Paul Boudreau

[bwiser]

Paul Boudreau, Bombers special teams coach has not had his contract renewed for the 2024 season. It is unclear if he will be replaced from outside the organization or from within. I wonder if Mike Miller is retiring and would be interested in becoming the new special teams coordinator.

[ModAdmin]

He is not listed in bluebombers.com coaching directory.  Sounds like there could be a change.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Paul Boudreau, Bombers special teams coach has not had his contract renewed for the 2024 season. It is unclear if he will be replaced from outside the organization or from within. I wonder if Mike Miller is retiring and would be interested in becoming the new special teams coordinator.

Agree, some new blood would be good.

[Stretch]

One less person for someone to watch like a hawk.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Miller at first glance seems like a natural fit as our STs coordinator....however just because he may be the GOAT special teamed may not necessarily translate into being a great coach.    Perhaps someone on this forum could comment on Miller's football acumen/IQ.   

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Bombers used to be the most creative ST team in the league, haven't seen a hint of creativity the past two seasons.

[Jesse]

Bombers used to be the most creative ST team in the league, haven't seen a hint of creativity the past two seasons.

Something I mention all the time. Remember O'Shea at Toronto and when he first came over here?

Not only were special teams fun to watch, but he seemed to have a bag of tricks on offence that he opened up regularly. That's all gone away in recent years.

Perhaps it's a case of no longer needing to do it, but it's something I miss.

[blue_gold_84]

A little surprising, IMO. A few key injuries certainly didn't help special teams in 2023.

Makes me wonder if this decision was made mutually.

I agree on the lack of creativity as something that had been missing recently.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I don't mind a change there but the "lack of creativity" probably should fall on O'Shea's lap, if you want to blame anyone. Special teams coaches don't choose when to employ fake punts, etc. For the most part, we haven't needed to do run those types of plays over the last few years. Instead, at least up until this past year, overwhelming consistency on the teams has been enough and probably the smartest play.

[Pete]

Wouldnt be surprized if we dont replace him, with the operations cap likely was the only way to retain the rest of the staff. O'Shea might take over. Wouldnt be as difficult as other teams ie elks where jones is dc or Riders Mace .

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I don't mind a change there but the "lack of creativity" probably should fall on O'Shea's lap, if you want to blame anyone. Special teams coaches don't choose when to employ fake punts, etc. For the most part, we haven't needed to do run those types of plays over the last few years. Instead, at least up until this past year, overwhelming consistency on the teams has been enough and probably the smartest play.

I can see this, they don't really need a bag of tricks when they can win most games straight up with talent and execution.  O'Shea has become more conservative in his approach and gambling when unnecessary just opens him up to criticism when they fail. Riderfans were always quick to crucify Dickenson whenever a gamble went wrong.

[bwiser]

I can see this, they don't really need a bag of tricks when they can win most games straight up with talent and execution.  O'Shea has become more conservative in his approach and gambling when unnecessary just opens him up to criticism when they fail. Riderfans were always quick to crucify Dickenson whenever a gamble went wrong.

If you start listening to what fans want, you will soon be joining them in the stands.

[Blueforlife]

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/04/bombers-moving-on-from-special-teams-coordinator-paul-boudreau-report/

[Blueforlife]

Injuries were a factor to be sure

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Maybe O'Shea takes it over and they use the savings for raises for Buck and/or Walters?