Saskatchewan Roughriders coach Corey Chamblin responds to critics
Some fans critical of team's 0-3 start
The 2013 Grey Cup win seems to be a distant memory in Riderville. The Saskatchewan Roughriders 0-3 start has some fans asking for head coach Corey Chamblin's job.
On Tuesday, Chamblin responded.
"There's two podiums waiting at the end of the year — a championship podium or a cross," Chamblin said following practice. "I'm prepared for either one of them.
"If the fans want a new coach, they can get that," he said. "At the end of the the day, I'll still work and I'll still be a great coach whether it's here in Saskatchewan this year or somewhere else next couple of years. So to be honest, I don't give a damn about that."
The Riders have blown leads in the fourth quarter in all three games this season. But the team's struggles can be traced back to last year. In fact, the Riders have just two wins since last season's Banjo Bowl — an overtime victory against Ottawa at home and a win in the final regular season game against the Edmonton Eskimos. The final game againt Edmonton was meaningless in the standings and saw many starters not play.
To be honest, I don't give a damn about that.- Riders head coach Corey Chamblin
Chamblin told his team the 2015 season is getting restarted.
"We haven't lost the Grey Cup. We haven't lost first place. We haven't lost home-field advantage. We haven't lost any of these things," Chamblin said. "No matter how you paint the picture, I knew we'd lose three games during the damn season."
Roster moves
The Roughriders also announced a number of moves on Tuesday.
Moose Jaw product Levi Steinhauer has suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Riders signed a pair of defensive backs. CFL veteran Geoff Tisdale, a recent cut of the Montreal Alouettes, has inked a deal. The team has also brought back Regina product Paul Woldu. The three-time Grey Cup winner was cut in training camp.