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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Official Game Day Thread -...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 07:47:15 PM

I am predicting a close game. Possibly decided by injuries. I don't think Sask will get blown out at all, that's a TEAM. If anyone falls apart it would be Montreal. They depend on ONE guy, 2-8 without him. Lauther has to make his kicks, that's the weakest link for Sask. Almost a home game, coldish weather and hungrier, Sask gets it done IMHO.

Interesting the Riders tried very hard to trade for Lirim Hajrullahu before the trade deadline but the Argos turned down their offer.  Afterward when questioned Lirim said he would have refused to report to the Riders if the trade had been made. Life is going well for him in Toronto.

Shows the Riders are leaving no stones un-turned in their quest to improve their personnel.

https://3downnation.com/2025/11/13/lirim-hajrullahu-toronto-argonauts-declined-trade-inquiry-from-saskatchewan-roughriders/

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 07:31:15 PM

Not sure you re accurate there, he made some very good plays last year.  I think he was nicked...  or got on Hogan's bad side.  He's still a top notch talent, and we should see him back next year, doing good things.

I believe both Clercius and MCI have one year left on their contracts, but neither have improved their contribution in their second year as would be expected. At this point they seem to be little more than place-holders, good enough until something better comes along. They remind me of Carl Volny, a super talented RB that played 4 years for the Bombers but rarely touched the ball....which maybe Peterson's fate as well.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Official Game Day Thread -...

Last post by Foxhound - Today at 06:59:26 PM

So I'm a big fan of Coach Jason Maas, Tyson Philpot and Trevor Harris. I'm also a fan of Travis Theis, Austin Mack, Travis Snead, Sam Emilus, Tommy Nield and Dohnte Meyers to a lesser extent.

But for me it really comes down to wanting Trevor Harris to QB a team to a Grey Cup victory.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by RebusRankin - Today at 06:57:13 PM

I think the coaching staff is locked in already.

Likely true but its going to be an issue. Hogan is an awful OC.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 06:42:03 PM

Starting with that washed up bozo Howard Berger.

Glad this has been resolved. O'Shea seems pretty pragmatic to me, so his decision to stay here makes the most sense.

Let's see how 2026 goes and then take it from there.

Old man Berger should just shut his yap.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:39:58 PM

Ok. Onward and upward. Which others in the staff decide to leave due to offers elsewhere. Who might the Bombers be interested in gaining from other organizations.

There are many good candidates but not all are interested in moving.

Is there any interest in considering Lapo as an OC and assistant HC? Bombers don't currently have an official assistant HC. Another person I like is Pat Delmonaco in that role ( he is rather embedded in Calgary ).

If they're going to move on from Hogan, do it fast so they have some options. First look at who is immediately available, Tommy Condell is a tariff free option. He's the coach Zach credits for showing him the ropes of the CFL game in Hamilton, so he likely still has a good relationship with him.  He was also the Ti-Cats OC in 2019 when they ran into the Bombers in the GC after going 15-3 during the season.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Montreal vs Ssk Grey Cup w...

Last post by Foxhound - Today at 06:39:17 PM

Cheering for another global pandemic to hit before Friday.

Selling all the way. WORST possible matchup as a Bomber fan.

will not be attending

will not even be watching on Tv

Sold my ticket. This is the barfiest of  barfy Grey Cup matches. I won't be watching. At least I made some money off a rider fan so there's that.

That's disgraceful. I'll scratch you off my list of dedicated Canadian football fans.

Me I'm a hardcore supporter of Canadian football and I have nothing but disdain (to put it mildly) for all the fair weather fans who are all about nothing but their own team.

Keep in mind that it's not the Saskatchewan Roughriders who threaten the very existence of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It's the NFL and fans of the NFL. Hopefully there aren't many of those on this board.

 

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 06:28:11 PM

What do you guys think about bringing in Brian Dobie, Orlondo Steinauer and Andrew Harris to our coaching staff?  Don't think Lapo will leave his warm job.

Jackson or Burris  QB coach
Orlando            OC
Harris              RB/assist OC
Brian Dobie        anywhere for his experience

Hogan doesn't know how to change things at !/2 time to improve for the 2nd half.

Also need better work from our O line coach and D line coach

I mentioned AH33 last year and most thought it wasn't a good idea. I think the only way AH leaves the Riders is if he gets a OC spot.

Love Brian Dobbie but pass.

Orlando as DC

Burris as OC/QB coach.

[O'Shea was being wooed by the Toronto Argonauts, travelling there earlier this week on what a source with knowledge of the situation described as a fact-finding mission.Argos general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons was hoping to lure O'Shea back east, closer to his home of North Bay, Ont., and to the place he spent the majority of his career as a player and began his career as a coach.Speculation was Clemons might offer his former teammate expanded responsibilities, but the source says O'Shea never inquired about the GM title or recommended any changes to the Argos organization."It was fact-finding and family-oriented first," the source said.It's curious the social media posts only mention 2026, as O'Shea's and Walters' last few contracts have been for three-year terms.]

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:23:08 PM

O'Shea was being wooed by the Toronto Argonauts, travelling there earlier this week on what a source with knowledge of the situation described as a fact-finding mission.

Argos general manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons was hoping to lure O'Shea back east, closer to his home of North Bay, Ont., and to the place he spent the majority of his career as a player and began his career as a coach.

Speculation was Clemons might offer his former teammate expanded responsibilities, but the source says O'Shea never inquired about the GM title or recommended any changes to the Argos organization.

"It was fact-finding and family-oriented first," the source said.

It's curious the social media posts only mention 2026, as O'Shea's and Walters' last few contracts have been for three-year terms.

-Paul Friesen

So WHO does Toronto hire? It seems it was MOS or bust.

I am wondering if they want to talk to Corey Mace, who just signed a contract but that is for head coach only. He's been DC there, they know him.

Bob Dyce is available. 

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted permission ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:17:58 PM

Tru dat, whatever the opposite of "schmoozer" is, that's MOS.

Curmudgeon.