For minor off-season Bomber news.  Any significant stories or news that are likely to generate significant discussion may have their own thread created.

Going to try going with the two threads again for the off season.    One for Bomber news, one for CFL news.   These threads should be used for general / minor day to day news, tweets, etc.  A catch all for tidbits that people want to share to keep everyone up to date on the goings and comings of the league.

Any news, tweets, and signings that is likely to generate significant discussion may have their own threads created.

6 minutes ago, bryan35 said:

Couture and Gray haven't shown that they are ready to start. Maybe they are but we don't really know yet. Has Neufeld ever made it through an entire season when starting?

Walters knows he can't sign every one and in all probability knows what both are looking for to re sign, probably way to rich for the Bombers plus he has Gray and Couture in his back pocket, and might be able to bring a good lineman or 2 before camp.

I can't imagine they are going to let guys walk away,  I'm sure the team has made offers to both Goose and Chungh and it's going to come down to another team offering them more cash then what we can afford.   

If the team is desperate for a receiver they could always sign Duron Carter   lol

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I can't imagine they are going to let guys walk away,  I'm sure the team has made offers to both Goose and Chungh and it's going to come down to another team offering them more cash then what we can afford.   

If the team is desperate for a receiver they could always sign Duron Carter   lol

And play him at guard. 

Not super relevant, but it's something during a slow news time......

https://www.chrisd.ca/2019/01/23/dayna-spiring-winnipeg-football-club-board-chair/?fbclid=IwAR3rX-QKgaonIFXgUM7BzoIHy-kOeXvgTg9Z4EvVh_oWjkr3DBu0_FR8aHE

WINNIPEG — Dayna Spiring, head of Economic Development Winnipeg, has been named the board chair of the Winnipeg Football Club.

Spiring’s appointment makes her the first woman in WFC history to be named chair of the board of directors.

 

“Dayna has been a great addition to the board since her arrival in 2015, and there is no better candidate to take on the role of board chair,” said Jeff Martin, Spiring’s predecessor.

“Dayna has been a trailblazer throughout her entire career, and it is fitting that she become the club’s first female chair.”

Martin will continue to serve on the board as past chair.

Prior to joining Economic Development Winnipeg, Spiring was the former chief strategy officer and general counsel with the Canadian Wheat Board. She currently serves as a director for Winpak Ltd. and CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and has previously served on the boards of Manitoba Hydro and Farmers Edge.

 

Shayne Gauthier re-ups this morning, as per Twitter....

 

On 2019-01-23 at 2:59 PM, Brandon said:

I can't imagine they are going to let guys walk away,  I'm sure the team has made offers to both Goose and Chungh and it's going to come down to another team offering them more cash then what we can afford.   

If the team is desperate for a receiver they could always sign Duron Carter   lol

I wonder if we will go all in on one of them to prevent losing both. Personally, I like chungh a lot more, but consistency at the center position is huge. 

i think if it comes down to being outbid on both..we will go all in on one and roll with Gray/Couture (who-ever wins out) in camp and I'd be fine with that...that extra money that a national lineman would cost us would go a looong way in resigning JSK and bringing in a Posey or Derel Walker

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

 

This could also be one of the reason why they hold on to Lapo. What if Oshea did not sign an extension?

I guess this is obvious, but following  the NFL playoffs, (patriots) makes me think that a good O line coach can take non star players and make them into a formidable line. Not many of the players on that line are high drafts.

 

Maybe this is part of Calgary's success too.

 

Edited January 25, 20197 yr by Mark F

10 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

This could also be one of the reason why they hold on to Lapo. What if Oshea did not sign an extension?

Then I still don't want Lapo as head coach again. Been there done that and it didn't work. 

2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Then I still don't want Lapo as head coach again. Been there done that and it didn't work. 

anyone can argue that it didnt work because he doesnt have the QB ans the talents he need for the offense. 

plus he has Sleepy Joe as his GM.

Edited January 25, 20197 yr by M.O.A.B.

2 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

anyone can argue that it didnt work because he doesnt have the QB ans the talents he need for the offense. 

plus he has Sleepy Joe as his GM.

He coached the team to not lose. Remember? It was good enough to barely lose. Lapo is a loser at heart. He doesn't have the balls to be a winner. 

16 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Then I still don't want Lapo as head coach again. Been there done that and it didn't work. 

I’m with you. I’m barely hanging on as LaPolice as OC. He has brilliant ideas as an Offensive guru, but he reminds me of a person swimming in a lake, he likes to go wading in the water, to get the feel, but he never goes all in. 

all the while i thought the Bombers are smart that they hang to Lapo. after the 2 above post, now im thinking they stupid no to let him go.

Edited January 25, 20197 yr by M.O.A.B.

When his team is down by 3 or more scores Lapo is the best offensive coordinator in the league, when they're in a tight game or leading he's painfully passive. 

58 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

He coached the team to not lose. Remember? It was good enough to barely lose. Lapo is a loser at heart. He doesn't have the balls to be a winner. 

Same thing can be said for MOS, especially in this years playoffs.

5 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Same thing can be said for MOS, especially in this years playoffs.

Lapo was the one running the offense....

2 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Lapo was the one running the offense....

and MOS was in charge of PLAP.

3 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

and MOS was in charge of PLAP.

I knew this was Walters fault. 

Im all for stability...  Bighill is here because of Osh, no one can deny that...  Lapo has all the tools he wanted now he needs to step up... Hall has his all-star MLB and it makes a huge difference

13 minutes ago, JCon said:

I knew this was Walters fault. 

Miller's fault

Just now, 17to85 said:

Miller's fault

Spiring. 

47 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Miller's fault

We can't hang this on Brendan Taman?

You are all wrong it's Mike Kelly's fault, still haunting us to this day 😎