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Do you think he's got the potential to be a CFL starter in say 1-2 years? Hypothetically, where do you think he'd be drafted if he were in the 2015 draft?

Awesome Neufeld discussion in here.

Possible head coach candidate in BC? Quinn or Kelly?

Madani is a huge drama queen. Not sure how he's still employed in the business.

Beware that it closes fairly early in the offseason...I believe around 5 or 6pm.

Yes there is at IGF. I was just there 2 days ago. And I can confirm the store at Winnipeg Square....looks like it might be semi-permanent as they are advertising for the 2015 Grey Cup. Store isn't open yet but the signage is up.

Why hasn't Etch been fired yet?

Penton said it in his pre-Grey Cup online chat yesterday.

Interesting. What did Bob say? I do know Penton is tight with Walters and Irving with Wade. I'm not going to try and repeat the exact wording because I don't remember but basically that when Saskatchewan makes their staff changes official, it could cause Winnipeg to explore the idea of bringing Cortez and/or Hall aboard.

Interesting. What did Bob say? I do know Penton is tight with Walters and Irving with Wade.

Nope. Black Eyed Peas in 99, Lenny Kravitz in 07. You are correct. Good memory.

Is this the first year ever the half time band isn't Canadian?

Yep went from overthrown to almost underthrown.

Interesting read: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/can-nic-grigsby--cast-off-by-winnipeg-for-partying-late--lead-hamilton-to-a-grey-cup-party-204500093.html It sounds like Nic Grigsby’s decision to have a little extra fun in the nation’s capital last month is a big reason why he’ll be suiting up for the Tiger-Cats on Grey Cup. According to league sources, one of the final straws that led to his benching by the Blue and Gold in favour of Paris Cotton happened on the team’s trip to Ottawa. Grigsby was out on the town a little too late the night before Winnipeg’s game against the RedBlacks on Oct. 3, during which he played terribly. Grigsby rushed 14 times for only 55 yards against Ottawa, which crushed Winnipeg 42-20 in a game the Bombers desperately needed to keep their playoffs hopes alive. It was the last game Grigsby played for the Blue and Gold, as he asked for — and was granted — his release five days later. The Bombers were going to replace Grigsby with Cotton anyway because of his poor performances running the ball, but his lack of discipline the night before the Ottawa game made their decision much easier, according to sources.

Exactly. O'Shea would rather stay friends with Marcel than win a Grey Cup. Unbelievable.

O'Shea seems to prioritize loyalty over winning. This will ultimately lead to him being fired.

What did Chapdelaine do this past season? I thought he was coaching a U.S. college team.

@BomberJetsTalk: As per @PentonKirk, sounds like Bombers will keep Bellefeuille. Cortez unlikely.

@TSNDaveNaylor: George Cortez done as OC in Sask, other coaching staff moves possible by Monday ... Hall, Miles and more. #riders #CFL

@sportsnag: Rumour around that Jim Barker may be out as GM of #argos That would be a stupid, stupid decision on ownership's part. #ticats #stamps #cfl

One less competitor for George Cortez.

@BomberJetsTalk: As per @GaryLawless on TSN, Jason Maas will be new OC in Ottawa. Good for Jason.

I want us to sign the meanest, nastiest SOB import OL that's available. The more I think about it, Glenn January needs to be replaced. He's too soft and your leader of the OL can't be soft. His idea of a good time is going to Michael's on weekends to buy crafts, and reading a book at Assiniboine Park with his GF. Super great guy, but not nasty.

Good question. It seems O'Shea is pretty hands off regarding the offense so I think that dynamic might work.

I was thinking this as well. I also can't see Cortez and Lapo working together.