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https://3downnation.com/2024/11/04/nine-candidates-to-be-the-next-gm-of-the-edmonton-elks/ i think it’s a 3 horse race with ringmaiden, Ted, and most likely Ed. Most of that list is really funny or sad.

He rubbed every one raw. You’re correct that he was ahead of the curve in those areas. But his treatment of media, and any scrutiny was that of a child mad with power. We would’ve lost some of the coverage in terms of injury specifics and struggles in camp/practice. But we would’ve gotten some coverage. Not the, “we didn’t realize so and so didn’t even show up for camp for 2-3 weeks” stuff. we went from an extreme in terms of access, and freedom for those covering the bombers, to the micro managed control freak nightmare, back to a reasonable environment. But the freedom from Kelly brought in the old boys club righting fluff era. The old guys just didn’t have it in them to go back at it with piss and vinegar. Now the mafia is back to a tight grip, though not dickish, and basically control the media narrative.

They aren’t the only Canadians doing those jobs in the league. Other teams aren’t handicapping them self. Is Danny maciocia doing that? Other teams have to add an ni for an imp due to injury they make use of that imp else where.

If you really wanna lose your mind, remember we’ve rolled with an extra ni on D for a huge amount of the snaps this year. Late, it’s been ni S for Alexander. We didn’t use that to swap another ni for an imp. We could’ve gone with out an ni on the dl, or gone with an extra imp on the ol. Which would’ve helped a ton.

I really really love reading great writers and listening to great story tellers. Ed Tait is as good and talented as any writer you will find in media, in any era. His narrative voice in writing is superb. He’s one of the few newsmen who is as good on radio and tv. Back in the day at the freep, his reviews and write ups of practices and camps were extraordinary. He’s asked the team smart, hard, thought provoking questions. I totally get why he took this job. He gets to do what he loves all the time with all the job security. He pulls his punches now and is a part of the guys who was taking it easy in the time before. Bob did it too, turner. Also, the reason the media is broken, is not entirely their fault. We all know how badly it was broken by Kelly. It’s never bounced back from that, and the success brought more fluff and relaxation rather than raising the level of coverage.

That isn’t the reality. Remember Josh Johnson starting soo many games this year? Biggie? Jake? I could go on. Simple fact is, best player doesn’t play or start. Certainly part of the reason why. We’ve made double changes like this to ensure we don’t end up with out a 2nd centre many times. Even though we’ve never actually ended up with an out of position centre in the modern era, and Dobson can play it in a pinch too. Kola also gets the loyalty, and is never hurt. It’s possible the whole Eli missing a gc and a season over a jab is an issue. Eli has also been banged up atleast once this year. They may not trust his health as an every down C. Even when he was forced in at guard twice this year we swapped back on the next series when linemen didn’t come back to move other positions around and keep Eli on the bench. Even throwing in Wallace to g as a rookie. Another thing is we value the 6th, 7th ol, and fb a great deal more than any other team. (Which is not wrong and I’m not saying it is). They look at 6th ol as a starter. Short yardage blockers are worth a di to the mafia. That’s huge. Where it’s wrong, if you don’t trust Eli physically or other wise giving him a 3 year deal after sitting a year is un acceptable. You don’t need a bench C when you have a G who can shift over. Good snaps, staying healthy, etc does not counter the inability to block any one 1on1, or being able to deal with cross face, twists, stunts, etc. I fully believe that the fact kola has very seldom muffed a snap (2-3 times here max) is a difference maker. I think mos is more scared of terrible snaps than he is of kola turnstiling inside. Yeah I get that, me too. I also hoped that Lawson would replace Jake too. When Eli is in he’s a road grader. He hasn’t past the mustered at guard. Often times it takes an injury for a boys club guy to be replaced. No matter the performance level. And kola simply has not been hurt here. Guys a tank.

Haven’t seen that in a long while. I’m not holding my breath ion seeing it again tbh.

He isn’t a guard, and is a guy in the long list of guys who doesn’t work well next to kola. Hes still our best C by a good margin. Hes under contract for 2 years still and he’s 28. If he stays healthy he replaces kola at some point.

That’s when our dl is end types pass rushing. We did this a lot in the 19 play offs and 21. Typically this is a 40 set with 4 des. We’ve done it out of a 30 with wj in the nose trying to shoot an A gap, and in a 40. In the 40 we ran it some times with 3 ends and stove on the nose, which was basically a pass rusher any way with his thump in side. Often when Hansen and or Kongbo drew in down the stretch in 19 it was cheetah. As Hansen and kongbo were both big and strong enough to play inside.

They didn’t run it worth a damn though. Hitting Harris is always a clear route to victory though. With the banged up imp dts, and a Canadian S, I think we could see the return of a cheetah front package.

Le petit mort, 3 little parts of your childhood. Riders are still a favourable match up for us.

Agree. I think he’s Edmonton bound.

Vernon Adam’s last game in a lions uniform. The lack of urgency and poise from the coaching staffs down in clutch time is shocking not just today all year. The league has been trying to replace old guard coaches and still doesn’t have it figured out.

Tbh I think he will abuse the appearance bonus to try and buy a ship next year even harder.

That’s gotta be a back breaker for this flat lions team.

Has to be thrown behind the qb, then it’s a lateral. Just behind the line no.

When’s the last time they had a sell out other than the LDC when we take over? Bet it’s been a long while.

Nor their coaching staff

I had high hopes for the semi final games. It’s not living up.

Better game than any of zachs play off games and he’s gonna lose in the division semi.

I think that’s worse, but if it makes the locals happy and helps bring back fans it’s well worth while just being the esks.

He is a great football mind and position coach. Hes clearly out of his depth as a hc sadly. Have to win the trench battle to win the gc, and idk if we can beat either mtl or tor on the lines.

Right?

Elks have asked for permission to interview ed Hervey for their gm spot. Doesn’t sound like they are offering him a job upgrade, but Hamilton might be willing to move on any way. Not surprising but you’d think Edmonton might like some fresh blood.

Thanks for clarification.