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Yes, he could be, but usually they don't pull stuff like this out of thin air. The term "power struggle" to me suggests that he's heard something. Granted, how accurate that information is does remain to be seen.

If it's O'Shea digging in his heels to keep his old mentor, colour me not too surprised. It would be interesting to know the details because in-fighting between the GM and HC is usually so dysfunctional that it fits perfectly with this team lately. no it doesn't...different people entirely. Sorry, not sure what you're referring to there. My concern is that a HC needs to have people in place that he wants there, people he trusts. So I'm speculating that this seems to be the case with Etch: O'Shea wants him there. At the same time, O'Shea's higher ups are concerned that Etch is not working out and they want him replaced. But that's a job for the HC, who doesn't want to do it. And round and round we go, potentially. So this ends with either the HC being told to fire him, which is bad, or O'Shea saying that he's not going to do it, which puts a big ol' bullseye on his back especially if things don't go well next year, also not good. All in all it has the potential for yet more drama with this club and I think we've had more than enough of that stuff in the last few years. What I'd like is a stable, competent group at the top of this organization (finally) and I'm getting the feeling that we're not quite there yet.

If it's O'Shea digging in his heels to keep his old mentor, colour me not too surprised. It would be interesting to know the details because in-fighting between the GM and HC is usually so dysfunctional that it fits perfectly with this team lately.

Personally, I'd take Benevides over Etch in a second. Of course, even if we wanted him, the big question would be whether or not he's ready to jump right back in as a DC.

Wasn't Etch let go in Saskatchewan because Marshall wanted to bring in his own guy. I recall that there was growing dissatisfaction with him in Saskatchewan as time went on. A lot of people there seemed to feel that his "system" was becoming less and less effective and at the end of the 2010 season there was speculation that his days were numbered, and this was before Marshall was on the scene.

Are you aware that you will have to go through both a body cavity search and the sheep dip bath? And bring donuts? Actually, I was counting on it.

I think that a point that has been overlooked in the Etch saga is the fact that this guy has not been all that successful throughout his career. One or two good years with Saskatchewan but even there, they quickly grew tired of his "mad genius" defenses that work really well until OC's get enough tape on them. You'll also recall that Etch hadn't played in the CFL since 2010, even though he'd been DC of the Grey Cup runners up two years in a row. There's a reason for that. I was not a fan of any of the coordinator hires that O'Shea made, but at the same time, I'm willing to bet that neither MB or Etch were the first picks for those positions. I would hope that both are replaced, but that's assuming that better people come along. Here's hoping.

I am sort of new over here - what split are you referring to? I am still over on Our Bombers and sort of found this site by accident. Our Bombers appears to be on the downside at the moment just not sure why. I still post over on the Blue Bomber Forum but find this one a little more balanced. Hey BBRT. Yes, I agree. I'm going to give this site a try, been lurking for a bit. Seem like a good bunch of folks and it's also 100% free of a certain poster who shall remain nameless!

I tend to agree with you Mr. Burgess. I really got tired of O'Shea's answering without answering during the season and some of the nonsensical lengths he seemed to go to in order not o be seen "throwing someone under the bus". As for Walters, I did like his comments in that he acknowledged that despite 4 more wins, they were not good enough. Of course while he seems to say the right things, I'm not convinced he can actually deliver. My main worry for the off season is that O'Shea is just a bit too loyal and is going to give both of his coordinators another year. He seems to forget that when you hire mediocrity you get mediocrity.

Hey folks, a big hello to all. I'm from "the other site". Good to be here. Born in Wpg, haven't lived there in many years. Always a fan of the Blue and Gold.