August 1, 201510 yr comment_138520 smith looks pretty good, for first game, rookie against a tough defence. compare him to what our backup did against this defence. I have seen at least 3 rookie QBs this year who appear to be light years ahead of our 3rd year backup....... Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138522 Much closer of a game then anticipated. But I suppose all of the Rider games have been. Gonna be a good second half! (Secretly cheering for the Riders so that we don't become the first team they beat at LDC lol) I think I'll cheer for the Riders in the second half as well for strategic reasons. 1. A win isn't going to change their season. 2. It brings the Esks. back down a notch closer to the Bombers. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138523 Why is the title week 5? We're 3-3... Right, and the Riders are 0-6. Well I don't know how to change it now so it'll be our secret. Riders won't be 0-6 until they lose this game. Eh? The Riders are 0-5 coming into the game against Edmonton. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138526 smith looks pretty good, for first game, rookie against a tough defence. compare him to what our backup did against this defence. Not a bad arm on that boy either. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138527 Why is the title week 5? We're 3-3... Right, and the Riders are 0-6. Well I don't know how to change it now so it'll be our secret. Riders won't be 0-6 until they lose this game. Eh? The Riders are 0-5 coming into the game against Edmonton. I think he's kidding. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138529 Why is the title week 5? We're 3-3... Right, and the Riders are 0-6. Well I don't know how to change it now so it'll be our secret. Riders won't be 0-6 until they lose this game. Eh? The Riders are 0-5 coming into the game against Edmonton. Yer just being picky, I'm only an hour away from being right. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138530 Nichols is playing for his job, if he doesn't increase the lead by the end of the 3rd, it's Franklin time. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138532 And the dam just broke. All downhill from here for the Riders. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138535 If Nichols can accept a secondary role I think he could have a sustained career as a back up like Tate, but probably not in Edm. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138536 can I take back what I said about the qb? Nope, but I think in time Smith will be a pretty decent QB. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138537 If Nichols can accept a secondary role I think he could have a sustained career as a back up like Tate, but probably not in Edm. A lot of people in Edmonton have the same opinion of Nichols and Franklin as we do of Brohm and Marve. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138538 Bowman plays like **** in the first Q of almost every game dropping plenty of passes, by games end he's a hero due to the sheer volume thrown his way. In a balanced throwing attack with 5 or 6 opportunities his numbers wouldn't look so hot. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138540 makes quick decisions, good arm, accurate passes, mobile. Disagree with those three. He really has to step into his throws to get anything on them, and good luck having room to do that consistently. Compare his throws to Willy's last night, Willy made a bunch of tough, tough throws with Picard in his lap. Smith needs to take two steps to have any hope of making those throws. His throwing motion doesn't help, big wind-up and tends to sail throws. Can't say I've seen one quick decision from Smith, he's running around like a headless chicken for the most part. Report
August 1, 201510 yr Author comment_138544 well I tried to retract it. He looked pretty good until the analystist showed up. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138546 Somebody tell the Riders it not a surprise if you blitz Brackenridge ever play. Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138547 Sorry Duressler and Ripper......but I gotta laugh at this situation. Had hoped they could have won this but man oh man are the Riders looking bad this year. I know injuries play a big part but still.... Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138548 afraid to say anything now, but what the hell... think Edmonton has this one in the bag Report
August 1, 201510 yr comment_138549 Brett Smith has a long way to go before he can look good, but he did make a few plays. However, there is nothing he can do about that horrible throwing motion. He draws back and then flings the ball pushing forward as he does it, and that's not good. Report
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