In today's Free Press O'Shea says he fully plans on hiring a QB coach. Great news...finally!

He also said there's at least 4 names he still considering for defensive coordinator.

That's great, it's long overdue -- we need a QB more though!

Yes, I'm very happy to hear that. Our young qbs need a dedicated coach to help them develop. I'm wondering who it would be? 

I am happy there are other DC candidates being interviewed.

Right on

Yes, I'm very happy to hear that. Our young qbs need a dedicated coach to help them develop. I'm wondering who it would be? 

 

I'm not sure but I bet he's Canadian

Hopefully this means other DC choices than Marshall and Etcheverry

Two of the names that have recently come into focus ... current Hamilton DC Orlondo Steinauer and current Hamilton DL coach Dennis McPhee.

 

EDIT: for DC, I meant.

 Love this! 

Two of the names that have recently come into focus ... current Hamilton DC Orlondo Steinauer and current Hamilton DL coach Dennis McPhee.

 

EDIT: for DC, I meant.

 

Love the fresh names.  Etch would have been a terrible hire IMO... he's run his course.  Marshall I'd take a wait-and-see with, because he might bring some fresh ideas gleaned from improving his craft following his failed HC stint.  Kavis... don't hate him as much as many do.  He's the rah-rah, in-your-face style of guy that Burke and Marshall aren't.  Think that has value in the right places.

 

Overall though, think I'd prefer an up-and-coming coach to a retread.  Helps in creating a winning culture.

I will say this about Kavis Reed ... if he can coach in an environment where he doesn't have to be THE loud guy, THE noticeable one that wears his emotions on his sleeve ... he might just impress.

 

And I think that Winnipeg is going to be that type of environment. Kavis struggles with motivating. But he's a good coach.

I'd take either of the Hammy guys over Marshall and Etcheverry.  Prefer Steinhauer just since O'Shea and him could work extremely well together.

Steinhauer really seems like someone that fits what we're trying to do in Wpg. If they can give him some kind of a token "upgrade" to bring him over on a lateral move, that would work, I think...

Steinhauer really seems like someone that fits what we're trying to do in Wpg. If they can give him some kind of a token "upgrade" to bring him over on a lateral move, that would work, I think...

We just need him to get his Canadian citizenship first...

Any guesses who the QB coach candidate(s) may be???

Any guesses who the QB coach candidate(s) may be???

 

I would be very happy if we can bring in Jason Maas here.... or any Canadian QB coach out there?

Is Kerry Joseph going to retire or the Esks going to bring him back.

I will say this about Kavis Reed ... if he can coach in an environment where he doesn't have to be THE loud guy, THE noticeable one that wears his emotions on his sleeve ... he might just impress.

 

And I think that Winnipeg is going to be that type of environment. Kavis struggles with motivating. But he's a good coach.

You may be right but based on my observations being around the eskiblows far to much is he'd consider that a strength of his.

Anyone think that Buck comes to his senses and finally retires? He's got some pretty firm roots in winnipeg now. I'd also like to see Lobo back coaching LBs

Mcphee would be a really nice hire

Maas as qb coach asst oc would be amazing

Anyone think that Buck comes to his senses and finally retires? He's got some pretty firm roots in winnipeg now. I'd also like to see Lobo back coaching LBs

Seconded...

Buck.

Buck's not ready.

He hasn't reached  that point in his mind where he recognizes when his mind/body is telling him to do one thing and where the other half of his mind/body is saying - no way, duck, go down.

 

Can he get over that? Maybe, but IMO he's definitely not ready to coach because that decision has to felt wholeheartedly, not half-assed.

 

Bravo to the idea of QB coach though and we already we are ahead of last year when we do this.

Only with the Bombers is this even news worthy, good news nonetheless.

Anyone think that Buck comes to his senses and finally retires? He's got some pretty firm roots in winnipeg now. I'd also like to see Lobo back coaching LBs

Buck could be their starting QB if Lulay is not ready by the start of the season.

Why would we want buck as a qb coach???? Only because he has roots here that's a horrible reason to hire a guy.

Is it because of his stellar play with the Blue.....????

Is it his style which only worked when he would scramble and make a play on the fly with his legs???

Is it because he looked focus on the sidelines when he played and that he never appeared to be dazed or spaced out???

I see zero reason for him to be qb coach.

I'd rather they bring in a guy who with a good reputation for game planning and good with his x and o's and someone who could mentor.