If by some miracle Toronto decided to protect Collaros instead of Ray...

 

In my opinion, that would be the best possible scenario for the Bombers. A younger QB like Collaros probably wouldn't adjust very well to a subpar OL. Ray could run an offence similar to the one they wanted Pierce to run this year.

 

If they can add / retain some talent on D and have a half-decent running game, this team could be .500 with Ray's ball-control quick release offence.

 

But I dare say it's not going to happen. I think RR will take the Argos into the playoffs with some good momentum (they play us twice, the Als once) and a first place berth. That should translate into a GC appearance.

 

Calgary should come out of the West. While they have an enviable QB situation overall, I think RR is a better starter than any their three. If it's Ray vs. Glenn or Mitchell, I think the Argos will win another championship.

 

RR in Winnipeg...that's almost impossible...

 

Just my 0.02

 

Higgins hasn't been a GM in a decade, I'm not sure he would be my first choice.

I think it's closer to half a decade no?

 

Exactly, it's only been 5 years.  It's not like the whole football scene has changed much in 5 years.

 

...well, except for in Winnipeg.

 

 

Higgins hasn't been a GM in a decade, I'm not sure he would be my first choice.

I think it's closer to half a decade no?

 

Exactly, it's only been 5 years.  It's not like the whole football scene has changed much in 5 years.

 

...well, except for in Winnipeg.

 

 

As administrator: Edmonton Eskimos (GM) 2001-2004

As coach: Calgary Stampeders (HC) 2005-2007

 

Higgins hasn't been a GM in a decade, I'm not sure he would be my first choice.

I think it's closer to half a decade no?

 

Huff was hired in early December 2007. But being head of officiating for the CFL he's still close to football & can see what kind of game it is now compared to when he coached a few years ago. Had Tom gone into seclusion or retired your concerns may be valid but the guy is on top of everything going on in the CFL today.

It's not like Mack who wasn't around for a good long time,  just because someone has a few years away from the job doesn't mean he can't just come in and continue success.  

 

Kent Austin is doing "ok" in his first year back with a team coming off a really bad year.     

Perhaps the Bombers should be looking at an elephant for the Q.B. position?

 

 

They like being offered peanuts........

Perhaps the Bombers should be looking at an elephant for the Q.B. position?

They like being offered peanuts........

please pleaaaaaaaase tell me you career path doesnt involve stand up comedy..

How could we even consider taking a near 40 year old Burris over Collaros?

If management believes we need to win now not in four years.

Band aid. But I'd take it for a year or two. Provided Hank survives.

 

Perhaps the Bombers should be looking at an elephant for the Q.B. position?

They like being offered peanuts........

please pleaaaaaaaase tell me you career path doesnt involve stand up comedy..

 

 

To be honest people I know go on and on about my sense of humour.  It is second only to my crazy good looks.

 

Sometimes at parties it gets a little much, hearing how funny and handsome I am all night but I have gotten used to it after all these years.  

 

 

Perhaps the Bombers should be looking at an elephant for the Q.B. position?

They like being offered peanuts........

please pleaaaaaaaase tell me you career path doesnt involve stand up comedy..

 

 

To be honest people I know go on and on about my sense of humour.  It is second only to my crazy good looks.

 

Sometimes at parties it gets a little much, hearing how funny and handsome I am all night but I have gotten used to it after all these years.  

 

LOL...now that's funny.

I know everyone is going gaga over Collaros, but I'm hoping that Ottawa gets him and we can swing a deal with Montreal to get Marsh Madness.

 

Don't see Ray going anywhere, but Burris situation could be interesting. Calgary will most likely protect Bo Levi Mitchell, so I suppose to a degree Tate and Glenn could be available, neither of which I'm really high on, but given the choice I'd take Tate...................... if his arm is completely healed.

