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I'm not sure people thought he'd be way better...more like he'd bring more variety to the game plan. Unfortunately I think many casual observers are starting to realize that regardless who our QB is we're going to have difficulty succeeding with LaPo calling the games. That being said Chris is hanging on to the ball way too long...but...ironically that was one of the knocks on Matt too. I don't know why that is. Just about every other team's QBs manage to get off a lot of really quick passes. Slants...hitches (with blocking in place). Matt's upside was eating it or throwing it out if he didn't feel comfortable. Chris tries to force it. I feel for Chris. I have no doubt he's feeling an incredible amount of pressure to take what was billed as a Grey Cup contender all the way which I think influences some of his poor decisions. He's trying to make up for some pretty suspect play calling with some pretty suspect decisions. Not a great combo.

I'd be more inclined to agree with that if I had any idea how much influence he has on the cautious approach we often see from the co-ordinators. Plus his unwillingness to acknowledge issues and/or take responsibility for them just reeks of denial. Not a positive quality for a coach if indeed the case.

My point is you had concerns and you shared them...period. You didn't have an agenda...you didn't hate Nichols. You were just a fan with a perspective. A concern. Now someone else is doing the same re: the team and you suggest he wants the team to lose/has an agenda. I find that ironic. Edit... Just remembered...I even defended you when I first arrived because based on other comments from the other board I decided you were just expressing your concerns with no ulterior motive and I got piled on and accused of being an alt account of yours. People take comments about the team personally which is just bizarre, imo.

Did Nichols record mean nothing to you when you used to comment on your concerns about him? Comments that brought you no end of grief on two separate forums from people suggesting you had some sort of agenda? So we have to wait til the ship is completely submerged before daring to discuss if it may be leaking?

Apparently he won't take responsibility, either.

Interesting comment from a reporter during the Q&A with MOS on Thurs. Reporter: Was talking to Willy Jefferson earlier and he said he's kinda noticed some guys that looked like they are playing kinda complacent in practice and in games lately. Is that something you've noticed as well? MOS: Our guys generally work pretty damn hard.

For me it's more than his decision making...it's his unwillingness to admit that there are issues (he doesn't have to thrown anyone under the bus to admit there are issues) and his unwillingness to take any responsibility for them. By halftime of the Hamilton game the team had given up 790 passing yards in the last 6 quarters...then he gets on the coaches show and assures us there are no issues with the secondary. Claims the only issue is the team didn't play "tough enough". When pressed on why that was he offers nothing. Irving gave him every chance to explain it and he flat out refused. Irving asked him why. MOS was unable/unwilling to give an answer. Irving asked him again saying there must be a reason...and MOS said well there are reasons but they will just sound like excuses...and refused to expand on it. Irving then asked him if the reason they weren't tough enough was because MOS didn't properly prepare them. MOS says that as a coach you're always wondering if the things you say or do are right...whether they're valid and have meaning...you're always inspecting that. Irving says...and did you come up with anything? MOS...nothing new...hahaha. Yeah...hilarious...smh If he can't hold himself accountable how can he hold anyone else accountable

Yeah but if you lose in Vegas they don't keep taking your money after you leave the casino

I see a hope/suggestion...where is a conspiracy implied?

Do you know that entire scene was contrived by Disney and lemmings don't actually commit mass suicide by flinging themselves off cliffs...and that species of lemming doesn't migrate? Nor are they native to Alberta where the scene was filmed. Disney brought the lemmings to the site and placed them on a rotating platform and flung them off the cliff themselves. They conspired to deceive their viewers for profit.

Perhaps I should have said..."assuming your contention is correct..." being the best of a bad lot doesn't make you good.

That's a pretty subjective benchmark. He may be the best in 20 years but that doesn't necessarily/automatically make him the best/right guy for the job. Being the best of a horrible lot doesn't mean you're good.

If your knee starts jerking that's the sign you've had enough.

Money may not be able to buy happiness but you'll be able to park your yacht close enough to walk over and visit it.

Impulse control?

Isn't he down south in the XFL or something?

Yep. Getting pretty tired of the "guys love playing for Mike" line. Some of my favourite teachers were the ones that asked the least of me...that pressed me the least...that held me the least accountable. It's human nature to choose the path of least resistance whether it's in our best interests or not. Being liked doesn't make someone the best choice for a given task.

MmmHmmm...tell the people that have been charged with "criminal conspiracy" that conspiracies don't exist. Maybe they can get their records cleared. And why was it Kavis Reed was fired, again? Oh, that's right...he conspired with others to circumvent the salary cap. I guess it makes people feel superior to deny out of hand the reality of things that have been proven true time and again over the course of centuries/millennia but I assure you it's just a feeling

You wanna kill me, is that it? What did I ever do to you? 😵

I guess I just don't see making it to the playoffs that major a feat when 70% of teams do it every year. Sure it means you're not a raging dumpster fire but it also aint no miraculous achievement. I will grant you the season isn't over by a long shot and we have a chance but he better get this team rallied and fired up for the last 4 games or they'll promptly be shown the door in the playoffs.

He may find he held a stronger bargaining position mid-season than he will at the end.

I have very little doubt that if he's able Matt comes back next year...and even if Chris lights it up the rest of the season and takes us to a cup Matt will still get preference. I just don't see O'Shea allowing Matt to lose his status because of an injury. If the battle in camp is remotely close even if Chris shows a bit better I contend Matt would still get the job due to experience and loyalty.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst.