August 28, 201410 yr comment_77265 I strongly suspect the Bombers are being very quiet on this front because they are deeply involved in luring him here or they are completely out of the running.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77267 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77270 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77271 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
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77275 @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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77279 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?
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77280 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77281 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
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77282 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77284 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77285 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77292 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
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77295 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
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77296 Would you trade Watson for SJ? Heck no...SJ is great for the highlight catches, but not so great on many others.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77297 Dressler re-signs with the Riders? You don't say? Apparently money doesn't speak everybody's language.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77299 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77300 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77307 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.
August 28, 201410 yr comment_77311 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.
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