Congrats -- sincerely wish he'd have been able to get his ring in 2007. Shame he never got the opportunity to play in that GC.

Do what’s best for you Kevin. You deserve it.

Still think you should be on the Rider roster..

surprising because I was certain that someone would air lift him in as an emergency at some point in the season. Perhaps that's still a plan? 

can always un-retire

he had played for every team in the league, nothing more to do.  Thanks KG for the memories, 2007 was a wonderful year.

Kevin and I have come a long way together.   Spent better part of 2 decades, defending this guy, on various sites...

What’s Kevin Eiben up to these days anyway? Screw that guy. 

Congrats, KG! Hell of a career. Not a HOFer in my books.. but that’s OK. 

46 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Career lasted a lot longer then the guy who let him go here.

27 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

surprising because I was certain that someone would air lift him in as an emergency at some point in the season. Perhaps that's still a plan? 

Yeah Idk if there is an advantage for him in retiring, But I would stay sharp if I was him. Hes one injury away from starting in this league still. He could be the qb2/3 for 3/4s of the league if not more. 

Congrats and Best Wishes KG.

 

I was just saying the other day that I didn't think he'd retire, ever. So obviously this comes as a surprise to me.

Had his best years here as a Bomber (and probably should retire a Bomber). Thanks KG.

I still know if that f*ck Kevin Eiben hadn't broke his arm that we would have won the grey cup in 2007.congrats KG!

Edited June 12, 20196 yr by Nolby

30 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Yeah Idk if there is an advantage for him in retiring, But I would stay sharp if I was him. Hes one injury away from starting in this league still. He could be the qb2/3 for 3/4s of the league if not more. 

How many passes has the dude thrown in the past 3 years though? Correct me if I'm wrong but: Wpg- minimal, Sask-50% of snaps, Edm-Zero. 

2 minutes ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

How many passes has the dude thrown in the past 3 years though? Correct me if I'm wrong but: Wpg- minimal, Sask-50% of snaps, Edm-Zero. 

Sounds about right. But old qbs can be like that. Big gaps in play and still produce a lot better then guys who have never been pro starters. The gap between Experienced starting qbs and ones with minimal pro experience is one of the biggest in sports. 

 

I am surprised because he could really help some teams and stands to make some money by being an emergency replacement for a team that loses a QB and believes they are in the hunt.  There really is no reason for him to announce his retirement unless he wants to make it clear that he is not going to consider that option.

He has had a hell of a career and should leave the game with no regrets.  He has conducted himself with a lot more class than several of he situations deserved.

57 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Yeah Idk if there is an advantage for him in retiring, But I would stay sharp if I was him. Hes one injury away from starting in this league still. He could be the qb2/3 for 3/4s of the league if not more. 

Injuries nothing, he could walk into Ottawa or Montreal right now and be the unquestioned starter, Saskatchewan  too probably.

He'll be back. Needs that Halifax jersey to round out the set once they join as an expansion franchise.

Edited June 12, 20196 yr by TrueBlue4ever

28 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Sounds about right. But old qbs can be like that. Big gaps in play and still produce a lot better then guys who have never been pro starters. The gap between Experienced starting qbs and ones with minimal pro experience is one of the biggest in sports. 

 

He might physically be able to put a few series together, but for a QB who was notorious for folding with the yips when he was in his prime....well. I don't know of any athlete who becomes less anxious with age. 

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Injuries nothing, he could walk into Ottawa or Montreal right now and be the unquestioned starter, Saskatchewan  too probably.

Thats true. Though I think montreal will be alright with development. I bet he would be the starter by LD in To as well. 

1 hour ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

He might physically be able to put a few series together, but for a QB who was notorious for folding with the yips when he was in his prime....well. I don't know of any athlete who becomes less anxious with age. 

Eh Hank was the same was for a long time. Damon allens best passing came waaaay past his prime as well. 

Im not saying he would be a great option, but a whooole lot better then the alternative.

2 hours ago, Booch said:

can always un-retire

Would his rights stay with last team he played with?   Esks?

2 minutes ago, Ripper said:

Would his rights stay with last team he played with?   Esks?

He's a FA, so no. 

4 minutes ago, Ripper said:

Would his rights stay with last team he played with?   Esks?

i think he is/was a free agent at end of year no...so you guys are free to scoop him up when collaros goes down and Fajardo shows how awful he is as a number 2  😎😎

16 minutes ago, Booch said:

i think he is/was a free agent at end of year no...so you guys are free to scoop him up when collaros goes down and Fajardo shows how awful he is as a number 2  😎😎

How can you say that.   I have it on good authority, this Fajardo is far better than, say Streveler....

2 minutes ago, do or die said:

How can you say that.   I have it on good authority, this Fajardo is far better than, say Streveler....

yes I read that somewhere too hahahahaha