Well that loss stung last night. Not happy with the decision to kick the FG but that can be discussed elsewhere  All in all there was a lot of improvement this year over last year and looking like they are trending upwards. If Walters can pull off another great draft and some more key FAs this offseason I like our chances going into 2017. Who is on the FA watch list and what areas are we in desperate need of fixing?

How on earth did we miss out on this?

 

6 hours ago, Fred C Dobbs said:

How on earth did we miss out on this?

 

In what sense?

I guess in the sense that I'm dumb. I jumped to the conclusion that he had just signed with the BC Lions.  Actually, he's still with Detroit.

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From 3downnation today:

Last winter, I did a story on an American player who had decided to stay in Canada over the off-season. There were a number of reasons why but this was the poignant one.

“I feel safer here. When I go back to the U.S. I always have to give a glance over my shoulder. I’m not saying that you don’t have racism in this country but I don’t feel like a black man here. I just feel like a man.”

I thought about that conversation last night as news of Joe McKnight’s shooting spread across the league. The reaction ran the usual gamut: shock, anger, disbelief, sadness, grief.

 

Hey guys, just a heads up. Moved the Open Carry / Gun discussion to the General Forum.  Please feel free to continue exploring that topic there.

 

28 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Which was the reason for Franklin's earlier tweet* to Warren Moon. Sounds as if Mr Moon OR someone similar has advised Franklin to a certain extent. If they're talking...then there IS a number Franklin has in mind. Surely he has an idea of his value, and his desire to be a #1. If the two thoughts can co-mesh, and the Eskimos are willing to pay...

But what is that number? And would he be satisfied toiling behind Reilly until his next injury? 

On the other hand, should Edmonton strike while the interest has peaked? They could reap some rewards by trading him.

This off season will be the best!

 

 

* ("@WMoon1 hey Mr. Moon, if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to get your advice on some personal CFL decisions I'll be needing to make soon?")

 

I got the impression that tweet to moon was about considering the NFL after this year or re-upping with the esks instead

3 hours ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

I got the impression that tweet to moon was about considering the NFL after this year or re-upping with the esks instead

Possibility, the Bombers may not want to tie their long-term fortunes to this guy in case he bolts after their fifth consecutive G.C. victory.

10 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Possibility, the Bombers may not want to tie their long-term fortunes to this guy in case he bolts after their fifth consecutive G.C. victory.

Yea...that would suck. lol

 

 

2 hours ago, bigg jay said:

 

Manslaughter??  Didnt he stand over his prone body and say "I told you not to mess with me" before emptying his clip into him??

3 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Manslaughter??  Didnt he stand over his prone body and say "I told you not to mess with me" before emptying his clip into him??

Forensics completely disproved that story a few days ago.

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Good for Burnett, I'm a fan.

3 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Forensics completely disproved that story a few days ago.

I stand corrected.  Im remembering an early story with an alleged witness statement.

7 minutes ago, Mike said:

Good for Burnett, I'm a fan.

Me too think he can be a heck of a LB up here but hopes he sticks in the NFL.

Happy to see the Riders rebuild is right on track.

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1 hour ago, Mike said:

Good for Burnett, I'm a fan.

This would increase the need to re-sign Ian Wild though.

Which might be a big deal if we're thinking he needs to be a cap casualty.

2 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Manslaughter??  Didnt he stand over his prone body and say "I told you not to mess with me" before emptying his clip into him??

even if that was true, manslaughter is probably the correct charge since intent comes into it. I mean they might be able to pin murder on the guy, but manslaughter is a charge that is much more likely to stick. 

1 hour ago, Blueandgold said:

This would increase the need to re-sign Ian Wild though.

Which might be a big deal if we're thinking he needs to be a cap casualty.

Ian Wild isn't a free agent

gary lawless ‏@garylawless  52m52 minutes ago

Can tell you that @REDBLACKS asst GM Brock Sunderland as been told by @MTLAlouettes ownership that he will not be hired as GM.

 

gary lawless ‏@garylawless  44m44 minutes ago

At this point, can also tell you Danny Maciocia is not in negotiations with @MTLAlouettes and has only had one formal convo.

That only leaves the their current assistant GM Joey Abrams, unless they interviewed someone else that nobody knows about.

Edited December 7, 20169 yr by bigg jay
corrected name spelling

Wonder how hard it is to find someone when you want to keep the current HC

3 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Wonder how hard it is to find someone when you want to keep the current HC

This....seems like they might be leaving some potentially good candidates by the wayside because they're so desperate to keep Chappy. As Dave says, "if they want him so bad, why not make him GM, too?"