Blue Bombers - 2025 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

[Pete]

5 hours ago, Tracker said:

According to Jeff Hamiltion in today's Free Press, Ottawa is interested in O'Shea if his time here ends. Would solve two teams' needs at the same time.

J.Hamilton loves to spread rumors to spread controversy about the bombers at inopportune times, Just before we played Hamilton he writes an article about how Lawler was dissed as we didn't talk to him before Mitchell.

Likely OSheas/Walter fate will be determined by the playoff game performances

Edited yesterday at 12:55 AM by Pete

[Goalie]

1 hour ago, Pete said:

J.Hamilton loves to spread rumors to spread controversy about the bombers at inopportune times, Just before we played Hamilton he writes an article about how Lawler was dissed as we didn't talk to him before Mitchell.

Likely OSheas/Walter fate will be determined by the playoff game performances

I think if O’Shea And or Kyle want to be here, they will be. It’s that simple. Something like 9 straight playoff appearances now. It’s kind of crazy honestly. They have come a long way together. Maybe one departs and one stays maybe both stay but I think it’s 100 percent their decision 

 

im also not hiring from with in if I’m replacing either of them tho. Not a chance. A gm who doesn’t live here in McManus would be catastrophic and hall is the only qualified guy and he’s 99 years old. 

Edited yesterday at 02:45 AM by Goalie

[Noeller]

24 minutes ago, Goalie said:

I think if O’Shea And or Kyle want to be here, they will be. It’s that simple. Something like 9 straight playoff appearances now. It’s kind of crazy honestly. They have come a long way together. Maybe one departs and one stays maybe both stay but I think it’s 100 percent their decision 

 

im also not hiring from with in if I’m replacing either of them tho. Not a chance. A gm who doesn’t live here in McManus would be catastrophic and hall is the only qualified guy and he’s 99 years old. 

Pretty much agree with all of this 100%....

[CodyT]

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Pretty much agree with all of this 100%....

I don't want Osh or Walters gone, personally...

I'd say if they want they should absolutely be back next year.

Look, Osh doesn't project anything to the media or the fans but he's not a dumb guy.  I'm sure he's done some reflecting of his own.

Give the guys atleast a year to right the ship. Honestly it feels disrespectful to me to just throw these guys to the wolves after what they've brought to this organization. Hate seeing fans turn  instantly  on players/coaches. 

I do get this is pro football, and would it be warranted? After this season... Probably. That being said. I'll be happy if there back.

Grass being greener, or something like that

8 hours ago, 17to85 said:

Osh's problem right now is that he has seemingly lost the fire he had early on. Fat and sassy, content with the success. 

If he can get that fire back he is as good as anyone.

1000% status quo has been "working"

Well said

Edited yesterday at 04:36 AM by CodyT

[bigg jay]

11 minutes ago, CodyT said:

Give the guys atleast a year to right the ship. Honestly it feels disrespectful to me to just throw these guys to the wolves after what they've brought to this organization. Hate seeing fans turn  instantly  on players/coaches. 

This isn't new though.  What many people have been complaining about (not going to rehash the same old arguments) has been happening for a couple seasons.  This is just the first time the team hasn't been able to overcome the obvious problems and now more people have come around to the idea that maybe it's time for a change.

These guys are Bomber legends and I don't think anyone will dispute that but all good things come to an end at some point.

[CodyT]

1 hour ago, bigg jay said:

This isn't new though.  What many people have been complaining about (not going to rehash the same old arguments) has been happening for a couple seasons.  This is just the first time the team hasn't been able to overcome the obvious problems and now more people have come around to the idea that maybe it's time for a change.

These guys are Bomber legends and I don't think anyone will dispute that but all good things come to an end at some point.

Sure. & That's fair. I think we're all dissapointed in the outcome of the last few years. A lot of bone headed moves.

To play devil's advocate though, would we have gotten to the dance at all (nevermind 5 running) with a different staff?

