Posted July 11, 20177 yr comment_275742 If this Knox experiment doesn't work, is there anyone out there we can airlift in? Could we talk Winston Venable out of retirement or would the argo's own his rights?
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275755 Gonna sound like a broken record... but Kyler Elsworth is still out there, I thought he performed really well with Montreal... has CFL experience
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275760 The Stamps rose to the challenge when they lost what- 6 starters and still kicked the Bomber butts. Lets see how much grit this team has.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275766 It seems a lot of people are suggesting we replace our WIL LB with a MLB... I'd bet Jovan Santos-Knox (who looked pretty good in pre-season) will just get called up from the PR... I like Ian Wild... but perhaps we should have invested in Khalil Bass when we had a chance... #HindsightFTW
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275767 3down nation says Quote Since joining Winnipeg in 2013, Wild has played in 49 games making 224 tackles, 46 special teams tackles, seven sacks, seven forced fumbles, scored two defensive touchdowns and recorded one interception. why would bring somebody in when we have two guys on the roster that play the same position. Edited July 11, 20177 yr by Mark F
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275774 4 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said: Greg Jones No way that fat lump can play WILL LB.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275776 8 hours ago, Floyd said: Gonna sound like a broken record... but Kyler Elsworth is still out there, I thought he performed really well with Montreal... has CFL experience I'd be on board with this. Actually kinda surprised he isn't with someone already.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275847 12 hours ago, White Out said: well crap. who else can we get to look terrible out there now? Ian Wild looked terrible? Do you even watch the games? lol
July 11, 20177 yr comment_275884 1 hour ago, SPuDS said: Ian Wild looked terrible? Do you even watch the games? lol He didn't do a single useful thing out there! (after he got injured)
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276010 Ian Wild is probably average at best among linebackers. His play had not been particularly impressive going back to last season. I think there was some here or the other Bomber forum suggesting he may be cut or serve as a backup going into the 2017 season. If the replacement cannot provide a reasonable facsimile of Wild's play over the next 6 weeks (small drop-off) then I will be really concerned about the Bombers' international recruiting. Of course, I already am concerned about the recruitment but moreso if Wild's replacement turns out to be a complete dud.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276017 10 minutes ago, blueandgoldguy said: Ian Wild is probably average at best among linebackers. His play had not been particularly impressive going back to last season. I think there was some here or the other Bomber forum suggesting he may be cut or serve as a backup going into the 2017 season. If the replacement cannot provide a reasonable facsimile of Wild's play over the next 6 weeks (small drop-off) then I will be really concerned about the Bombers' international recruiting. Of course, I already am concerned about the recruitment but moreso if Wild's replacement turns out to be a complete dud. Ehhh... not so sure about that one. He's been the heart of the defence while healthy. Was on pace for 105 tackles last year which would have put him 4th in the league behind Elimimian, Bear Woods, and Bighill. Wild's problem is he can't stay healthy.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276027 Wild is looked upon as a smart, aggressive LBer who can cover on passing plays. As mentioned, the guy makes plays. But I guess this is an attempt to smudge the Scouting staff. Lets first see if no one else can play on the Wild side before we condemn anybody's recruiting...
July 11, 20177 yr Author comment_276028 3 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: Wild is looked upon as a smart, aggressive LBer who can cover on passing plays. As mentioned, the guy makes plays. But I guess this is an attempt to smudge the Scouting staff. Lets first see if no one else can play on the Wild side before we condemn anybody's recruiting... I've always felt SAM was the position to be looked upon for more pass coverage. Wouldn't mind seeing Wild's replacement be sent in on more blitz packages
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276029 Richie Hall NEEDS a guy with closing speed and anticipation like Wild... if Knox takes any time to adjust to the CFL game, Ray will make that side of the field pay - esp if Carmichael is given another shot
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276030 17 minutes ago, Atomic said: Ehhh... not so sure about that one. He's been the heart of the defence while healthy. Was on pace for 105 tackles last year which would have put him 4th in the league behind Elimimian, Bear Woods, and Bighill. Wild's problem is he can't stay healthy. Health is a factor, but tackles are an over-rated stat. You would have to look at those tackles in more detail - tackles for losses, tackles for gains of less than 5 yards, 5-10 yards, etc. Also the stats for tackles may be called into question as the statistician may identify the wrong person who made the tackle. This happens quite frequently in the NFL so I'm sure it happens quite frequently here as well.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276031 Just now, blueandgoldguy said: Health is a factor, but tackles are an over-rated stat. You would have to look at those tackles in more detail - tackles for losses, tackles for gains of less than 5 yards, 5-10 yards, etc. Also the stats for tackles may be called into question as the statistician may identify the wrong person who made the tackle. This happens quite frequently in the NFL so I'm sure it happens quite frequently here as well. True. But I mean, I've also watched all the games, in many cases multiple times, and I'm pretty confident in saying that Wild is a top-tier linebacker in the CFL. Citing tackle numbers is just a lot easier than going through and pointing at every play he has or has not made. In the end it's just an opinion either way.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276034 Tackles as an overrated stat? So, I guess non-tackles are an underrated stat.? To me, when a guy has an armful of tackles, it means he is in on the play..a lot. I can't see how that can be a bad stat for that player to have on his record.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276048 5 hours ago, SPuDS said: Ian Wild looked terrible? Do you even watch the games? lol Becoming obvious that some of these people are fans of other teams that post just to annoy people.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276049 1 hour ago, Floyd said: Richie Hall NEEDS a guy with closing speed and anticipation like Wild... if Knox takes any time to adjust to the CFL game, Ray will make that side of the field pay - esp if Carmichael is given another shot how do you know knox will take Wild's spot?
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276051 12 minutes ago, Mark F said: how do you know knox will take Wild's spot? This thing called practice reports and media tweets.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276061 practice reports? Have not seen one since training camp. Where are they? last time wild got injured a linebacker did not replace him. a starting DB moved up to take his spot. At least that's why I remember.
July 11, 20177 yr comment_276066 2 hours ago, Mr Dee said: Wild is looked upon as a smart, aggressive LBer who can cover on passing plays. As mentioned, the guy makes plays. But I guess this is an attempt to smudge the Scouting staff. Lets first see if no one else can play on the Wild side before we condemn anybody's recruiting... Wild had a rough year last year. He missed a TON of tackles. Couple that with the fact that he cant stay healthy and he's an average linebacker at best. Steady, but never really stands out in a good way or influences the game with big tackles/plays. He's serviceable but i could see getting the same production out of knox and/or santos-knox. Edited July 11, 20177 yr by Bubba Zanetti
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