The Expected Signings
Offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick along with defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat are also rumored to be soon signing a new contract.
If you read between the lines, you can expect Adam Bighill to be back as well.
Bighill has made Winnipeg his home and has already started on his post-CFL career as a investment advisor.
How About Head Coach O’Shea?
This one gets a little bit interesting. Much like in 2019 this season ended without a contract in hand for Bombers’ Head Coach – and now back-to-back – Coach of The Year, O’Shea is again without a contract.
Mike O’She
a could dictate his terms to any team in the CFL, and we all know some teams could really use a new head coach. Some teams could also use a complete overhaul in their culture, and that is something O’Shea would bring for sure.But do not expect O’Shea to reveal his hand.
I do not think this is O’Shea leveraging his position, rather this is how O’Shea works. He gets the work and exit interviews done and then focuses on himself. He is the epitome of team first.
If you ask General Manager Kyle Walters here is what he has to say on the matter.
“I fully expect that will be the case again this year. I don’t really worry about it because it’s nothing new.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/oshea-resign-bombers-gm-1.6655464
If you ask me that sounds like the Bombers will give O’Shea anything he asks for…and to be honest they would be foolish not to. I would also imagine that in true Mike O’Shea fashion is ask will be very reasonable.
The On
e-Two PunchAs big a deal as signing Zach Collaros earlier in the year to help convince players to come back, signing Mike O’Shea soon would go a long way to seal the deal for other players. Mike O’Shea is man that every player loves to play for. Expect to hear sentiments like that as players re-sign for the Bombers.
So as Mike O’Shea continues to do the end of season work, Bomber fans wait with baited breath to see the third most winning Bomber Head Coach is back.
You heard that ri
ght! Mike O’Shea – with 67 wins – is only behind Cal Murphy who had 86 wins as a Bomber coach, and Bud Grant who had 102 wins as a head coach. Should the Bombers be able to lock up O’Shea to another 3 year deal, and should he average 13 wins per season over those three years, O’Shea would take top spot with 106 wins. If you ask me, that is certainly doable!Either way, I believe one thing is certain. In years to come the Bombers will erect a statue of Mike O’Shea outside of their stadium.
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