Paul Friesen reporting he is taking a job outside of football.

Frankly, I'd rather have Denmark.  He's still only 31.

Dressler, Adam, Denmark & Stafford....not bad at all.

35 minutes ago, Stickem said:

He hasn't mentioned anything 'health wise' for his decision but I'm guessing it had a lot to do with concussion.

He doesnt give a specific reason but the 1st line of his statement says his body isn't healthy enough to keep up anymore.

Smith is pretty easily replaced by whoever shakes out of Saskatchewan...  Mayo, Holley, Edwards, Collins...

 

11 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

He doesnt give a specific reason but the 1st line of his statement says his body isn't healthy enough to keep up anymore.

Yes he he's being very 'general' about the health reason but one can guess.

http://www.bluebombers.com/2017/03/31/ryan-smith-walking-away-game/

Well we'll also have that bizarre TD grab and great WSF performance to remember him fondly by.  Actually after that WSF game, I was excited to see what he could do this year if he reamined healthy. It was by far the first time he was living up to his potential last season. But it is what it is. Good luck Mr. Smith. 

I call April Fools. 

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

In fairness, I said "closer to 200k" (than $120k).....now, I may have Smith/Dressler contracts mixed up, but I could swear it was north of 150k, for sure...

Nothing good ever comes from questioning my intangible goo...

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

In fairness, I said "closer to 200k" (than $120k).....now, I may have Smith/Dressler contracts mixed up, but I could swear it was north of 150k, for sure...

Man, research your posts... you can't just going off like that...   

For those wondering, his dad owns an investment firm in their hometown in ND and he will be working with them. 

16 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Man, research your posts... you can't just going off like that...   

waiting for your proof that I was wrong....

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

waiting for your proof that I was wrong....

Sorry busy day today.

For the record, I know I'm not right, but a lotta talk without any proof behind it, is all I'm saying....

34 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Man, research your posts... you can't just going off like that...   

From John  Hodge: 

"Smith signed a monster 3-year, $450,000 deal with the Bombers prior to the 2016 regular season."

http://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/ryan-smiths-retirement-means-bombers/

 

So, $150k/year......let's put 'er to rest....

4 hours ago, bearpants said:

How do you know this job offer didn't just come in this week??

I don't but if you read his statement it's pretty clear that he can't play football anymore for health reasons. I just wish he'd have told the Bombers two months ago as I think he knew then (based on his comments) that he wasn't coming back.

Edited March 31, 20178 yr by SpeedFlex27

His one big highlight as a Bomber (come to think of it Willy's major highlight as well)

 

27 minutes ago, Noeller said:

From John  Hodge: 

"Smith signed a monster 3-year, $450,000 deal with the Bombers prior to the 2016 regular season."

http://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/ryan-smiths-retirement-means-bombers/

 

So, $150k/year......let's put 'er to rest....

That goes a long way towards Cleyon Laing.

Just now, Floyd said:

That goes a long way towards Cleyon Laing.

Now we really need receivers. Expect any $$ left over from the Smith deal to go towards that. Not a DL with delusions of grandeur probably only willing to sign a 1 year deal. No thanks.

Adams/Dressler/Dennmark/Stafford is a solid, experienced group.

Just now, rebusrankin said:

Adams/Dressler/Dennmark/Stafford is a solid, experienced group.

They'll never last all 18 games. We know at least one of them will miss games due to injuries. We have virtually nothing behind those guys.

2 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

They'll never last all 18 games. We know at least one of them will miss games due to injuries. We have virtually nothing behind those guys.

Receiver is not a position I would be so concerned with.  If what you say does happen, there are people that can be called.  The Tori Gurley's of the world will always be around.

5 minutes ago, TrueBlue said:

Receiver is not a position I would be so concerned with.  If what you say does happen, there are people that can be called.  The Tori Gurley's of the world will always be around.

The Gurley Men ...

10 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

They'll never last all 18 games. We know at least one of them will miss games due to injuries. We have virtually nothing behind those guys.

Most teams are in the same boat. I'd like to see more depth and suspect a guy like Gurley gets re-signed but not panicking.

I think they really like what Sheppard can do.

7 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

I think they really like what Sheppard can do.

I know OShea loves his blocking... but I sure hope they don't just pencil him in - he looked very normal in his few games