OT: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2023 Season - Another terrible disappointment. NEXT: Tough Decisions on How to Rebuild.

[nobody imp0rtant]

Yup, let's run it back with all the guys that have lost us the last two Grey Cups and are now a year older, shorter of breath and one day closer to death. Third time's a charm, right? I mean, 3 Cups in 6 years would still be a dynasty, right?

I think it's time to blow it up, trade off a bunch of starters for some draft picks. Rebuild, retool, whatever. Can I start the Official Winnipeg Blue Bombers Tank Thread?

 

[WolfHouse]

Yup, let's run it back with all the guys that have lost us the last two Grey Cups and are now a year older, shorter of breath and one day closer to death. Third time's a charm, right? I mean, 3 Cups in 6 years would still be a dynasty, right?

I think it's time to blow it up, trade off a bunch of starters for some draft picks. Rebuild, retool, whatever. Can I start the Official Winnipeg Blue Bombers Tank Thread?

No. You can't.

 

[bustamente]

Another foot soldier signing.

 

[WolfHouse]

If Neufeld, Cadwaller and Kramdi are all league minimum or close signings then great job by Walters...

None of them were priorities though.

 

[RetroWinnipeg]

After listening to Wade Miller talk about the Bomber Store on 680 CJOB yesterday, it got me thinking.

Back around the late 90s, they built an external addition to Winnipeg Stadium to house a team store that can be open to the public, but prior to that, was merchandising not as much of a thing, or just not to the extent it is now?

 

[ThinIce61]

If Neufeld, Cadwaller and Kramdi are all league minimum or close signings then great job by Walters...

None of them were priorities though.

We've signed Willie Jefferson as well. Hopefully these 3 were cheap and will all have players in camp pushing hard for their jobs.

Save the big money for Oliveira and Schoen, just to name a couple.

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[Huffer]

This was great news.

 

[bustamente]

 

[bustamente]

I though he should of seen the field a lot more than he did last year

 

[imec]

Coaching announcements @ Defence and ST...

Blue Bombers announce coaching staff changes - Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has named Jordan Younger as Defensive Coordinator and Mike Miller as Special Teams Coordinator, the latter replacing Paul Boudreau whose contract was not renewed by the club. Richie Hall remains on the defensive coaching staff. Younger returns to...

www.bluebombers.com

 

[snowkiddin]

I wonder if it was Richie who wanted to step back? Either way, glad he’s in a lesser role now (of course I’m glad).

Also sad to see the special teams GOAT Mike Miller retire but happy to keep him on the staff

 

[bustamente]

2 solid moves by the Bombers, Hall stepped aside so that Younger wouldn't leave who can now bounce ideas off him and Miller was a great special teams player, hopefully that translates into coaching.

 

[WolfHouse]

2 solid moves by the Bombers, Hall stepped aside so that Younger wouldn't leave who can now bounce ideas off him and Miller was a great special teams player, hopefully that translates into coaching.

'Just remember never line your DBs up closer than 20 yards from the LOS and if your blitzes aren't working just blitz more...'

 

[snowkiddin]

At this point I’d be surprised if Brady is here next season. Guess we’ll find out if he’s actually a product of the o-line like Sask fans spent all season telling me.

Maybe this at least opens up some cap for Schoen.

 

[WolfHouse]

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At this point I’d be surprised if Brady is here next season. Guess we’ll find out if he’s actually a product of the o-line like Sask fans spent all season telling me.

Maybe this at least opens up some cap for Schoen.

I can't see Walter's balking on oliviera after losing a grey cup to.Harris...

 

[bustamente]

Sounds like both Brady O and Schoen want to explore and see if they can get any looks from the NFL

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[kanadalainen]

Sounds like both Brady O and Schoen want to explore and see if they can get any looks from the NFL

Obviously would like to see both of them back with the blue...can't blame them for trying. Saw Oliviera at a Jets games, holy gods he's a beefy cat.

 

[bustamente]

Obviously would like to see both of them back with the blue...can't blame them for trying. Saw Oliviera at a Jets games, holy gods he's a beefy cat.

Yup why wouldn't you want to try to play in the greatest league in the world that would pay you handsomely if you made the roster. If they fail and come back to the CFL it's not a given that they return here and in Brady's case it doesn't matter that he is from here, money talks

 

[snowkiddin]

Hopefully with a handsome pay cut

 

[bustamente]

Kenny Lawler took a small haircut on his 2024 salary.

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[bustamente]

There was talk that the turf at IG field was on it's last legs

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

There was talk that the turf at IG field was on it's last legs

Should have gone back to grass. I guess lower maintenance costs trump player safety.