3 Things
by Tony “Tee” Martin
3 Things I Like About the Blue & Gold After Week 4
1. Steven Jyles - With only one pro start and more time with a clipboard than he was probably comfortable with, Jyles stepped up against Edmonton. While he did throw a couple picks (19-35), he was able to make plays with his feet and proved (at least for one game), that the Blue and Gold could have an effective one/two punch at QB position.
2. Lots of Pressure on Ricky Ray - The mighty D had three sacks on the first three possessions. They also ran back an interception for a touchdown. That’s the type of start and intensity they need every game.
3. Special teams unit - Not only did Jovon Johnson run back a punt 83 yards for the first kick return touchdown of the season, he probably would have run back a missed field goal if the blocks would have been there. On the other side of the ball, the special teams unit looked solid after stumbling out of the gate the first two games.
3 Thinks I Am Not Impressed With After Week 4
1. Where is Fred Reid? After an explosive season last year, Reid has been largely ineffective. While his number haven’t been terrible (16-69 against Edmonton), he is going to have to break a few big plays for the Bombers to have any chance to move the ball and open up the field.
2. 500 Record. Although the Blue and Gold are now 500, they easily could have been 3-1 or even 4-0 if they had played to their potential. With Toronto playing well and Montreal doing what they normally do, the boys on Maroon’s Road are going to have to step it up. They can’t fall back into old patterns and they need to play every game like it’s their last.
3. The Overzealous Security. Last week I counted 10 security guards and 3 cops in section S trying to stamp out the Beer Snake. Can anyone spell overkill? According to long time Bomber fan Bart Kives of the Free Press, the Beer Snake is going to take on Sam & Judy in the election this fall.
Go Blue!
