Okay, let's face the facts: this team is terrible and is basically out of playoff contention after losing the series with Hamilton.

 

A back to back hammering at the hands of SK and we'll be 1-9. If you haven't turned out the lights on this season yet, surely that will do it.

 

So many scenarios though.

 

Everyone knows a new GM will want his coach. Does firing Burke now and promoting MB to interim solve anything except confuse the players even more? Ditto firing Creehan. Sure, Burke can DC better than Creehan, but what does it accomplish with the year already a write off?

 

I say Wade/Walters should turn this into full player audition mode. Trade what we can for some younger NI potential. Dump any aging vets that aren't performing. Get ready for the Offseason so the new GM can actually build on something. 

 

 

I don't think defense is the Eskimo's biggest problem so Marshall will keep his job in Edmonton. Other than that, if no DC is hired to be a HC I can't see Burke getting hired in that capacity anywhere. Besides, the Bombers will be giving him $$ to put his feet up for a couple of years. I'm sure he'll be chillin' while picking up a free paycheque.

 

They're like dead last in every defensive category and you don't think that's their biggest problem? Their D is worse than ours.

Might as well keep Burke until the end of the year. He isn't making any decisions now.

At times it seems Burke may have lost the room.

Is it even remotely feasible that Burke remains on as DC next season?

Is it even remotely feasible that Burke remains on as DC next season?

 

No.

Why would he want to be DC when he can get paid not to be a HC?

depending on the difference between the two wages I'd be fine with some sort of deal for him to return as DC assuming he's fired ofcourse.  I remember people pointing out the risk in him being Head Coach...if it didnt work out, you lose the best DC in the league.

 

I don't think defense is the Eskimo's biggest problem so Marshall will keep his job in Edmonton. Other than that, if no DC is hired to be a HC I can't see Burke getting hired in that capacity anywhere. Besides, the Bombers will be giving him $$ to put his feet up for a couple of years. I'm sure he'll be chillin' while picking up a free paycheque.

 

They're like dead last in every defensive category and you don't think that's their biggest problem? Their D is worse than ours.

 

I just don't see Marshall going anywhere.

 

 

I don't think defense is the Eskimo's biggest problem so Marshall will keep his job in Edmonton. Other than that, if no DC is hired to be a HC I can't see Burke getting hired in that capacity anywhere. Besides, the Bombers will be giving him $$ to put his feet up for a couple of years. I'm sure he'll be chillin' while picking up a free paycheque.

 

They're like dead last in every defensive category and you don't think that's their biggest problem? Their D is worse than ours.

 

I just don't see Marshall going anywhere.

 

 

I have to admit, I just don't get your line of thinking on this one.

 

Edmonton is 1-7, you've been bashing Mack all year for not trying harder to lock up Reilly and you don't think Edmonton's defense is the problem.

 

If you like Reilly and you don't think the defense is the biggest problem ... what exactly do you think is causing them to be 1-7?

 

Is it even remotely feasible that Burke remains on as DC next season?

 

No.

 

 

I'm thinking if players like Hall can't show him any respect as HC, then him being DC would not work.

He's gone & he knows it. He has a 2 year contract cushion of guarnteed payments to land on which is why he isn't worried.

Lol Sherritt was the shits before he got hurt and that defense has been atrocious and gives giant cushions to receivers. Marshall's defense is horrible.... they should of kept Nelson....

Mark Nelson seems to be a very, very good defensive coordinator but he never lasts long anywhere he goes. In some places, he got less than a season to do his thing & was fired. Seems to me he's as good as anyone in the CFL now. I wonder why he can't stay in one place very long?

Mark Nelson seems to be a very, very good defensive coordinator but he never lasts long anywhere he goes. In some places, he got less than a season to do his thing & was fired. Seems to me he's as good as anyone in the CFL now. I wonder why he can't stay in one place very long?

He's clearly connected to Mike Kelly, so I'm thinking they have similar personalities. Both idiots...assholes....that's my guess.

 

Mark Nelson seems to be a very, very good defensive coordinator but he never lasts long anywhere he goes. In some places, he got less than a season to do his thing & was fired. Seems to me he's as good as anyone in the CFL now. I wonder why he can't stay in one place very long?

He's clearly connected to Mike Kelly, so I'm thinking they have similar personalities. Both idiots...assholes....that's my guess.

 

 

You're trying too hard.

Anyone that's friends with Kelly, I want no part of, and it makes sense why he'd bounce around (people don't like him...)

No point in letting Burke go now, even though every coach should be let go, especially Burke and Creehan. (exception Bellefueille obviously for now)

 

I really hope that Wade makes the right decision and cleans house, hires a new G.M and allows that G.M to start from scratch.

 

 

Mark Nelson seems to be a very, very good defensive coordinator but he never lasts long anywhere he goes. In some places, he got less than a season to do his thing & was fired. Seems to me he's as good as anyone in the CFL now. I wonder why he can't stay in one place very long?

He's clearly connected to Mike Kelly, so I'm thinking they have similar personalities. Both idiots...assholes....that's my guess.

 

 

You're trying too hard.

 

He was in Edmonton a couple of years ago as well & in Montreal now as a consultant for Noel Thorpe the DC in Montreal.

He was in Edmonton a couple of years ago as well & in Montreal now as a consultant for Noel Thorpe the DC in Montreal.

 

He isn't a consultant. He's their LB coach.

 

He was in Edmonton a couple of years ago as well & in Montreal now as a consultant for Noel Thorpe the DC in Montreal.

 

He isn't a consultant. He's their LB coach.

 

Didn't know that. Hey, if he's available I'd like him for our DC next year.

Anyone that's friends with Kelly, I want no part of, and it makes sense why he'd bounce around (people don't like him...)

 

Yeah, that's a bit of a stretch dude. Can't due the guilt by association thing. 

 

Anyone that's friends with Kelly, I want no part of, and it makes sense why he'd bounce around (people don't like him...)

 

Yeah, that's a bit of a stretch dude. Can't due the guilt by association thing. 

 

I'm just saying there seems to be more proof to back it up...with the bouncing around from org to org......maybe he's an ******* personality, as with Kelly, and nobody likes him?? I'm not saying "for sure!!"....just "maybe?" ....

Yup Mark Nelson would be fine by me.

 

I have no idea his personality but during the Kelly sh!tshow, Nelson seemed pretty "under the radar" and professional.

 

Burke cant be fired now.  He's literally the only decent defensive mind we have.  The firing of Lapolice had greater impacts than the obvious.  It also robbed us of a great DC

The guy that was really under the radar was Rick Campbell. Nelson had been out of the cfl for along time and Campbell got Nelson back up to speed.....both quality guys. Campbell would make a good HC some day. As with all defensive HC their challenge is access to a quality OC.

Rick Campbell has redeemed himself in Calgary. He wasn't a well thought of defensive coordinator with the Eskimos. Impressions in Edmonton where he was Danny Macciocia's DC in the mid 2000's & especially after that last play Stegall long  bomb  touchdown we all remember was that he was Hugh Campbell's kid. That he was entitled in the fact that his last name got him the job & not his ability. He was fired in Edmonton, came to Calgary, took a demotion & was the Stamps running back coach. Then later, a ST coach & now finally he's back as a DC & really doing a very good job for the Stampeders. Campbell dealt with adversity, took his lumps, swallowed his pride, worked hard & is now a better coach for it than he was before. Gotta give the man credit...