Former Bombers in NFL (and spring leagues) news

[JuranBoldenRules]

16 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

That was a sweet moment to share with all twelve fans in attendance.

Did you count the unborn?

[kelownabomberfan]

3 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Did you count the unborn?

my bad - 13

[WBBFanWest]

2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

my bad - 13

We call that an Argo sellout

[Wideleft]

So what happens to Streveler now that Rodgers is going to the Jets?

[JCon]

39 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

So what happens to Streveler now that Rodgers is going to the Jets?

Same. Bounce between practice and gameday roster. Unless, they cut him altogether. 

[17to85]

19 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

We call that an Argo sellout

They wish they could get 13.

[Bigblue204]

43 minutes ago, JCon said:

Same. Bounce between practice and gameday roster. Unless, they cut him altogether. 

I could see them moving Wilson and sticking with White and Streveler. Both are less of a roster $ hit and White played better than Wilson imo. 

[Jpan85]

3 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

I could see them moving Wilson and sticking with White and Streveler. Both are less of a roster $ hit and White played better than Wilson imo. 

White is with Miami now.

[voodoochylde]

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

White is with Miami now.

Politics being what it is in the NFL, I can also see the Jets front office being unwilling to throw in the towel on their first round QB so soon .. they've got a "mentor" for him now (albeit two years too late).

[WinnipegGordo]

Mike Riley probably holds the record for coaching in the most football leagues.

 

[BomberBall]

On 2023-04-25 at 1:25 PM, voodoochylde said:

Politics being what it is in the NFL, I can also see the Jets front office being unwilling to throw in the towel on their first round QB so soon .. they've got a "mentor" for him now (albeit two years too late).

Rogers as a mentor….. Good one.

[voodoochylde]

1 hour ago, BomberBall said:

Rogers as a mentor….. Good one.

It's why it's in quotes .. if nothing else, he sits behind Rodgers and sees how a future hall of fame QB operates.

[BomberBall]

24 minutes ago, voodoochylde said:

It's why it's in quotes .. if nothing else, he sits behind Rodgers and sees how a future hall of fame QB operates.

Yes, I knew what you were getting at… It just made me chuckle seeing Rodgers and mentor in the same sentence.

[Rod Black]

18 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Mike Riley probably holds the record for coaching in the most football leagues.

 

Generally a good guy.

[WinnipegGordo]

3 hours ago, Rod Black said:

Generally a good guy.

Well, he does coach the Generals.

[Tracker]

5 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Well, he does coach the Generals.

Could you be more specific?

[bb1]

9 hours ago, Rod Black said:

Generally a good guy.

Met him once after we lost to Calgary on a last play FG, came in to our store( Color your world lol) and he was incredibly kind and not spitting nails. Never forget it.😊

[TrueBlue4ever]

3 moments I remember:

1. Game in BC, Lions tie it late but the scoreboard gets it wrong and has them trailing by one. Bombers stall on 3rd and 1 on the next drive and kick away rather than gamble, Lions get the ball back and then the  scoreboard corrects, they match to midfield and Passaglia launches a huge punt with 30 seconds left for a single and we lose. I am furious with the loss but the camera cuts to Riley smiling in his “aw shucks” way as the clock hits zero, he is interviewed right away about the  tough loss on a punt single and the scoreboard screw-up, and he says what a great game both teams played and how this is what makes the CFL special and how lucky he is to get to coach and experience games like this, hopes the fans appreciated the spectacle, credits the Lions, is proud of his team, no excuses and how wonderful is it to be a coach in this league. Anger just washed away from me in that moment, and I felt better about the world. That was his gift. 

2. He announces he is leaving for the NFL in 1988 after winning the Cup, but a few months later word leaks that he is having second thoughts about the move, but worries that fans will disrespect his flop-flop. I ask my dad if he thinks it is a sign of weakness to back out of a deal and he says to him it is a sign of strength to admit your mistakes and man up, and not to be afraid to question yourself. We write him a letter to tell him to follow his heart and to be ashamed of nothing, his happiness is more important than any offended fans, and he has made Winnipeg proud with his coaching. Our letter was one of hundreds that got written (the Freep encouraged the letter writing campaign as a show of support). Riley came back and was very emotional describing how much it meant to him that the fans reached out and offered their thoughts and kind words, and it helped him make his decision. Talked about how special Winnipeg was and how it felt like home, and that made him re-think his move. Grace, humility, and genuine thanks to others on that moment. 

