The bidding war begins...

 

If he signs with the Riders, I wonder if he plays this Sunday? 

 

Do the Bombers try to make a big splash and try to sign him?  Who would you prefer the Bombers sign...Dressler or Matthews?

They were very involved but when you're not the hometown team and you're not the highest bidder, all you can do is hope for the best.

Signs with Riders per Madani. One year deal

Arash Madani (@ArashMadani)

BREAKING: Have learned Weston Dressler, the most-sought after #CFL free agent in years, has come to terms w/ the #Riders on a ONE-year deal.

Arash Madani (@ArashMadani)

The final #Riders offer to Weston Dressler was a ONE-year, pro-rated deal worth about $200,000 (base salary about $190k, with a bonus). #CFL

Boooo I wanted them to cry about losing him

Washed up.

@garylawless: Weston Dressler and #riders have agreed in principle on a deal. Dressler is in transit to Regina. Must pass physical. Could play Sunday #cfl

**** yeah.

Ugh. Couldn't be greedy eh dressler? Sigh.

Arash Madani @ArashMadani

Next on Ottawa's radar: Chris Matthews, the former #Bombers receiver, now holding on in Seattle. The #RedBlacks have cap room to spend. #CFL

 

 

Will Chris Matthews become the highest paid non-quarterback in the league now?

Arash Madani (@ArashMadani)

The final #Riders offer to Weston Dressler was a ONE-year, pro-rated deal worth about $200,000 (base salary about $190k, with a bonus). #CFL

 

That is interesting. So is he going to try the NFL again next year or go the CFL FA route come February.

 

Arash Madani (@ArashMadani)

The final #Riders offer to Weston Dressler was a ONE-year, pro-rated deal worth about $200,000 (base salary about $190k, with a bonus). #CFL

 

That is interesting. So is he going to try the NFL again next year or go the CFL FA route come February.

 

 

Taman just buying time...  Dressler will re-sign in Sask most likely

Honestly, I'm gonna say it, I'm happy he signed with SASK over Ottawa. That puts a smile on my face, Once i came to the realization he wasn't gonna sign here, I just wanted him to give Marcel Desjardins a big FU and he pretty much did. 

 

Guess, sometimes as much as some on here try to make you believe, it's not always about the Money. 

 

Arash Madani @ArashMadani

Next on Ottawa's radar: Chris Matthews, the former #Bombers receiver, now holding on in Seattle. The #RedBlacks have cap room to spend. #CFL

 

 

Will Chris Matthews become the highest paid non-quarterback in the league now?

 

 

I was thinking Ottawa will go after him if he springs loose but I think they'll get Matthews for a lot less than they offered Dressler, maybe $140,000 to $160,000 depending on how much of a fight the Bombers put up.  Matthews has great potential but he doesn't have much of a track record so I doubt he's going to be offered top dollar. 

 

If the rumours that the Als are looking to move S.J. Green are true can't see why the ORBs wouldn't go after him.  In reality he's a better receiver than Dressler.

 

 

Arash Madani @ArashMadani

Next on Ottawa's radar: Chris Matthews, the former #Bombers receiver, now holding on in Seattle. The #RedBlacks have cap room to spend. #CFL

 

 

Will Chris Matthews become the highest paid non-quarterback in the league now?

 

 

I was thinking Ottawa will go after him if he springs loose but I think they'll get Matthews for a lot less than they offered Dressler, maybe $140,000 to $160,000 depending on how much of a fight the Bombers put up.  Matthews has great potential but he doesn't have much of a track record so I doubt he's going to be offered top dollar. 

 

If the rumours that the Als are looking to move S.J. Green are true can't see why the ORBs wouldn't go after him.  In reality he's a better receiver than Dressler.

 

 

maybe the Als dont want to trade SJ Green to division rival, if the Bombers dont get Matthews, they should inquire what's Popp asking price for SJ Green. Honestly I'd be more interested in Duron Carter he's a lot better than Kelly and probably over Matthews too. Not sure though what's his NFL aspiration next year.

 

 

 

Arash Madani @ArashMadani

Next on Ottawa's radar: Chris Matthews, the former #Bombers receiver, now holding on in Seattle. The #RedBlacks have cap room to spend. #CFL

 

 

Will Chris Matthews become the highest paid non-quarterback in the league now?

 

 

I was thinking Ottawa will go after him if he springs loose but I think they'll get Matthews for a lot less than they offered Dressler, maybe $140,000 to $160,000 depending on how much of a fight the Bombers put up.  Matthews has great potential but he doesn't have much of a track record so I doubt he's going to be offered top dollar. 

 

If the rumours that the Als are looking to move S.J. Green are true can't see why the ORBs wouldn't go after him.  In reality he's a better receiver than Dressler.

 

 

maybe the Als dont want to trade SJ Green to division rival, if the Bombers dont get Matthews, they should inquire what's Popp asking price for SJ Green. Honestly I'd be more interested in Duron Carter he's a lot better than Kelly and probably over Matthews too. Not sure though what's his NFL aspiration next year.

 

Duron Carter is probably the only reason they're willing to move SJ

 

I wonder what the asking price is, would be stupid for us to give up a lot for SJ Green when we are already real strong at Receiver. I would rather just go after Matthews

Would you trade Watson for SJ?

Interesting proposal, had to think about it. I don't think I would. If I'm going to trade a top flight Canadian I at least want some Canadian value in return. Our Canadian Content is just starting to get respectable again, I dont think I'd weaken it just to get a good Import Rec... despite how good he is

Would you trade Watson for SJ?

Heck no...SJ is great for the highlight catches, but not so great on many others.

Dressler re-signs with the Riders?  You don't say?  Apparently money doesn't speak everybody's language.

 

Would you trade Watson for SJ?

Heck no...SJ is great for the highlight catches, but not so great on many others.

 

A National for an International is rarely a smart trade.  SJ is excellent but does have the drops from time to time.

 

Arash Madani (@ArashMadani)

The final #Riders offer to Weston Dressler was a ONE-year, pro-rated deal worth about $200,000 (base salary about $190k, with a bonus). #CFL

 

That is interesting. So is he going to try the NFL again next year or go the CFL FA route come February.

 

Nah, he's done with the NFL.  

Consider how often Watson actually plays and the progress of our other National receivers. Just a thought. The Bombers could probably also squeeze out a draft pick too.

Consider how often Watson actually plays and the progress of our other National receivers. Just a thought. The Bombers could probably also squeeze out a draft pick too.

He's a solid receiver when healthy.  Sometimes guys just have a bit of bad luck with injuries and then they get healthy for the long term.  

Fair enough. I agree he is a dominant receiver who isn't afraid to lay his body out there and throw a huge block for a team mate. What would the Als want from us that the Bombers would consider? Sears and a draft pick/neg list? He seems to be in the doghouse now. The rights to one of our NFL National DL? What/who could the Bombers afford to give up that the ALs would want? Having said that I think the only way I would make any trade for SJ Green is if the club could not sign Matthews.