Blue Bombers announce coaching changes

[Tecno]

Well they let Buck walk out the door with Kevin Bourgoin on a leash, if O'Shea had offered him the OC job he likely doesn't follow Buck to BC. Just guessing, but I would say he was better equipped for the step up than Hogan.

But that scenario doesn't make sense.  That would imply that MOS preferred Hogan as the next OC?!  Unless Bourgoin was dead set on following Buck regardless of what was offered.  Or... Bourgoin was asked and wanted way more than Hogan and the coach cap wouldn't allow it.

[Jesse]

But that scenario doesn't make sense.  That would imply that MOS preferred Hogan as the next OC?!  Unless Bourgoin was dead set on following Buck regardless of what was offered.  Or... Bourgoin was asked and wanted way more than Hogan and the coach cap wouldn't allow it.

Bourgoin was always the one who made sense to me as an internal hire, which we've come to expect from MOS. So, whatever the reason (we'll never know), perhaps he was the initial choice but he chose to go with Buck instead.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Bourgoin was always the one who made sense to me as an internal hire, which we've come to expect from MOS. So, whatever the reason (we'll never know), perhaps he was the initial choice but he chose to go with Buck instead.

I don't think any position coach is going to pass up the opportunity to become a co-ordinator, especially one that has invested years into coaching like Bourgoin, he would instantly double his salary and profile.  That said, O'Shea's decision may have come down to personality or work ethic, you're right, we'll never know.

[theaardvark]

Buck as HC/OC has more money available for an assistant, and who knows if Bourgoin was actually OC in everything but title.

Position coaches interact with the co-ordinators more than the HC, maybe Bourgoin ws fine with Buck, but not as comfortable with MOS, who he would have answered directly to now as OC.

Too many variables...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Buck as HC/OC has more money available for an assistant, and who knows if Bourgoin was actually OC in everything but title.

Position coaches interact with the co-ordinators more than the HC, maybe Bourgoin ws fine with Buck, but not as comfortable with MOS, who he would have answered directly to now as OC.

Too many variables...

I've heard a few times, a job as a teacher with benefits pays much better than a position coach in the CFL, thus many would be candidates take high school coaching jobs when they can find them.

[Jesse]

I've heard a few times, a job as a teacher with benefits pays much better than a position coach in the CFL, thus many would be candidates take high school coaching jobs when they can find them.

I believe that. Way more security too.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Jarious Jackson signs with the Stamps as a QB coach.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/05/calgary-stampeders-hire-jarious-jackson-as-quarterbacks-coach-finalize-staff/

[dd]

Wonder why he moved on from us??

[Tecno]

Wonder why he moved on from us??

There's no money here.  And we didn't want him.  He did nothing for us.  Huge disappointment.

[DM83]

These moves are fine.
Cordell has to rise up, and be creative.
The other  two are position coaches.
Thomas and the other guy can work with Canadians. I doubt Americans will give these guys much respect.

Oh well probably economy related. Great they can continue their careers.
Jake I assumed is well liked, and had paid his dues.
Brady likes Hogan, so they have worked well together. For the most part the RB coach has to make sure the rbs run the hole and make their blocks.

Strev and Shoen to receiver coach?

 

[blue_gold_84]

Wonder why he moved on from us??

He was essentially useless during his time here. I'm guessing the WFC opted to move on.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wonder why he moved on from us??

Zach probably had some say in this, maybe didn't work well with him and prefers to work with Condell, hard to say whether he helped any of the other QB's improve their game as we saw no evidence. Essentially Jackson was here to help Hogan, just as Richie Hall was kept in place to mentor Younger.  Richie has become invisible to the public eye but I guess they'll keep him around as long as he wants to coach.

[blue_or_die]

Jarious Jackson signs with the Stamps as a QB coach.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/05/calgary-stampeders-hire-jarious-jackson-as-quarterbacks-coach-finalize-staff/

The JJ thing last year is still super weird to me. Know idea *** happened.

Clearly time to cut bait and move on though.

[theaardvark]

Zero need for JJ here with Condell. 

Might end up with Zach next year as QB coach.

[J5V]

The beauty of this is that if the D line struggles, and gets no pressure, people can still blame Jake!