BigBlue

I disagree ... our BOD is an old boys club and football is Perks for them .... they have their own secret agendas

The missing ingredient is still ... well the missing ingredient we haven't had in a very very long time: A BOD with the will to win and until that changes expect more of the same

Maybe it's on Walters but we need real leadership and good decision making from MOS

MOS has it wrong from the time he was recruited from the Green ... he is a role player that will improve a little each year but he is not / will not be the stud mlb that will raise the level of everywhere around him .... sending a boy to do a man's job .... the mlb is a critical leadership position ... don't understand coach's delusion on this

They are cleaning house in Regina .... Lapo is here now .... is he going to bring new coaching staff or retrofit the old .... how about player personnel: tweaking or overhauling the offense?

kill joy

We have had this conversation a hundred times in the last decade ..... they are useless .... what we need is the will to win and we don't have that ... just the desire to compete is all we have

What you state is true, but, what you omitted was this statement:*"In this circumstance the Eskimos knew we were withholding consent to hire Jason until the matter of compensation had been addressed. They simply ignored that request and hired him anyway." *"The Eskimos decided not to seek compensation from Saskatchewan when the Roughriders hired then-Esks head coach Chris Jones as their new head coach, general manager and vice-president of football operations." *By Dave Naylor, Gary Lawless and Ryan Rishaug Ta-da.....drama in the offseason. I dont recall reading that first part anywhere in the article. Unless it was edited to add that quote after the fact, I must have skipped that paragraph. It is a valid point,though I just dont see how you can enforce that this late in the game.Its a messy situation no matter how you look at it because, though technically there is nothing stopping teams from asking for compensation, it has never been done before. Coaches have been released from their contracts for promotions from the beginning of time in the cfl. Every single team has been the victim, and the victor, of this very situation numerous times... without all the hoopla. If the Esks do end up having to compensate the Redblacks, it changes the entire landscape of the cfl. How does one determine fair compensation? Roster player? Draft picks? Cash? How much did the Renegades give in return for their coaching staff? I dont look at it as though the Esks "chose" not to ask for compensation. No team in history has asked for compensation. They followed the protocal that has been in place for 100+ years. The media created this beast in the wake of the Chris Jones' signing and now the Redblacks are trying to cash in while the issue is at the forefront. Do I blame them? No not really. Why would you not try? At the same time, I think its a dangerous precedence to set at the drop of a dime. Some random on twitter says they are asking for a draft pick and cash. Now I dont know if thats true but is it fair? Should it be less/more? How do you determine that in the next 12 hours and how many teams would agree to this? Redblacks want it now because they are about to lose their OC.. what happens when they are the ones looking? I definately think this is an issue that should be looked at this offseason. But for the future... not tomorrow. There is something about longstanding tradition and culture: "the way we do things around here" Yes in the NFL there can be compensation on theses kinds of matters and we have seen the splashy headlines on them ... but this is not the NFL We have our own rules here, unwritten in many cases but very real and our modus operandi (especially roster/protection stuff) Rule breakers have been "shunned" in the past .... Ottawa may have a rude awakening if the defy these "rules"

In terms of Lapo at least we are not hiring in January or February when most coaches are already in place ... it gives us a chance to assemble a cohesive staff instead of picking over the leftovers

I have often wondered why Lapo looked so much different as an OC in Regina compared with Winnipeg I finally concluded that he coached within the capabilities of his personnel and especially his QBing His style was much more wide open and downfield with the Roughies -... Here in 2010-12 he played the short game and nursed his QBs to keep away from interception city .... it got the job done, sort of ... his 2002 O didn't resemble what he was to run 10 years later What Walter's give Lapo on the field will determine the kind of O he is going to run.

http://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/08/lapolice-back-in-blue/ For those who haven't seen the presser

In the CFL everything in a franchise depends on the starting QB .... the 2015 season was horrendous for QB injuries. Hurt QB's are in no one's best interest ... PERIOD ... EVER It's time for the CFL to put some teeth into protecting the franchise. Here is what I propose: If the QB is in a passing mode not a running back back mode (we will work out the definitions later) then: Hitting the QB above the shoulders or below the knees will be called a "dangerous hit" ..... this will include accidental hits or being pushed into the QB (meaning players will need to take care when getting near the QB). No interpretations - - it happened or it didn't ... and it can be "reviewed". A helmet slipping up into the QB's head is included. A hit there automatically results in a 25 yard penalty and a game ejection of the offender/s. A repeat offense that season will result in a two game suspension. A third offense 6 games. A fourth is season ending and not less than 12 games ( so it can be carried on into the next season if late in the year). No judgment or interpretations. There can still be roughing the passer for late hits but if it is a "blatant late hit" then it will also be a "dangerous hit" with the same penalties. The referrees will have some discretion in terms of whether it was intent to injure (or carelessness) or instead just arriving a fraction too late. This will change the league and increase everyone's entertainment. When we protect the QB we protect our game.

Because we have a Wade Miller savior who could bid for Jones

If Jones is good at recruiting why don't we hire him as our GM ... outbid Sask for once

I would way rather have Harris than Cortez .... also I believe Buono taints his coaches - not good

If it truly was just money, if we just got outbid, then my estimate of Bombers management goes down. Its the will to win, to do what it takes. Its the few Canadian stars that teams are built around. The role players don't make a huge difference. Good scouting will bring US all star surprises that can keep the payroll in check. It's all about where you choose to spend the $$$$ The Patriots are built around Brady. They draft for defense and pick up what they can for offense. Again they build around a few key players. Is it possible Ottawa's Desjardins knows what he is doing. He started with Burris and went after crucial Canadians. He is filling in with decent aging veterans, Does Walers have the judgment and the will?

Big time .... it's a huge clue about what we really have for management If not signing him looks bad as you say on our management. Does it not reflect just as poorly on the other seven GM's who lost out on the Muamba sweepstakes? Not really, no ... Its a self respect organizational pride thing ..... first overall pick ... leader ... all that jazz Ottawa had done their free agent stuff .... & others were already set ....Regina & others could have used an upgrade BUT there was no special holy grail like Henoc was to the Blue

Well we have all guesses .... I thought by now someone would know whether we were willing to break the bank for him

Big time .... it's a huge clue about what we really have for management

Did we really want him back? were we happy enough with Hurl? Was Henoc not really interested?

The attitude I detect right now is the most anemic and apathetic state I have ever seen a Blue Bomber fan site .... I just talked to an old friend (who has not had season tickets in years) order them up with a sense of hope and optimism .... my jaw dropped .... have I become a cynic and bitter? Am I alone? Watching Ottawa & Edmonton in the GC this year shows me the power of good leadership in transforming a basement dweller ... I have no reason to believe we have any such leadership here ... Do we have the elements in place here in Wpg that would produce a foundation for a run for first place in 2016 (or even 2017)?

I have been waiting all year ... no more sleeps What's the best thing in your world about today's Grey Cup party?

The Hamilton QB was ok, not that bad at all ..... And Hammy's D was very good

The media just love a Cinderella story

There is the Burris factor ... he has been coming up with big plays at key times all season .... and he shines over Reilly .... if Reilly doesn't get a good chunk of rushing yards then Edmonton's offense is going to have work very hard at its passing ... Ottawa's offense is more balanced On D I don't think Burris will be completely shut down I rate both D's very high .... I expect interceptions and possibly the punt returners to be the difference Slight edge to Ottawa