Okay, so the off season officially begins now that the Grey Cup is over. Lots of topics for discussion in the months to come with the Bombers & the League. A new CBA needs to be negotiated sooner rather than later.  Will there be an eventual agreement or a lockout? How much will the salary cap go up? Randy Ambrosie is on record that wants the cap to significantly go up so that is a positive.  Will Bo Levi Mitchell sign with an NFL or perhaps another CFL team? What about Mike Reilly & Trevor Harris who are also free agents? There's a new start up league called the  AAFL & there are legit concerns that it'll draw star CFL players away or hamper free agent signings with CFL teams. Coaching changes in BC & Toronto. The continuing evolving story of the expansion Halifax Schooners & possible exhibition games in Mexico. 

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42 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

David William Naylor‏Verified account @TSNDaveNaylor 54s55 seconds ago

Hearing Winnipeg OC Paul LaPolice has withdrawn from the head coach search in Toronto. Apparently, didn’t feel it was right fit given need to retain multiple members of existing staff. #CFL #Argos #Bombers

I don't think it matters. He didn't have a realistic chance of getting an offer anyway.

13 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I don't think it matters. He didn't have a realistic chance of getting an offer anyway.

???

Do you work for Argos management?.... there's no possible way you could have any knowledge of who they are considering in their HC search... just b/c you don't like the guy doesn't mean no other team is willing to give him a job...

32 minutes ago, bearpants said:

???

Do you work for Argos management?.... there's no possible way you could have any knowledge of who they are considering in their HC search... just b/c you don't like the guy doesn't mean no other team is willing to give him a job...

You have to understand TBurg logic. Lapo is a Bombers staffer therefore he sucks and no other team would seriously consider him for a position. They don't call Wpg "The Ol Resume Stain" for nothin, you see........ /TBurg 

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

You have to understand TBurg logic. Lapo is a Bombers staffer therefore he sucks and no other team would seriously consider him for a position. They don't call Wpg "The Ol Resume Stain" for nothin, you see........ /TBurg 

Unless someone were to hire Lapolice, in which case he automatically was too good for Winnipeg and we were fools to let him get away. 

1 hour ago, TBURGESS said:

I don't think it matters. He didn't have a realistic chance of getting an offer anyway.

Yeah, pretty sure the Argos wouldn't bring him in if he had to chance. 

It's incredible how much knowledge and football expertise there is toiling away on this site, not earning a paycheque in the CFL. A real untapped resource. 

2 hours ago, bearpants said:

???

Do you work for Argos management?.... there's no possible way you could have any knowledge of who they are considering in their HC search... just b/c you don't like the guy doesn't mean no other team is willing to give him a job...

I guess the Argos are in the business of flying people to town, interviewing them, probably wining and dining them just for shits and giggles. Who knew?

6 minutes ago, JCon said:

Yeah, pretty sure the Argos wouldn't bring him in if he had to chance. 

It's incredible how much knowledge and football expertise there is toiling away on this site, not earning a paycheque in the CFL. A real untapped resource. 

I think what I find most interesting with Lapo pulling his name was the reason he did it, that he would have had to retain some existing Argo's staff (if the sources are in fact reliable).

I completely understand why a new Head Coach would want  the ability to surround himself with the people he believes will bring the team success and match his coaching philosophy . However,  another way to interpret that reason is the knock Lapo has had over the years, that knock being his control issues, as in this is how things will go with little iterations. If this knock is true he has to learn he doesn't always need to be right and he doesn't always need to be the smartest guy in the room.  

13 minutes ago, gcn11 said:

I guess the Argos are in the business of flying people to town, interviewing them, probably wining and dining them just for shits and giggles. Who knew?

If only these teams would wise up and just give TBurg a call first.  

11 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

I think what I find most interesting with Lapo pulling his name was the reason he did it, that he would have had to retain some existing Argo's staff (if the sources are in fact reliable).

I completely understand why a new Head Coach would want  the ability to surround himself with the people he believes will bring the team success and match his coaching philosophy . However,  another way to interpret that reason is the knock Lapo has had over the years, that knock being his control issues, as in this is how things will go with little iterations. If this knock is true he has to learn he doesn't always need to be right and he doesn't always need to be the smartest guy in the room.  

I think that not giving the HC the ability to pick his staff is a huge red flag that had nothing to do about being right, or the smartest guy in the room.  It may have more to do with having the freedom to do what you feel is right without having upper management second guessing.  You are either in charge or you are not, and if they won't let you be in charge of hiring your own staff, what else are they going to decide for you? 

TSN (Davis Sanchez) reporting that BLM is getting a look from the Vikings. 

Claybrooks expected to be announced as Leo's next HC. 

That means Lapo is staying as OC since there are no vacant HC gig around other than the Argos. 

Wonder if Mark Washington is staying with BC as DC. I thought last year MOS is interested with him. 

26 minutes ago, JonBlue said:

TSN (Davis Sanchez) reporting that BLM is getting a look from the Vikings. 

He can’t be any worse than Cousins was against New England. 

Chamblin will be next Argos coach

I still wish we could poach Thorpe from Ottawa - hall without biggie will be scary again and not in the good way

21 Hours ago - Argos interviewing Chamblin for head coach - TSN
19 Hours ago - Chamblin sits court side at Raptors game with Argos GM Jim Popp
3 Hours ago - Out of the running Bombers offensive coordinator Paul La Police - TSN/Naylor

IMO That means that PLAP was out of the running at least 21 hours ago and didn't get an offer from the Argos.

18 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

21 Hours ago - Argos interviewing Chamblin for head coach - TSN
19 Hours ago - Chamblin sits court side at Raptors game with Argos GM Jim Popp
3 Hours ago - Out of the running Bombers offensive coordinator Paul La Police - TSN/Naylor

IMO That means that PLAP was out of the running at least 21 hours ago and didn't get an offer from the Argos.

Yeah, a Twitter timeline is a clear indication of what happens behind closed doors.

- Nobody Ever

Not really around our league but:

 

Report: Brandon Browner pleads no contest to attempted murder, sentenced to eight years in prison: http://deadsp.in/N3QotNt 

55 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Not really around our league but:

 

Report: Brandon Browner pleads no contest to attempted murder, sentenced to eight years in prison: http://deadsp.in/N3QotNt 

Well, boyz will be boyz.

Chamblin.  Classic CFL uninspired recycling.

14 minutes ago, Zontar said:

Chamblin.  Classic CFL uninspired recycling.

Considering the circumstances under which Chamblin left the Riders, I cannot see him as a credible candidate for Argo head coach. I suspect they were just filling out their dance card.

21 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Considering the circumstances under which Chamblin left the Riders, I cannot see him as a credible candidate for Argo head coach. I suspect they were just filling out their dance card.

They sure liked him as their DC in 2017. I think he has a good chance at getting the job. 

46 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

They sure liked him as their DC in 2017. I think he has a good chance at getting the job. 

But as a head coach, he was part of significant problems despite some success.

Where did ol Tim Burke end up

Retired....

19 hours ago, Blueandgold said:

They sure liked him as their DC in 2017. I think he has a good chance at getting the job. 

Chamblin is a good coach.  Hard ass, expects a lot from the players.  He has a shelf life however.

Wow John Murphy out as Riders VP/Player Personnel...  guess there's no need for him - Jones is the complete package