June 10, 20196 yr comment_396129 5 hours ago, 17to85 said: Demski and coombs are similar and wolitarsky and peterman are similar, so that is a good situation for back ups should the bombers bring coombs in. So which other Manitoba runningbacks/receivers does Walters need to complete his collection? Â How about Evan Gill? Is he still playing somewhere?
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396134 11 minutes ago, Geebrr said: Wasn't Demski an actual receiver in CIS? Hard to expect Coombs to just slide into the role at the pro level. Yes. Technically, his first year with the Bisons was as RB/KR but he only carried the ball 20 times all season (he had 51 receptions). He officially moved to the slot in his 2nd year.
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396135 15 minutes ago, Geebrr said: Wasn't Demski an actual receiver in CIS? Hard to expect Coombs to just slide into the role at the pro level. I believe Demski was a RB in high school and got moved to receiver on the Bisons. Dobie had him, Coombs and LaFrance as backfield options at the same time for at least two seasons so it was about finding a way to put all the weapons on the field at the same time.
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396137 A good buddy of mine has coached Winnipeg high school football for many years and gone up against Harris, Coombs, Oliveira, Lafrance, Demski, etc. FWIW he's always said Coombs was the most dynamic and electrifying out of all of them.
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396140 There is zero doubt about Coombs talent. His issue is purely health related. Has he ever played more then 10 games in a year?
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396143 1 hour ago, Geebrr said: Wasn't Demski an actual receiver in CIS? Hard to expect Coombs to just slide into the role at the pro level. I believe he was a receiver in his last season only after being a runningback. It was done to give him a better chance to make the CFL.
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396145 And with demski it was a crowded backfield. Bottom line is they are guys who are versatile, which is exactly what Lapo loves.Â
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396146 43 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said: A good buddy of mine has coached Winnipeg high school football for many years and gone up against Harris, Coombs, Oliveira, Lafrance, Demski, etc. FWIW he's always said Coombs was the most dynamic and electrifying out of all of them. I could see that playing against College kids, but he carries the least bulk of any of them so he's really not suited to running the ball in the CFL.
June 10, 20196 yr comment_396179 2 hours ago, Bubba Zanetti said: A good buddy of mine has coached Winnipeg high school football for many years and gone up against Harris, Coombs, Oliveira, Lafrance, Demski, etc. FWIW he's always said Coombs was the most dynamic and electrifying out of all of them. Played with and against Harris, coached against the rest and coached a few of them in provincial team program. Harris and Oliviera are workhorses that none of the rest compare to. The big test for Oliviera in terms of whether or not he gets the opportunity Harris did to be an every down tailback is if he can pick up the pass protections and become a great receiver out of the backfield.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396190 9 hours ago, sweep the leg said: Coombs is still on 26. I was surprised by that. Seems like he's been around forever... I still have his first game in 2014 on my PVR. Not because it was his first game, but because we kicked Toronto's butt in that game. It was so sweet. Willy looked like a young Tom Clements in that game. Â
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396193 18 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: I still have his first game in 2014 on my PVR. Not because it was his first game, but because we kicked Toronto's butt in that game. It was so sweet. Willy looked like a young Tom Clements in that game.  Drew Willy is a real tragic figure. Started out so well and then the lack of protection ended everything.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396195 37 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: I still have his first game in 2014 on my PVR. Not because it was his first game, but because we kicked Toronto's butt in that game. It was so sweet. Willy looked like a young Tom Clements in that game.  I remember that game, that was also Mike O'Shea's first win as a head coach. They also ran a sick fake punt on 3rd down to Feoli-Guidino that completely fooled the Argos.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396197 22 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: Â Great news that every one is getting healthy just in time for week 1. Really hope Hardrick is good to go as well.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396204 1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said: I still have his first game in 2014 on my PVR. Not because it was his first game, but because we kicked Toronto's butt in that game. It was so sweet. Willy looked like a young Tom Clements in that game.  I remember that game. Everyone was predicting an Argo win. Ray at qb, Argos had Burke as DC. And bombers had a new Willy....who subsequently went out and absolutely torched Burke and his man Defense. It was fantastic. I was so high on Willy after that, stood in the pocket with authority back then. Stepping into throws. Oh if we only knew then what we know now. If you beat your Willy too much, it stops working. Edited June 11, 20196 yr by Bigblue204
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396207 7 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: I remember that game. Everyone was predicting an Argo win. Ray at qb, Argos had Burke as DC. And bombers had a new Willy....who subsequently went out and absolutely torched Burke and his man Defense. It was fantastic. I was so high on Willy after that, stood in the pocket with authority back then. Stepping into throws. Oh if we only knew then what we know now. If you beat your Willy too much, it stops working. Fell asleep in health class did we?
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396216 10 hours ago, Bigblue204 said: I remember that game. Everyone was predicting an Argo win. Ray at qb, Argos had Burke as DC. And bombers had a new Willy....who subsequently went out and absolutely torched Burke and his man Defense. It was fantastic. I was so high on Willy after that, stood in the pocket with authority back then. Stepping into throws. Oh if we only knew then what we know now. If you beat your Willy too much, it stops working. Obviously, his eyesight was badly affected as a consequence.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396225 12 hours ago, Eternal optimist said: I remember that game, that was also Mike O'Shea's first win as a head coach. They also ran a sick fake punt on 3rd down to Feoli-Guidino that completely fooled the Argos. I will have to watch it again on Saturday afternoon to psych up for the game Saturday night. At least it's not on too late for me, 9:00 pm start for Winnipeg must suck a bit. I forgot that was O'Shea's first game. I remember the controversy - will he wear shorts or not on the sidelines? He did. And no one died as a result.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396254 When do the bombers practice today? Looking forward to seeing who's lining up as the number 1's!
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396256 7 minutes ago, Colin Unger said: When do the bombers practice today? Looking forward to seeing who's lining up as the number 1's! Noon - 1:25 today. Edited June 11, 20196 yr by BomberBall
June 11, 20196 yr Author comment_396260 BOO! Bob Irving (@BobIrvingCJOB) Tweeted: Pat Neufeld and Chris Mathews not practicing with Bombers. Questionable for Friday. Â Â
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396261 3 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: BOO! Bob Irving (@BobIrvingCJOB) Tweeted: Pat Neufeld and Chris Mathews not practicing with Bombers. Questionable for Friday.   Not the news i was looking for here. Actually not too worried about Neufeld because id like to see both Gray and Speller in there but would really like to see our complete receiving core out there this week.
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396262 5 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: BOO! Bob Irving (@BobIrvingCJOB) Tweeted: Pat Neufeld and Chris Mathews not practicing with Bombers. Questionable for Friday.   is the game not on Saturday? Or is this just about making the flight on Friday?
June 11, 20196 yr comment_396263 1 minute ago, kelownabomberfan said: is the game not on Saturday? Or is this just about making the flight on Friday? Bob Irving isn't getting any younger.
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