MIDNIGHT MUSINGS FROM REGINA

By Rob Vanstone 01-27-2009 COMMENTS(0) Rider Rumblings


A few random thoughts on the Saskatchewan Roughriders . . .

• No, they shouldn't go after Kevin Glenn, whom the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are attempting to trade. Glenn's stock has plummeted after an uninspired 2008 season. Let's see how Darian Durant, et al, fare in 2009.

• Yes, they should hire a quarterbacks coach. It only makes sense, given the inexperience at that position. However, it seems unlikely that such a coach will be appointed.

• Don't expect Bobby Jurasin to replace Ron Estay as the defensive line coach. Jurasin would appear to be a logical choice, but there appears to be an inexplicable chasm between No. 71 and some members of the Roughriders' hierarchy.

• Watch for confirmation that Bob Wylie will succeed Mike Gibson, now of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, as the offensive line coach.

• Offensive co-ordinator Paul LaPolice is a very nice man.

• Do not judge defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry by the team's porous performance in 2000, when he previously held that job description. In Year 1 of a rebuilding phase, the Roughriders did not have the personnel to stop anyone. That said, please note that linebacker George White was named the West Division's outstanding rookie in 2000, so give Etcheverry some credit for that.

• Where is the schedule? It would be nice to start planning some summer holidays.