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#41
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Redblacks sign Ryan Dinwid...
Last post by Waffler - Today at 02:50:32 PMJeff Hamilton thinks MOS and KW stay. Here's his reasoning:
1) I'll admit I thought first about O'Shea when the Dinwiddie news broke, but the more I thought about it the less I thought it was a good fit. Given the small-world nature of the CFL, the Argos are certainly going to inquire and should know his interest soon. I don't see O'Shea in Toronto being a good fit for several reasons, the biggest being O'Shea doesn't seem to do well with change. There are too many variables for him to manage with a new organization, even if he is familiar with the team. O'Shea finally got the Bombers to the top of the three-down mountain after some lean years. Winnipeg's ascension, however, coincided with the arrival of quarterback Zach Collaros — a trade O'Shea didn't approve before it was made. I'm not sure O'Shea would be able to do the same for the Argos, mainly because they don't share his strong desire for continuity, constantly overhauling the roster each year. I couldn't think of anything more anti-O'Shea, and I don't see the Argos ownership caring about a culture change.
2) You also wonder what the expectations would be as far as job title. While every other coach has a second role – either as a GM or co-ordinator – O'Shea is strictly the head coach, giving him the best gig in the CFL. As for roster control, he has a lot of that, too, seemingly the same as general manager Kyle Walters. I don't see him getting that anywhere else but Winnipeg, so I'm predicting another extension with the Bombers, which is where he belongs.
1) I'll admit I thought first about O'Shea when the Dinwiddie news broke, but the more I thought about it the less I thought it was a good fit. Given the small-world nature of the CFL, the Argos are certainly going to inquire and should know his interest soon. I don't see O'Shea in Toronto being a good fit for several reasons, the biggest being O'Shea doesn't seem to do well with change. There are too many variables for him to manage with a new organization, even if he is familiar with the team. O'Shea finally got the Bombers to the top of the three-down mountain after some lean years. Winnipeg's ascension, however, coincided with the arrival of quarterback Zach Collaros — a trade O'Shea didn't approve before it was made. I'm not sure O'Shea would be able to do the same for the Argos, mainly because they don't share his strong desire for continuity, constantly overhauling the roster each year. I couldn't think of anything more anti-O'Shea, and I don't see the Argos ownership caring about a culture change.
2) You also wonder what the expectations would be as far as job title. While every other coach has a second role – either as a GM or co-ordinator – O'Shea is strictly the head coach, giving him the best gig in the CFL. As for roster control, he has a lot of that, too, seemingly the same as general manager Kyle Walters. I don't see him getting that anywhere else but Winnipeg, so I'm predicting another extension with the Bombers, which is where he belongs.
#42
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Redblacks sign Ryan Dinwid...
Last post by Waffler - Today at 02:49:27 PMWith our season being over does TO have to ask permission to speak to MOS? A player contract expires in Feb but I am not sure about a coaches contract. Is he finished being paid for the 2025 contract at season end, Grey Cup end or year end? I am sure he still goes in to work every day.
#43
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: GDT BC at Ssk, Sat Nov 8, ...
Last post by Waffler - Today at 02:16:45 PMI'll be cheering for Buck. And and also for Winnipeg east aka the Tiger-cats. It could be an all ex-bomber cup. It's not against us so I feel ok to cheer for them.
#44
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Injuries
Last post by Waffler - Today at 02:10:21 PMQuote from: Tecno on Today at 06:29:44 AMDemski in his post-game said "super close", that he just couldn't sprint hard.For once they did the right thing. If he can't sprint he can't go deep, can't even chase a close ball on a short route. He surely would have been out of the game early. Once he decides to give that extra effort his small muscle tear becomes a big muscle tear.
If it was me, I would have played him.
#45
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Redblacks sign Ryan Dinwid...
Last post by Waffler - Today at 01:57:54 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 01:07:58 AMIf he was 10 years younger it might be a different story.The opposite has me concerned. As coaches go he is still young enough to build one more team from the ground up if that is a challenge that interests him. A lot of talent is there now but not sure if they are O'Shea kind of guys.
#46
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Redblacks sign Ryan Dinwid...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:46:24 PMArgonauts expected opportunity to match Redblacks' offer to Dinwiddie
He just left them high and dry.
He just left them high and dry.
#47
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: the good the bad and the u...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:42:12 PMQuote from: BBRT on November 04, 2025, 06:54:15 PMWhile I agree that O'Shea should stay on at least for the 2026 season, I need to see a number of moves
1) New experienced OC
2) The parting of the ways for a number of vets that are way past their "best before date"
3) Purse strings open to bring in talent on the OL and DL and Wipeout's from the free agent market.
4) A far better job at recruiting talent from whatever part of the organization is responsible for recruitment.
5) A notice to the GM that he failed in 2025 and either needs to pick up his game in 2026 or exit stage right.
A HC & GM will get contracts longer than 1 season, so that's an issue. The carry forward penalty to fire someone is problematic in that sense.
Item 3: Teams spend the SMS so " opening the purse strings " has to be offset by moving on from other players. That will happen in free agency or by choice. We didn't make good decisions during the last off season.
We know a team can go from 1st to last or vice versa in the course of an off season. Time will tell but it's going to start with what happens with our executive / coaches.
If worst comes to worst I have no idea who the replacements might be.
#48
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: the good the bad and the u...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:27:39 PMQuote from: Tecno on Today at 07:00:14 AMHuh, what? Fill us in.
He won't.
#49
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: How would a team of the be...
Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 01:17:35 PMBadly!
#50
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: GDT BC at Ssk, Sat Nov 8, ...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:10:06 PMI can't cheer for either team. Can we vote for the league to award an appearance in the Grey Cup to the Elks? lol