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?

Cleyon Laing signs with the Argonauts. Great move by Popp.

 

He's off to a good start in Toronto, to be honest.

If Trestman can keep Ray upright they are going to be decent.

1 hour ago, Jpan85 said:

If Trestman can keep Ray upright they are going to be decent.

At Trestman's age it may be consistently tough to keep his Willy upright if it comes to that.

Edited April 29, 20178 yr by Blueandgold

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Cleyon Laing signs with the Argonauts. Great move by Popp.

 

He's off to a good start in Toronto, to be honest.

At mid season he'll be asked to take a pay cut.

I seem to remember people saying the Riders were way under the cap before last season started after Jones dumped a bunch of salary.

And I like Zurkowski but did anyone else independent report that number other than him? Reporters can be wrong.

lol some goober on RF was whining because we have 87 players under contract and according to what the available copy of the CBA says, the maximum we're allowed is 85.

So I pointed out that the Riders currently have 89.

Now I'm "creating fake news" and "deflecting the spotlight"

43 minutes ago, Mike said:

lol some goober on RF was whining because we have 87 players under contract and according to what the available copy of the CBA says, the maximum we're allowed is 85.

So I pointed out that the Riders currently have 89.

Now I'm "creating fake news" and "deflecting the spotlight"

Did they accuse you of being in league with Dunk?

2 hours ago, Blueandgold said:

At Trestman's age it may be consistently tough to keep his Willy upright if it comes to that.

Well, there is Viagra but if you swallow it slowly, you get a stiff neck.....

The Bombers should hire Rocky The Oorangatang before the Colts offer him the GM job. Who needs a scouting department when you have him?

 

 

 

Edited April 29, 20178 yr by SpeedFlex27

2 hours ago, Mike said:

lol some goober on RF was whining because we have 87 players under contract and according to what the available copy of the CBA says, the maximum we're allowed is 85.

So I pointed out that the Riders currently have 89.

Now I'm "creating fake news" and "deflecting the spotlight"

Dont our drafted guys like butcher not count towards that? Guys who got drafted but went back to school. 

Either way I dont think the number of bodies in camp is a big deal. Its not a matter of a team getting a competitive edge or hiding guys from other teams.

Anyone surprised Auclair hasn't been drafted yet??? Seventh round, 22 picks in already.

 

25 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Anyone surprised Auclair hasn't been drafted yet??? Seventh round, 22 picks in already.

 

A bit yeah. It will be interesting to see what guys sign or get invites tomorrow. 

Gray signs a deal with Packers with guaranteed money in form of signing bonus 

Ankou to Texans. Auclair to Bucs.

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Gray signs a deal with Packers with guaranteed money in form of signing bonus 

Ankou to Texans. Auclair to Bucs.

Faaaaaaaaack. That definitely makes things real interesting now... 

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Gray signs a deal with Packers with guaranteed money in form of signing bonus 

Ankou to Texans. Auclair to Bucs.

Scratch, scratch and scratch.  Don't waste any of the top 3 picks on these guys, after that whatever.

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Gray signs a deal with Packers with guaranteed money in form of signing bonus 

Ankou to Texans. Auclair to Bucs.

Did all three get cash deals, or is it futures deals / invites?

Certainly a blow to the draft but very much to be expect imop. 

Really curious to see a revised mock draft now, with all this stuff factored in. I assume Dunk will have one in short order... 

From the following article, it looks like Craig Reynolds is shortening Jones leash

“We’ve talked about this internally and we don’t expect this to happen again,” the Riders’ president-CEO said. “We’ve addressed it and we have to turn the page and move forward.”

Since Jones took over, either he or the Roughriders have been fined a total of $116,500.

“Whenever you have things of this nature, it will have an impact on the brand — absolutely — and that’s the discussions we have,” Reynolds said. “Nothing is more important to us than our brand, and when you have something that negatively impacts the brand, as an organization you need to address it. Of course, as the CEO, I’m going to be disappointed about that.”

http://leaderpost.com/category/sports

30 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

From the following article, it looks like Craig Reynolds is shortening Jones leash

“We’ve talked about this internally and we don’t expect this to happen again,” the Riders’ president-CEO said. “We’ve addressed it and we have to turn the page and move forward.”

Since Jones took over, either he or the Roughriders have been fined a total of $116,500.

