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@DarrinBauming Kyle Walters says the #Bombers have agreed to terms with National O-lineman Michael Couture @MCouture59. Couture still needs to put pen to paper, but now he will (assumedly) not hit free agency February 12. Critical signing, as he enters his fourth CFL season in Winnipeg.

Stolen from 17to85, who stole it from Reddit...

So let's recap this day. - defensive player of the year Adam Bighill signs with Bombers. - jealous fan on Rider forum suggests injury on Bighill. - second jealous fan on Rider forum suggests now all Bombers need is a head coach and general manager. - Riders lose head coach and general manager Chris Jones. Oh Rider fans. There are no words for how sad you are.

From a sports perspective, days don't get much better than yesterday. Bighill signs a 3 year deal, Chris Jones jilts the Riders after signing an extension (love the irony) and the Jets soundly beat the Vegas Knights who ended the Jets' season last year. Come on, 2019!!!

I would assume the Bombers - and pretty much all the other teams - would not let the Riders take an assistant at this point. If they do want LaPolice, I feel more likely they'll have to wait at least until next offseason. Said it before and I'll say it again on Richie Hall - if you are rooting for the Bombers to lose him, you are working off a 2017 viewpoint and haven't updated it from last season. With Bighill back I am really, really excited to see that defense again.

I think this is the first time I've ever heard someone from this board say "If you want the REAL story, go to Riderfanns.com!"

One helluva move re-upping Bighill when we did with the Esks. on the look...Walters you're the man

Doesn't matter, the brain trust over in Riderville has already determined that Lapo should be the next coach... and the Bombers shouldn't hold him back... and, if they did, they would poison the team... and how can the Bombers do that... and definitely Lapo wants to come... and why are the Bombers holding him back... and there's no trust in MOS if they hold him back... At some point, it just becomes easier to stab yourself in the eye with a pencil. Less painful.

F*** I love Bighill.

Such a typical dirtbag move by Jones. Signs a new deal then walks away days later. The Riders deserve it as they did the same to the Eskimos.

Do Mexican coaches count against the football operations cap?

Jones is leaving! Cleveland bound, rumour has it he has been signed in a D. capacity. CFL News‏ @CFL_News2m2 minutes agoBREAKING:Sources say #Riders Head Coach Chris Jones has interviewed today with the Cleveland Browns & they are hiring him in a defensive capacity. Details to come. Jones had an NFL out clause in his #CFL contract.

Is it really a brain trust if they all share one brain?

You keep supporting the dude you are clearly on his side. There are no two sides to this story, there is only this: Trump and his team committed a ton of crimes, which are being found out and the only reason he's still in the office is because the Republican party is still protecting him because it's party ahead of country for them. The second they deem he is not worth the trouble they'll turn on him and he will be fitted for an orange jump suit regardless of whether or not the ignorant parts of the USA support Trump or not.

highly doubt it this late in the off-season...why would we allow our OC to leave now?..maybe for next year, but only an idiot GM would give permission...and understandably so and nobody would say that Walters would be stalling lapo's career....other than most on Ridersfans...wouldn't you agree?...makes no sense...and not like Lapo is working for chump change here either

Your OC position may be in jeopardy now

Yeah, that was a very poorly officiated game.

No different than in 1935 when the Winnipeg business community decided they weren't going to lose to those Regina bums anymore and ponied up to start signing US players. Along came Fritz Hansen and the legend of the "Blue Bombers" was born.

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that happens. 😀

I hear this guy is available for the Riders.

Not to mention his money chasing going to the riders. More I learn about that guy the more he seems like a shitty person.

I'm borrowing from Billy Corgan but " Today is the greatest day I've ever known".

Derek Dennis is such a loser. How does he call someone out for "talk like men face to face" when all he does is tweet?

Lapo already turned down one job where he had no choice on his assistants, no QB and more talent at WR and RB........Why would he chose to come to Regina.......I know I live here and question this choice daily.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/01/15/adam-bighill-signs-three-year-contract-extension/ video of his press conference

Bahahaha. Well apparently because I made a comment in the bighill thread and another one reminding riderfans that they currently lack a GM / HC, Pbp/Fanboy, and QB, I have now been permanently banned by riderfans.com NORTH KOREA AT ITS FINEST!

Wild, no. I guess unexpected in a way. I thought it odd yesterday when the news broke that Jones was gone that Pederson wasn't on the radio to announce it. It was a pretty big story and he just so happened to not be there to break it

Wild week in Regina. Sounds like Rod Pederson is done at CKRM and as the Riders cover guy. I have no details or idea why.

Bombers aren't standing in his way but his wife is currently standing between Paul and his cell phone with a bat in hand.

This could be spectacular.

That is literally the worst movie trailer I've ever seen in my life, effective though, I know one movie I'm not watching.

Nothing wrong with 50 30 ish split for Helle and Bros... Keeps Helle fresh.. Its a good thing all around.. Maurice is old school tho so im not convinced Bros plays much more. He should tho.. Hes EARNED the right to start more games.

Yup, he’s on a great heater, got to see where it takes you. If he doesn’t come back down to earth? Fantastic... Good problem to have.

Jets only offered two years I believe

Craig Dickenson seems likely to get a promotion.

And this guy too for G.M.

Contrary to the research, of course, you have determined this.

Not see game just recap above. Those first 2 goals by Jets were amazing. Also amazing is the acrobatics by Fleury on both. Broissoit sets franchise record with saves in 2nd period. Not sure if we should be chest pumping or cringing that we gave up 26 shots in the second period. Why VGK pulled the goalie the 2nd time I just dont know. This is not the playoffs or a must win game.

Brossoit. Wow, he was so solid tonight. Have to give him more starts, right? We’ll see what Maurice does. I was shocked he got the nod tonight, so...

Once again... Two times in one day!

So viewership in up 19% from 2017 and Ambrosie says the new deal is an improvement in economics for the league, and your take-a-way from that is that because they won't say how much the new deal is worth it must be chicken feed? That maybe the network would rather not give the new leagues a starting point for negotiations might not have something to do with it? Na, you're right.

Can't wait for Pedersen to spin this one to his annual pre-season ranking of: 1A. Calgary 1B. Saskatchewan Edmonton BC Winnipeg

Oh what a wonderful day this has become! 😊

I guess this answers my question... this is AWESOME!!!!!