November 6, 20168 yr comment_233267 1 hour ago, Noeller said: From Herb Z: "Jim Popp was supposed to meet the media today. Now, it'll be tomorrow with #Als' president Mark Weightman. Must be big news." If I was the Als I would retain Jacques Chapdelaine for another year unless they can convince Trestman to come back. JC has done a decent job considering the mess he landed in the middle of. If Popp never coaches again it will be too soon. Edited November 6, 20168 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233277 A lot of Rider fans planning going away party for Durant and a welcome home party for Franklin. But is he under contract next year or not. How can something so simple be so unclear ?
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233278 25 minutes ago, Zontar said: A lot of Rider fans planning going away party for Durant and a welcome home party for Franklin. But is he under contract next year or not. How can something so simple be so unclear ? It is a group that had a hard time with the idea that 12+1=13.
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233279 41 minutes ago, Zontar said: aA lot of Rider fans planning going away party for Durant and a welcome home party for Franklin. But is he under contract next year or not. How can something so simple be so unclear ? Sometimes it's hard get through that melon...Blinded by all of their self importance as well....Durant doesn't sound all that positive about remaining in Riderland and says things have come to a standstill....He mentioned Chick, Dressler and Getzlaff at the end of his discussion, about his status for next year...Is Durant getting the same feeling as all of those players did when Jonesie let them go....hmmmm...Stay tuned...Could be all contract posturing but where there's smoke......... Edited November 6, 20168 yr by Stickem
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233281 6 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: It is a group that had a hard time with the idea that 12+1=13. Ouch. Just remember, that was our very own Paul Lapolice up in the booth for the Riders for that loss.
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233286 1 hour ago, J5V said: Ouch. Just remember, that was our very own Paul Lapolice up in the booth for the Riders for that loss. Being that he was their OC and the penalty was on special teams, I'm not sure what your point is.
November 6, 20168 yr comment_233295 5 hours ago, Noeller said: From Herb Z: "Jim Popp was supposed to meet the media today. Now, it'll be tomorrow with #Als' president Mark Weightman. Must be big news." Add this to the speculation:
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233305 1 hour ago, WBBFanWest said: Being that he was their OC and the penalty was on special teams, I'm not sure what your point is. Only that he was a part of that team. I'm sure it still stings or are you suggesting that because he was an OC it didn't bother him at all. I highly doubt that.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233318 1 hour ago, J5V said: Only that he was a part of that team. I'm sure it still stings or are you suggesting that because he was an OC it didn't bother him at all. I highly doubt that. Ah. I see that you do indeed have a point. Fortunately, a hat will cover it.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233338 6 hours ago, Zontar said: A lot of Rider fans planning going away party for Durant and a welcome home party for Franklin. But is he under contract next year or not. How can something so simple be so unclear ? I don't think they realize that there will be other suitors interested in Franklin. The Bombers, Argos and/or the Als are all possibilities. Maybe even the RedBlacks if they aren't enamored with Trevor Harris. I'm not sure anyone chooses to play for the Rider all other things(money) being equal.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233339 3 minutes ago, Blueandgold said: I don't think they realize that there will be other suitors interested in Franklin. The Bombers, Argos and/or the Als are all possibilities. Maybe even the RedBlacks if they aren't enamored with Trevor Harris. I'm not sure anyone chooses to play for the Rider all other things(money) being equal. Ottawa would be fools to let Harris go at this point in favour of a relatively unknown Franklin. Besides, it has been definitively stated that Franklin in under contract for 2017.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233341 2 minutes ago, tracker said: Ottawa would be fools to let Harris go at this point in favour of a relatively unknown Franklin. Besides, it has been definitively stated that Franklin in under contract for 2017. The way Harris performance has tailed off down the stretch the last two years, combined with Desjardins showing us twice now that he's not afraid to make a big move when it comes to Quarterbacks make me believe the RedBlacks could be dark horses in this. Definitely stated? I Know the one Eskimos radio guy said that, but everyone else is saying that he's an FA. I tend to believe the side that says hes going to be a free agent(main reason the Esks couldn't move him earlier this year IMO) but I guess we'll find out soon enough.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233342 Just now, Blueandgold said: The way Harris performance has tailed off down the stretch the last two years, combined with Desjardins showing us twice now that he's not afraid to make a big move when it comes to Quarterbacks make me believe the RedBlacks could be dark horses in this. Definitely stated? I Know the one Eskimos radio guy said that, but everyone else is saying that he's an FA. I tend to believe the side that says hes going to be a free agent(main reason the Esks couldn't move him earlier this year IMO) but I guess we'll find out soon enough. That statement apparently came from the CFL head office
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233346 20 minutes ago, tracker said: That statement apparently came from the CFL head office Even more reliable - It came from Justin Dunk...
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233362 Glenn and the Bombers (not the argos) first round draft pick for franklin? too steep? maybe. What does edmonton need that the bombers have?
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233364 16 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: What does edmonton need that the bombers have? Class? Edited November 7, 20168 yr by wanna-b-fanboy
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233368 I'd trade OUR first round pick for Franklin no questions asked. Too bad we didn't just sign him when we had him on our negotiation list years ago.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233383 1 hour ago, Mike said: I'd trade OUR first round pick for Franklin no questions asked. Too bad we didn't just sign him when we had him on our negotiation list years ago. The Rider deal with Durant will probably get done, however this is their prime opportunity to move on. Durant is on the downside now. He's still decent, but why tear your team down to the studs and keep the old fridge in the kitchen?
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233386 1 hour ago, wanna-b-fanboy said: Class? I think the Edmonton media would agree with that.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233389 How is it possible that since Chris Jones left..the Eskimos are even less a class organization?
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233390 1 hour ago, Mike said: I'd trade OUR first round pick for Franklin no questions asked. Too bad we didn't just sign him when we had him on our negotiation list years ago. I can't see the Bombers making a play for Franklin at this point. Especially since Nichols being their MOP. I'd imagine he's already considered to be their starter next season.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233395 Drew Willy was a lock as our starter before we traded for Nichols too though. Just because a guy is a starter right now, doesn't mean he will be in a year's time... lots of things can change, especially when you have zero quarterbacks under contract for next year.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233399 24 minutes ago, lyin' guy said: The Rider deal with Durant will probably get done, however this is their prime opportunity to move on. Durant is on the downside now. He's still decent, but why tear your team down to the studs and keep the old fridge in the kitchen? because there are no more fridges out there that are as good as the old one and if you get a new one you might wind up starving cause all your food spoils. Durant is old, but the Riders need him cause he still gives them the best chance to win week in and week out. I think they absolutely have to bring him back and find something good behind him for the future otherwise it'll be a rough go of things.
November 7, 20168 yr comment_233402 2 minutes ago, 17to85 said: because there are no more fridges out there that are as good as the old one and if you get a new one you might wind up starving cause all your food spoils. Durant is old, but the Riders need him cause he still gives them the best chance to win week in and week out. I think they absolutely have to bring him back and find something good behind him for the future otherwise it'll be a rough go of things. I'm so glad the talks have stalled. I hope Jones lets him walk!
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