From 3Downnation today:

It’s time for Hall to fall

The Bombers gave up 500 yards of offence to the Ottawa Redblacks last week. Trevor Harris completed 29 of 39 pass attempts for 361 yards and a touchdown en route to a 44-21 victory at Investors Group Field.

Blue Bomber defensive coordinator Richie Hall met with a scrum of reporters at practice this past week and, when asked to comment on the play of his defence, offered a response that was matched in its incredulity only by its tone-deafness.

“I like where we’re at.”

“I like where we’re at.”

Barf.

If Hall liked watching his unit give up 500 yards to Ottawa, I’m interested to learn how he feels about them giving up 516 yards to Calgary. Bo Levi Mitchell completed 25 of 42 pass attempts for 452 yards and three touchdowns in an effort that set two new milestones in Cowtown. It was the first 400-yard passing game of Mitchell’s career, while Kamar Jorden’s 249-yard performance broke the Stampeders’ club record for single-game receiving yardage.

It’s time for Winnipeg to relieve Richie Hall of his duties. Enough is enough.

Hall is a well-respected person in CFL circles who emanates class, humility, and kindness. This isn’t personal. This is about winning games.

Richie Hall’s defence isn’t helping the Bombers win. It hasn’t for awhile.

Mike O’Shea, Glen Young, and Jordan Younger share a combined 39 years of playing experience and fifteen years of coaching experience. The trio is surely capable of picking up the slack in Hall’s absence.

A change is needed. Let’s see if Mike O’Shea has the nerve to make it.

And remember, O'Shea says he spoon-feeding Hall this year. Has anyone noticed the vast improvement?

9 hours ago, Brandon said:

It's absolutely terrible on here...   I dare say this site has more band wagon jumpers then they do...  

Do you suppose the putrid performance of the team for two consecutive weeks had anything to do with it?

6 hours ago, J5V said:

When Walters introduced the unproven Michael O'Shea as his Head Coach at his first press conference I knew something wasn't quite right.

It was a risk- a shiny new and unproven GM with a shiny new and unproven rookie head coach. What could go wrong?

2 hours ago, Booch said:

was away with no internet access until today after the saturday game...digesting the loss haha

Digesting as in upchucking?

2 hours ago, trueBlue83 said:

Let's just assume, and rightfully so, that our defensive secondary gets lit up for 350+ again the next st two games and it's  just clear that nothing's changed in 3 seasons.

Who is available, and who is it that Walters might already be in quiet discussions with to take over after Banjo Bowl?

Are you assuming that Walters is or ought to be the person to fire Hall? The only coach that Walters should have power over is O'Shea and if Walters has to bypass O'Shea, that is bad news for the organization.

2 hours ago, J5V said:

A blown out Achilles will do that to ya.

Yes, but is this as good as he is going to be? Leggett is a good guy but if he cannot get it done, that is that. I was under the impression that Fenner was brought in if that was the eventuality but he doesn't seem to have won a job.

2 hours ago, trueBlue83 said:

Give me a break... we hosted a playoff game last year.  The team has been competitive, but has taken large steps backwards this year.   I honestly believe the talent is there, and we're close... just need a few pieces to move around, and a few new pieces coming in soon, and there's still time to right the ship!

You may be right about the talent, but the pieces that need to be moved around may not be all on the field.

2 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Unfortunately, I believe the Rider players are more passionate and excited than the “look-at-tape-then-flush” Bomber players who can’t overcome poor execution..after 10 games..

Lots of questions will be answered this weekend..

For the first time in several years, I am not looking forward to the LDC. I will watch anyways but am considering asking my waifu to take the dog over to a friend's house for three hours during the game. I may be in the market for a new TV afterwards.

2 hours ago, trueBlue83 said:

Leggett isn't a DB, let alone should be drawing the top matchup.  We need DB help fast from down south

I tried to watch Leggett closely last game, and he looked like he has lost a step- just a tad late in his tackling and coverage.

2 hours ago, Floyd said:

This is over the top...  Bombers were toe to toe with the best in the league for 80-90% of that game...

If Foketi stays onside...  we're talking about this season in a totally different way - Bombers would have either won or lost by a few points...

 

You are forgetting the fourth period collapse, the moribund offence for two games now, Nichols' overall play this year, the inexcusable brain cramps by the coaching staff, and the 500 yards of offence by opposing teams for two games now. And did I mention that the Bombers have been able to beat only the weakest teams and are .500 on the season?

