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See, I don't think the problem many have (at least not me) is that he has to be either positive or negative about the team.  As the lead columnist for the Freep, I do however expect him to be educated.  Before the Unknown Poster gets all in a knot and shouts "But it's just his opinion!" I would like to point out that opinions can be both stupid and/or wrong.  That's my problem with Lawless.
 
If you are going to praise or criticize the Bombers or Jets, do it with both logic and evidence.  There are plenty of reasonable arguments to be made off that.

I'm just not seeing in what world having Kevin Glenn (an experienced, good-but-not-great) as backup QB, is worse than having Max Hall (a less experienced, okay-but-not-good, with a low ceiling) as backup QB?  The logic is evading me. 
 
If what you're saying is that it would be very tempting for O'Shea to turn from Willy to Glenn at the first sign of trouble... we've got more problems than just at the QB position.
 
I don't think anyone is clairvoyant enough to say that Willy is the QB we have been looking for yet.  I think that by giving him an experienced backup, that the pressure on him to succeed could be somewhat eased, which may help him develop. 
 
BTW... None of Collaros, Reilly, or Smith are necessarily that QB either.  All 3 come with big question marks.  Honestly... it's new blood to our organization that has enjoyed some success in the CFL.  Give the dude the benefit of at least one snap before condemning him.

I don't think the issue is what he can teach, the assumption I have is he has a wealth of knowledge on how to be a successful QB in this league. The issue I'm uncertain about is his level of ability to teach, to mentor, to coach others not to mention if he has any desire to.    

Doug Brown basically just states what everyone already knows.... of course this applies to all QBs, I bet Max Hall would be a pretty decent starter playing for Calgary too.... And I haven't heard one single person say that matching the ridiculous price Desjardins set is a good idea.... other than the anti-Glenn contingent, it seems the general consensus is if we can get him for cheap and he accepts the role on the team's terms he would be an excellent addition to the team... otherwise not worth it

I liked Calgary's strategy of elevating a young QB into a starting role, with an experienced, veteran backup behind him.  I think there's something to Tate and Mitchell's success that involves Glenn being a more than competent backup plan if they were to fail, that makes it easier for them to succeed.  Acknowledge that coaching was a big part of it, but also think that mentally, there's a lot less weight on you in that situation, that makes it easier for you to play loose.
 
I really hope we get to use this strategy.

100% truth and good to see Brown gets the idea that you don't sell the farm for a guy like Glenn. If he was free, or close to it, then sure...but not for any kind of real price.

I actually agree with you. I'm happy to have Willy here as our #1, but I think Max Hall is a very capable #2 with a decent amount of CFL starting experience now under his belt.
 
To me, he makes Kevin Glenn an unnecessary pick-up unless we can get Glenn for nothing after a flat-out release from Ottawa. If we didn't have Willy, absolutely I would want Glenn in here as our #1 over Max Hall for a good couple years. But with Willy as our #1, I think I'd rather have a young guy with some room to grow (and proven ability to put up some yardage in the CFL) at our #2 spot. I think if Willy goes down or has any struggles, the drop-off to Hall isn't as significant as others are making it out to be. He ended 2013 much improved.

Max Hall was starting to grasp 3-down football in the latter part of last season and his play improved as Bombers O-line got its act slightly together. I think he's a smart QB who was put in a very tough situation in Winnipeg. He was Bombers starter for about half the games last season and has played more CFL downs than all our other QBs put together. Hall also showed he is willing to stand in there and take some pretty hellacious hits. I disagree with those who say he has a noodle arm - if he gets into a rhythm he can be effective. I'm looking forward to seeing him improve with MB's offensive makeover and a year of experience under his belt. Here's a recent radio clip where he talks about about a bunch of things, including the differences between CFL and NFL, and says he's looking forward to the coming season: http://www.1320kfan.com/common/page.php?pt=Former+BYU+QB+Max+Hall+On+Monty+In+The+Morning&id=4563&is_corp=0

Hard to judge him as a receiver from that highlight tape.  The average 40 time among skill players at that level is likely in the 4.8's-low 5's, and that's what you basically see in the video, he's just running by everyone, he doesn't have to work hard to get open.  In the CFL he'll be facing equals in terms of athleticism, so he'll need to have some ability to both run solid routes and play in traffic because he won't be running all by himself.

Didn't play in a huge collegiate program but he looks like a legit talent. They worked him out at the Saginaw tryout where he ran a 4.33 40 yard dash.
Could push Aaron Woods.

his big flaw was not hiring the right coach. Fundamentally his approach was not that dissimilar from Popp or Buono, but he didn't have an all time great coach like Buono who always developed a qb or Calvillo for decades. The guy had the approach that you can replace players which isn't wrong but you need a good teacher and leader at head coach if you're going to do that and he failed spectacularly at that aspect. 

Meh, Lawless has a point, but as usual in the rare instances he actually knows what he's talking about, still manages to throw enough crap in it that the effect diminishes.

Another drive by of the past regime? Come on that's lazy writing. Seems like he's tooting Walters horn when maybe he should be tooting Millers horn more. It's the CEO not the GM who gives out more money for operations staff. And let's be honest here, Walters based on his experience level should be making less money as a GM too. It's an article that really is Lawless' MO. Hype up the people he likes while cutting down people he doesn't. There's nothing ground breaking there and until we see the results on the field it's all just self serving. 

Cheers to the Bombers for getting this done and in a timely fashion.
I still believe that most fans wanted to cheer for Buck, but, circumstances prevented that from happening.
This audible corrects that.
And as far as RB coach? Why not?, I've certainly seen Buck had plenty of experience at running.

@DarrinBauming: Mike O'Shea says #Bombers will still add linebacker & offensive line coaches, making the largest coaching staff in Winnipeg in a long while.

I like guys like Darrin Bauming and Kirk Penton. I may not always agree with their opinions, but it's still obvious that they actually follow the team and have some pride in their work. Ed Tait and Bob Irving are in that category as well.
 
I'd put Gary Lawless in a different category. I rarely agree with what he writes and I don't think he's a very good writer (blurs the lines between his job as a columnist and his job as a reporter far too often for my liking) but I still respect him because he puts in a good effort. He's just got a bit too much of an agenda for me.
 
Guys like Jim Bender, Paul Wiecek and Paul Friesen are just horrible. A quick review of anything they've ever written about the Bombers makes it obvious that they have pretty much zero understanding of anything related to football.

I'd use that term loosely. He put his own spin on comments made in an interview with Buck and as usual, he was way off.

I can report that Friesen doesn't have a clue about anything. Sources say.

Still not sure that letting him go was a good move IMO.

Good on him. Nice to see he is getting a second chance.

Interestingly enough Tim Burke was clocked at having the "fastest passing the buck" ...

I have no problem with Glenn as back up here but give them Cauchy? AND a pick? Uh no thanks.

Glenn did not beat up nuns or eat puppies when he was here- he was screwed over by Kelly, so he does not deserve all the crap that has been heaped on him. He could still be a useful piece for the right team and the right coach. Good luck to him- he hasn't had much to date.

Yeah so far they've respected Kevin Glenn completely and never lied to him once.

Eh, not sure I want him.  He'd be a really good backup, but I'm concerned they'll want to start him, either right away or if/when Willy struggles.  And then we start the QB carousel all over again...