O'Shea Granted Permission to Interview with Argos

Tecno · November 12, 2025, 11:17:06 PM

Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on November 12, 2025, 09:53:26 PMI guess MOS is gonna enjoying all the $1000 steak diners he can until making a decision lol

Never go full Henoc!

Tecno · November 12, 2025, 11:18:55 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on November 12, 2025, 09:07:03 PMhamilton is sniffing around as well. asking for permission to talk to MOS and DM.

Ya, then that means TOR/HAM are eyeing MOS for GM. And that makes more sense because there's no money for MOS as "just a HC".

Pretty sure HAM isn't done with Scott -- he basically just started and has turned that team around on a dime.

The Pinball situation in TOR complicates things... maybe they are offering HC + asst GM to enable a pay bump?

Sir Blue and Gold · November 12, 2025, 11:21:11 PM

Longtime (but also long retired) Toronto sports media guy Howard Berger has shared a done deal for O'Shea to Toronto.

No idea if it's true or not obviously, but it is out there being shared so thought I'd put it here. Guy covered the Toronto sports scene for 35 years.

Tecno · November 12, 2025, 11:21:46 PM

Quote from: dd on November 12, 2025, 04:57:13 PMHow do you figure there'd be a media frenzy in Toronto?? They don't care about the Argos there. There's more media demands here in fishbowl Winnipeg where football is a big deal in the community.

The media frenzy would be his first few months in TOR all the way up to TC -- simply because of his novelty. Even in TOR, and even with no one watching, the media will make him do a ton of pressers. It would be way more media than he is currently getting here. If he stays here he barely has to say boo until TC.

Pete · November 12, 2025, 11:23:52 PM

Sounds like argos have offered him the coaching position but with added authority on personnel. Which to me is a recipe for trouble
It felt like this has been an issue hamstringing Walters over the last year.
(As well as scouts who find talent only to see them not utilized)

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 12, 2025, 11:46:52 PM

Quote from: Pete on November 12, 2025, 11:23:52 PMSounds like argos have offered him the coaching position but with added authority on personnel. Which to me is a recipe for trouble
It felt like this has been an issue hamstringing Walters over the last year.
(As well as scouts who find talent only to see them not utilized)

Despite his flaws, John Murphy has arguably been the best personnel scout in the CFL over the last decade.

Waffler · November 12, 2025, 11:53:52 PM

At first I was 50/50 MOS would leave but I can't help think this much smoke means fire. I am more like 80/20 he's gone now.

He has an offer from the Bombers on the table. Not signed.

I wonder what would be the reason he has to go to TO? He knows Pinball already, most of the CFL big wigs will be here this week. Couldn't he just interview here? I think there are things he wanted to see for himself and if he was satisfied... he gone.

Tecno · **Today** at 12:04:25 AM

Quote from: Waffler on November 12, 2025, 11:53:52 PMAt first I was 50/50 MOS would leave but I can't help think this much smoke means fire.

Meh. Watch his last 2 pressers. I see no indication he wants to bail. I see no indication he's not happy here.

MOS is a bad liar. He "lies" by omission. He doesn't just lie to your face. He's not good at it.

No, him saying an injured player "might be ready" does not count.

Jesse · **Today** at 12:14:49 AM

Quote from: Waffler on November 12, 2025, 11:53:52 PMAt first I was 50/50 MOS would leave but I can't help think this much smoke means fire. I am more like 80/20 he's gone now.

He has an offer from the Bombers on the table. Not signed.

I wonder what would be the reason he has to go to TO? He knows Pinball already, most of the CFL big wigs will be here this week. Couldn't he just interview here? I think there are things he wanted to see for himself and if he was satisfied... he gone.

It would be part of TOs pitch to bring him out. They want him to come to Toronto. I wouldn't read into that part of it.

RebusRankin · **Today** at 12:27:04 AM

Quote from: Tecno on November 12, 2025, 11:21:46 PMThe media frenzy would be his first few months in TOR all the way up to TC -- simply because of his novelty. Even in TOR, and even with no one watching, the media will make him do a ton of pressers. It would be way more media than he is currently getting here. If he stays here he barely has to say boo until TC.

The media in Toronto cares more about the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors and their MLS club. He's not going to have to deal with much.

J5V · **Today** at 12:33:55 AM

Quote from: dd on November 11, 2025, 04:03:34 PMYou guys just aren't getting it. He's moving because he WANTS to, to be closer to family, to go back to an organization where he played, he likes pinball and he likes Toronto. If he wasn't interested in the position and moving why would he waste a second on meeting with them. He's gone I m telling ya.

I agree with you too.

dd · **Today** at 12:36:40 AM

Quote from: RebusRankin on Today at 12:27:04 AMThe media in Toronto cares more about the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors and their MLS club. He's not going to have to deal with much.

Exactly, Argos are barely on the radar and don't get much press vs raptors, jays and leafs, which is perfect for MOS. No more hoakey coaches show where angry fans calls in, he can just focus on football, he ll have it made in the shade

J5V · **Today** at 12:45:51 AM

I can't believe none of you guys have the conspiracy hats on. Sheesh!

First Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and you've just won two. Could be something in it down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

Second Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and as much as we appreciate the first one, well, there definitely could be something down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

"Easiest way out of the 'Peg is to tank the team bad. The folks there'd be happy to see you go and with Dimwiddie gone, well ..."

Just sayin'. "Queue the Twilight Zone music" ... LOL!

bluengold204 · **Today** at 01:32:05 AM

Quote from: J5V on Today at 12:45:51 AMI can't believe none of you guys have the conspiracy hats on. Sheesh!

First Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and you've just won two. Could be something in it down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

Second Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and as much as we appreciate the first one, well, there definitely could be something down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

"Easiest way out of the 'Peg is to tank the team bad. The folks there'd be happy to see you go and with Dimwiddie gone, well ..."

Just sayin'. "Queue the Twilight Zone music" ... LOL!

Is this a Techno alt account?

dd · **Today** at 01:36:30 AM

Quote from: J5V on Today at 12:45:51 AMI can't believe none of you guys have the conspiracy hats on. Sheesh!

First Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and you've just won two. Could be something in it down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

Second Grey Cup against the Argos "That's a hell of a team you have there Mike but T.O. really needs this cup and as much as we appreciate the first one, well, there definitely could be something down the road for you if you ever wanted to come back home to T.O."

"Easiest way out of the 'Peg is to tank the team bad. The folks there'd be happy to see you go and with Dimwiddie gone, well ..."

Just sayin'. "Queue the Twilight Zone music" ... LOL!

Craziest post of the year!!