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I would think a rotation of Oliveira and Augustine would do ok....maybe even shockingly well....Oliviera is similar to Harris, and Augustine we know what he can do...we'd be okay...Not Harris like, but still very effective and doesnt hurt the ratio....you could also have both in the backfield, or on the field at same time and cause issues with a defence in who is getting the rock...all that being said...Harris will be here

I wouldn't go as far to say that....Maybe initially in his first 2 years he was injured more than healthy....thus a part timer and back-up...Last 3 years he has been one of the better if not best National Guards in the league, as well as a coaching type presence to boot...he'd be a huge loss If you discount fansite assessments, and go with opinion of players, and coaches around the league, and our own coaches who know him best....many if not all will say same thing I also know for a fact that each lineman is graded...every game...for every play, and what their responsibility was/what they did/how it turned out and he is consistently graded in the top 1 to 3, and more times than not in the top 2.....thats not a back-up part timer, or a insignificant piece to the puzzle....luckily we have a Speller..Eli..Desjarlais and Couture (all Canadians) in the mix all 4 of which would be snapped up in a heartbeat by any team and most likely starting as well...christ a line of Eli flanked by Desjarlais and Couture with Speller at right Tackle and an Import Left Tackle could get you through some games in a pinch....prob better than Sask current line hahahaha

hope to god not...they have a trash line as it is...and will be a major weakness for them so would hate to see Neuf help solidify that group..cause he would

Harris will be back...Meddie I not so sure....growing family....age...out on top, and as a kicker if he eventually decides he wants to come back and play, its a lot easier for a kicker to do so. He being gone would open up that key DI spot for us to use on an extra DB...Returner...Receiver..DE...so really it hurts to loose him, but it also benefits us in a big way too The only real casualty I see possibly happening is one of Couture being traded, or Neuf being let go....but honestly I see neither happening and we make it work...both have stated they wanna be here...both I can see re-structuring if asked as they are cut from cloth of most guys on this team with the team first attitude and desire to repeat.

not sure if anything was announced but almost certain I heard he will be here

We have enough returning DB's from the team that won the Cup, plus some new ones coming in who will fill the void (vets/rookies) and I will not be surprised this year if one of the Hallett boys or Exume don't take over the safety spot now that Alexander is re-upped...He was never the long-term fix, just the solution for last year. So Sayles and most likely one of the higher DB salaries he would command wasn't really needed. or worth it...good player for sure but wasn't the piece that put us over the top, nor would be the loss to prevent us from repeating..There is a good chance Kongbo will be here this summer, so use that money for the ratio flex guy With Taylor, Maston, M.Jones, Alexander and Josh Johnson all coming back that right there is a more than capable back end. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Chris Lyles will bring, tho most likely a solution for the boundary corner, and Malyk Boynton is coming back too to compete for a HB spot...was kinda shocked he was cut loose last year, tho perhaps it was due to injury??...not sure, but he comes back with CFL experience, and a whole season to study...so he will hit ground running.

he also has a Grey Cup ring on his finger..and over 5 years of solid starter experience...not a average one yr wonder pedigree

also helps when the organization is a desired destination

Davis signing was a good signing...experienced vet back up and with proper coaching (actual co-ordinator this year) will win you some games if he is pressed into action...Way better back-up depth than probably 7 teams in league right now

Mekale Mckay could tho....Unproven in CFL..but a BIG BIG Threat at every other level

money better spent elsewhere..not a dire need

Maybe by fans...but not coaches and players around the league

I don't think he figured them out...caught many off-guard at first, as he was generally just a runner, but as season rolled on...his stats declined. Plus teams were flatfooted on a lot of his deep throws...most of which hung up there and basically was a 50/50 or one where db was in chase a bit, as nobody knew he could, or would throw...Those balls will be easy picks now, as they wee moreso later in season...he has a noodle arm, and not a lot of pocket poise McGuire has a cannon..throws on a line, and can and will stand in the pocket...looking forward to more reps from him this year

when you look at his numbers, he averaged 239 yards passing with 1 TD and .44 picks per game... ran for 10 TD's as well...and couldn't lead them to a home win in their own barn in a playoff match where winner gets to cup...Are those 500k a year and elite QB creds?? .and best QB in league...yeah I didnt think so either....which makes it even more funny Conversely Strev accounted for 20 Td's (passing and running) in probably 1/3 of the reps...was a key component in play-off wins with 2 games on the road (on a broken foot to boot) as well as key in winning a Grey Cup...interesting...also of note in only his second year in the CFL and really only his 3rd real year as an actual full fledged QB

