braddman19

I voted O'shea. Why? I want the organisation to look outside of the past Bombers (ie. Khari). I also don't want a retread of someone who failed in the past. I am probably in the minority, but I think that another rookie HC is a good idea. I will accept a mediocre season if it means we give a new coach time to grow and develop. I would accept Khari as an OC, and I don't want Burke as a DC (I think its like knowing you have rotten food in your fridge, but you won't throw it out, you just keep pretending there isn't a problem). I would accept Higgins, if he wanted to be here. But if you keep getting passed over/declining opportunities, I am worried that one's heart really isn't into it.

I will wait to pass judgement until actual hirings have been made. (not that my judgement counts for anything) A healthy dose of calm down should be prescribed, unless all you really want is for your post count to go up.

So here is a question, a stupid question, but still a question. Does Walters actually want to be the GM? Acting GM and all that is one thing, but does he actually want the full time job? Perhaps Walters is wanting an experienced GM here that he can work with and learn more from. Gain those contacts, gain the experience. Answers to these questions can only be assumptions at this point.... unless Walters himself gives an answer either way.

I would take every other team's roster that made the playoffs, for the simple reason that they made the playoffs. That is all.

I watched the Buffalo Sabres press conference this morning, right before the WBB press conference. Both have eerie similarities (neither has a GM currently, both teams sucked). The biggest thing I took from both is that the final decisions won't be made by one person. That owners, presidents, GMs and Coachs all have the responsibility to work together to bring about an end product. Ted Nolan put it best this morning.... saying that the front office and the team in general will work hard to make you the paying customer feel like you weren't ripped off by attending a game. Compete level, and the committment of the players/front office are what will help make this happen. Hopefully the WBB start acting the same way.

Ummm.... Calgary is still in the playoffs, why on earth would Dickinson give any sort of response other than staying in Calgary. Ask him when Calgary's season is done, not while his team is prepping for the playoffs FFS.

Demond Washington maybe? Will Ford? Is it improvement if you are allowed to play?

So much for the "It is the GM's job to fire the coach". Long overdue in my opinion. Should have happened immediately after our season ended.

I hope it is only you MOAB..... but it would not surprise me.

Next up, name Walters GM, then FIRE BURKE

In that situation, I think the Defence would still run awfully Hot and Cold. Burke still wouldn't make the right decisions at important times. Players would still be in Burke's doghouse.

Is that a backhanded compliment? Not backhanded at all. Boltus failed miserably as short-yardage, along with other aspects. Goltz was a bright spot in short yardage IMHO, not a slight, a compliment. Should have added the name Goltz anywhere in that original statement, it would have been a bit more clear.

There is talent there. Particularly in short yardage.

Agreed, the talent Mack passed on (in hind-sight) could have really helped our team. Hopefully some of the picks he made this past season actually hits the field this year.

CHA CHING CHA CHING $$$$$$

I'm all for the team bringing in former Bombers for roles, but they have to have at least some credible level of comparable experience. It would definitely help in PR etc that former players are here as coaches/management. Coaching, scouting, any of it, come on down.

So, odd question then. Has there ever been a coach hired whose are of expertise was Special Teams?

Realistically though, the "big money" is all pretty much going to be similar is it not? Is there going to be that big of a differential in what 2 teams are offering? Or is it going to be more guaranteed/upfront money that will probably be the difference?

I think that all the nominations for Henoc would add up to a bigger increase than the all-star status. Lets give his agent more pull in the negotiations... just deem him the best player ever to ever play any sport ever in history. <sarcasm>

Hopefully he catches on somewhere when he is eventually traded or released. Best of luck to him.

Hey thanks for that. Really though, TJ was the first that came to mind. I remember reading the reports about Hackney, and then the blob appeared.

TJ Rubley?

Mike neither confirms nor denies his hat is in the ring for GM. Thus my rumor still stands.

A rumor is just that. I heard the other day that Mike and Atomic are in line to be GM. It might be true.... or maybe I just made it up..... I will never tell My sources are in the know... especially when they are making it up. PS. My source is me.

Not quite sure how I feel about this. Two sides of the coin really. 1 - great that they would bring back past Bombers to attempt to win back the fanbase 2 - not-so-great that its back to de-facto rookies in their fields. Khari as Coach is a big risk... Dunnigan as GM is an even bigger risk in my opinion. Would that mean we get no more installments of the fine "Road Griller" cooking show? <sarcasm>