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?

16 hours ago, do or die said:

So Glenn is merely insurance?    For what, exactly?  

Insurance against Rider fans storming the new stadium with pitchforks and torches (SK eatin' utensils) before the season even starts.

Now that is deferred until week 7.

I would like to see our o lineman learn the Himebauch maneuver.

It has saved a lot of quarterback's lives.

Edited January 27, 20179 yr by Mark F
reason for edit....emoji added, sp

Full list of Rider cuts

Wonder if the Bombers will check in with Chambers.

Wasn't Chambers a pretty big letdown last year for the Riders?

I understand he was battling depression.  Which it turns out, was caused by looking out his window every morning and realizing where he was.

If anyone is interested in new Als AGM Catherine Raiche...

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/alouettes-assistant-gm-catherine-raiche-breaks-down-another-barrier

http://en.montrealalouettes.com/nomination-thoroughly-supported-throughout-media/

male, female, black, white or purple... this is a pretty impressive resume for a 27-year-old...

14 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Wasn't Chambers a pretty big letdown last year for the Riders?

had a lot of arguments with rider fans last offseason who were bustin nuts over the signing.  Said outside of being named GC MOC in 2015 (i think he had like 2 catches in the game) it was a big ol Meh, as the guy did sweet F all otherwise. It was quite amusing watching their collective bubbles burst by week 5 that the guy wasn't worth 90% of the $170K they were paying him.

Personally I wouldn't touch him.  If we dont trade away any of our picks this year I expect one of our higher picks to go for a NI receiver and part ways with Richards.  JFG/Kohlert/New guy is how i see it

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I'd be interested in Chambers.  I'm tired of Kohlert's drops considering the only thing he was bringing to the table was supposed to be sure hands. Chamber's has the ability to be more dynamic if you take advantage of him like I know Paul LaPolice would be capable of. I'm also interest in Gale to add a little bit more experience behind Nichols and somebody to push Dom Davis for the backup job. 

How any rider player can be fairly evaluated during that train wreck in SSK last year is beyond me.

I suspect the Chambers move was over money

Just now, Zontar said:

How any rider player can be fairly evaluated during that train wreck in SSK last year is beyond me.

I suspect the Chambers move was over money

He'll end up in Hamilton at a cut price.

2 minutes ago, JCon said:

He'll end up in Hamilton at a cut price.

His passport will get attention from several.

I thought Ainsworth was a pretty good backup DL and ST... he'll get picked up quick

Nichols-Gale-Davis would be nice.

We could/should take a look at Gale as we do have room since Bennett took off...Unless Walters has a gem up his sleeve elsewhere???

30 minutes ago, bearpants said:

If anyone is interested in new Als AGM Catherine Raiche...

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/alouettes-assistant-gm-catherine-raiche-breaks-down-another-barrier

http://en.montrealalouettes.com/nomination-thoroughly-supported-throughout-media/

male, female, black, white or purple... this is a pretty impressive resume for a 27-year-old...

No joke. If she can translate that to the pro level she will be around for a long long time. 

17 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

I'd be interested in Chambers.  I'm tired of Kohlert's drops considering the only thing he was bringing to the table was supposed to be sure hands. Chamber's has the ability to be more dynamic if you take advantage of him like I know Paul LaPolice would be capable of. I'm also interest in Gale to add a little bit more experience behind Nichols and somebody to push Dom Davis for the backup job. 

Yeah pretty much. I would still like to see kohlert in TC, but coming in having to fight and win a spot. He was pretty awful last year. Gale wouldnt be the top of the list for the back up spot but would still be solid. If davis goes into tc as qb2 ill be scared. 

9 minutes ago, Zontar said:

How any rider player can be fairly evaluated during that train wreck in SSK last year is beyond me.

I suspect the Chambers move was over money

thats the truth. You have to take their performance with a real grain of salt. Same goes for MTL. 

2 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I thought Ainsworth was a pretty good backup DL and ST... he'll get picked up quick

Nichols-Gale-Davis would be nice.

