Well that loss stung last night. Not happy with the decision to kick the FG but that can be discussed elsewhere  All in all there was a lot of improvement this year over last year and looking like they are trending upwards. If Walters can pull off another great draft and some more key FAs this offseason I like our chances going into 2017. Who is on the FA watch list and what areas are we in desperate need of fixing?

The Bombers originally traded #6 in the 2010 draft for #9 and #22. At nine they took Watson, and then they traded #22 (where Steele was taken) for Alex Brink. 

Could've had Watson, Steele, and Greaves in the same draft (and we already had Donny O on the DL). 

Thanks Joe Mack (and thanks for nothing Alex Brink).

4 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Just reading they are father and son

but wouldn't it be really weird if they didn't know they were father and son...

4 hours ago, Rich said:

 

Were these coaching gigs all the year before these running backs retired?

3 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Would not go nuts money wise but if he would agree to a reasonable contract I would do it. Him and Donny O were a good combo could be the same with Thomas.

I'll take Locking Down our Starting 7 Ratio for eight hundred Alex.

3 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

He is never playing in the CFL

 

Maybe not but he could buy the entire league if he was so inclined.

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Maybe not but he could buy the entire league if he was so inclined.

Why would anyone think he would ever play here?

Boudreau would be a good hire. Quite the resume behind him, one that stands out is fairly recently with the Rams;

 

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In 2015, the Rams allowed the fewest sacks in the league (18) and finished seventh in the NFL in rushing yards per game.

Sounds like a good replacement for Wylie

If I was an Argo fan I'd be so unexcited for the Popp hiring. He was one of the worst GM's in the CFL the last few years of his time in Montreal. Now, Trestman? Different story. Popp should be on a short leash as it is & told that if he ever wants to coach again he'll be fired.

Edited February 28, 20178 yr by SpeedFlex27

2 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

If I was an Argo fan I'd be so unexcited for the Popp hiring. He was one of the worst GM's in the CFL the last few years of his time in Montreal. Now, Trestman? Different story. Popp should be on a short leash as it is & told that if he ever wants to coach again he'll be fired.

Realistically, with the very short time frame, and with the selection as limited as it was, it was probably as good as it could be under the circumstances. Besides, Trestman said he would come to Canada only if Popp was part of the package.

I'm a big Trestman fan. Popp is a good GM. As long as he doesn't try to be a coach again, they should be great additions to the Argos. Should have happened back in December if they wanted to have the maximum chance at a winning season this year, but I still think they will make a pretty big difference this year.

52 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I'm a big Trestman fan. Popp is a good GM. As long as he doesn't try to be a coach again, they should be great additions to the Argos. Should have happened back in December if they wanted to have the maximum chance at a winning season this year, but I still think they will make a pretty big difference this year.

Popp was a good GM. Not the last 5 years.

We will see what Trestman has now. That's a fairly weak roster in TO, see what he can do when he's not set at the important positions.

 

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Popp spent 21 seasons as the Montreal Alouettes general manager (1996-2016), leading the franchise to eight Grey Cup appearances, winning three. Two of those titles came with Trestman as the club’s head coach (2009-10).

Andrew Michael Cash to Toronto?

 

Edited February 28, 20178 yr by Mark F

11 minutes ago, Mark F said:

Andrew Michael Cash to Toronto?

 

You mean Alan ?

Esks have released Eddie Steele.

Any chance the Bombers can the Winnipeg boy home?

 

 

I'm still so confused about how the Bombers are managing to bring in Paul Boudreau.

He must just be looking for an "easier" pace to the season at his age. Easily capable of getting work in the NFL.

6 minutes ago, JCon said:

Esks have released Eddie Steele.

Any chance the Bombers can the Winnipeg boy home?

 

 

This move would make a lot of sense to me. He can add depth and rotate with Jake Thomas.  Hopefully we can draft a beast to contribute to the DT position as well. 

55 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

This move would make a lot of sense to me. He can add depth and rotate with Jake Thomas.  Hopefully we can draft a beast to contribute to the DT position as well. 

So, what's to lose?

29 minutes ago, tracker said:

So, what's to lose?

Maybe his salary level wasn't in the team's budget. So if they sign him it's possible they release Ryan Smith or a vet DB to offset Steele's salary.

2 hours ago, Rich said:

 

Why the **** was a photo necessary?? 

20 hours ago, Rich said:

 

I am a little confused... are these two the same person?:

http://www.bluebombers.com/football-operations/paul-boudreau/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Boudreau

 

and if not, which one are we getting? Lawless better not have just googled the name...

 

If they are two different people, we will have two Coach Paul_Boudreaux

Edited February 28, 20178 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

23 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Why the **** was a photo necessary?? 

It was 1956. You know why.

Just now, bluto said:

It was 1956. You know why.

BLuto! Congrats to your Boatmen- good front office installed today.

6 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

I am a little confused... are these two the same person?:

http://www.bluebombers.com/football-operations/paul-boudreau/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Boudreau

 

and if not, which one are we getting? Lawless better not have just googled the name...

 

If they are two different people, we will have two Coach Paul_Boudreaux

20 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Just reading they are father and son