March 31, 20178 yr comment_256511 Good luck to Smith in the future....I'll always remember that Velcro catch and his spunky attitude...He hasn't mentioned anything 'health wise' for his decision but I'm guessing it had a lot to do with concussion.. A job in finance has it's own headaches but nothing compared to the ones you can suffer in football....Best of luck in the money game Ryan.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256525 Frankly, I'd rather have Denmark. He's still only 31. Dressler, Adam, Denmark & Stafford....not bad at all.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256526 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256528 Smith is pretty easily replaced by whoever shakes out of Saskatchewan... Mayo, Holley, Edwards, Collins...
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256529 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256544 http://www.bluebombers.com/2017/03/31/ryan-smith-walking-away-game/
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256547 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256556 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...
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256558 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...
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256561 For those wondering, his dad owns an investment firm in their hometown in ND and he will be working with them.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256562 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....
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256566 5 minutes ago, Noeller said: waiting for your proof that I was wrong.... Sorry busy day today.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256568 For the record, I know I'm not right, but a lotta talk without any proof behind it, is all I'm saying....
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256572 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....
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256573 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
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256574 His one big highlight as a Bomber (come to think of it Willy's major highlight as well)
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256576 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256577 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256580 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256582 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.
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256584 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 ...
March 31, 20178 yr comment_256585 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.
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