Thats how Rider fans view things....always has been...They shat all over his original signing...now he is the best in league...laughable

what he's had for 5 years...a seat on the bench due to lack of starter talent....Shows how out to lunch Rider Management must be to reward a guy that after 1 season of moderate success...it's not like he lit things up and only led the league in passing because every other starter went down hurt...but good signing...for the other 8 teams!!

that double de-cleater never gets old...especially after we just scored and that sapped any momentum for their next drive right outta them

i think I recall that, but I think to just replace someone when injured...I'd like to see it as an actual starter

agreed, and I'd go one step further to honor tenure and loyalty...can count as a non-import...would also encourage continuity, and those Americans who choose that route....would be paid as a starting Canadian and benefit $$ wise as well instead of jumping all over trying to chase the almighty dollar, and generally outside of QB's and the odd superstar never do get to their Canadian counterpart's salary level anyway

hahaha....good luck with that..especially with zippidy do dah for an o-line

gotta have your heart in where you are playing...who would get pumped to play in front of that gene pool

Nailed it...was a joke...but a good joke cause we saw Bryant play the Grey Cup with just a bit extra...he was a force...watch him downfield on several runs...Harris 2nd and long he ripped off Bryant was a monster is one that comes to mind..almost killed Darvin and Harris hahaha Another thing overlooked is Bryant in the locker room...true example of the quiet leader, and when speaks...ALL ears open up and listen

yeah I assumed it was Brescani..I just didn't remember the name so didnt wanna throw one out there hahaha And I don't want to rid the ratio, as it gives an avenue for Canadians to get a foot in the door, and get that chance....and yes you still have to have that Canadian content outside the actual CFL game itself in terms of players, but I would like to see more Americans allowed to be role/ST guys and get a shot as well, deepens the talent on the field, as well as encourages more guys to continue their dream, and draws better talent up to Canada. But there are guys who didn't come not from lack of passion...but being behind the 8-ball right from the get go, and really no shot of landing a spot, other than un-seating an established vet (which rarely happens cause thats playing with fire) and watching a lesser player with no business of being ahead of you on depth chart soley because they have to be...its a shame, but also a nature of the beast of the CFL

thats why him losing the award last year was such a joke...and was so apparent in the Grey Cupo...One guy locked **** down...had his team rush for almost 200 yards, and the other looked like a turnstyle and had his offence dominated...well in the end Bryant got the trophy he wanted more anyway...with his boys along with him

never said some canadians couldn't compete and become stars..they do now, and often....but are the minority...and some may not have become stars as well if the talent pool they were competing against was stronger too...BTW last time i checked Begelton was an import. And hardly an outdated point of view...sure the canadian boys have gotten way better, and a lot of that has to do with American coaching in American football environments, but at same point those American guys at same time have been getting better too...so thats kind of a wash, and more than a few guys would lose a spot if ratio was reduced, or eliminated. You also hit nail on head that more Canadians than ever have been signed to NFL deals, or PR spots, but that doesn't help elevate the CFL game in anyway, and from my time in the sport the best of the best Canadians always got shots, thats nothing new, it's just more Canadians now have taken their talent to the south for their formative years, and college, and are trained and play as Americans with all the perks, bells and whistles...in essence are basically U.S ball players. The main reason for the lack of Canadian talent, especially at skill positions is soley at the feet of the poor Canadian Football Coaching, Facilities and training available to them here, hence the best generally bolt south for college, or as in many cases finish off their highschool at US prep schools....I see it every year. We run training and combine/development camps and every year the Canadian enrollment grows...this is in the U.S btw...and generally the new crop of guys you can pick out the Canadians and Euro guys right away in skill assessment drills and measurables from the Americans...after a couple off seasons though of proper training and training/scrimmaging at élite talent at their age its like night and day...its just the way it is Sure the ratio has given a guy the opportunity in a lot of cases to get that chance....can't deny that, won't dispute that...but that doesn't happen overnight, and the end result generally isn't the best option you "could" have had.. Also not sure who you were referring to as some wanna be who wanted to come here and doesn't have the passion to make it...you would be utterly shocked at the talent...recognizable name talent that balked...they had passion, but also brains...why risk injury and future possible lively hood, time and effort to compete for a spot that basically you know you have a 1% shot at making, and thats only if a whole bunch of things go right in your fight for it