“Whenever you have things of this nature, it will have an impact on the brand — absolutely — and that’s the discussions we have,” Reynolds said. “Nothing is more important to us than our brand, and when you have something that negatively impacts the brand, as an organization you need to address it. Of course, as the CEO, I’m going to be disappointed about that.”

http://leaderpost.com/category/sports

Does anyone thing Jones will care or change how he operates? His entire persona is **** the rules, I do what I want!

14 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Does anyone thing Jones will care or change how he operates? His entire persona is **** the rules, I do what I want!

He should care, I don't see anyone lining up to pay Jones $500,000 plus for 365 days of work.  The Rider board can cut their losses at any point they choose and not owe Jones a penny as they have plenty of ammo. for rightful dismissal.  If he broke league rules, he also broke rules stipulated in his contract.  If the Riders suck balls this year on the field, it's an option.

Edited April 30, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

35 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

He should care, I don't see anyone lining up to pay Jones $500,000 plus for 365 days of work.  The Rider board can cut their losses at any point they choose and not owe Jones a penny as they have plenty of ammo. for rightful dismissal.  If he broke league rules, he also broke rules stipulated in his contract.  When the Riders suck balls this year on the field, it's an option.

Fixed that for you.

http://www.bclions.com/2017/04/30/bc-lions-mourn-loss-tracy-lasorsa-simon/

 

Quote

It is with deep and profound sadness the BC Lions Football Club today reports the passing of Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of Geroy Simon, the club’s director of Canadian scouting.

“We are devastated at the news of Tracy’s passing and we ask that you keep the entire Simon family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” said VP of football operations, GM and head coach Wally Buono.

“Tracy has been part of the BC Lions family for more than a decade and her loss is heart-breaking for all of us.”

The Simon family has requested privacy at this time

 

8 minutes ago, Rich said:

http://www.bclions.com/2017/04/30/bc-lions-mourn-loss-tracy-lasorsa-simon/

 

 

My deepest condolences to Geroy, his family and the Lions.  May Tracy rest in peace and rise in glory.

5 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

From the following article, it looks like Craig Reynolds is shortening Jones leash

“We’ve talked about this internally and we don’t expect this to happen again,” the Riders’ president-CEO said. “We’ve addressed it and we have to turn the page and move forward.”

Since Jones took over, either he or the Roughriders have been fined a total of $116,500.

“Whenever you have things of this nature, it will have an impact on the brand — absolutely — and that’s the discussions we have,” Reynolds said. “Nothing is more important to us than our brand, and when you have something that negatively impacts the brand, as an organization you need to address it. Of course, as the CEO, I’m going to be disappointed about that.”

http://leaderpost.com/category/sports

If I cost my company $116,500 I'd be fired & sued. Yet, that ain't happening. Things won't change. A leopard can't change his spots. Expect more of the same from Jones & lip service from Reynolds.

2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

If I cost my company $116,500 I'd be fired & sued. Yet, that ain't happening. Things won't change. A leopard can't change his spots. Expect more of the same from Jones & lip service from Reynolds.

I suspect Reynolds future with the riders is tied to the fate of Jones, so while I understand the attempt to try and save face with the disappointed comments, reality is he will continue to give Jones a long leash until the BOD cracks down with another losing season. He might be absolved of what he inherited in the gong show that was 2015, but giving jones full power and the keys to the franchise is all on him. 

I've read a few comments over the last while of people comparing the rebuild to the bombers results under O'Shea (first 2 season were losers, but turned it around in year 3) as reason to be patient and stay the course because the results will come one day, but the biggest difference I see is Walters is a better GM at this point between the 2.  With the way Jones is so brash, arrogant and defiant of the rules, I honestly don't think he will be able to turn around the mess he made, and yes even tho Taman may have inflated some contracts, a lot of what has happened to that roster to the point its at now is self inflicted by Jones.

 It's just amazing that so many rider fans have their lips puckered to and heads firmly up Jones' ass. He has done sweet F'all so far while employed by the riders.  Scrap heapin 99% of their roster and racking up tons of fines all the while tarnishing their brand and image. I get people will always cheer for the logo, not the name on the door, but the support he gets is ridiculous and based on things he's done for other organizations. 

 

Edited May 1, 20178 yr by Taynted_Fayth