I'm not convinced.

I think 17to85 hit the nail on the head. Osh needs to find the fire again. That may be here, or that may be elsewhere.

[bigg jay]

10 minutes ago, CodyT said:

Sure. & That's fair. I think we're all dissapointed in the outcome of the last few years. A lot of bone headed moves.

To play devil's advocate though, would we have gotten to the dance at all (nevermind 5 running) with a different staff?

I'm not convinced.

I think 17to85 hit the nail on the head. Osh needs to find the fire again. That may be here, or that may be elsewhere.

I agree with that as well.  I'd feel much more confident in this regime if they showed any kind of willingness to change/adapt but we haven't really seen that yet. Whether they stay or go, some things need to change.

[Slimy Sculpin]

I wasn’t sure where to post this but here goes. Yesterday I received an email from the Bombers thanking me for being “part of something special”, a sold out PAS for this season and going back to mid-season last year. As season ticket holders or casual ticket purchasers, I’m guessing that more than a few of you got the same email. The sender was “Wade Miller <info@news.bluebombers.com>". This appears to be the Bombers’ generic mailbox with Miller’s name attached to it. However, when I hit “reply”, I got what appears to be Miller’s actual Bomber email address (wmiller@bluebombers.com). So, if you’re less than happy about the CFL’s proposed rule changes and/or changes to the field dimensions as I am, this might be an opportunity to let the President of the team know how you feel about it. Cheers.

[Booch]

they have had several seasons now to right the ship...I give the first Cup fail a mulligan...but since they should have been doing whatever to right the ship...and turn it back around...and would have been real easy too

Instead...they have let it degrade further for 3 yrs now....to the point where we are at...question is....are they able to do it now with the people in charge?....I have my doubts.....and what transpores in playoffs will be a good indicator...same ol same ol and loss due to similar reason/issues.....see ya later 

[wbbfan]

12 hours ago, Goalie said:

I think if O’Shea And or Kyle want to be here, they will be. It’s that simple. Something like 9 straight playoff appearances now. It’s kind of crazy honestly. They have come a long way together. Maybe one departs and one stays maybe both stay but I think it’s 100 percent their decision 

 

im also not hiring from with in if I’m replacing either of them tho. Not a chance. A gm who doesn’t live here in McManus would be catastrophic and hall is the only qualified guy and he’s 99 years old. 

That's not what I want to happen, but I 100% believe you are correct. 

Mcmanus has interviewed for GM jobs now, so I think he might be willing to move up here for the job. That is just speculation on my part though. Idk why he would interview for gm jobs if he wasn't willing to move though lol.

My concern with Hall isn't even age, the primary one is health. He's only 64, but he has had some real struggles. And while I love the guy, and leader, I don't think he's cut out for that role. 

[wbbfan]

10 hours ago, CodyT said:

I don't want Osh or Walters gone, personally...

I'd say if they want they should absolutely be back next year.

Look, Osh doesn't project anything to the media or the fans but he's not a dumb guy.  I'm sure he's done some reflecting of his own.

Give the guys atleast a year to right the ship. Honestly it feels disrespectful to me to just throw these guys to the wolves after what they've brought to this organization. Hate seeing fans turn  instantly  on players/coaches. 

I do get this is pro football, and would it be warranted? After this season... Probably. That being said. I'll be happy if there back.

Grass being greener, or something like that

1000% status quo has been "working"

Well said

Personally, I think last year was a big red flag. We recovered, but we did so by a huge streak of fluky wins. From that, to this year is a large sample size of un addressed issues. (not even getting into the GC loses to backup QBs) 

I think if he/they get next year, and I am sure they will, it should only be between half a year and up to the LDC worth of rope. Another start like we've seen both years, and you have to clean house to save face with the fan base. And I HATE mid season coach/gm firings. To extend contracts on both, and not being able to trust them with a season, is an awful position to put yourself in. 

