Professional athletes will often say, "its never as good as it looks when you win, nor is it as bad as it looks when you lose." As we head into the final week of the regular season it will be the last chance for two teams in the CFL to lace them up. It is also a last opportunity to take a look at both the Edmonton Eskimos and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and try and figure out if it was as bad as it looked. First the Eskimos, a team that was for years the flagship organization in the CFL, but has now missed the playoffs for the second time in the last four seasons. It is just too easy to blame all the issues and losses on a trade that happened two years ago, when Ricky Ray became an Argo. Yes, it has taken the team two full years to find their franchise player, and even with Mike Reilly now established as the starter, it may take a couple of more years until the franchise is a true Grey Cup competitor. However, while the play at quarterback in 2013 wasnt perfect, Reillys body of work this year was good enough to get this team into the post-season. Whatever fate lies ahead for Kavis Reed in Edmonton, the head coach can take pride in the fact that by being convinced to give Reilly a real opportunity, he just may have led the franchise out of the shadow of the Ray trade. Early in the year, after a loss in BC, the head coach was being pressured by the media and fans to make a change at quarterback. Most felt that Reilly had enough of a chance at that point, and it was time to look at other guys. Reed said recently, "there was a lot of noise in that regard, the fans wanted me to make a change, but I knew we had to be patient with Mike." Despite the dismal record in Edmonton that patience has paid off. They now have a quarterback that they can build a team around, and will also have a healthy Matt Nichols back in the mix in next years camp who can, at the very least provide a solid back-up, and at best challenge Reilly for the starting job. Such a competition that would make them both better. So if the play at the most important position on the field was good enough for a post-season berth than what happened in Edmonton? It seemed this year that both sides of the ball, the coaching staff, and even management took turns making mistakes along the way that led to the teams struggles. Those errors have been well documented and dont need to be rehashed, but the organization does need to make a list of every decision made, every policy implemented, and rewind what was said in every press conference, and make sure that the mistakes are not repeated. There are holes to fill in the roster for sure. For instance, unless your quarterbacks name is Allen, or Ham, your pivot cannot be your leading rusher. Running the ball successfully depends on the entire offence pulling the rope in the same direction and a coaching staff that is committed to that balanced attack. All aspects of the running game then have to be examined in Edmonton. The defensive side of the ball was supposed to be the strength of this team, and they simply underachieved. So yes, general manager Ed Hervey has his work cut out for him this off-season. However, maybe on D it is not so much about finding better starters as it is about finding better depth that will push the starters. While in Vancouver last week Mike Reilly said, "we were close this year to turning it around but it would be a mistake to think that if we just get the bounces next year we will get in the playoffs." He went on to say, "so Im sure there will be changes this off-season." Reilly is bang on. For the Esks, it cant be status quo, but they arent that far off either. It starts with self evaluation, which Im sure has already begun. Then the next step is to eliminate the mistakes. Then finally, build a positive and professional culture that will give the players in Edmonton a chance to be successful. Now to the Bombers where the issues, from the outside looking in, appear to be much deeper, and may take longer to fix. If the first step to building a winning football team is to find a franchise player/quarterback, and then secondly, build a team around that person, well then the Bombers are still trying to negotiate step one. It may be stating the obvious but, you can bet they will be preparing offer sheets in January for free agent QBs, and that is not an indictment on Max Hall. Hall has done his best in a very difficult situation, and has shown glimpses. However, I think it is safe to say it will be tough for the Bombers management to sell "glimpses" to their season ticket base. Hall doesnt necessarily have to be kicked to the curb, and could be invited to camp in 2014, but there simply has to be a stable of quarterbacks to compete for the starting job, and at least one of the new horses should be a player on a current roster that is heading for free agency. Like the Eskimos, the Bombers made mistakes this year from management to the players, but when you take a look at both teams rosters it is clear that Edmonton is closer. There really needs to be a shift in overall philosophy when it comes to the Bombers approach to re-signing players on their current roster, or attracting free agents. For instance, it has been suggested on TSN broadcasts multiple times this year that one of Winnipegs top priorities should be to re-sign Henoc Muamba, which has ignited a wave of Twitter responses from Bomber fans saying that Muamba wont sign anything until he sees whats out there, so why bother giving him an offer? Here is why. He is vital to the rebuilding process when it comes to Canadian talent. In this particular situation, the Bombers may have to overpay for Muamba, or lose another huge Canadian cornerstone, reminiscent of Brendon Labatte from a couple of years ago. He still may say thanks but no thanks, and move to a different team. However, assuming that he will and therefore holding off on making him an offer he cant refuse is not a strategy that will ever work. On a radio interview a month ago acting general manager Kyle Walters said that the organization has been talking to Muamba and that is a start, as long as it isnt just talk. If the