Winnipeg Free Press

Passing attack gains ground

Though the Winnipeg Blue Bombers managed to retain most of the squad that made it to last year's Grey Cup, their passing attack hasn't quite been made up of the same personnel that led the East Division in 2007. Updated 2:00 AM

1. Safety shuffle continues

   Perhaps the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can look at it as a blessing that they have a number of qualified players who can step in to play safety. Updated 2:00 AM

2. Today's Bomber Report

   Game 9: At Saskatchewan, Sunday 2 p.m.

   Milestone watch

   Milt Stegall remains just 111 yards shy of Allen Pitts's all-time career record of 14,891. Meanwhile, Charles Roberts needs just 61 yards on the ground to reach 10,000 for his CFL career. Updated 9:04 AM

3. Joseph a playmaker, not a play-caller

   MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- It was done very quietly a few days before the Toronto Argonauts' last game. Quarterback Kerry Joseph approached the coaching staff and said he did not want the responsibility of calling the offensive plays. Updated 8:38 AM

4. Manning looking mobile

   INDIANAPOLIS -- Now Peyton Manning can start fine-tuning the mechanics, timing and rhythm. Updated 8:39 AM

5. Around The NFL

   Merriman rolls the dice; will play without surgery

   SAN DIEGO -- Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to play this season rather than have surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee. Updated 9:14 AM

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