TAMAN TO THE RIDERS !!!

Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson said Monday it's business as usual for the CFL team's front office.

General manager Eric Tillman remains on administrative leave, but head coach Ken Miller and director of player personnel Joe Womack are handling his duties. As of right now, the Roughriders aren't interested in bringing in another body — someone like former Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Brendan Taman — to help in the front office.

“At this point in time, we’re comfortable with the staff we have,” Hopson said. “You’re always looking for good people, though, and Brendan Taman is a good person.“Eric and I had spoken about Brendan early in the year as someone who can bring value to an organization. And he will resurface in the CFL.

I know he wanted to take a bit of a break, but you get better by hiring good people. If there was an interest on Brendan’s part, we’d be happy to talk to him.”

Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Jim Hopson spoke with reporters at Mosaic Stadium today. He explained 2009 Rider season tickets go on sale tomorrow and to date, there have been 17,000 renewals from last year.


CBC's Glenn Reid asked Hopson about the possibility of former Blue Bomber GM Brendan Taman joining the Green & White given current GM Eric Tillman's legal situation.
Hopson said they discussed Taman joining the club when he was let go in Winnipeg at the end of last season, and if he's interested in returning to Saskatchewan, he should give Hopson a call.

Jim would be interested in speaking with Brendan about the possibilities.....