There's no way Rodgers can learn that position in a week. Boden has been practising at the wideout spot for a year. I'm not so sure. Rodgers has shown that he is a quick study. He was great in the first preseason game after only a couple weeks with the club. I personally support Jones going for Rod...

The thing is we've crapped the bed like this in Edmonton before. See last year for example.

I'm not overly concerned... at this point. It is the preseason after all.

If there's anyone who can light a fire under this team it's Wally. I'd be shocked if we don't look a ton better in Toronto.

A fun read for sure. This unit really does have an identity, and the improvement from '05 is massive. However, concerning is the fact that they still gave up 56 sacks last year, a league worst. Calgary was #1 with only 27! I know, I know, I know... our Qb's hold onto the ball and take the sack, yadd...

I agree that Jackson's stock as trade bait is rapidly plummeting toward zero, though. It may be that he's worth more just being the #3 here than getting say, a 4th round pick and a pack of Timbits for him.. Yup. Keep him for insurance this year... just make sure he works on his 1 yard plunge. Rathe...

I didn't notice any fights in the stands but I did notice a lack of security in the stands and on the field. The timekeeper had to go over and practically drag the only security guard on the field toward the Riders bench when the yahoo was tackled by the Rider players. Yup. This was a pathetic resp...

I think main reason that this would never happen is that the players would certainly make fun of the winner.

I mean, who would want to be the most gentlemanly football player? You would be known as the king of the wusses.

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The sky is blue, a bear crapped in the woods, and water is very wet.

Are any of us surprised that he got hurt even before the preseason??? On a 'slip' no less??

Let's hope it isn't a sign of things to come.

I like Boden to make the team and contribute on special teams. Wally has asked him to be a contributor before he is a star. So I expect he'll get his shot on the hands team, return unit and maybe covering kicks. After that, I'm of the mind that it's a crap shoot based on preseason performance mostly...

IMHO, DD will be a BC Lion for only this coming season, allowing Buck to receive his final tutelage on his way to being the starter in 2008. So, if I'm Buck, I sit on the bench and HOPE that I get a shot in '08? When the MOP type incumbent is signed for 2 more years??? Sounds like wishful thinking ...

This has been on my mind for a few days since DD's signing. In a league where he is probably in the top 5 quaterbacks, will Buck Pierce be truly content to wait 2 years (or more) to get his crack as an everyday starter?? I know the type of guy he is, but these are his prime years, aren't they in dan...

Paris Jackson is serving 45 days????????

How come this is the first I've heard of this. It must be theft of the ball from DB's???? Why else would this drival be a topic on Lionbackers?

I was there yesterday. I have a hard time believing that Ricky Foley will not be an impact player this year. He looks like a real physical speciman. He should get a shot in the rotation, and I'l think will step it up.

It's also the kind of mentality and talk that turns the players off at the coach.

No pro coach talks to his players that way for long. Treat them like men and they play like men, scream at them like kids and they tune you out pretty quickly. He was just putting on a show, I'm guessing.

Would be sweet revenge for losing the 7th game against the same Medicine Hat team.

Ah no. Revenge would be beating them in the finals.