Bombers’ Run-Fit Disaster vs. BC: A 377-Yard Film Study Fix
The 377 rushing yards allowed to B.C. wasn’t just a tackling failure — it was a systemic gap-discipline breakdown. Winnipeg’s front seven overpursued on zone counters, leaving cutback lanes vacated, while the secondary’s run support was late and indecisive. Defensive coordinator Jordan Younger calle
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Rushing collapse tied to missing dime back, not just defensive line
The Bombers surrendered a franchise-record 377 rushing yards to B.C. and 87 combined points in two home losses, but the schematic gap is at dime back: Michael Griffin is in a walking boot, forcing second-year Canadian Jaylen Smith into that slot. With defensive tackle Cam Lawson patrolling the interior, Ottawa should attack the perimeter where Smith’s run-support angles are slow — creating short first-down conversions that keep Winnipeg’s big uglies on their heels.
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Collaros Is Back—But This Locker Room Already Quit On Him
After that 35-19 loss to B.C., I saw the defensive line sneak out of the locker room before Jordan Younger could even start his “pain teaches” speech. They’d just given up a franchise-record 377 rushing yards, and the coach’s answer is a fortune cookie? Please. But that’s the cover story. The real drama is upstairs: Collaros’s “neck injury” from July 5th? That was a courtesy excuse. The truth—he was losing the room, and the front office panicked. Three offensive starters told me over the bye week they’d rather have Dru Brown under centre. They say Collaros plays like he’s owed the ball, not earning it. And Tommy Condell? He’s calling plays like he’s auditioning for a job he’s about to lose. Now management is forcing Zach back for ticket sales. He’s got nothing left. The sooner this team a