gbill2004

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/ That sucks. Why would O'Shea remove Kromah when the run D looked so good last week?

I wonder if Drew Willy has called Dressler already encouraging him to sign with the Bombers?

Bauming isn't very good at math I guess: @DarrinBauming: To clarify, that makes three internationals on the #Bombers O-line. Neufeld is still a possibility to suit up and play on Sunday afternoon.

@DarrinBauming: O-linemen Pat Neufeld and Matthias Goossen watching #Bombers practice without pads today. Jarvis Jones repping at RG to make it 4 internats.

My buddy told me Dressler's GF started looking for an apartment in Regina yesterday.

Bell had a pretty modest cap hit, his deal was mostly incentive driven, based on games started at QB. I assume you are being sarcastic here. While there is a salary cap, my guess is that the Bombers have an internal overall budget handed down by the board, and aren't necessarily spending to the new cap this year. So if Wade wants to spend more on the football side, the board could tell him that's fine, but he can't exceed the overall budget. Would just be shuffling money around from the admin budget to the football operations. I'm just speculating, but that's how it would be done in practice. I would definitely agree there's an overall budget internally, but 150k against a salary cap we're well under shouldn't require any restructuring of anything. Just because the cap is $5 million this year doesn't mean the Bombers can/will spend to the cap. Like I said, the BOD likely gives Wade an overall budget and Wade spends however he wants in terms of how much he allocates to football ops and how much he allocates to the administrative side of the organization. With all the firings recently on the admin side, and the increase in coaching staff, I think its clear Wade is shifting financial resources in the overall budget from admin to football ops. Let me pitch it to you this way. Dressler was cut on Monday. Do you really think the decision to remove a position such as vice president from the company structure was a decision they made in less than 24 hours? no it's not worth discussing...I'm sure Wade has been planning it for a while, but the timing of when he pulled the trigger is interesting. Like I say, I fully realize its probably a coincidence, but it is a nice juicy conspiracy theory to discuss Then don't. No one forced you to.

Bell had a pretty modest cap hit, his deal was mostly incentive driven, based on games started at QB. I assume you are being sarcastic here. While there is a salary cap, my guess is that the Bombers have an internal overall budget handed down by the board, and aren't necessarily spending to the new cap this year. So if Wade wants to spend more on the football side, the board could tell him that's fine, but he can't exceed the overall budget. Would just be shuffling money around from the admin budget to the football operations. I'm just speculating, but that's how it would be done in practice. I would definitely agree there's an overall budget internally, but 150k against a salary cap we're well under shouldn't require any restructuring of anything. Just because the cap is $5 million this year doesn't mean the Bombers can/will spend to the cap. Like I said, the BOD likely gives Wade an overall budget and Wade spends however he wants in terms of how much he allocates to football ops and how much he allocates to the administrative side of the organization. With all the firings recently on the admin side, and the increase in coaching staff, I think its clear Wade is shifting financial resources in the overall budget from admin to football ops. Let me pitch it to you this way. Dressler was cut on Monday. Do you really think the decision to remove a position such as vice president from the company structure was a decision they made in less than 24 hours? I'm sure Wade has been planning it for a while, but the timing of when he pulled the trigger is interesting. Like I say, I fully realize its probably a coincidence, but it is a nice juicy conspiracy theory to discuss

Bell had a pretty modest cap hit, his deal was mostly incentive driven, based on games started at QB. I assume you are being sarcastic here. While there is a salary cap, my guess is that the Bombers have an internal overall budget handed down by the board, and aren't necessarily spending to the new cap this year. So if Wade wants to spend more on the football side, the board could tell him that's fine, but he can't exceed the overall budget. Would just be shuffling money around from the admin budget to the football operations. I'm just speculating, but that's how it would be done in practice. Gotta be honest Gbill, I thought your tongue was firmly planted in your cheek before. I'm purely speculating and it's probably just a big coincidence, but I do find the timing extremely interesting. Jim Bell fired on the exact same day Weston Dressler becomes a free agent? Gotta admit that's somewhat interesting. Plus I love conspiracy theories

