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?

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Regina has a water treatment plant.  You can drink the water. Life is good.

Now, if we could just build them a soap manufacturing plant to go with it... 

Add their list of bail-outs retirees to that list and it is quite impressive.  How can one man be paid so much money and make so many mistakes?  It  boggles the mind.

If Franklin has any say in where he goes, he would be a fool to choose the Riders over, say, the Bombers. No quarterback, no matter how skilled and experienced , is going to stay healthy let alone look good behind that O-line guided by that coaching staff. The Bombers found that out in the Buck Pierce era, and in that same era, we found out that any quarterback with potential with potential will have that potential snuffed out and replaced with PTSD. Franklin will need a decent O-line, receivers and coaching if he wants to become an elite pivot.

16 minutes ago, tracker said:

If Franklin has any say in where he goes, he would be a fool to choose the Riders over, say, the Bombers. No quarterback, no matter how skilled and experienced , is going to stay healthy let alone look good behind that O-line guided by that coaching staff. The Bombers found that out in the Buck Pierce era, and in that same era, we found out that any quarterback with potential with potential will have that potential snuffed out and replaced with PTSD. Franklin will need a decent O-line, receivers and coaching if he wants to become an elite pivot.

He wouldn't choose Winnipeg as he'd back up Nichols.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

...don't overlook how important that water is to making the kool-aid....

Add 6 cups hype and equal parts  blind faith, arrogance with a dash of hypocrisy. Blend thoroughly.

25 minutes ago, Zontar said:

Add 6 cups hype and equal parts  blind faith, arrogance with a dash of hypocrisy. Blend thoroughly.

4 cups

5 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

4 cups

But you gotta add those cups over 100 years so it's gonna take a while 

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by Goalie

8 minutes ago, Goalie said:

But you gotta add those cups over 100 years so it's gonna take a while 

How long could the hype sit in the cup before it evaporated?  Would there be any left in 26 years I wonder? Just curious what you thought.

46 minutes ago, Ripper said:

How long could the hype sit in the cup before it evaporated?  Would there be any left in 26 years I wonder? Just curious what you thought.

Holy crap..(your trolling post)  

Do you honestly believe having won 2 cups in that same period doesn't disqualify you guys from being complete idiots when you mention that?

Not to mention 2 cups previous to that in what?? 50-60-70 years.

Yep, lots to rave about there.

1 minute ago, Mr Dee said:

Holy crap..(your trolling post)  

Do you honestly believe having won 2 cups in that same period doesn't disqualify you guys from being complete idiots when you mention that?

Not to mention 2 cups previous to that in what?? 50-60-70 years.

Yep, lots to rave about there.

It was a bit of a troll which is not my nature. More intended as a shot back at the never ending shots I have to read through just to find some football discussion sometimes

Why would Franklin remotely even think of wanting to go to Winnipeg? Franklin has two possibilities and that's it. Toronto or Saskatchewan. Franklin wants to be an immediate starter and doesn't need to compete against a current starter for a spot. Winnipeg isn't getting him so move on.

Edited January 29, 20179 yr by Kluchk

17 minutes ago, Kluchk said:

Why would Franklin remotely even think of wanting to go to Regina? Franklin has two possibilities and that's it. Toronto or Saskatchewan. Franklin wants to be an immediate starter and doesn't need to compete against a current starter for a spot. Winnipeg isn't getting him so move on.

Lol at your certainty. A year is a long time and lots can change before he becomes a fa. Think back to this time last year and what the odds were that Durant would be in Montreal and Nichols the undisputed starter in Winnipeg right now.

Here's a crazy idea...  since Franklin is still under contract with the Eskimos, maybe he stays there this season

 

 

10 hours ago, sweep the leg said:

Lol at your certainty. A year is a long time and lots can change before he becomes a fa. Think back to this time last year and what the odds were that Durant would be in Montreal and Nichols the undisputed starter in Winnipeg right now.

A year from now Nichols could be on the block. Maybe Reilly gets hurt again and they run him out of town instead. Who knows what could happen.  A team could sign a player who had lost his spot with current team only to find out later the replacement on said team was a crack dealer.

Edited January 29, 20179 yr by Ripper

11 hours ago, Kluchk said:

Why would Franklin remotely even think of wanting to go to Winnipeg? Franklin has two possibilities and that's it. Toronto or Saskatchewan. Franklin wants to be an immediate starter and doesn't need to compete against a current starter for a spot. Winnipeg isn't getting him so move on.

AND you ain't getting him either...Hervey would rather trade him to anyone else in the CFL than his hated ex-coach pal in Regina...You don't have enough on your roster  or in picks to change that fact  lol...AND when he reaches fa...(if he does) you'll have plenty of competition including us...You have to remember this is a proving year for Nichols...he's not enshrined yet...So stuff your crap.

IMO Franklin stays with Edmonton this year then goes to FA where he signs with the best team that offers him the starting job. Riders or Argos are most likely, with an outside chance of Montreal or Winnipeg depending on how this season plays out.

Perhaps Franklin attempts an NFL shot? Can't be as bad as some of those bums.

15 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Perhaps Franklin attempts an NFL shot? Can't be as bad as some of those bums.

I would expect his agent to gauge interest.  He will only be 26 so there may still be some teams who would give him a look... maybe not a serious look but an opportunity nonetheless.  The question is whether he is at a point in his life where he would want to take a shot at the NFL with the very slim chance of making it or take starter money in the CFL if it is being offered to him.

Edited January 29, 20179 yr by Atomic

Let's allow him to prove himself as an actual starter first. Tap the breaks on Franklin- mania

Maybe Edmonton is ready to move on from Reilly for 2018.  He's showing pretty significant signs of wear.

1 hour ago, Zontar said:

Let's allow him to prove himself as an actual starter first. Tap the breaks on Franklin- mania

Not necessarily a requirement for getting a look in the NFL though.  LeFevour, Graham Harrell both got looks without any real success in the CFL.

3 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Perhaps Franklin attempts an NFL shot? Can't be as bad as some of those bums.

My guess is that's exactly what his tweet to warren moon was about, and why he hasn't re-signed in Edmonton yet. 

1 hour ago, Atomic said:

Not necessarily a requirement for getting a look in the NFL though.  LeFevour, Graham Harrell both got looks without any real success in the CFL.

True but I was referring to his premature annointing as a "real deal" up here

On 27/01/2017 at 6:59 PM, wbbfan said:

 

Maybe because he took the riders to a win against ottawa putting up 350+ yards when the riders were 0 fer with durant previously on the season. Maybe because hes a little bit younger then davis, but played a ton more football at both college and the pro level. And managed to take a no2 spot and as previously mentioned start and win a game in the cfl. vs being a default no3. Or maybe because he has a better passing tool set. 

Davis also started a won a game against a team that wasn't forced to play their 3rd string QB lol.

@garylawless

don't expect @TorontoArgos to reach out to other @cfl #cfl teams for HC candidates before window closes on Jan. 31. Plan is to hire GM first

 

@HerbZurkowsky1

Veteran #AlsMTL offensive lineman Jeff Perrett has been released.

Edited January 30, 20179 yr by Noeller