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You have some fair points. I disagree but can understand why you feel the way you do. I think the Riders are a better team than many give them credit for. Guess we'll see how it goes.

I will be leading the charge to run his ass out of town if the rebuild doesn't go well. I have no patience for excuses. My comment towards you was more about the fact that Jones, even though he is a hard ass, has proven he can win elsewhere. Jones also is loved by his players. Some similarities between Chamblin and Jones. Chamblin divided the fans here pretty quick. Chamblin also didn't get much leash as he wasn't a proven commodity, the rest is history. Jones will get some leash here, because he has earned it. But make no mistake, if the Riders start 0-3, some will want him fired.

I'd rather go with Kerry Joseph.

That's because there aren't any. Kelly had won cups in multiple towns before coming to Winnipeg? I'm not defending Jones here but come on?? Really?? Hey I get it that some of you hate the Riders so much that you will jump at any excuse to sling mud, but Kelly and Jones comparisons?

How about the cheerleaders take off a piece of clothing for every TD. Ok, I know that won't fly but still think the idea is a dam good one

Preseason is a great time to take the kids to a game, they are our future fans. Last year sucked so bad, can't wait for the season to start. I'm pretty sure we can win 4 games this year.

I usually mute the tv and listen to the radio. Then I have the best of both worlds. TSN doesn't know the friggin players half the season, LOL

Totally agree. Just a outside perspective from what I watched us do last year. When you have to change 2 players because of ratio. Sometimes a American you have to bring out to replace with a Canadian is having a good game and playing well. It upsets the applecart a lot more than swapping one for one. We did it a lot trying to play a Canadian running back. I really hope we just start 7 and swap out that way. If a major injury occurs, adjust roster for next weeks game. Illegal substitution penalties follow if everyone isn't on same page also. I know everybody does it from time to time, but if you are doing it a lot, I think its a bad idea

I get carried away sometimes like everyone, but for the most part I try to be even keeled and honest

Actually do is your opinion. You are thin depth wise at OT, RB, and Receiver as far as Canadians go. By thin I mean a huge drop off if any of Neufeld, Harris, or Kolhert go down. You may disagree and that's fine. Not here to change anyone's mind. That's my opinion.

I agree to a point. As far as shopping the pick, perspective buyers were not necessarily going to take St John with said pick, so that doesn't necessarily have a bearing on current situation. St John was not the consensus top pick, nothing saying the Bombers would have picked him had they had the pick or the Esks etc.. But the ratio buster aspect definitely makes St John worth more than the minimum. I'm sure the Riders are willing to pay more, IF those numbers are even true. Fact is we are not stuck so the supply/ demand argument doesn't apply. Waggoner basically was this years second overall pick, Is he in a position to hold the Bombers hostage? Nope, because the Bombers don't NEED him to be a starter. The only undisputable fact is a pick was pissed away if he never joins the team, the rest doesn't matter

Vonk has been with us 3 years and has played. We are only starting 3 Canadians on oline, 3 backups isn't enough? I'll tell u a joke, who is the Bombers Canadian backup at OT for Neufeld if and when he gets hurt??

Ok so lets assume we take one of the Laval OT's instead, where would we start him?? In spite of much jokes by you guys, Best and Labatte are as good at Guard as anyone else in the league. Tackle is the ratio buster position on Oline. Why are the Bombers still trying Neufeld?? Because he is Canadian that's why.

Plenty of depth. No worries there. Your second overall pick last year got 80k. Rumours I hear is St John looking for similar money. Bombers were in a different situation last year and needed Canadian starters. Riders are not in that spot and SJ can sit all year for all I care, he is only hurting himself by not playing. BUT some egg on Jones face in that case if that happens for peeing away a high draft pick

That has crossed my mind today as well. BUT, the article says BELIEVED to be offered that amount. We don't know for sure. It is a red flag with me for sure.

We are hoping to hand the title over to someone else this year

You know that isn't true. We'll be middle of the pack this year, and a war machine next year. Jones may very well fail miserably in Sask, but it won't be on the defensive side of things and we both know it.

Very much true, we have no where to go but up. You guys were second worse. I wonder who will have the worst defense in the league this year?

All kidding aside. Its huge to have a kicker that can pound the ball deep on punts. It can change the field position battle around in a hurry. Sadly in our case, it didn't matter much last year as we couldn't stop anyone anyway. But assuming/ hoping our defense will be better, a kicker is something we really needed.

A kicker was the only thing holding us back last year. Problem solved, look out league.

Jones will burn up much like Chamblin did. I do, however feel Jones is a far better football person. Definitely in honeymoon phase here. For me personally, I think we have made enough moves. No more, lets get on the field and see what we got.

Simple solution to the Canadian qb thing. Let that Canadian qb count on ratio. I believe the way it reads is 3 qbs of no distinction

Current situation with a certain same agent and a certain 1st overall draft pick has a few concerned.

Totally true. I only posted that so people could get a idea of what he was making, and likely more or less what he may be looking for. When he is ready to play for 175k he will get a shot somewhere likely. I just hope it isn't in green

Totally agree. I have no use for him either. Mind blowing that someone would rather not get paid at all and sit at home. One thing that is a shame is its nice to see the good players playing in the league, and not have this BS going on.