3 hours ago, pigseye said:

Likely a split but, if we lose both games schlit is going to hit the fan. Just a matter of who get's covered with it. Might be bye bye O'Shea, hello Lapo. 

A split would feel like two victories at this point.

2 hours ago, Bomberfan85 said:

On the surface, this year's matchup reminds me of the first Labour Day Classic I attended, in 2004. The Bombers won and then won the inaugural "Banjo Bowl" the following week and, call me crazy, I think they can sweep this year too. I'm feeling pretty discouraged right now, like most Bomber fans, but I think if they can limit turnovers on offence they can score enough points to get by, even against an impressive Rider D. I have not been at all impressed by the Rider O this year and I think it's an opportunity for the Bomber D to bounce back. Yes, I'm an optimist. Can't help it. I just hope I'm right! If I hear some Rider fans chanting "We're number 4!" in the stands next week, as they did at that first LDC I was at, I'll be extremely happy.

You may need your meds adjusted. They apparently are not working very well.

6 hours ago, BBRT said:

I would move this a little higher up. I suggest that Wade Miller go to his GM and inform him that a few coaches are not getting the job done and if he does not make some changes in the off season his job will be at risk. Not even suggesting blowing up anything until end of season but 5 years going no where fast is just about enough. Miller has to worry about season tickets and revenue streams for 2019 and given what we are seeing today - that may be a major issue.

To beat a dead horse, if Miller has to tell Walters what to do about the coaching staff, then Walters is not qualified to do the job and should be fired.

It seems to me that we are one beating away from the team giving up on the season and coaches. And we may get that this coming weekend. We could go on about pride but players are human and its gotta be hard to put your best effort out onto the field if you have no hope of competing, let alone winning.

5 hours ago, Gotmilt said:

 

Just a few minor things. Defence 500 yards here, 500 yards there, offence can't muster up a first down, quarterback unable to complete a pass over 10 yards, can't run the ball, rush can't get to the quarterback. Just some minor tweaks you know?

But but but...we were told that giving up a lot of yards was just fine. Its getting so a girl doesn't know what to think anymore.

2 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Hey Joe, you’re fired, but leave the database in your office. 

Well, law says that what you create as an employee belongs to the employer

2 hours ago, pigseye said:

Streveler is exciting but Bennett is the future, if our staff doesn't find a way to f that up first. 

What?? Bennett didn't show enough to be kept even in Regina. He may have the right attitude and tools but Streveler has at least demonstrated that he can play at a high level even if it was only for a few plays.

10 hours ago, NorthernSkunk said:

I'll take the cross over spot this year.... with Streveler getting us a cup

I am also a Streveler fan and while he looks to have all the tools and attitude necessary to shine as a CFL quarterback, he does not have the experience and that is hard-won. Even if the Bombers stumble into the playoffs with a crossover, I am not at all confident that they could beat even the Argos.

I am stunned at Nichols' comments about his receivers and the complete deterioration in his play. His words are not those of a leader, but reek of petulance. I do not know how he could possibly regain his credibility and the respect of his teammates. We have gone from having one of the three best quarterbacks in the league to one of the worst. I dread the upcoming two games and the resulting freefall. What a freaking mess.

2 hours ago, NorthernSkunk said:

He never could run.

Yup. They timed him in 40 with a calendar.

Can't bear to watch.

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

I feel like Walters does a good job with free agency and has built on NI talent well and I like having 2 firsts next year but we have some glaring weaknesses that have been here his entire 5 years.

Walters has done a good enough job to warrant some slack. But if he is prepared to go through another season, he is part of the problem.

2 hours ago, blueandgoldguy said:

Masoli suffered from a couple of drops by his receivers and he ended up getting a TD and field goal in the final minutes of the game to win it.  If Hamilton is able to overcome some questionable drops why can't the Bombers?  Is the talent on the Bombers inferior to that of Hamilton's?

Sure as spit looks like it.

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

MOS is 3-7 versus Edmonton and 2-9 versus Calgary for a record of 5 and 16. However it will be ok, let's all hold hands around the campfire boys and sing kumbaya.

 

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

MOS is 3-7 versus Edmonton and 2-9 versus Calgary for a record of 5 and 16. However it will be ok, let's all hold hands around the campfire boys and sing kumbaya.

And drink the Kool-Aid.