\u201cWe have a relationship that goes far beyond football, so I do feel very comfortable having any conversation that needs to be done to put this team in a good position to win,\u201d Oliveira said. \u201cWe are OK in having those conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n The Blue Bombers have one day of practice remaining this week, and who knows where Brady Oliveira will end up emotionally.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Exclusive columns by Ryan Stelter, Paul Friesen, Ted Wyman, Scott Billeck, Lorrie Goldstein, Warren Kinsella and others. 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So, we better buckle up and strap the helmet tight. This is an important one for us.\u201d<\/p>\n The Winnipeg Sun’s Daily Headline News<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The Bombers are third in the West Division with a 6-5 record. Their six wins have come against teams with sub .500 records heading into league action on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n They lost three games to the Calgary Stampeders and one to the Roughriders, a 34-30 setback last Sunday. Another loss came via the Toronto Argos back in July.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are some great teams in this league, and we have been in some tight games when it comes to some western opponents, but we haven\u2019t been able to finish,\u201d Oliveira said. \u201c(Saskatchewan) is a great opponent, a team that is going to go far and a team (beyond the next regular-season game) we will probably see again. It would be good to get a quality win.\u201d<\/p>\n The Bombers lost by one point to the Stamps on Aug. 9 when Rene Paredes drilled the game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In that four-point loss to the Riders, vats of ink were spilled in reference to Oliveira\u2019s lack of service on the ground and through the air. He carried the ball five times for 24 yards. His production through the air didn\u2019t produce much better results, limited to just five catches for 30 yards.<\/p>\n Oliveira\u2019s longstanding relationship with offensive coordinator Jason Hogan afforded him the opportunity to discuss his lack of touches in the hours and days following the game. Hogan was Oliveira\u2019s running backs coach dating back to 2022.<\/p>\n We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play Video<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a relationship that goes far beyond football, so I do feel very comfortable having any conversation that needs to be done to put this team in a good position to win,\u201d Oliveira said. \u201cWe are OK in having those conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 5<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The North Dakota Fighting Hawks product believes the team is difficult to beat when the offensive line is feeling the mojo and he\u2019s cutting up field with the ball in his hands.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a conversation after that Labour Day game, understanding what his thought process was calling five carries,\u201d Oliveira said. \u201cIt is going to look different every week, and I understand that, but my thing is: When we lose games and you don\u2019t have that big of an impact because there are fewer opportunities, you can\u2019t change the game. And when you feel you can change a game, especially with the offensive line we have, it is tough.\u201d<\/p>\n Oliveira feels at ease around Hogan, enough so to speak from a good place, with strictly winning in mind. There are no personal accolades needed as Oliveira has probably earned them in his time with the club.<\/p>\n Advertisement 6<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The No. 20 in blue and white doesn\u2019t know if he could or would speak his mind to the extent that he does with another coordinator.<\/p>\n \u201cHogan is a guy who will be in my life when football is done,\u201d Oliveira said. \u201cSo, it is almost like me having a talk with a big brother or a friend. I feel close to him. I feel comfortable going to have a conversation with him and we have had many good conversations as the season has gone on. 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