...Lawless says Riders looking at Ottawa Asst GM and John Murphy as potential new GM. Have asked for permission to speak to both. Fwiw.

Tedford out in BC, Cortez soon to follow.

 

And no, we don't want Cortez. The game has passed him by.

I'd take Cortez with the game passing him by before Lapo who never had much game to start with. 

Actually, Khari has 2 years as OC.  I wouldn't call that zero track record.

Tedford out in BC, Cortez soon to follow.

 

And no, we don't want Cortez. The game has passed him by.

I'm nuetral on Cortez but that's a bit harsh.

What's missing from his approach that reflects today's game?

Being grumpy and over the hill as someone else remarked isn't really a reason. Most coaches are grumpy all the time. Age is not a factor imo.

Where was KJ's 2 years as an OC?

God I hope this completely blows up in Buono's face....

 

I can't believe BC let Glenn walk in the off-season and then headed into this year with no reliable alternative to Lulay coming off a career threatening injury.  Can hardly blame Tedford for their record, he did get them into the playoffs in his first season as HC and looked to be getting the hang of the job by season's end.  Must be misery to work under Wally.

Transition for Willy would be easier with Cortez as OC. Positives would be that he took a BC oline that was only second worst to ours in 2014 and with no real significant changes made them much better.

Still saying that they just end up promoting Buck.  He'll come cheap.

 

Bombers really missed the boat with Jason Maas... 

Still saying that they just end up promoting Buck.  He'll come cheap.

 

Bombers really missed the boat with Jason Maas... 

Did they really? after the first 2 touchdowns in the Grey Cup the Esks D made them look pretty ordinary. Easy to be an OC when you don't have any injuries on the offense, but the good defenses could still shut that team down. 

Maas at least demonstrated variety and creativity in his offence. Not years of the 2nd and 10yd 6 yd out or 5 yd hitch screen that has been the steady diet here.

.....With the negative statements Wally had for Harris, like 'you could go work in a bank and nobody will notice you'...I think it would be a stretch to see Harris back in the leo fold next year...Buono also had some other choice remarks for Andrew that would make it difficult for him to re-sign there BUT we shall see.

Where was KJ's 2 years as an OC?

He was an OC in Hamilton in 2011 and BC's OC in 2014.

I'd take Cortez in a second. BC was behind us in TOP and way ahead in points scored and they were using a backup QB too. Cortez has a great track record over a lot of years too. I don't see him being a Walters/O'Shea type of signing though.

I agree with Mike on passing on Cortez. Many a times the Lions massively under utilized Harris and completely ignored Arceneaux.

That being said he's still massive upgrade over MB

Rumors are Cortez is looking to be retired...

 

They weren't exactly miles a head either in terms of points scored... they had something like 16 more points scored than us...

 

How could they be behind us in time of possession? Our D was on the field for 40 minutes a game at times. 

I agree with Mike on passing on Cortez. Many a times the Lions massively under utilized Harris and completely ignored Arceneaux.

That being said he's still massive upgrade over MB

the Lions had a gimpy Lulay at qb who could barely throw and then had to use a bunch of rookies... not exactly a recipe for consistent offense. 

Rumors are Cortez is looking to be retired...

 

They weren't exactly miles a head either in terms of points scored... they had something like 16 more points scored than us...

 

How could they be behind us in time of possession? Our D was on the field for 40 minutes a game at times. 

Points by offense: BC - 394, WPG - 309 = 85 more points than us.

If Chris Jones walks there's strong indication that Maas would be the next Esks HC.  

Fun fact about the 2015 BC offense: they started Jennings in their last eight games. During that stretch they were the third-best offense in the league at 26.875 ppg. Ottawa had 30ppg in that stretch and Edmonton had 28.875. Calgary was a point behind BC at 25.875.

Cortez made hay with a pure rookie at QB last year -- and the BC offense continued to improve even as film got out on Jennings. Pretty nice job by the coach, setting up his rookie QB to succeed.

Cortez would be a great OC for us but I expect him to stay in BC unless I missed something.

Cortez would be a great OC for us but I expect him to stay in BC unless I missed something.

 

Buono has already announced that he will not be returning to BC...

Cortez would be a great OC for us but I expect him to stay in BC unless I missed something.

Buono has already announced that he will not be returning to BC...

I guess I missed something. Lol.

#Cortez2016

Well Cortez sign him now then

He's going to retire. 

 

Rumors are Cortez is looking to be retired...

 

They weren't exactly miles a head either in terms of points scored... they had something like 16 more points scored than us...

 

How could they be behind us in time of possession? Our D was on the field for 40 minutes a game at times. 

Points by offense: BC - 394, WPG - 309 = 85 more points than us.

 

So, 4pts a game.......

 

 

Rumors are Cortez is looking to be retired...

 

They weren't exactly miles a head either in terms of points scored... they had something like 16 more points scored than us...

 

How could they be behind us in time of possession? Our D was on the field for 40 minutes a game at times. 

Points by offense: BC - 394, WPG - 309 = 85 more points than us.

 

So, 4pts a game.......

 

or 27% more points or 7th in the league vs 9th or 3rd best points per game in the last half of the season.