tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post1303244660879347895..comments2023-06-25T02:17:27.813-06:00Comments on The Blair Necessities: Something to "Mitch" AboutMitchell Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16395423652737871664noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-5540453193901859882018-11-12T20:29:45.739-06:002018-11-12T20:29:45.739-06:00
Thought I would see so much more out of Bridge th...<br />Thought I would see so much more out of Bridge this year. He went backwards with his progression. Who takes the blame? Jones? McAdoo? Walsh? Bridge? Someone has to! <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-21802722367769158352018-11-12T20:14:07.675-06:002018-11-12T20:14:07.675-06:00Just want to make sure I have this right. Collaros...<br />Just want to make sure I have this right. Collaros says he does not feel right so Jones decides to say he won't play. A leader of a team would say no, I am getting back out there and taking my team to victory. He would try and convince the coach that he can go and should go. <br /><br />Collaros seemingly shrugged his shoulders and said "OK!". Zach Collaros quit on his football team! <br /><br />The only thing he can do now is retire. <br /><br /><br />Miles Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-23771310507946319572018-11-12T20:07:11.222-06:002018-11-12T20:07:11.222-06:00Yes,so much love for Reilly, he is out of the play...Yes,so much love for Reilly, he is out of the playoffs. He has had many injuries as well, and has absorbed many hits, which will take a toll eventually. He had some real good receivers, but you need good talent in all positions, one player cannot win a team game.<br />Hope Riders can bring in a promising young qb. Hopefully the right changes will be made in off season.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629997341559019268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-69666911936507580202018-11-12T19:13:07.202-06:002018-11-12T19:13:07.202-06:00That's three years of ineffective quarterbacki...That's three years of ineffective quarterbacking. <br />Stephen McAdoo has been the offensive coordinator for three years. <br />Jones' loyalty to McAdoo may be his undoing.<br />Or, you could look at it the other way. Poor McAdoo his GM can't find him a QB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-21303979331807618482018-11-12T16:33:38.974-06:002018-11-12T16:33:38.974-06:00I'm okay with the the loss yesterday (it's...I'm okay with the the loss yesterday (it's just a game) because the Saskatchewan Roughriders are in the astute capable hands of Reynolds, Jones, Murphy. The team is back on track to how a real professional sports franchise operates, trending upward. Thanks 2018 team, looking forward to 2019 season.<br /><br />"In Jones We Trust"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-7403047600284981062018-11-12T16:00:23.403-06:002018-11-12T16:00:23.403-06:00The CFL took swift action to ban the beer chug cel...The CFL took swift action to ban the beer chug celebration. It seems more egregious to the CFL's reputation not to take some remedial action this week to adopt the NCAA rules for the eye in the sky automatic review on head shots. Seems so simple and a signal that the CFL sees the problem as an urgent one. Imagine if Jones had gambled with Collaros's health and he had been the one to take the hit Brandon Bridge did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-91964406200071570752018-11-12T15:46:31.113-06:002018-11-12T15:46:31.113-06:00Just a reminder to everyone advocating backing a B...<br />Just a reminder to everyone advocating backing a Brinks truck up to Reilly's door.<br /><br />Reilly is not a guarantee of anything. He isn't in the playoffs this year and he had Duke Williams catching his passes.<br /><br />The Eskimos were lacking elsewhere, probably due to salary cap.<br /><br />Where the Riders messed up was Chris Jones the GM missing Chris Streveler and he was just over the border but that's not far enough South to suit Jones. We wouldn't have won this year but boy we'd have a good feeling going into next year.<br /><br />WD7 <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-48303061948894501282018-11-12T13:31:55.704-06:002018-11-12T13:31:55.704-06:00I agree with everything Chris says. I agree with everything Chris says. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-15049656769559214552018-11-12T13:31:03.343-06:002018-11-12T13:31:03.343-06:00Collaros should hang it up. He will never get back...