B.C. Lions optimistic for a bounce back after disappointing 2017 season
KAMLOOPS — It wasn’t a banner 2017 season for the B.C. Lions — far from it as the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.
But that has sparked changes. Ed Hervey is now the general manager and Wally Buono is exclusively the head coach. Hervey has signed eight players in free agency, including four from his former Edmonton Eskimos team.
“Obviously we feel like we’re capable of winning the Grey Cup, but it’s all about working hard. We have some good pieces. Ed has come in and done a great job in tweaking the roster,” said Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian. “Bringing in the right group of guys to come in and compete and push everybody.”
Something had to give after a tumultuous 7-11 season that saw the Lions collapse in the second half of the season after a 5-2 start.