Multiple tweets from media types saying Chris Jones will be the next coach of the Edmonton Eskimos.

 

Thoughts?

...the hell.....what happened to Hughey Jr?

Edmonton could be his team of the year.

It hard to keep up with that Jones.

...and for what it's worth, Madani says "If Jones is indeed Esks new HC, look for Doug Berry to be his OC..."

Guess he got tired of pal-ing around with his buddy Scott. He was under contract to the Stamps & the minute Milanovich was hired, he phoned the guy from his office at McMahon Stadium & said please hire me. As they were former roommates  he wanted to coach with his friend. When John Hufnagel found out, he hit the roof. Story goes, Huff & Jones almost came to blows. Be interesting to see how many players Jones signs away from the Argos like he did with the Stamps like Robert McCune, Brandon Issac & Demetrice Morley. 

...and for what it's worth, Madani says "If Jones is indeed Esks new HC, look for Doug Berry to be his OC..."

That would be a hard-ass, unlikeable pair of coaches.

Yeah, I was thinking "assholes stick together"...

I'm really not sure about Chris Jones as a HC. He's too volatile for my liking.

One thing's for certain, Jones won't be a media favourite in Edmonton. He doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who is all warm & fuzzy.

Some of the best coaches in various sports were disliked (but feared) by most of their players, but worked their butts off and even won a lot of games. Coaches would rather have the obedience and respect of their players than be best buddies with them or the media. Lets hope for competence instead of likeability- there are not too many Mike Rileys out there.

If that happened, wouldn't the next successor in Tor possibly be O'Shea for DC?

Some of the best coaches in various sports were disliked (but feared) by most of their players, but worked their butts off and even won a lot of games. Coaches would rather have the obedience and respect of their players than be best buddies with them or the media. Lets hope for competence instead of likeability- there are not too many Mike Rileys out there.

Mike Riley won 2 Grey Cups. Nothing wrong with that.

Would this open up a spot as a DC for Tim Burke in TO? Burke & Milanovich did coach together with the Als.

Wade still had a grin on his face tonight. Things will be turned around there will be a quarterback doning a 17 jersey next year in blue and gold.

Me thinks Hervey may have just hired his eventual replacement.  

Me thinks Hervey may have just hired his eventual replacement.  

I had the exact same thought. 

So far the jump from DC to HC has been littered with their corpses. Not sold if this a good hire. Better than what they had - which isnt saying much.

Wade still had a grin on his face tonight. Things will be turned around there will be a quarterback doning a 17 jersey next year in blue and gold.

 

I thought Khari was coaching.

Would this open up a spot as a DC for Tim Burke in TO? Burke & Milanovich did coach together with the Als.

I could see this.

Chris Jones is a good hire.

Me thinks Hervey may have just hired his eventual replacement.  

 

Hire up the food chain..so to speak.

 

Problem is I get the impression these guys might be doing the igloo shuffle before too long. 

Who's going to bend to who's will.

It's lucky for Jones that Hervey is such an even-keel GM who doesn't meddle. Ever.

(Oh...'cept for that one time)

Me thinks Hervey may have just hired his eventual replacement.  

I thought the exact same thing when I heard the news.

 

Me thinks Hervey may have just hired his eventual replacement.  

I thought the exact same thing when I heard the news.

 

But he.... Jones ....doesn't know the Eskimo Way. It would be a crime. Well, speaking of crimes they had Tillman.

Because David Braley has a pristine record when it comes to ethics....

 

Dave Campbell ‏@Dave_CHED58s

So David Braley isn't happy the #Eskimos called to speak with Chris Jones before GC. Reports say the Bombers called too. Big deal. #CFL

Because David Braley has a pristine record when it comes to ethics....

Dave Campbell ‏@Dave_CHED58s

So David Braley isn't happy the #Eskimos called to speak with Chris Jones before GC. Reports say the Bombers called too. Big deal. #CFL

I'm glad that the Blue made a call that's a good sign

Pffffffffffft....it's not like Jones was coaching in the Grey Cup.  The ban is with respect to making media announcements during Grey Cup week which could take attention away from the festivities.   But I'm sure there's a lot of talk during that week between teams.    :rolleyes: