Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Should be happening right away. I'll post a summary as I listen - Miller, Walters and O'Shea all on the line. johnzo, Yourface and Ducky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 First question is from Chris Schultz ... What has O'Shea learned going from his first to second year as head coach. O'Shea wants to keep learning, keep developing, says it's an ongoing process. Says it was easier this year because the admin duties were more routine this year, wasn't such a learning process and he has been able to dedicate more time to finding and evaluating talent. Schultz asks what O'Shea enjoys and does not enjoy about coaching. O'Shea likes this time of year when things are starting to get going, excited to see how their plan unfolds. He finds the offseason a bit of a grind because there are no players around, it's a bit dry, etc. Excited to get started with camp. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ed Tait wants update on Addison Richards. Walters says "we're close, agreed to terms, just going through paperwork" - they expect Richards on the field tomorrow for first day of rookie camp. Asks O'Shea what they have to do to take the next step and O'Shea says "become a team" - says it's a sense or a feel that you develop over time, hard to quantify what he means by that. Says he wants the guys to play for the guy next to them as well as themselves. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Graham Kelly from the Medicine Hat News ... wants to know if O'Shea's approach to defense has changed with new coordinator and new rule changes. O'Shea says the whole league is in the same boat as far as rule changes. Going to really instill hands off approach for DBs in camp, wants to have referees in camp so they're on top of calling penalties for infractions during camp. Lots of film review to learn what is a penalty, what isn't a penalty. He says the expectations of each player does not change effortwise. O'Shea likes Hall as a man and a coach. Likes how he teaches. They will consistently talk about philosophy, what O'Shea wants to see from a defense as they grow throughout camp and the season. Asks about QB depth chart - O'Shea says he's comfortable with QB situation, very happy with Drew, all QBs took offseason program very seriously, not fair to name #2 / #3 yet. Adamant Drew Willy is the starter. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Kirk Penton wants to know about Garrett Waggoner Walters says "agreed to terms", just waiting for him to arrive for a signature. He'll be in camp tomorrow as well. Asks O'Shea about the ratio this year vs. last year - they say 3 on the OL, planning on two Canadians at receiver, anticipates finding a linebacker out of a great group that will play, says Bucknor and Jones had great years, Westerman and Ivan Brown provide options at defensive end, mentions Jake Thomas as well. Penton asks if the soccer has or will disrupted anything for the club. O'Shea says not a problem, it's very exciting, puts Winnipeg on a world stage and they're excited to be a host, it'll be a non-issue. Yourface and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Tyler Creighton? from Brandon media has 3 questions Wade - anything planned for Brandon in the lead up to the Grey Cup - Miller says yes there are plans that will be announced over the next month. Plans on package for transportation from Westman area to game with tickets, etc. Fan Experience vehicle will be touring Westman area during summer. O'Shea - potential and expectations of Jordan Reaves - O'Shea says he's raw, going to take time for Reaves to get used to football again, terrificly sized, gifted athlete and "if he puts his mind to it, he'll continue to grow and achieve success" Walters - any interest in Chris Bauman? - Walters says no. Bauman's agent has contacted him, but they're not interested. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Darrin Bauming ... Question for Walters / O'Shea - who is going to compete at MLB? Where do you see Briggs/Newman/Hurl fitting in positionally? Khalil Bass, Rodney Lamar will compete at MLB. Excited to see Lamar in pads. Bass was interesting because he can compete at MAC/WIL. Sam Hurl has chance to win MAC job. Briggs will compete at MAC, athletic enough to play WIL. Added a couple guys since Florida that they like at LB. Missed a bit of the answer due to a phone call, but I think I heard them say Waggoner can compete at MAC and WIL too, as well as safety. Sammy Brown will compete as a pass rusher, not a linebacker. (Thanks to Bauming for asking my question this morning) ALuCsRED, Yourface and northof60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Chris Schultz wants to know about intangibles that they look for in a player. Walters says the number 1 thing is if a player loves football. Says you need love of the game to have good CFL career. Toughness and grit - gives Chungh as an example. He was passionate about football during an interview and when they showed him film during the interview, they could tell he loved football and would be willing to sit there and break film down with them all night. Coaches look for the coachable players - looking for middle ground where you have collection of the physical attributes as well as the intangible guys - that's what makes a team. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Apparently that's all there is to it. Yourface 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks for the sum up Mikey Boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 You truly are the best insider around Mike, we all appreciate how hard you work to keep us informed. Logan007, Noeller, rebusrankin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks, Mike. Gives us some clues as to the shape of things to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Tyler Creighton? from Brandon media has 3 questions Crayston -- ACC Media Grad 2003 #Represent Thanks for the updates here...good stuff all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzy Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks Mike, really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 You truly are the best insider around Mike, we all appreciate how hard you work to keep us informed. LOL! Just kidding. Thanks Mike. bearpants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'd pay for Mike's work. The guys at the Free Press, not so much (Wieceek) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks Mike. Appreciate your keeping us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPuDS Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks for the Coles notes mike. Mucho gracias por pavor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 #ThankyouMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublezero Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank-you Mike. Really looking forward to this season. Finally it is here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I just gonna add. I'm disappointed that GBILL wasn't on the ball today like Mike was. WTH man. Not angry GBILL just disappointed rebusrankin, yogi, kelownabomberfan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Totally unrelated, and completely out of the Blue, but I was thinking of changing my user name to Mr Mike. Has a certain 'air' to it. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 They asked about us signing Bauman but not bringing back Poblah? #Poblahforthemin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 They asked about us signing Bauman but not bringing back Poblah? #Poblahforthemin If Poblah was from Brandon then maybe the Brandon reporter would have asked about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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