Ticats name George Cortez new head coach

[Will]

http://www.cfl.ca/article/ticats-name-george-cortez-new-head-coach

The article is brief and simply states that it is per Bob Young's twitter account.

I also see that the CFL writing staff tows Young's line about being a "caretaker" and not an "owner."

That makes four new head coaches in the CFL this year (BC, Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Toronto), which will certainly make things interesting.

[1argoholic]

WOW good signing here.

[bluto]

both of Braley's teams, Young's team and the rectangular province's team get new HC's...

it's likely fair to say that all except one were disappointments last season. so of the 3 that need to get better, who made the best move? Saskachuk, T.O. or the Hammer?

[Will]

I'm biased so I'll say Toronto.

George Cortez should be a good fit with Burris in Hamilton. They worked together before and Burris enjoyed some his best seasons with him. But, of course like everything just because your a good co-ordinator doesn't mean you'll be a good head coach. The same applies to Milanovich, he brings a lot to the table having worked with one of the best coaches in the CFL for years and will be aided by the acquisition of a top flight QB. I don't know enough about Chamblin to pass judgment on Saskatchewan's hiring of him.

Based on last year's performance alone, Hamilton is probably the closest team, but Ray changes things from our perspective and makes many things possible now that probably weren't there under Jyles. As for the Roughriders I will say this though, the Eskimos are gambling on Jyles and the Stampeders are going with a relative newcomer in Tate. The Lions should run away with the west I think, but with the uncertainty at QB in Edmonton and Calgary anything's possible for the Roughriders I suppose.

[bluto]

I'm biased so I'll say Toronto.

George Cortez should be a good fit with Burris in Hamilton. They worked together before and Burris enjoyed some his best seasons with him. But, of course like everything just because your a good co-ordinator doesn't mean you'll be a good head coach. The same applies to Milanovich, he brings a lot to the table having worked with one of the best coaches in the CFL for years and will be aided by the acquisition of a top flight QB. I don't know enough about Chamblin to pass judgment on Saskatchewan's hiring of him.

your point about the pre-existing relationship between Cortez and Burris is well made. Obie clearly knew this too and is BANKing (see what i did there?) on it giving them a head start.

[ArgoRavi]

I'm biased so I'll say Toronto.

George Cortez should be a good fit with Burris in Hamilton. They worked together before and Burris enjoyed some his best seasons with him. But, of course like everything just because your a good co-ordinator doesn't mean you'll be a good head coach. The same applies to Milanovich, he brings a lot to the table having worked with one of the best coaches in the CFL for years and will be aided by the acquisition of a top flight QB. I don't know enough about Chamblin to pass judgment on Saskatchewan's hiring of him.

Based on last year's performance alone, Hamilton is probably the closest team, but Ray changes things from our perspective and makes many things possible now that probably weren't there under Jyles. As for the Roughriders I will say this though, the Eskimos are gambling on Jyles and the Stampeders are going with a relative newcomer in Tate. The Lions should run away with the west I think, but with the uncertainty at QB in Edmonton and Calgary anything's possible for the Roughriders I suppose.

B.C. was far and away the best team in the league by the end of this past season but I am not sold on Mike Benevides as head coach, especially considering that it appears he will remain the defensive coordinator as well. That is a lot on a rookie head coach with the master overlooking him. The Lions should be the best team in the west but the Benevides situation could be reason for concern.

[Will]

I think the Lions have enough talent right now to overcome any "bumps in the road" that Benevides may have. Unlike Rich Stubler in Toronto he won't have a QB controversy hanging over him either.