Mike

Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker.

Been pretty much confirmed that O'Shea is being announced today. Heard multiple reports saying that is the ONLY thing they're announcing.

He's already here

Possibly. I just don't think they can outbid Saskatchewan. Not because they're not willing to spend but because Saskatchewan will be pretty much forced to one up any offer for Cortez. He's priceless for that team.

I highly, HIGHLY doubt it's Cortez as offensive coordinator. I'm thinking for O'Shea's staff, you're going to see Khari or Marcus Brady as the OC. As for DC, I have no idea.

Good. If for no other reason than that means Walters got his guy.

Don't be surprised if Saskatchewan media leaks this. If it's Cortez or Khari, I bet they find out first.

I'm thinking it's a bit more than head coach. Maybe coach + assistant HC. The ballroom at the Fairmont is a little unusual for an announcement like this, either they're really rolling out the red carpet or it's a bigger announcement than we could normally expect.

No word on what but I'm guessing we announce our coach. EDITED to clarify it IS the HC announcement. Multiple sources citing it will be Mike O'Shea

There won't really be specifically designed roles, they're all just job titles handed out to give guys promotions. Goveia will stay in Winnipeg during the year and scout during the offseason. McManus will be in the US full time and will have day to day contact with bird dogs, agents, etc. Sounds like McManus will eventually have authority to sign guys as well, not just recommend them. Sounds like David Siddall will be our new Hodgkinson as well.

So, one guy in how many camps from different teams? He was gone in half an hour from what I read. I know the Stamps have found most of their players this way. They have camps in the US SE,SW, a couple in California & Florida. The best players from each camp get invited back to the last camp they hold where they offer the best players contracts. That is how I was told the Stamps do it. . Sure but you make it sound like these are just neighborhood walk on tryouts with no invitations sent out. The only difference in how Calgary did it and how we did it with Mack is that Calgary allows walk ons in addition to those who were invited.

So they gave Dave Siddall some official recognition. Interesting, good for him. Really smart guy. 27 years old and a director of football ops title. Not bad.

Awww Marcel B that's cute

Whoever brought them Delvin Breaux brought in a total stud.

They essentially are the scouts. They work their contacts and use scouting services/freelancers, target players for workouts and neg list. We do need someone in football operations. I realize this and didn't expect any different considering Danny Mac and Goveia's experience and roles with other teams.As of right now we have Walters, McManus and Goveia with the football ops (is Worman with the team ?), so I'm wondering if more hires will be made, specifically in the scouting department. Most teams have around 7-8 people scouting at times, I'd like to see the Bombers in that range as well. Most teams? Do you mean Montreal? Most teams have 3-4 (we now have 4) football ops guys on staff with a Rolodex of scouts who aren't officially employed by the team.

wait wait waaaaaaait.... you mean doctor cfl MD was wrong about danny macs sway over in steeltown in finding the 2 best gems on their roster? you dont say.. Not that I generally agree with him but that isn't what he said. He said Tillman brought in some guys. And he was right.

Just FYI Winston is already on our neg list

Jones recruits most of his own defensive guys so I guess in the end, he's still deserving of the credit

What Saskatchewan does is hardly different than what we've started doing. They allow the public to submit candidates who have to go through board approval. The only difference is they give shareholders a vote. The catch? Their vote is about as meaningful as the stock they hold. It holds very little weight in the process, it's more symbolic than anything.

Interested to see what Burke does in Toronto. My first thoughts are that the personnel may not fit what he wants to do.

Absolutely not. Fans are the last people I want to see having any say in the operations of this franchise.

Wade Miller did well on this one. We're going to be paying Burke peanuts.

Just in case anyone is wondering about what talent McManus supplied to Hamilton ... he's the one who found CJ Gable and Greg Ellingson. He's also reportedly got credibility with guys who are big name school guys (like Gable with USC, as an example) who aren't sure about the CFL. A Hall of Famer who became a star up here after going to a big NCAA program is credible with these guys, maybe being able to convince them to come here when they otherwise would think they are beneath it.

Looks like the Bombers aren't ******* around. TWO assistant GMs coming from successful teams.

This is a fantastic hire