Bombers have to make Muamba the highest paid linebacker in the CFL next year so be it, they can deal with that contract down the road as their overall Canadian content improves. But to let him walk would be devastating. Yes, a highly paid free agent quarterback, overpaying for a Canadian middle linebacker, while paying at least two and possibly three head coaches, may cause the teams accountant some long nights but what is the alternative? Some will say the team cant afford to do that while they are paying for a brand new stadium, but can they afford not to? If Muamba does move on, and it is later learned that the money was close, then the Bombers have fumbled yet again. The team needs a quarterback and Canadians plain and simple, so its time to do whatever is necessary to get them. Ultimately, it will be the Esks and Bombers fans who will be the judges as to whether or not it was as bad as it looked in 2013, but what is important now is to look forward and not back. 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Rico dove horizontally to meet Andoni Iraolas precise long cross from the right to score his second league goal of the season in the 33rd minute. Two minutes later, Aritz Aduriz netted Bilbaos second when he raced forward and pounced on a poor clearance by Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio, sending a low shot rolling past goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo.Our Sky Sports Fantasy Football guru picks out a starting XI of young stars with the potential to shine in the Premier League this season. Our Sky Sports Fantasy Football guru picks out a starting XI of young stars with the potential to shine in the Premier League this season.The likes of Dele Alli, Marcus Rashford and Ross Barkley emerged to post impressive points tallies last season, but who can follow in their footsteps and star in the 2016/17 campaign? Pick your team Which young stars are you backing to shine? Select your Sky Sports Fantasy Football team here. Matt Brocklebank highlights a starting XI of intriguing prospects for your Sky Sports Fantasy Football team... Eleven young players tipped to shine this season GOALKEEPERSJordan Pickford (£4.8m), SunderlandJack Butland was last seasons emerging star for Stoke as just one of seven goalkeepers to rack up triple figures in Sky Sports Fantasy Football having made the third most saves in the Premier League, but who will be the next breakthrough stopper? Liverpools 23-year-old summer signing Loris Karius catches the interest given Simon Mignolets fragility but is already priced up as a real contender for a starting berth at £6.6m. Jordan Pickford is committed to breaking through at Sunderland Sunderlands 22-year-old highly-rated Pickford is the prospect that really interests from a Fantasy perspective at a meagre £4.8m. His stats from last season are impressive to say the least, keeping 13 clean sheets from 24 appearances while on loan at Preston, with a percentage of 54.2 being the highest of any keeper to have played 10 times or more in Englands top four tiers.DEFENDERSTimothy Fosu-Mensah (£6.5) - Manchester UnitedThere has to be a chance that some of the United young guns blooded by Louis van Gaal last season will be forced to take more of a back seat under the new manager, but Fonsu-Mensah looks well placed to mount a serious bid for a place in the side. His versatility is a real asset as hes quite comfortable in a defensive midfield role as well as playing across the back four, with centre-back the place he probably wants to be. Timothy Fosu-Mensah holds off Dimitri Payet at Upton Park last season The 18-year-old possesses incredible pace and his performances towards the end of last season, although fairly limited, saw him called up to the Netherlands squad, which bodes well for the future. He might be a slow burner for Fantasy Football managers and may be worth monitoring until Uniteds plans become a little clearer, but those taking the plunge with the Dutchman from the start could be in an extremely strong position if Mourinho decides to put faith in him.Eric Bailly (£9.2m) - Manchester UnitedBailly has to carry the tag of being Jose Mourinhos first signing as Manchester United manager but many people at the club feel hes well up to the burden of such responsibility. Having reportedly cost somewhere in the region of £30m from Villarreal, Fantasy Football managers shouldnt be too put off by his £9.2m price and, having been spotted wearing the No 6 shirt in an early training session a few weeks back, theres a decent chance he could be right at the core of Mourinhos thinking. Eric Bailly in pre-season action against Wigan Mourinhos defensive-mindedness might not be to the liking of every United fan out there, but it should yield a bagful of clean sheets and Fantasy managers must consider Bailly closely given he weighs in £0.8m cheaper than likely centre-back partner Chris Smalling.Ben Gibson (£6.3m) - MiddlesbroughGibson is another who only just sneaks into the category as a pretty well-established 23-year-old, but hes probably not so well-known by many Premier League viewers and looks worthy of inclusion following an excellent contribution in Middlesbroughs promotion campaign from the Sky Bet Championship. Ben Gibson heads home his only goal of last season You get the impression Gibson cant have had it easy very early in his career, being the nephew of Boro chairman Steve Gibson, but hes matured pretty swiftly and helped his side concede just 31 goals last term, the best defensive record in the top four tiers of the English pyramid. With England assessing his progress and a number of other clubs reportedly interested, Gibson should be on the radar of every Fantasy Football manager.Joe Gomez (£6.4m) - LiverpoolGomez is another talented youngster who ended last season on the sidelines. He has suffered another injury setback but looks set to be available soon after the start of the season. Former Charlton full-back Gomez was part of the England U17 team that won the European Championship in Malta two years ago and it was in international colours - with the U18s - that he picked up his season-ending injury just