blueingreenland

I like the Collaros signing. He may have been the best option we had. And remember that a lot could happen within the 2 years of his contract: he could stay healthy and we could win another Grey Cup or he could miss significant time paving the way for someone else (like McGuire).

My guess is it wasn't a fluke. The guy has won 3 Grey Cups as a coach.

Yes...it's been 0 years since our last Grey Cup win!!

Right! He was terrible for Collaros!! 😄

You might be right...but at what point do the Bombers move on from their older and injured QB's like Nichols and Collaros and go with the younger guy? I am not saying they should...but I'm guessing it's at least in their thought processes.

I hate that there are 3 bye weeks. I'd rather the league go back to 2 and move the Grey Cup up a week. I know it's in the name of player safety, but a longer season also means the players have 1 week less of off-season in order to make $ ( if they have an off-season job).

Yes. One of the amazing things about Moon is he could throw a tight spiral rolling out to his right...or left!! Incredible athlete!

Yeah, the truth is QB's don't often stick with one team for more than a couple of contracts. When was the last time we had a QB in Winnipeg for even 5 years? (Okay, I looked. It was Khari Jones!)

It's possible, but with 4 or 5 QB's going on the free agent market (Collaros, Nichols, Streveler, Arbuckle, Masoli), teams will likely wait till free agency rather than sending the Bombers a pick.

But, but, but...passing stats are the only thing that matters...or so I've been told.

I can't recall this much positivity surrounding a Bomber coach/G.M. re-signing!! Looking forward to many more good years!

Now that I think back to what Dickenson said, if he had been a Canadian and had said something like that about another group living in Canada he likely would have been disciplined, if not fired (considering what's been going on with coaches lately). Hmmm. Just thought I'd mention this...now carry on with O Shea and Walter's...

Sorry to be negative but of course this year's defense is better than Swaggerville just because we finished very strong and that defense started very strong (in the season). A better question might be "Where does this defense rank among some of the all time great defenses in Bomber history?" My vote ( and I've only followed the Bombers since '72) would probably go to those defenses in the 80's to early 90's. In 88 we had the lowest scoring offense, but our defense allowed the fewest points in the league. Having said that, this year's defensive line allowed the 2nd fewest rushing yards in league history (per game).

"I don't care if the Bombers ever win again" said no Bomber fan, ever!

I don't know. I think Lapo would rather go after Nichols or Collaros. Arbuckle might be too much of a risk in terms of being unproven at this point ( then again, I kind of hope the Bombers go after Arbuckle).

Wow. Just wow, considering we just won the Grey Cup. I guess you just can't please some people.

Bombers better move fast to make Buck Pierce offensive coordinator...or Lapo may nab him and give him that title

I wonder if some of our players (Nichols) or coaching staff goes with him to Ottawa now?!

Huge, huge loss for us. Lapo is known around the league as an offensive guru. I hope our offense doesn't take too big of a set-back next year. I'm happy for Lapo though, he is a genuinely great guy.

I'm sure Walter's is not thinking, "Oh, I can't re-sign Collaros, I'll lose that pick!" If the Bombers decide he is their best option for 2020, they WILL offer him a contract.

My off-season QB wish list for the Bombers would be: 1. Arbuckle & Streveler 2. Collaros & Streveler (I only put Collaros at #2 because Arbuckle doesn't have the injury history, is younger, and may come cheaper than Collaros, allowing us $ to re-sign Streveler, however I would be very happy if they re-signed Collaros). 3. Masoli & Streveler 4. Nichols & Streveler 5. Streveler & McGuire (Yes, I know we already have McGuire under contract, but with Streveler being #1, he would act as a close #2).

There's a Palm Tree inside Polo Park, isn't there?

Maybe he's showing some post-Grey Cup respect!

Agreed ×2!!

Yes, this now has to rank up there as one of the best trades in Bomber history...special kudos to Kyle Walters