Bombers Trade Willy for DB TJ Heath, Acquire Kevin Glenn

[wbbfan]

Just now, Noeller said:

^^ sorry, screwed up a quote-post there....

 

Anyhow, as much of a Willy fan as I am (and I hope he goes to Toronto and becomes an elite QB) this makes us a better team, and that's all that matters!

just not when he plays us. Its a very good situation for him. I hope he doesnt come back to haunt us.

[wbbfan]

3 minutes ago, iso_55 said:

And Popp is this genius GM??? #firesale

you either live long enough to see your self become the villain or die a hero. Hes no wally buono, but every other front office / coaching "genius" has had the shine rubbed off at some point. 

[iso_55]

• What gets me excited is we'll probably get the third or fourth pick in the CFL Draft next spring along with wherever we finish. That is awesome.

Edited September 12, 2016 by iso_55

[kelownabomberfan]

6 minutes ago, iso_55 said:

And Popp is this genius GM??? #firesale

anyone else on that team that we want?  That isn't an aging vet like Cox or Bowman or Hebert?

[peggars]

Bear Woods

[iso_55]

How can a veteran GM like Popp mishandle the salary cap so badly?

[MyDogHasScheifeles]

SJ Green

[Dirty30]

I think the Bombers are strong on Defence, but could really benefit from another offensive weapon. 

[MOBomberFan]

43 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Me the first time I see Glenn trotting out onto the field in a Bomber uniform....

[Bigblue204]

31 minutes ago, iso_55 said:

Kirk Penton tweeted that Willy couldn't handle the Winnipeg media. I find that unbelievable. A guy who played NCAA FCS & has been in front of the media since high school. If he can't handle a few reporters & media personalities in Winnipeg then he has issues.

Yeah I don't buy that.

[Judd]

Coaching staff really must be high on Davis and Bennett, as KG could easily be gone/retire this offseason

[iso_55]

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Yeah I don't buy that.

Apparently that came from Walters himself.

[IC Khari]

1 minute ago, Judd said:

Coaching staff really must be high on Davis and Bennett, as KG could easily be gone/retire this offseason

It's not like Willy was guaranteed to come back next year at his salary and status so not that big of a gamble really ...

[WBBFanWest]

Just now, Judd said:

Coaching staff really must be high on Davis and Bennett, as KG could easily be gone/retire this offseason

I don't think that Glenn is anything more than a "1/2 season" solution.  Gives us an experienced backup and a guy who can show Davis and Bennett how you walk back to the sideline with dignity no matter how much you just screwed up.  You just can't put a price on that.

[Jesse]

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Yeah I don't buy that.

He clearly didn't like talking to the media.

Long way between that and "not being able to handle them".

Penton is just taking a pot shot at the guy as he heads out of town. Kind of losing respect for him.

[Guest J5V]

12 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

what was the mistake?

Trading Willy.

[Judd]

Walters better get Nichols on an extension the day the season is over. Chances are he'd be loyal to us, but if he walks to another team this could be a blow up of epic proportions lol

[Mark F]

willy will be the starter for Toronto soon enough. Great deal for him.

[Atomic]

Here is the quote from Walters re: Willy and the media:

“Now, I anticipate Drew going to Toronto and getting under Scott and it almost being like a breath of fresh air for him to be, truth be told, away from this media market and the scrutiny he was under. He took it pretty good in the media negatively and it might be good for him and his family to be in a market where he isn’t under the microscope like he was here.”

[Bigblue204]

2 minutes ago, iso_55 said:

Apparently that came from Walters himself.

Yeah I know. I still don't buy it.

[bigg jay]

Just now, Atomic said:

Here is the quote from Walters re: Willy and the media:

“Now, I anticipate Drew going to Toronto and getting under Scott and it almost being like a breath of fresh air for him to be, truth be told, away from this media market and the scrutiny he was under. He took it pretty good in the media negatively and it might be good for him and his family to be in a market where he isn’t under the microscope like he was here.”

Penton is just twisting the words to suit his POV.

[JuranBoldenRules]

Just now, bigg jay said:

Penton is just twisting the words to suit his POV.

No kidding.  Making himself and especially Wiecek look more idiotic.

[Guest J5V]

12 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Yeah I know. I still don't buy it.

Walters knows this is a huge gamble that could backfire on him so he is trying to make it sound like he did it for Drew. Everyone in the Peg is drunk on this winning streak and have thrown caution to the wind. Reality is gonna bite hard!

[Pete Catan's Ghost]

It doesn't hurt to add a player of Heath's calibre when you consider some of the QBs we'll be facing as we head into the playoffs.

I agree with the others who say the next move will be for a receiver. 

[Noeller]

man that quote is a long way from "he can't handle the media"....