 

 If/when we do that, we need to insulate the staff/front office. We've got brock who can step in, though sub optimal for sure. I'd want a commitment from Danny that he'd take the interim job and come up here for the rest of the year.  Then I think we'd also need an OC who can be a HC candidate to take over. We've seen Jackson do it with success, but at that point I think you need a decent back up OC he can work with in a positional role. But the fact we didn't give him he job and gave it to hogan, and no one else scooped him up is worrying. 

[Stickem]

I don't know who started the rumor, and I stress rumor only, that Dinwoodie would be moving on to take up the gm and head coaching duties in Ottawa...IF that's true that would leave a big job open in TO ...Could/would Osh be interested in it...being closer to his hometown in North Bay and playing for the club he made his initial CFL start.....Like I said ..just a rumor but you just never know when all the 'coaching musical chairs' games start at seasons end 

[Noeller]

Is Dinwiddie's contract up this year? That's interesting for sure. I just honestly have no clue who we would want if Walters and Osh left. There's certainly no upgrades readily available...

[Goalie]

Toronto will hire Bill Belicek. 
 

RD stays in Toronto. 
 

Osh stays here. 
 

but If RD goes to Ottawa then it’s likely Osh goes to the T dot, does he sell tickets for them tho. Maybe maybe not. I don’t think so. But I could see that scenario playing out. 
 

lapolice to Winnipeg cuz Tina misses Selkirk. 
 

Osh tho seems more Winnipeg than most Winnipegers tho. Dudes a shorts in November guy. 

Edited yesterday at 06:19 PM by Goalie

[GCn20]

13 hours ago, bigg jay said:

This isn't new though.  What many people have been complaining about (not going to rehash the same old arguments) has been happening for a couple seasons.  This is just the first time the team hasn't been able to overcome the obvious problems and now more people have come around to the idea that maybe it's time for a change.

These guys are Bomber legends and I don't think anyone will dispute that but all good things come to an end at some point.

If our season peters out without at least a division final appearance, I would like to see Walters fired and I could go either way about MOS. If this wasn't a Grey Cup hosting year I could cut more slack based on their record up to this point but to screw the pooch as badly as Walters has done when we are hosting is a for sure grounds for termination and if the Bombers choose to just clean house on both I could understand that as well, although I think MOS deserves more benefit of the doubt for this year than Walters.

I am called the MOS apologist on here but as you can see that simply isn't true. If he gone he gone. 

Edited yesterday at 06:39 PM by GCn20

[wbbfan]

38 minutes ago, Stickem said:

I don't know who started the rumor, and I stress rumor only, that Dinwoodie would be moving on to take up the gm and head coaching duties in Ottawa...IF that's true that would leave a big job open in TO ...Could/would Osh be interested in it...being closer to his hometown in North Bay and playing for the club he made his initial CFL start.....Like I said ..just a rumor but you just never know when all the 'coaching musical chairs' games start at seasons end 

Sounds suspicious to me. But I do think very highly of RD, and Ottawa really needs a shake-up. I could see Toronto getting bone-headed with him after this season, too. 

 I could see Toronto having a strong interest in mos, especially. 

24 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Is Dinwiddie's contract up this year? That's interesting for sure. I just honestly have no clue who we would want if Walters and Osh left. There's certainly no upgrades readily available...

I don't feel like a great turnkey option is readily available for either job. Unless Danny wants to move up here to the GM role. 

[GCn20]

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

Sounds suspicious to me. But I do think very highly of RD, and Ottawa really needs a shake-up. I could see Toronto getting bone-headed with him after this season, too. 

 I could see Toronto having a strong interest in mos, especially. 

I don't feel like a great turnkey option is readily available for either job. Unless Danny wants to move up here to the GM role. 

I personally think that the author of this rumor has about as much credibility as Marty York. I would take it with a grain of salt. Hate this throw **** at a wall and see what sticks type of journalism.....just the worst.