seven matches into his Anfield career . He had made a really good impression until that point, including the odd appearance at centre-back, and although he claims a ruptured anterior knee ligament meant he had to learn how to walk again, his rehab has reportedly gone very well. Joe Gomez impressed before being struck by injury With major doubts around the Liverpool left-back position following the Europa League final, manager Jurgen Klopp could give Gomez his chance to shine there, or he may even be capable of pushing Nathaniel Clyne close for a starting spot on the opposite flank.MIDFIELDERSKenedy (£7.3m) - ChelseaThe name Kenedy might be a fairly familiar one now with Premier League viewers but its worth pointing out Chelseas Brazilian star is still just 20 years of age and he could have a big say in the upcoming campaign if afforded some game-time by new manager Antonio Conte. Kenedys versatiliity will be a big draw for the pragmatic Conte, who could be tempted to use him on the left side of midfield as his defensive capabilities are unquestionable following several outings as full-back under Guus Hiddink.dddddddddddd Kenedy is versatile and scored twice in five starts last term The youngster was only handed five starts in all competitions last season but still managed to score twice, including a superb first-minute strike against Norwich. Take on your mates Prove youre the best football manager by creating a league and inviting your mates here. Joshua Onomah (£7.5m) - TottenhamCompetition for places in the Tottenham line-up already looks to have increased in relation to last season, but every young player in the Spurs set-up is safe in the knowledge that theyll be handed opportunities somewhere along the line by manager Mauricio Pochettino. Moreover, they know that if they impress, theyll be trusted. Josh Onomah made eight substitute appearances last season Onomah has only made seven fleeting appearances but the local Enfield lad showed glimmers of promise when brought off the bench, without quite managing to get on the scoresheet. Theres room for improvement in his all-round game and the arrival of Eredivisie top scorer Vincent Janssen means hell have to push for an attacking midfield place, or out wide, rather than up front, but Onomah could be worth chancing given Spurs proven policy of eliciting progress from their under-21s.Jonathan Leko (£6.6m) - West BromDarren Fletcher was West Broms highest-scoring Fantasy Football contributor with 108 points last season and there must be a decent chance Leko can surpass that tally this time around. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but capped at U16 and U17 level for England, the speedy winger impressed in just a handful of appearances towards the end of last season for the Baggies. Jonathan Leko impressed in the closing stages of last season The 17-year-old has been at the club since he was 11 and has been brought along steadily, but next term could see him take a big leap forward in his development. Tony Pulis was full of praise for the teen earlier this year and will be keen to inject a touch of attacking flair into his typically robust side. Duncan Watmore (£8.1m) - SunderlandNot many Premier League stars have a first-class degree in economics and business management but Watmore, who was given time off training to collect his honours last year, looks a special sort of talent on and off the pitch. Unsurprisingly given his massive workload while trying to juggle student life with Premier League survival at Sunderland, its Watmores industry and work ethic that make him stand out, although he also possesses an attacking instinct which could see him reward Fantasy managers handsomely. Duncan Watmore looks a first-class talent - and has a first-class degree He only scored 58 points in 2015/16, one point fewer than team-mate Lee Cattermole, but he was just about the only player in the Black Cats ranks who gave the home fans real hope during some of the grimmest months and its no surprise to see his asking price has risen from £3.8m to £8.1m, although much of that rise is due to enhanced transfer budget. He started six times last season but still managed three goals and looks a really smart prospect, in more ways than one.STRIKERSMichy Batshuayi (£11.5m) - ChelseaBelgiums embarrassment of riches in the centre-forward position - namely Romelu Lukaku, Christian Benteke and Divock Origi - meant Batshuayis game time was limited at Euro 2016, but he did grab a goal from the substitutes bench against Hungary. The 22-year-old scored 17 times in Ligue 1 last season and has become the most expensive sale in Marseilles history. Following in the footprints of Didier Drogba, he leaves the Stade Velodrome for Stamford Bridge and after scoring 33 goals in 78 appearances in total for the French club, Chelsea fans will be dreaming of the youngster eventually making a similar impact to club legend Drogba. Michy Batshuayi could make a major impact this season Theres an argument to suggest this season may come too soon for Batshuayi, especially with Diego Costa still very much considered the main man in the Blues forward ranks, but he is without doubt one of the brightest prospects to have joined the Premier League this summer and cannot be left out of calculations, despite his lofty price tag.Lys Mousset (£ 7.1m) - BournemouthI had a fair amount of offers, from Torino, CSKA Moscow, Tottenham and Sevilla but I felt Bournemouth [was the right club], Mousset said after sealing his move to the Vitality Stadium. Another rising French star, the Montivilliers-born forward has impressed in a short space of time for his big local club Le Harve in Ligue 2, scoring 14 goals in 34 appearances. Lys Mousset in action for France at the Toulon tournament Whether he snubbed Spurs or not, he will be given every chance to prove himself under the shrewd tutelage of Eddie Howe at Bournemouth and considering the progress of Callum Wilson and Josh King, Mousset could be the next major improver for the Cherries. Who makes your team? Not got a team? Select your Sky Sports Fantasy Football XI for free here. 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