Yeah he was really good on teams the last 2 years and has up side. Hes only 24 years old too. His cutting is crazy. Maybe he really wants a chance to start?

18 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

I'd be interested in Chambers.  I'm tired of Kohlert's drops considering the only thing he was bringing to the table was supposed to be sure hands. Chamber's has the ability to be more dynamic if you take advantage of him like I know Paul LaPolice would be capable of. I'm also interest in Gale to add a little bit more experience behind Nichols and somebody to push Dom Davis for the backup job. 

I think that was always part of the plan, having Davis compete for #2.  The Bombers were waiting on free agency to bring that other guy in, whether it was going to be LeFevour, Crompton, etc.  Now Gale's in the running and the Bombers don't have to wait til Valentine's Day if they want to choo choo choose him.

26 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

I'd be interested in Chambers.  I'm tired of Kohlert's drops considering the only thing he was bringing to the table was supposed to be sure hands. Chamber's has the ability to be more dynamic if you take advantage of him like I know Paul LaPolice would be capable of. I'm also interest in Gale to add a little bit more experience behind Nichols and somebody to push Dom Davis for the backup job. 

Which is why I'm perplexed that we let Glenn go. 

6 hours ago, Ripper said:

Jones would have liked to have had DD as the backup here. 

You see, that's your team's problem right there. And you guys are good with that?

45 minutes ago, bearpants said:

If anyone is interested in new Als AGM Catherine Raiche...

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/alouettes-assistant-gm-catherine-raiche-breaks-down-another-barrier

http://en.montrealalouettes.com/nomination-thoroughly-supported-throughout-media/

male, female, black, white or purple... this is a pretty impressive resume for a 27-year-old...

 

shes definitely easier on the eyes then any of the other gms

 

In our 100+ years, we have never had a female AGM. Hmm... but that seems to be the way the wind is blowing these days... After all, we have female singers, female motorists... Welcome aboard! 

9 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Which is why I'm perplexed that we let Glenn go. 

Doesn't seem that perplexing to me - Glenn was scheduled to be a free agent; ie we can't force him to stay here.  He finished last year 3rd on the depth chart.  He undoubtedly wanted to find a team where he could be 2nd or 1st on the depth chart, and make more money as well.  We wouldn't make that commitment and let him go early so he could find that team.  Turns out there was a trainwreck about to happen just one province over.  Now he gets to be the conductor on that trainwreck.  Good for him I suppose.

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calling around @cfl #cfl and there appears to be significant interest in newly released national WR Shamawd Chambers.

22 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

 

shes definitely easier on the eyes then any of the other gms

 

be sure to keep an eye out when tillman is around... 

28 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Which is why I'm perplexed that we let Glenn go. 

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23 minutes ago, mbrg said:

Doesn't seem that perplexing to me - Glenn was scheduled to be a free agent; ie we can't force him to stay here.  He finished last year 3rd on the depth chart.  He undoubtedly wanted to find a team where he could be 2nd or 1st on the depth chart, and make more money as well.  We wouldn't make that commitment and let him go early so he could find that team.  Turns out there was a trainwreck about to happen just one province over.  Now he gets to be the conductor on that trainwreck.  Good for him I suppose.

Yes I'm well aware you can't force someone to stay.

If that's how it played out, sure makes sense ($ and pecking order) but the obvious risk we're taking is overrating Dom Davis if something goes awry with Nichols. I have a feeling if Nichols went down for some reason last season, we would have seen Glenn regardless of 3rd string status.

Anyways, now that he is with Sask I hope him nothing but good fortune with a 0 and 18 record. 

Cato better hope he sticks in Montreal now.... not too many places left for him to sign

4 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Could it be possible that Costello will be promoted to the OL coach & they're hiring someone who will assist him? If that's the case January is not a bad choice. 

I still would like them to bring Jonathan Himebauch.

I could see Costello being promoted and Keeping becoming the Oline assistant. O'Shea seems to have a lot of respect for him. 

When Keeping was injured O'Shea pointed out how Keeping was a leader and was eager to help out the other guys.