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Tim Tibesar looks like an intriguing candidate. I certainly hope the Etcheverry report is untrue.

@JimTothSports: As per @Pascucci015 on @680CJOB Upperdeck Sports Show #Bombers have chosen Gary Etcheverry to be their new Defensive Coordinator

Joe Pascucci just confirmed on CJOB that Gary Etcheverry is the Bombers new DC.

Joe Pascucci just confirmed on CJOB that Etchverry is Bombers new DC.

Why so bitter?

I'm pretty sure the change was made after the trade.

I wonder if Walters still trades our 2nd rounder for Neufeld if he knew Coombs and Gill would be eligible this year?

How does Gill compare to Jabar Westerman?

Yes, Coombs at 2nd overall is way off the board. And what makes you think Goossen will be around in the 2nd round? He's currently projected in the top 5.

Bombers will go OL in the first round. I'd go with Lavertu. Gill is quite interesting though...

I hope we take Lavertu. He's projected as a Center and apparently CFL ready.

Weston Dressler has a tryout with the KC Chiefs this Tuesday.

How much do the box suites cost per season at IGF? How many seats per suite...I believe 16?

if they didn't make a difference why would we even hire for those positions? I mean in terms of who is out there and the difference between them significantly impacting the number if wins. Etch vs Marshall vs Orlondo. I don't see either of those guys making a huge difference in terms of wins/losses.

Edem won ROY so he is good. And we have Robertson who can play safety, assuming he recovers from his ACL.

Never say never... we have holes to fill everywhere - some might be bigger than our OL needs... Walters has already shown that he's big on testing scores... if someone really stands out, we'll go for him Does anyone know if Kruba is draft eligible? I guarantee we draft an OL.

There is no way we don't take an OL with our first pick in this years Canadian draft. I'm perfectly happy with Neufeld as our 2nd rounder this year.

So in your mind who we sign as our DC, OL/DL coach is going to make a big difference to you in terms of your expectations for the Bombers in 2014? Okay

The scouting reports on Pierre Lavertu are that he projects as a Centre and that he is "CFL-ready". He may be an option at Centre midway through the season.

Re-signing Parenteau would definitely be nice, as he can play all 5 positions on the OL. Maybe start him at Centre instead of Sorensen. Would be nice if Pencer could take a big step forward this year. I think a better OL coach, and a mobile QB will make our OL look much better. And I agree, I don't think free agency will do much for our OL, which makes getting Patrick Neufeld last season so huge. We will also get a good OL in this years Canadian draft.

Consensus is that the Bombers biggest area in need of improvement, aside from QB is the offensive line. The following are NI's who are currently free agents who I see as upgrades to our OL. Your thoughts on where they'd fit in, and chances the Bombers could actually get them to sign: Josh Bourke (Montreal) Andrew Jones (Toronto) Dimitri Tsoumpas (Calgary) Scott Mitchell (Edmonton) Steve Myddleton (BC)

Reports out of Hamilton are that if Burris doesn't re-sign, Austin is comfortable moving forward with Lefevour as their starter.

I do remember seeing where it was written the order of interest in QBs by the Bombers and it was : 1) Collaros 2) Burris 3) Willy Seeing it written in a message forum and Walters actually saying it are two very different things.

It's easy to make reasonable assumptions. Most of our coaching staff is set. We will have one of Collaros, Willy or Burris at QB. Likely sign a few free agents and bring in some new bodies from down south to compete. Looks like everyone wants to be difficult here so feel free to lock this thread.

I thought Walters had hedged his bets by saying we'd be looking at Drew Willy as well?Still, I think some team will cough up a draft pick to talk to Collaros When did Walters say we'd be looking at Drew Willy?Walters hasn't because that would be tampering. Exactly my point.