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Here's a little refresher course on just what Eric Tillman brings to the table. As if the sexual assault wasn't enough, he's also a walking disaster as a GM. http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/11/24/edmonton-eskimos-president-and-ceo-len-rhodes-opens-up-in-exclusive-terry-jones-interview

I'm sure a rational argument could be made for Tillman. All I'm saying is the man disgusts me and I wouldn't buy a ticket or support the team in any way while he was the GM here. And I'm a big supporter right now and have been even through the really bad years. To me, the small chance for a few extra wins doesn't justify hiring a guy who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor and also made an absolute disaster of the last team he was GM for. We can do better.

One big difference seems to be in the quality of non-import free agent signings. The quantity is roughly the same but the best of ours are Palardy, Cvetkovic, Kohlert, Sorensen, and C. Muamba. Compare that with the best of the Riders' free agent signings - Labatte, Picard, Foley, Woldu, Huclack. The difference is huge.

I was inspired to create this thread after reading the Rider version started by danno over at Riderfans: http://www.riderfans.com/forum/showthread.php?117295-How-did-the-Riders-build-this-team Contrast the two approaches and draw your own conclusions... Non-Import Draft: 12 players (round drafted in parentheses) - Anthony Woodson (4), Carl Volny (5), Kito Poblah (1), Jade Etienne (1), Paul Swiston (4), Chris Greaves (6), Henoc Muamba (1), Pierre-Luc Labbe (6), Jake Thomas (4), Cory Watson (2), Rene Stephan (4), Carl Fitzgerald (3) Non-Import Local Juniors: 1 player - Brett Carter Non-Import Undrafted Signings: 3 players - Michel-Pierre Pontbriand, Teague Sherman, Dan West Non-Import Free Agent or Waiver Signings: 11 players - Rory Kohlert, Chris Kowalczuk, Justin Sorensen, Steve Morley, Cauchy Muamba, James Green, Ryan Lucas, Justin Palardy, Chris Cvetkovic, Philippe Dubuisson-Lebon, Mathieu Boulay Non-Import Trades: 1 player - Mike Renaud Import Recruits: 30 players - Justin Goltz, Max Hall, Will Ford, Chad Simpson, Clarence Denmark, Doug Pierce, Aaron Woods, Isaac Anderson, Marty Markett, Demond Washington, Wesley Pendleton, Alex Suber, Ian Wild, Freddie Harris, Alex Hall, Bryant Turner, Zach Anderson, Marquis Frazier, Chris Garrett, Chris Matthews, Andre Douglas, Desia Dunn, Jeremy McGee, Johnny Sears, JT Gilmore, Terrell Parker, Wallace Miles, Aderious Simmons, David James, Dexter Davis Import Free Agent or Waiver Signings: 7 players - Buck Pierce, Terrence Edwards, Shannon Boatman, Glenn January, Brandon Stewart, Jovon Johnson, Kenny Mainor Import Trades: 0 players. Note: Some of the players listed as free agent signings may have never played a game with another team, but spent time with another team in practice or training camp (Kohlert, Mainor, Kowalczuk, Dubuisson-Lebon, Boulay).

Being down 17-14 is "out of the game at halftime"? Never mind the fact that the Bombers played Calgary and Toronto, while Edmonton got Montreal and Hamilton, who the Bombers have also played close with.

Starting to get the feeling there won't be much scoring in this one

You don't remember it because it never happened.

I'd rather never win a Grey Cup again than hire Tillman

Pedersen constantly pulls rumours out of his ass. He's got one of the worst track records around as far as rumour reporting goes.

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No but he is a sex offender so not my ideal candidate.

That's more reasonable and I can agree with that. For example... Ed Tait ‏@WFPEdTait6m #Bombers QB Buck Pierce just spoke to media: he's angry, frustrated; says he wasn't told he would groom young QBs. Wants to play #bn

That's such bullshit. What's he going to do? "Oh sorry guys, I know you want me to be the starter but I'm not good enough so maybe you should move on."

Oddly enough, with the "worst OC and worst QB in the league", the offence is ranked around 6th in most categories. Must be the stellar o-line or superior receivers we've been lining up boosting the offence.

Or do they

I heard they're packing up the team and moving them to Florida

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Pierce to be backup. Ed Tait ‏@WFPEdTait2m #Bombers Tim Burke: from this point forward Justin Goltz is starting QB, Buck Pierce to transition to backup role and help OC Crowton #bn

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Maybe, maybe not. It's not like Popp has had a whole lot of success as the HC in the past.

I knew it would happen as soon as I saw Hawkins' first interview. That is one weird dude, definitely not cut out for coaching pro football. Although I am surprised Popp is taking over rather than handing he reins to Doug Berry.

I disagree. OC's talk to their QB's all the time. Who do you think they're on the phone with?

Two years ago, yes, last year no... but I was at the game. I just came from Calgary last year.

I'm usually on that bus but not this year. I've seen enough blowout losses in Regina to last a lifetime.

Renaud? The guy leading the CFL in punting average? Sorry but if you think we're going to find someone better than him off the scrap heap, you're dreaming. He's not perfect but this is the CFL... nobody is. With the amount of times he's called on, no surprise he shanks a few.