voodoochylde Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Winnipeg Blue Bombers President and CEO Wade Miller announced today that Kyle Walters has been named General Manager. “Kyle is a strong leader with a wealth of knowledge of the Canadian Football League. His professionalism and great desire to win make him exactly what this organization needs in its next General Manager, said Miller.” “This is a great honour to represent fans across the Province as the General Manager of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,” said Walters. “This franchise is embedded in our community and I’m very excited to steer us in the right direction moving forward.” Since August, Walters has been aggressive in creating positive change in football operations, both through trades and signing free agents, something he says will continue into the winter. “No stone will go unturned, in any regard, in making this team better,” said Walters, who lives in Winnipeg year-round. “My goal for this team is to be competitive on a weekly basis, make the playoffs and be an annual contender.” Walters took over as the Acting General Manager on August 13, 2013. Prior to that, he served as Assistant General Manager and Director of Canadian Scouting with the Blue Bombers. In total, Walters has 12 seasons of CFL experience as a player, coach and Assistant General Manager. He played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and won a Grey Cup championship with the team in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousBIG Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Wonder how "many stones were left unturned" in the search to fill this position? DR. CFL and blueandgoldguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_fanaddict Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 What I feared the most! A rookie CEO leading a rookie GM who will likely lead a rookie HC.... I hope they can bring in an experienced HC or this maybe another long 4 years DR. CFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I just hope some announcements come fast and furious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolBlue Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hey I like Walters. I do. I hope he succeeds big time. But this just reeks of 'same old same old'. This is not the change we (I ) was looking for. Logan007 and DR. CFL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxon Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is a huge upgrade from Mack. Go get'm Kyle. Interesting times ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 At least Walters is "all-in" on the team, given that he lives here and this is really going to be make-or-break for him... if he fails here I doubt he gets another GM shot elsewhere... at least not for a long time. Obviously hoping this works out but I still have my doubts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robynjt Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Not surprised - hopefully he can buckle down and get some stuff down. This off season is going to go by fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Things are changing I forget who printed this but Miller wants to double the size of the scouting staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Things are changing I forget who printed this but Miller wants to double the size of the scouting staff. Yessssss two scouts! NotoriousBIG, Blue-urns and Logan007 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_fanaddict Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Things are changing I forget who printed this but Miller wants to double the size of the scouting staff. Yessssss two scouts! When you double Zero it's still zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I would have much rather seen a more exhaustive search, but I like Walters and hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Perfect Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Very happy for Walters. Well deserved and he will do just fine. ZERO doubt whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Blue Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I like Walters a lot. Still not happy that they hired the guy in the next closest office once again. Thinking maybe I'll hang around the stadium a lot this year, probably be promoted to assistant GM. NotoriousBIG and blueandgoldguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I would have much rather seen a more exhaustive search, but I like Walters and hope he does well. we all do, but you can only do that if you have an good amount of candidates expressed their interest on the job opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Really though, considering how quickly Walters has climbed up the ladder there has to be something there right? special teams coach to assistant GM to GM in only a handful of years, that's a pretty steep career trajectory. Here's hoping it's merited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 i like him. i think he'll have success sooner than later. then after he's proven, we'll sign him and bring him home when Barks retires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I like Walters a lot. Still not happy that they hired the guy in the next closest office once again. Thinking maybe I'll hang around the stadium a lot this year, probably be promoted to assistant GM. Easy there Ross... you've already had your shot. NotoriousBIG and iso_55 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 http://bluebombers.com/video/index/id/93611 Here is the news conference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgoldguy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'll feel better about this hire once the Bombers hire an asst. GM with some good connections down south. Danny Mac sounds promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road griller Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 That search must have been exhausting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 February 16th is going to be a very interesting day for the Bombers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm too apathetic about this team right now to comment so here's a happy picture of Nicolas Cage ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 http://bluebombers.com/video/index/id/93611 Here is the news conference Loved Penton's question about acquiring a certain QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Wade sure hates dealing with the media. The pained look on his face is comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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