[Brandon]

What is Chris Jones upto these days?  Maybe he can come in and replace Jake Thomas with Duron Carter for 2026?  

[bigg jay]

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

What is Chris Jones upto these days?  Maybe he can come in and replace Jake Thomas with Duron Carter for 2026?  

I'm guessing he's doing just fine where he is (even if the team isn't).

https://goheels.com/staff-directory/chris-jones/3812

 

[rebusrankin]

3 hours ago, GCn20 said:

If our season peters out without at least a division final appearance, I would like to see Walters fired and I could go either way about MOS. If this wasn't a Grey Cup hosting year I could cut more slack based on their record up to this point but to screw the pooch as badly as Walters has done when we are hosting is a for sure grounds for termination and if the Bombers choose to just clean house on both I could understand that as well, although I think MOS deserves more benefit of the doubt for this year than Walters.

I am called the MOS apologist on here but as you can see that simply isn't true. If he gone he gone. 

I'm not happy with Walters either but do you realistically see us getting a quality GM choice who gets handicapped by not getting to pick the head coach?

[wbbfan]

31 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

I'm guessing he's doing just fine where he is (even if the team isn't).

https://goheels.com/staff-directory/chris-jones/3812

 

that’s a cushy job title at a big school with out crazy expectations. Might even be a dream job for him and we know how that goes lol. 

 I hope he’s never back. 

[SpeedFlex27]

8 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

I'm not happy with Walters either but do you realistically see us getting a quality GM choice who gets handicapped by not getting to pick the head coach?

Osh has an extra year to right the ship. If not, a new GM can fire him or he resigns. Walters burned his bridges here. A disastrous last off season he blamed on the CFLPA.

[Booch]

Pooch screwing has gone on here for3 yrs running...in various areas...this is not all on Walter's and his scouting staff (whom should take more the blame as they the guys bringing in talent...Not Walter's...he just signs them) but a collective major fumbling...and at end of the day...One guy picks his team...sets his roster...and makes in game and leading up to game decisions...and his name is Mike Oshea....and there no if and or buts about it....did he not pick the right talent brought into camp?...Possible, and I lean toward most likely....did he keep aged and in some cases shitty vet's over new blood...yup....and does he play said garbage ahead of young blood and or give majority of reps....yes indeed....and did he make poor in game decisions re: injury, preparedness...ability to adjust....100%.....as he is the HC and oversee's everything and if stuff aint working...it's on him to figure it out...rattle some cages be it his assistants or players, and did he do that....nope...status quo we rolled

We bow it in embarrasing fashion again....gitta cut ties with the HC....and see how 2026 goes....more the same....Bye Bye G,M......par for course in professional football if you dont remove the whole top end and start from square one again...which I dont think we need

Edited 6 hours ago by Booch

[Pete]

23 hours ago, Stickem said:

I don't know who started the rumor, and I stress rumor only, that Dinwoodie would be moving on to take up the gm and head coaching duties in Ottawa...IF that's true that would leave a big job open in TO ...Could/would Osh be interested in it...being closer to his hometown in North Bay and playing for the club he made his initial CFL start.....Like I said ..just a rumor but you just never know when all the 'coaching musical chairs' games start at seasons end 

Dinwiddie has another year on his contract and the only way Ottawa could poach him is to offer him a promotion, but Ottawa has stated that Burke will return as gm. 

I guess they could still do something like make Burke vp and hire Dinwiddie as coach gm .

[JuranBoldenRules]

Ottawa's football operations and organization in general is ******.  You're not going to see anyone going there as a coach or player without a huge amount of upfront money.

Wait for some stories to drop this off-season about major financial issues with OSEG centered on the Redblacks and Landsdowne.  OSEG is barely interested in running the football team and they don't have the cash flow to run a CFL team.

They'll be going to the City of Ottawa cap in hand if the city does not approve the "Landsdowne 2.0" proposal on Nov 7.