http://www.winnipegsun.com/2013/11/19/winnipeg-blue-bombers-eye-danny-mcmanus-as-potential-assistant-gm

This would be a great move. Walter having knowlege of the draft and Danny Mac extensive contacts down south.

I've gotta agree with some others here.  In the past we've always seen the FP or Sun post the guys who are coming in for interviews.  Hell I still remember when they showed the pictures of Ritchie, Reinebold and the other two coming off the plane for interviews way back when.  The question is valid, why haven't we heard anything so far?  If this is a community owned team then why are they hiding these "interviews".

 

I'm not saying they're putting the wrong guys in place, I just want to know why all the secrecy?  Something just seems not kosher with how this is going on.  Dunno, just a gut feeling.  Especially if all the rumors are true.  Too many rookie's in charge.

 

As a side joke, why do we keep inheriting Hamilton's cast offs as if it's a good thing?  Creehan, Boltus...I mean come on...it's HAMILTON!  

I've gotta agree with some others here.  In the past we've always seen the FP or Sun post the guys who are coming in for interviews.  Hell I still remember when they showed the pictures of Ritchie, Reinebold and the other two coming off the plane for interviews way back when.  The question is valid, why haven't we heard anything so far?  If this is a community owned team then why are they hiding these "interviews".

 

I'm not saying they're putting the wrong guys in place, I just want to know why all the secrecy?  Something just seems not kosher with how this is going on.  Dunno, just a gut feeling.  Especially if all the rumors are true.  Too many rookie's in charge.

 

As a side joke, why do we keep inheriting Hamilton's cast offs as if it's a good thing?  Creehan, Boltus...I mean come on...it's HAMILTON!  

 

well, McManus is not a cast-off

Clearly the press are speculatng, that's part of the job.   It's also clear that Miller has be interviewing several candidates for the jobs, which is why all these different names keep popping up.   An interview isn't a formally arranged meeting with the press invited to sit in.  It's often an informal lunch, or a meeting in a hotel room.   There is lots of that going on this week for sure. 

 

Let's also not forget that some of the names being tossed around are involved in a big game this week, while others were still involved up until last Sunday.   It isn't hard to imagine a potential candidate saying, "I'll talk to you after the season is over".  To be honest, I wouldn't be impressed with anyone who said otherwise.

 

I personally happen to think that Walters is an excellent candidate for GM, but I also know that other viable candidates should be interviewed.  Given that we have only had 3 days to discuss people from Calgary and Toronto, and it will be next week before we can realistically talk to people from Sask and Hamilton, I'm not surprised that no announcement has been made.  I'm prepared to just chill until the end of the month.

It may also be that some of these meetings are "off the record".  The Riders have repeatedly said they have neither been asked nor have they granted permission for the Bombers to speak to Khari,.  But do we really believe Miller hasn't had lunch with his old buddy?  if you admit it, it's tampering.  Tampering happens all the time, but that's "unofficial".

No team is going to ask or be given permission to speak to a coach while the other team is still playing.

Interesting that on Hustler & Lawless last night, when they were interviewing Taman, he said that as a joke they gave Khari half his per diem per day, telling him he better get used to it, implying that the Bombers are cheaper then the Riders (no idea whether this is true or not on the per diems).  He also said that the Bombers have not asked permission to talk to Khari.

 

Now nothing is official, but by playing that joke, it sure sounds to me like Khari coming is a done deal, just no one will officially say anything until they are allowed.

Credit to Danny McManus, I'd put complete trust in his abilities to find good US players. If we are looking for an improvement in our scouting south of the border, this would be it.

To me, the most important thing McManus brings (apparently...) is instant credibility to an organization in dire need. I'm tired of everyone shitting on this franchise, and Danny Mac will help bring the image back to respectability. Of course, in saying that, winning solves everything in the world...including credibility.

 

Interesting that on Hustler & Lawless last night, when they were interviewing Taman, he said that as a joke they gave Khari half his per diem per day, telling him he better get used to it, implying that the Bombers are cheaper then the Riders (no idea whether this is true or not on the per diems).  He also said that the Bombers have not asked permission to talk to Khari.

