Mike O'Shea a Consideration for the Redblacks?

ModAdmin · Mike O'Shea a Consideration for the Redblacks?

So, Fahan Lalji is suggesting the Redblacks will make a formal request to interview Mike O'Shea for their Head
Coach position and a possible VP following the Grey Cup. And the beat goes on....

Still 2 years left on his current contract with the Bombers.

Tecno · **Today** at 05:53:07 AM

Well, the only way they could tamper with him in-contract is if they offer him an "promotion". Hence the somewhat meaningless "VP" title.

This has GOT to be impossible though. The ONLY way it could work for OTT is if Dinwiddie got another job of equal stature to relieve them of the coach cap hit.

There is NO way at all period that they can pay MOS more than he makes in WPG PLUS Dinwiddie existing salary. Unlike the player cap where you can go over with penalties, I'm pretty sure the league would hose anyone going over the coach cap.

I don't think MOS would go anyhow. At his age he wants to start over and potentially take 5+ seasons just to get OK like he did in WPG? Pffft. Not to mention OTT (nor anyone else) will wait 5 seasons for results anymore. Look at how long they (supposedly) gave Dinwiddie!!

Also, say MOS says he wants to go, can't we foreclose that option by offering him some nebulous "VP" title here too??

Tecno · **Today** at 05:55:29 AM

And what about Dinwiddie? Given only 1 season to turn a garbage ship around? Who here thinks that's reasonable? Every single new but vet HC gets at least 2 seasons to suck. Even C.Jones got 2 seasons.

Only n00b HC's like Claybrooks get the boot after 1 season.

I smell bad reporting by Farhan. Or OTT just wants a CYA interview to show their board or owner "see, we did something! we looked into MOS!".

MOS shouldn't even waste his time flying there as the offer may not even be genuine.

Throw Long Bannatyne · Last Edit: **Today** at 02:10:22 PM by Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: Tecno on Today at 05:55:29 AMAnd what about Dinwiddie? Given only 1 season to turn a garbage ship around? Who here thinks that's reasonable? Every single new but vet HC gets at least 2 seasons to suck. Even C.Jones got 2 seasons.

Only n00b HC's like Claybrooks get the boot after 1 season.

I smell bad reporting by Farhan. Or OTT just wants a CYA interview to show their board or owner "see, we did something! we looked into MOS!".

MOS shouldn't even waste his time flying there as the offer may not even be genuine.

Agree, unless or until they fire Dinwiddie this isn't a thing. Best check back tomorrow though, you never know.

Waffler · **Today** at 02:24:05 PM

Quote from: Tecno on Today at 05:55:29 AMAnd what about Dinwiddie? Given only 1 season to turn a garbage ship around? Who here thinks that's reasonable?

Did Ottawa get what they were expecting? I'd say a resounding no. No Chad Kelly coming now and I wonder if that was promised when Dinwiddie interviewed. It just looks like Chris Jones 2.0 The crystal ball says another last place finish. Why would you give him another year if you could upgrade now?

Jesse · **Today** at 02:25:03 PM

Sounds like typical Grey Cup week nonsense to drum up clicks. It's not even original as it comes up every time MOS needs a contract and he inevitably re-ups for another 3 years.

He's not even in a contract year so this is more nothing than normal.

gobombersgo · **Today** at 02:51:58 PM

This is definitely a possibility as O'Shea and Morreale are close friends.

If the Bombers let O'Shea sign in Ottawa maybe they can get their draft pick back since O'Shea is still under contract.

Ryan Dinwiddie and a 1st round draft pick for O'Shea?

Blue In BC · **Today** at 03:13:16 PM

Quote from: gobombersgo on Today at 02:51:58 PMThis is definitely a possibility as O'Shea and Morreale are close friends.

If the Bombers let O'Shea sign in Ottawa maybe they can get their draft pick back since O'Shea is still under contract.

Ryan Dinwiddie and a 1st round draft pick for O'Shea?

How about their 1st round and our 1st round that we traded to them.

Stats Junkie · **Today** at 04:11:05 PM

There have been rumours for 3 weeks or so (since Morreale was hired) that Ottawa is interested in Mike O'Shea for head coach and Danny McManus for GM.

gobombersgo · **Today** at 04:29:04 PM

Quote from: Stats Junkie on Today at 04:11:05 PMThere have been rumours for 3 weeks or so (since Morreale was hired) that Ottawa is interested in Mike O'Shea for head coach and Danny McManus for GM.

Yeah, Arash Madani mentioned it.

But, he'll throw alot of stuff out there and will take credit for first reporting when one of his predictions does come through.

dd · **Today** at 04:38:43 PM

Interesting story line, I just don't see MOS leaving his Wpg position and stable clubhouse for a dumpster fire, friendship and all with Morreale. He's got it good here and he knows it. And he's loyal to a fault. I just don't see him leaving here to go there to start over, not at this point in his career.

Sway · **Today** at 04:59:08 PM

Zach and Dru both go with him to Ottawa

We get Dinwiddie and MBT. $:-\$

Could be worse

We can't have Dru if we get Dinwiddie.

See what Miller does. He could Fire Walter's and give Danny Mac GM here.

Would like to see some new blood here. The league is going towards more fast paced offensive style and Oshea likes his players in slo motion black n white 1930s style.