Childress

This is what he said so others don't have to look it up:
The article also said:
and Collaros also said:
Sounds like Collaros believes the Bombers has a sub-standard offensive coordinator.
I think he fails to recognize the old boys he names, and you could include Collaros in that group, are simply not as good as they were 5 years ago and the Bombers haven't brought in new guys to be the stars while these guys age out.

Problems, we got a lot, but Thomas and roster management is way down the list. 
Start with Collaros, thinking he's still got the arm he used to have, throwing into tight spots and getting picked off. Then Jefferson, who used to take over games, but can only shows flashes now. Then whoever made the decision to let Lawler go and rely on broken down Schoen.  Add in the guys who decided that our OC could learn the job on the fly instead of getting a real OC in and that everyone should get another chance instead of bringing in new talent. 
I worry that getting into the playoffs because we played a team that didn't need a win and won a game where we completed 3 freaking passes and Edmonton started the wrong QB at the beginning of the season, is going to tell those in charge that everything's OK so they bring back the old guys for one more kick at the cat.  

What we really need to do is to get rid of the expensive ex stars who aren't worth what we are paying them, work free agency with the cash we saved, and bring in a lot of new faces. 

Who is in charge of recruiting their imports?  I don't think they've done very good there for a long time.  They find some good players, but not enough.  That is why they have to hang on to the old guys.  No one is beating them out.

I'd be surprised if the Bombers move on from O'Shea or Walters.  In the last 6 seasons, they have made the playoffs each year, they were Grey Cup Finalists 5 times and Champions twice.  They finished with a winning record this year.  The Bombers could and likely would do a lot worse by replacing these guys.
They have stayed loyal to some long time vets, some for maybe too long, and their play has clearly dropped off.  I'm not sure if they should move on from Collaros, but he is not the player he was a few years ago.  Jefferson is not a dominant defensive player anymore.  Neufeld and Bryant aren't what they were.  They'll add some free agents, but it is in the new recruits that sets a team up for success.  

I'd be surprised if the Bombers move on from O'Shea or Walters.  In the last 6 seasons, they have made the playoffs each year, they were Grey Cup Finalists 5 times and Champions twice.  They finished with a winning record this year.  The Bombers could and likely would do a lot worse by replacing these guys.
They have stayed loyal to some long time vets, some for maybe too long, and their play has clearly dropped off.  I'm not sure if they should move on from Collaros, but he is not the player he was a few years ago.  Jefferson is not a dominant defensive player anymore.  Neufeld and Bryant aren't what they were.  They'll add some free agents, but it is in the new recruits that sets a team up for success.  

I'd be surprised if the Bombers move on from O'Shea or Walters.  In the last 6 seasons, they have made the playoffs each year, they were Grey Cup Finalists 5 times and Champions twice.  They finished with a winning record this year.  The Bombers could and likely would do a lot worse by replacing these guys.
They have stayed loyal to some long time vets, some for maybe too long, and their play has clearly dropped off.  I'm not sure if they should move on from Collaros, but he is not the player he was a few years ago.  Jefferson is not a dominant defensive player anymore.  Neufeld and Bryant aren't what they were.  They'll add some free agents, but it is in the new recruits that sets a team up for success.  

I have been a Stampeder season ticket holder since 1986 and have managed to convince the wife to come to Winnipeg to take in the Bombers season opener and then we drive back to Calgary to take in the Stampeder opener two days later.
I am wondering what the tailgate situation is in Winnipeg.  Any tips?  

Thanks guys.  It is wierd having to learn how to go to a game in a new city.

John Hufnagel talks to us for an hour and 15 minutes last week in our best interview yet.  The CFL is awesome in that it gives the fans access like this.
 
Here is the interview:
 
http://www.cflhorsemen.ca/2015.html
 
 

I have nothing but respect for those who stick their neck out and make a mock draft.  It is so much easier to stand on the sidelines and take pot shots at someone's work than it is to put yourself out there.
 
That said, I cannot see Calgary taking a linebacker in the first round.  Linebacker is in no way a need for the Stampeders.  They play three imports at linebacker and have two imports who will be fighting for a designated import position behind them.  They have a very quality Canadian in McCartney who can play defense.  Shomari Williams is mostly an excellent special teams player, but also a guy you could plug into the defense to get through a game if you had three injuries to your linebackers.  They have Yannick Carter - another excellent special teamer.  Last year they drafted Caron who looked great in training camp but then was injured for the season.  I cannot see them taking a linebacker early in the draft.  It isn't a need.
 
I could see them taking a receiver, if Durant or Demski were still on the board, as they lost Sinopoli to Ottawa and only have three Canadian receivers.  They also need to replace the loss of Jones on the OL and in your draft scenario with the remaining OL that are available, I'd see them taking Ruby with their first pick. 
 
I do like the third round pick of the Stamps taking Varga.  Most mock drafts are calling that.  He likely won't ever play in the CFL which will scare away most teams.  The Stampeders with three third round picks, could afford to spend one on Varga.