Bell had a pretty modest cap hit, his deal was mostly incentive driven, based on games started at QB. I assume you are being sarcastic here. While there is a salary cap, my guess is that the Bombers have an internal overall budget handed down by the board, and aren't necessarily spending to the new cap this year. So if Wade wants to spend more on the football side, the board could tell him that's fine, but he can't exceed the overall budget. Would just be shuffling money around from the admin budget to the football operations. I'm just speculating, but that's how it would be done in practice. I would definitely agree there's an overall budget internally, but 150k against a salary cap we're well under shouldn't require any restructuring of anything. Just because the cap is $5 million this year doesn't mean the Bombers can/will spend to the cap. Like I said, the BOD likely gives Wade an overall budget and Wade spends however he wants in terms of how much he allocates to football ops and how much he allocates to the administrative side of the organization. With all the firings recently on the admin side, and the increase in coaching staff, I think its clear Wade is shifting financial resources in the overall budget from admin to football ops.

Bell had a pretty modest cap hit, his deal was mostly incentive driven, based on games started at QB. I assume you are being sarcastic here. While there is a salary cap, my guess is that the Bombers have an internal overall budget handed down by the board, and aren't necessarily spending to the new cap this year. So if Wade wants to spend more on the football side, the board could tell him that's fine, but he can't exceed the overall budget. Would just be shuffling money around from the admin budget to the football operations. I'm just speculating, but that's how it would be done in practice.

He's still listed on the Bombers practice roster, but wouldn't be surprised if he does get cut. He tore his ACL in practice a few weeks ago so doesn't serve the Bombers much use taking up a PR spot.

Timing of Bell being fired is interesting. Trying to free up some money to sign Dressler?

Really? I listened to H&L today and didn't hear that.

He's definitely not with the Bombers this season. Maybe he's got a GF in Winnipeg?

This concerns me as well. I have spoken with Jim Bell several times over the years and he is a true professional...a class act. Can Wade not get along with people? Why is he firing all these good people? What is Wade scheming up...some creative accounting?

680CJOB Sports has learned that the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be leaving the club effective the end of this week. Jim Bell first joined the club in 2002 as Director of Finance. He served two years as President of the Bombers in 2009 and 2010 before being named VP and COO in 2011. Bell was heavily involved in the transition to Investors Group Field and has been responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Bombers. Bell says he did not resign his position. It is believed he and CEO Wade Miller reached a mutual agreement on a parting of the ways due to philosophical differences.

@BobIrvingCJOB: Jim bell is out as chief operating officer of the blue bombers, a victim of corporate restructuring. Details tonite on 680 CJOB sports show

absolutely. you add someone at the level of a Dressler and I'd have no problems calling the Bombers receivers tops in the league. IMO Dressler is over-hyped, over-rated and soon to be over-paid. His biggest season was 2012 when he gained 1,206 yards and most seasons he's right around 1,000 yards. He does not rank with CFL greats such as Steegal, Simon or Allan Pitts. And he's 5'8".

Argos are cutting all of their marketing staff too. Also read today that the Argos coaches are amongst the lowest paid in the league. Lots of cost cutting going on with the Argos.

Per year.

@da_jetsfan: "@PentonKirk #Riders billboard - "Green is the new Blue" - will not cause anger in #Winnipeg because 97% of Manitobans cannot read. #CFL"

On the coaches show tonight O'Shea said Hall and his one trick pony wouldn't be a fit in Etch's defense. Exactly what I've been saying all along.

Moore was on pace for a 1200 yard season before getting injured.

@garylawless: Told at least 5 #cfl teams have inquired about Weston Dressler. #bombers are on that list.

$250K for an O-Lineman?? Yikes - this league is going nuts with the salaries! That's close to what Josh Bourke got this offseason.