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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.

I'm not missing your point, I understand it and agree that those factors help. I'm just saying it's not the only difference, or even the biggest difference. Collaros has had better football training than Goltz for his entire life, not just his CFL career. And Crowton is a former QB, just not at the pro level.

It's not the only difference. Collaros throws a beautiful, accurate ball. He is tough to bring down. And he's a former D1-FBS QB. He's got legitimate star potential.

gary lawless ‏@garylawless7m i'm told Justin Goltz will be fine by Monday. I would be shocked if he wasn't starter for #bombers in B.C. against Lions #cfl

Darrin Bauming ‏@DarrinBauming 1m Tim Burke says Justin Goltz is questionable this week (ankle) and Pierce "remains injured." "You may see Max Hall this week." #Bombers

When it wasn't someone recruited from within? Can't think of any examples. Can you name one?

So you'll have a guy working as an assistant GM or whatever he currently does, while also running our team. That will fly with his current employer I'm sure.

I think you're joking because I'd rather just fold the team than hire him. But just in case you're not, no he is not available, he's the head coach at University of Montreal.

Once again, the thing you don't seem to be understanding is that there's no one out there who will be hired as a GM mid-season. You can't just poach someone's assistant GM in October. Likewise, you're not pulling someone off an NFL team or a college team around that time. The only option would be promoting Kyle Walters and I don't see how having some neophyte GM who certainly WON'T be the real GM next season is any better than having Mack remain in the post until the end of the season.

Already done. He stayed pretty healthy throughout college, at least no long term injuries. Missed a game here and there but threw over 350 passes for 3 straight seasons.

No coincidence that the Riders look great and are also almost completely untouched by injury. Let's see how they fare after losing a couple starters to injury like everyone else has.

There is risk in his injury history and the fact that he may be completely useless without Hufnagel, Dickenson, and the Stampeder offence in general. But on the other hand, there is plenty of risk in just going with a guy like Goltz as well. Tough call. The injury history really scares me but the potential upside is huge. It would have to be the right price, I guess.

Yeah I like smoked meat too. Smoked salmon in particular is very good but very smelly. I assume this is what you are talking about.

Sure we should be starting the process of maybe looking for a new GM, but you don't tell the media that while the other guy is still under contract. That's just stupid.

I feel like that's just going down the same road we've already travelled with Buck.

It was awesome!

The problem is the fans. Need to cheer harder!