Marsh? The guy is all over the place & is as an erratic a passer as I've ever seen. My feeling is if we go after qbs like that then keep Goltz as Marsh isn't any better, probably worse. Guys like Marsh aren't qbs you build the future on. What's the point of trading for a backup qb at best when we need a legit starter? Also, let me get this straight, you'd want Marsh over Collaros, Glenn or Tate?

At what point does Troy Smith enter into the conversation?

Is he the guy Montreal ultimately protects? and should we have more than a passing interest in this guy?

I know everyone is going gaga over Collaros, but I'm hoping that Ottawa gets him and we can swing a deal with Montreal to get Marsh Madness.

 

Lol I hope you are joking !!

At what point does Troy Smith enter into the conversation?

Is he the guy Montreal ultimately protects? and should we have more than a passing interest in this guy?

He is interesting isn't he? I think his body of work in the CFL is too small to predict how he'll develop. He could be another Michael Bishop.

 

At what point does Troy Smith enter into the conversation?

Is he the guy Montreal ultimately protects? and should we have more than a passing interest in this guy?

He is interesting isn't he? I think his body of work in the CFL is too small to predict how he'll develop. He could be another Michael Bishop.

 

 

 

I thought Michael Bishop never really got his opportunity... the instant he started to look good TO brought in Kerry Joseph and gave him the job (and Kerry Joseph did really poorly that year)

 

That being said I wouldn't be shocked if Troy is who Montreal protects, neither of their other guys have looked good and Troy has more potential in a lot of ways (that bullet he threw for a TD was sick)

 

I actually wouldn't be surprised to see McPherson back in an Alouette uniform next year (once Calvillo retires from playing)

Would love an explanation for Marsh over Collaros as I don't see it.

 

Smith is intriguing but too small a sample size.

 

We also need to upgrade the QBs on our protected list as the ones mentioned most recently weren't too exciting.

Sometimes when i read these threads, I just want to stick my face in some titties and motorboat the pain away.  Is that wrong?

Sometimes when i read these threads, I just want to stick my face in some titties and motorboat the pain away. Is that wrong?

Not at all. I feel like doing that without even reading these threads.

 

I know everyone is going gaga over Collaros, but I'm hoping that Ottawa gets him and we can swing a deal with Montreal to get Marsh Madness.

 

Lol I hope you are joking !!

 

 

I think he just wanted to say "Marsh Madness".

It'll be Drew Tate, he's worn out his welcome in Cowgary and his value is dropping like a stone.

 

I actually think Wpg would be a good fit for him. Get's to prove himself all over again against his now western rivals and a loose cannon/malcontent just like the guys Cal used to pick up back in his day.  

Sometimes when i read these threads, I just want to stick my face in some titties and motorboat the pain away.  Is that wrong?

Depends if they're your own or not.

It'll be Drew Tate, he's worn out his welcome in Cowgary and his value is dropping like a stone.

 

I actually think Wpg would be a good fit for him. Get's to prove himself all over again against his now western rivals and a loose cannon/malcontent just like the guys Cal used to pick up back in his day.  

What do we trade for him?

 

It'll be Drew Tate, he's worn out his welcome in Cowgary and his value is dropping like a stone.

 

I actually think Wpg would be a good fit for him. Get's to prove himself all over again against his now western rivals and a loose cannon/malcontent just like the guys Cal used to pick up back in his day.  

What do we trade for him?

 

 

 

If Calgary protects BLM in the draft over Tate I wouldn't be shocked to see them trying to move him for a decent price since they've just signalled that they value him lower than BLM. 

 

Here is the interesting thing... if both Hamilton and Calgary leave their vets (Glenn, Tate, Burris) unprotected I could see Calgary not losing a single QB in the draft (Take Burris and a potential winner like Collaros/Willy)

 

Does Calgary protect Glenn and hope that Ottawa values Collaros over BLM?

 

I'm guessing the protected lists will be hard kept secrets...

Offer up Chris Mathews, Huff's got a chubby over him and one of our expendable NI's maybe Volney or a swap of picks.