avoid panic and forced throws?