Bombers add Jarious Jackson, promote Hogan to OC

Jesse · February 04, 2025, 12:03:53 AM

So Ed Tait says the OC will be announced in the next few days and that it won't be a surprise.

I was starting to believe that the delay was because we were waiting for Lapo's contract at TSN to finish, but maybe the unsurprising part is that it's Mike Miller because his name was out there already in the news.

Bluehawk · February 04, 2025, 08:02:52 AM

I will go with Lapo...and happy if its him.
I feel he really enjoys the game still too much to be stuck at TSN

TecnoGenius · February 04, 2025, 11:37:05 AM

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2025, 12:03:53 AMI was starting to believe that the delay was because we were waiting for Lapo's contract at TSN to finish, but maybe the unsurprising part is that it's Mike Miller because his name was out there already in the news.

I've heard no chatter about Miller becoming OC. Personally I think that would be crazy. He was already felt like a fish out of water when thrown into the STC role. He said as much at the start of the season. Ya, I'm sure he got better and more comfortable, but to then jump into OC when he's never really had a hand in play calling?? That's crazy talk.

If the whisper is "no surprise" then it has to be Lapo. I bet you there was a whisper deal this whole time and they were just waiting until it was opportune (or allowed!) to announce it.

TecnoGenius · February 04, 2025, 11:38:06 AM

If Buck was Lapo's "understudy" a few years back, then who was Buck's understudy the last few years?

I'm a bit perturbed that I have no idea who the OC-in-waiting in-house option is / would have been!

Jesse · February 04, 2025, 01:28:04 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 04, 2025, 11:37:05 AMI've heard no chatter about Miller becoming OC. Personally I think that would be crazy. He was already felt like a fish out of water when thrown into the STC role. He said as much at the start of the season. Ya, I'm sure he got better and more comfortable, but to then jump into OC when he's never really had a hand in play calling?? That's crazy talk.

If the whisper is "no surprise" then it has to be Lapo. I bet you there was a whisper deal this whole time and they were just waiting until it was opportune (or allowed!) to announce it.

Mike Miller the Argos QB coach who we've interviewed for our OC already.

blue_gold_84 · February 04, 2025, 01:36:36 PM

Mike Miller's bio (Argonauts page)

Sir Blue and Gold · February 04, 2025, 02:41:19 PM

At this point, he's got to be the hire. Not sure what the hold up is specifically though.

Blue In BC · February 04, 2025, 04:48:11 PM

Decision announced on 3rd Down. Promoted Hogan internally and hired J. Jackson as QB coach. I'm not unhappy with these decisions.

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 04, 2025, 04:56:49 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 04:48:11 PMDecision announced on 3rd Down. Promoted Hogan internally and hired J. Jackson as QB coach. I'm not unhappy with these decisions.

Wow the former RB coach jumps to OC ahead of Jackson, that's a strange arrangement.

Sir Blue and Gold · February 04, 2025, 05:02:22 PM

On paper and at first glace this hire seems like a big stretch.

I like that Hogan is a former QB (albeit CIS level one) but he's very green. Apparently he joined the Als in the TICKETING department in 2015. As far as I can tell he's never called offensive plays professionally and I am not even sure he did so at the CIS level. He was an offensive assist over two seasons when the Als went 10-26 and missed the playoffs two straight years. Prior to him time in Winnipeg as a running backs coach he was running backs and receivers coach for the Carabins.

The resume inspires very little confidence and it seems an unnecessarily large gamble for a veteran offence going into a Grey Cup hosting year but let's hope they have this one right. Feels a bit like giving your teenager keys to the Porsche.

theaardvark · February 04, 2025, 05:03:30 PM

Not overjoyed at the choice, but he's worked in the system and done great with Brady.

Guessing if he was in charge in the GC, we would have seen a different finish to the game

Will be interesting to see if he changes the run/pass ratio substantially.

J. Jackson is a good add, and will give Hogan good support. And should Hogan falter, he's there to step in.

Not jaw dropping, but understandable.

Blue In BC · February 04, 2025, 05:07:50 PM

J. Jackson input will be valuable as mentioned. Although this is a bit of a surprise, an internal promotion provides some insight to the strengths of the roster etc.

blue_gold_84 · February 04, 2025, 05:15:16 PM

That's a big ol' meh from me. Jackson is a good addition, though.

blue_gold_84 · February 04, 2025, 05:15:56 PM

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/02/04/bombers-add-jarious-jackson-to-coaching-staff-name-jason-hogan-offensive-coordinator/

gordo · February 04, 2025, 05:33:38 PM

Really like bringing Jarious Jackson onto the coaching staff as QB coach. Good experience as an OC with the Elks for 3 seasons and even a brief stint as interim coach. And I always liked him as a QB in his playing days.

Hogan being an internal hire as the new OC has only 3 seasons as our running backs coach so Jackson will probably be leaned on to help him out. Sounds like a good arrangement.

Promoting a relatively inexperienced guy like Hogan can be looked at as taking the easy path instead of interviewing and bringing in a more experienced coach who has an OC track record (like Jackson). But I trust O'Shea and he obviously knows Hogan well who has spent his 3 years working with Buck so this likely will not be a huge shift in philosophy at the OC spot. It's typical O'Shea, being loyal to his guys. But I think these are good hires.