3. Grey Cup win in Vancouver. In a world where coaches now all get the Gatorade bath after a win as a “salute” (it actually started with Bill Parcells as a mock celebration by his players who respected him but did not always care for his hard-ass style, and dumped Gatorade on him as revenge, figuring he’d be too happy with a win to get mad), his team instead hoisted him on their shoulders and carried him across the field in victory. Last time I ever saw a coach get that show of respect in pro football. 

[kelownabomberfan]

51 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

3 moments I remember:

 

3. Grey Cup win in Vancouver. In a world where coaches now all get the Gatorade bath after a win as a “salute” (it actually started with Bill Parcells as a mock celebration by his players who respected him but did not always care for his hard-ass style, and dumped Gatorade on him as revenge, figuring he’d be too happy with a win to get mad), his team instead hoisted him on their shoulders and carried him across the field in victory. Last time I ever saw a coach get that show of respect in pro football. 

Thanks for that.  I would like to see the players try and hoist O'Shea up, he'd probably lay a beat down on all of them lol...mostly just because he wouldn't want the moment to be about him...

[Rod Black]

19 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Well, he does coach the Generals.

Does the Captain of the Generals have to take orders from the other Generals? 

[WinnipegGordo]

 

[GCn20]

On 2023-05-01 at 10:25 PM, TrueBlue4ever said:

3 moments I remember:

1. Game in BC, Lions tie it late but the scoreboard gets it wrong and has them trailing by one. Bombers stall on 3rd and 1 on the next drive and kick away rather than gamble, Lions get the ball back and then the  scoreboard corrects, they match to midfield and Passaglia launches a huge punt with 30 seconds left for a single and we lose. I am furious with the loss but the camera cuts to Riley smiling in his “aw shucks” way as the clock hits zero, he is interviewed right away about the  tough loss on a punt single and the scoreboard screw-up, and he says what a great game both teams played and how this is what makes the CFL special and how lucky he is to get to coach and experience games like this, hopes the fans appreciated the spectacle, credits the Lions, is proud of his team, no excuses and how wonderful is it to be a coach in this league. Anger just washed away from me in that moment, and I felt better about the world. That was his gift. 

2. He announces he is leaving for the NFL in 1988 after winning the Cup, but a few months later word leaks that he is having second thoughts about the move, but worries that fans will disrespect his flop-flop. I ask my dad if he thinks it is a sign of weakness to back out of a deal and he says to him it is a sign of strength to admit your mistakes and man up, and not to be afraid to question yourself. We write him a letter to tell him to follow his heart and to be ashamed of nothing, his happiness is more important than any offended fans, and he has made Winnipeg proud with his coaching. Our letter was one of hundreds that got written (the Freep encouraged the letter writing campaign as a show of support). Riley came back and was very emotional describing how much it meant to him that the fans reached out and offered their thoughts and kind words, and it helped him make his decision. Talked about how special Winnipeg was and how it felt like home, and that made him re-think his move. Grace, humility, and genuine thanks to others on that moment. 

3. Grey Cup win in Vancouver. In a world where coaches now all get the Gatorade bath after a win as a “salute” (it actually started with Bill Parcells as a mock celebration by his players who respected him but did not always care for his hard-ass style, and dumped Gatorade on him as revenge, figuring he’d be too happy with a win to get mad), his team instead hoisted him on their shoulders and carried him across the field in victory. Last time I ever saw a coach get that show of respect in pro football. 

Probably doesn't hurt any coaches chances of getting carried if they weigh a buck fifty soaking wet...lmao.

[wbbfan]

2 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Probably doesn't hurt any coaches chances of getting carried if they weigh a buck fifty soaking wet...lmao.

Don’t think any one was gonna rush to carry the don, old dave, or wiley. Quick way to end up on the ir. 

[Colin Unger]

For men, I think that there definitely is an expectation to make a decision and stick to it.  Men look weak when they flip flop on decisions. It creates distress for others because they never know what to trust. 

[Jpan85]

25 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

For men, I think that there definitely is an expectation to make a decision and stick to it.  Men look weak when they flip flop on decisions. It creates distress for others because they never know what to trust. 

That's such an old way of thinking that needs to change. I think it's more powerful to recognize a mistake and adjust accordingly. Many of the world's problems result from people backed into a corner and unable to reverse course on a decision.