Ottawa Redblacks play first CFL game against tougher Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG – They may not know the fine points of what to expect but Winnipeg Blue Bombers coach Mike O’Shea says with Henry Burris as their quarterback, he doesn’t look at the Ottawa Redblacks as an expansion team.

He says he expects them to come out flying when they play their first regular season CFL game Thursday in Winnipeg.

He says the Bombers will only be guessing at what the Redblacks will bring but that same uncertainly applies to all teams to a certain extent at the start of a season.

The Bombers surprised many by dominating the Toronto Argonauts 45-21 last week with strong games from both their offence and defence.

Quarterback Drew Willy threw four touchdown passes in that win and says as far as preparing for Ottawa, they’ll have to adjust to what their eyes see on the field Thursday.