 

Now nothing is official, but by playing that joke, it sure sounds to me like Khari coming is a done deal, just no one will officially say anything until they are allowed.

 

I heard that too this morning on 1290. Pretty funny and pretty terrible all at once. Taman also said that he fully expects to hear from the Bombers once the game is over.

 

 

Interesting that on Hustler & Lawless last night, when they were interviewing Taman, he said that as a joke they gave Khari half his per diem per day, telling him he better get used to it, implying that the Bombers are cheaper then the Riders (no idea whether this is true or not on the per diems).  He also said that the Bombers have not asked permission to talk to Khari.

 

Now nothing is official, but by playing that joke, it sure sounds to me like Khari coming is a done deal, just no one will officially say anything until they are allowed.

 

I heard that too this morning on 1290. Pretty funny and pretty terrible all at once. Taman also said that he fully expects to hear from the Bombers once the game is over.

 

 

Awww, isn't Taman cute, that media darling. 

 

If Santa has an early Xmas present for me it's Austin out coaching the Green and Taman having another ringless Xmas. 

I can't believe people keep asking this redundant "well how can we hire coaches without a GM" question.

Obviously Walters is the GM.

So basically Walters is the GM and Miller is making all the hirings and decisions ?

 

I can't believe people keep asking this redundant "well how can we hire coaches without a GM" question.

Obviously Walters is the GM.

So basically Walters is the GM and Miller is making all the hirings and decisions ?

 

no. Sure Miller's been butting in, but what makes everybody think that Walters is his whipping boy? Its pretty obvious to me that Walters has been biting back

 

I can't believe people keep asking this redundant "well how can we hire coaches without a GM" question.

Obviously Walters is the GM.

So basically Walters is the GM and Miller is making all the hirings and decisions ?

 

 

do they hired anyone already?

Somebody stole Walters' teeth.

 

I can't believe people keep asking this redundant "well how can we hire coaches without a GM" question.

Obviously Walters is the GM.

So basically Walters is the GM and Miller is making all the hirings and decisions ?

 

 

I guess if that is what you want to read into it for no reason whatsoever, that's up to you.

McManus and Jones seem fine with me...  I would prefer OShea as HC surrounded by experienced guys though

 

We are riding a 'fine line' between the old boys club and a rebuild...

Let me get this straight:

 

Miller is hired.

We have a process.

Khari is HC. No process. 

Worman is in. No, he's not.

Walter's in. 

Higgins has been talked to. Among others.

Walter's not in.

Mike O'Shea's name comes up.

Khari's not in.

Danny McManus's name comes up.

Khari's back in or is he?

Miller's calling everything. Maybe.

Nothing's been announced.

Everything is in place, but nothing's been done.

 

…..This week can't end soon enough.

 

 

Kyle Walters becoming GM is just a formality, everything else though is speculation at this point.

I will wait to pass judgement until actual hirings have been made.  (not that my judgement counts for anything)

 

A healthy dose of calm down should be prescribed, unless all you really want is for your post count to go up.

Somebody stole Walters' teeth.

 

opposite. Rumors Miller wanted Worman, did it happen? rumors Miller wanted Walby... that didn't happen. I wonder why... Rumors are that Walters was pushing back

 

 

I can't believe people keep asking this redundant "well how can we hire coaches without a GM" question.

Obviously Walters is the GM.

So basically Walters is the GM and Miller is making all the hirings and decisions ?

 

 

I guess if that is what you want to read into it for no reason whatsoever, that's up to you.

 

Honestly mike, I'm just at the point where I'd like to know what the heck is going on.

Jury is still out on the Worman, waiting to see how he feels about Miller hiring Jeff Fisher, Fisher is advertising his eminent hiring at his gym. Walters better hit the gym seems like he is in for some bench pressing of Miller.....

The hiring of Jeff Fisher was announced a while ago.

Taman being buddy buddy with the media has covered up for the fact that he's often been a poor GM.

Taman could never keep his mouth shut.   I'm sure when Friesen quotes a CFL source, I'm sure it's Taman.