Kyle Walters (born July 23, 1973) is a former professional

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and is currently the

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for the

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of the

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. Walters built the Winnipeg team that won the

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33–12 over Hamilton. He played for seven seasons for the

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and won a

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championship as a player with the team in

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. Following his retirement, he became the

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for the University of Guelph Gryphons and served as their

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from

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. He also played CIAU football for the Gyphons in the early 1990s.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The

named Walters interim General Manager for the remainder of the

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following a disappointing 1–5 start. The team didn't finish any better, going 2-10 the rest of the way and failing to qualify for the CFL playoffs. Despite the disappointing finish to the year, the Bombers removed the interim tag and named Walters GM for the 2014 CFL season. In 2014 the Bombers finished 7-11 following a 5–1 start. In the offseason Walters made some key signings for the offensive line, including Stanley Bryant and

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. Walters helped to build to foundation of a successful Blue Bombers team that saw them have four consecutive double-digit win seasons in 2019. The team carried this success into the

which they won over the

33–12. Due to the championship caliber team he had built, the Bombers extended his contract in 2019 through to the 2023 season. Walters prefers to do the scouting for the team and work in the background, while Mike O'Shea does most of the media interviews for the team. O'Shea was also extended at the same time, though his contract ends one year earlier in 2022.

CFL GM record

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External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walters, Kyle 1973 births Living people Sportspeople from St. Thomas, Ontario Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Canadian football defensive backs Guelph Gryphons football players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Winnipeg Blue Bombers general managers Guelph Gryphons football coaches