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You are correct on his usage, I just likened it to a LBer type role because it is probably closer to that than DE and it doesn't really have a term associated with it because it is unusual. Definitely not true LBer for sure, but definitely not DE either. Just weird usage. Not sure why. Could be declining skills but he rarely gets to straight rush anymore at all.

Alexander makes 400k next year. That really does help the Als pay for other talent.

Blues forward out for weeks after suffering “scalding burns.” The year of weird off-ice injuries continues....

I think Tyson Philpot is indeed the best Canadian WR and has gamewrecking talent ... but agree with others that yikes that's a lot of money for someone with his injury track record.

Have to clarify, WJ didn't play a Lber hybrid or jack role. He hasn't had a straight drop back to even shallow LBer depth in many years here. (Remember when he used to do that and really disrupt passing lanes?) He's basically been spying the QB on inside pass lanes. Idk if that has ever in football been a thing out side of the last few years with WJ. He doesn't spy qb for contain, and he doesn't play both passing lanes. Like a man-to-man shot blocker in basketball. Not the weak side guy rotating over to get a block, he gets tall keeps his feet and tries to get in the way of the ball going right at him. If he could do a lot more with any kind of regularity, we would see him jumping pass lanes from the back side of pursuit on roll outs, getting to the outside shoulder of his ol and batting down backfield pass attempts from the pocket, and frankly getting off the initial block significantly more. Even when he turns it on in the games he excels in now, he is beating his blocker with moves and cuts. He isn't blowing by guys around the edge or any thing.

I would strongly consider Khari as a QB coach and a guy to help a new CO, like what Hall has done for JY. But I wouldn't go to him directly for an OC. Same role Jackson would play if we keep him imo. Best case, you get both Costanza and Bourgoin as an OC/position coach, ast oc and position coach, and then still have a guy like Jackson as qb coach, keep Marty at that point, and you have the offensive staff wrapped up. Between the two, I really like costanza as a unique football mind, not another lapo foot soldier. I think Bourgoin is better as a position coach, though, and more turnkey as an OC. I do think Bourgoin was likely much more responsible for the offensive success in BC than people would think, despite him working for Buck. As far as retreads go, I would consider Lapo in a positional support coach role to a new OC. Despite being an original member of the fire plop train, I think he would do a great job helping a guy develop and coaching a position like WR. Pair Lapo, or jackson, or khari as assistant to OC Costanza, and you are in pretty good hands. It'd really come down to who the OC prefers and what they need.

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I've got it, Jake Thomas for OC.

I also heard JBR say to continue to talk about JT until further notice. I told you offseason is going to be fantastic.

If O'Shea didn't think of him first, it ain't gonna happen. Besides, if 2026 unfolds as likely, Khari would be a prime candidate to replace him.

I have my meme's on standby.

I think from memory this isn't their first only player meeting this season. Not a good sign.

What about Khari?

If only for the "can't standya" jokes

Bout time they have this meeting. This is embarrassing. There is still plenty of time to right the ship.

What if they're asking him to do that because that is all he can do anymore? We saw him go off in the grey cup 2 seasons ago which did not happen during the season or since... so the logical interpretation is that Willie is old and can't be an every down impact player anymore but he plays every down so they try and save him and let him knock passes down. Too much country club where tenured vets get to play no matter what.

within reason I guess I should have said...we let guys walk where we could have absorbed what they left for If you look back I wasn't really a fan of BO's first deal either...That position is one where you shouldnt be sinking 230+ k into

Als driving up the market. Huge cash for a receiver with injury problems and a guard. Definitely time to let our Cdn linebackers on rookie deals play, bc fa Canadians are getting paid.

crazy money. 4 seasons, only been healthy for 1, topped out at jsut over 800 yards and 5 tds. He was very good and a great guy to have but what do you pay him if he puts up 1200-1500 and 8-10 tds the next two years? https://3downnation.com/2025/12/01/montreal-alouettes-make-pier-olivier-lestage-one-of-cfls-highest-paid-non-quarterbacks-sources/ Lestage is getting the bag, too.

Haven’t you been advocating to let Oliveira walk over money?

and we should help in driving it up too....I figured he may have wanted to go back home to MTL and they would be a suiter for nim...still could be too I guess but then may need to drop salary of another reciever there...I'd go hard at Mack if he is a FA or woud become a casualty of a Emilus signing

Even to the most hardcore defenders of trust the process with our coaches can't argue this one.

Riders gonna not be happy, price for Emilus just went up

yeah...we need to scrap the rigid ratio constraints...the rigid scheme based on...I not even sure these days and allow the best players to actually compete for jobs....and then select you best 24 where you have actual adequate back-up...the key part and then determine the ratio and who makes best sense scheme wise to suit their, and the units best ability Not this pre-determined Player X is the starter regardless of injury in camp or outperformed...Position A is a Canadian position regardless if we have better options with an Import....playing sub par guys (Can or American) cause they were loyal foot soldiers in yrs gone past, or just tickle Osh's fancy.... That in a nutshell is what we have done for half a decade now....time to switch things up