Mike

Why do you need a capable replacement when you're not replacing someone capable? Man I'm a stubborn prick on this subject.

Too bad we don't apply that sort of expectation to all of our players.

There were two primary schools of thought on Jade Etienne. "he sucks" and "let's wait and see" I don't remember many, if any, people proclaiming he was a future all-star lock. But I remember dozens proclaiming with 100% certainty that he was useless garbage. If you ask me, those people deserve to have it shoved in their face when/if he proves them wrong.

Surprised they cut Geathers. He's the guy who picked Hall off right?

Works for me. I wonder if we bring back Caroll and cut him again. Maybe even again after that too.

I really hope Jade Etienne becomes the Manitoba posterboy for why people need to shut up and let development run it's course before trying to label a guy a bust.

It's not one standalone decision that doesn't make sense, it's that once you piece together the chain of events, it's very strange. Put all these statements together. "You paid a guy 35k upfront to sign a new deal in January" "You thought he suffered from a drop off in play last year" "You wanted him to switch positions and discussed it with him in June" "You cut him for football reasons after a misdemeanor charge prior to camp" That doesn't add up.

Shaky Smithson lol

35k 100%

I would argue that Buck not giving up and calling it a career is putting himself first as well. But I suppose that's an argument for another time.

So why is this NOT a conversation they had before giving him a huge signing bonus in January? Burke is not a new coach, he had time to figure this out. This is just a stupid move altogether.

He's also Senior Ah Me at Riderfans, if you didn't know that already. He's annoying as **** over there too.

I don't like this move at all, just because it makes no sense if you compare it to other NON moves. That being said, I am somewhat glad that there is a way to fit Washington/Sears on the field at the same time now, but I have my reservations about Markett as a DI since he's a pure CB and offers no value at SAM or HB as a support player.

The Bombers had the 4th ranked OL in the league last year statistically by the time it was all said and done and that's even factoring in our horrendous start so you're out to lunch on that one.

I don't think he makes anything happen when we need it the most. He threw up a shitter in the Grey Cup during the 2011 season and wasn't around to redeem himself the following year because of injury after injury. I mean really, he makes it happen when we need it the most? How can I possibly agree with that after he rode an outstanding defense and a career day by Chris Garrett to the Grey Cup before failing to score a single touchdown until BC dropped into a prevent defense. (BTW, just want to say threads like this make me glad we cut ties with the other site ... this is really good discussion)

I wonder how many of the import rookies make it out without the clap.

Is a pick six followed by an injury good for team morale?

He's got a point though. I'd rather turn the ball over on their 15 yard line than punt it down to the 55.

So what does that say about Buck? Because Elliott was better than he was last year.

I still fail to understand why we cut our most productive QB from last year and redesigned our offense around one that can't stay healthy and wasn't even as good anyways.

That quote doesn't bother me but the idea that he's complaining about our starters when they were in the game for all of five minutes is a bit ridiculous, in my opinion.

Fair enough.

I'm shocked that Desia Dunn is not on this list. Same with McCree, but maybe the familiarity with Crowton gives him a longer leash. The only reason I can still see Dunn being around is that they need a DB to beat up on in practice to boost confidence.

I disagree.

Of course Elliott was a turnover machine. But what coach would honestly think it's a good idea to use those words? "He needs to protect the ball better" says the same thing and it's much more appropriate. As for context on the Buck comment, it was in direct response to a question that basically asked if they would be going back to Buck again if he wasn't such a nice guy. I don't give a flying **** how nice of a guy Buck Pierce is. If he's such a nice guy, stick him in the community permanently. He's a **** quarterback. I'm glad Burke owned up to his mistake. My point is that he calls his players names and over-criticizes them but when it comes to his own performance, he chalks it up to "oh well, better luck next time" As far as what I expect him to do? That's exactly what I expect him to do. Prepare those two kids as much as he can, because quite honestly, it's no different than handing the reins to Buck, crossing his fingers and wishing really really hard for a miracle that keeps him upright. At least Goltz/Hall have upside and the ability to inspire promise. All Buck does is inspire me to drink.