<br />Collaros should hang it up. He will never get back to what he used to be. Thought he could, but that injury in Ottawa set him back. I wonder where he and the offense is if he doesn't get hurt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-76959538118986931322018-11-12T13:06:01.821-06:002018-11-12T13:06:01.821-06:00Good read Scruffy. Agree with you on almost all o...<br />Good read Scruffy. Agree with you on almost all of the Rider stuff. <br /><br />Picton does throw a better ball than Bridge, but his height kills him. He couldn't thrive in a CFL environment because of that. If he was 6'2 or 6'3, I'd be onboard. <br /><br />I don't know if Collaros is done, but he is done here. He doesn't show me any leadership, and I don't know if he brings any confidence into the room. No team will take him at what he made this year. Bridge is done here. You can't go that far back in a year after the team made an investment by bringing you back and making you a priority. <br /><br />Tony<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-18096374008196326052018-11-12T12:45:27.815-06:002018-11-12T12:45:27.815-06:00Once a new CBA is signed, I will start worrying ab...Once a new CBA is signed, I will start worrying about who goes where. <br /><br />The league will look a lot different next year and with this new league coming, I think a lot of guys will opt to stay down there. Guys like Mason and Elam for sure. That's just us, look around the league. <br /><br />Couldn't agree more with you on Best. There are two o-linemen in this city who talk football on the radio and you have the good one. <br /><br />The officiating in the league was good in the first half, but it was really deteriorated in the second half. New blood is needed, but if guys from Canada West are the next wave then we have a problem and that includes what I'm assuming is your buddy Ciona in Saskatoon. He's terrible!<br /><br />ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-20538121125826332602018-11-12T12:30:31.082-06:002018-11-12T12:30:31.082-06:00
Chris may be onto something. McAdoo has to go, b...<br />Chris may be onto something. McAdoo has to go, but Jones is too loyal to him. If its a McAdoo goes, I go scenario, there will be no change. <br /><br />We can win under Jones, but more creativity and talent is needed on the offensive side of the ball. <br /><br />NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-30417408200794756012018-11-12T12:28:51.990-06:002018-11-12T12:28:51.990-06:00
1) Do you idiots realize we are in a salary cap e...<br />1) Do you idiots realize we are in a salary cap era? What would it cost to sign Reilly? If you do that, some high-priced guys are going to go. That will happen and you will moan about that. <br /><br />Jones has shown he is going to pay his defense, but his offense not so much. That is his bread and butter. If you can get a Franklin, Jennings, Pipkin or whatever for 200k, add a free-agent experienced receiver and maybe an o-lineman you could be OK. <br /><br />This was the best defense I have ever seen in my 21 years of watching Riders football, but it was also the worst offense. Collaros was a disaster for the $ he was paid and Bridge was a disaster period. <br /><br />2) I was in the crowd for Brutus Beefcake. Your chirps were priceless especially at the end. <br /><br />3) Wait till the Oilers get pumped by Montreal this week! <br /><br /><br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-81673933155262703252018-11-12T11:55:53.074-06:002018-11-12T11:55:53.074-06:00Pay the man Reilly whatever it takes. I was with ...Pay the man Reilly whatever it takes. I was with with others before season started that paying Collaros $450,000 was absurd. Time to do what it takes for next season, get Reilly now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-37670717397703272322018-11-12T11:54:59.111-06:002018-11-12T11:54:59.111-06:00NDSU qb Easton Stick is the answer to the Roughrid...NDSU qb Easton Stick is the answer to the Roughriders offense attack. Well suited to the CFL game. Protect, sign, get him up here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-48003401054557670152018-11-12T09:41:25.226-06:002018-11-12T09:41:25.226-06:00Excellent read Mitch.The riders have to go after R...Excellent read Mitch.The riders have to go after Reilly...give him $600,000 -well worth it given his skill set and toughness.The guy just doesnt get injured.The riders can make it work within the cap.Jones himself said yesterday at one point 12 rookies and 7 2nd year players were playing.One could consider severing ties with Hughes and his aprox $200,000 salary as he did nothing in the second half.If Reilly is unacheivable I would be talking to Montreal for Pipkin or Toronto for Franklin.You dont go after Lulay or Harris as they are old and injury prone and no to Jennings as he has regressed like Bridge.Shreveler is actually the best prospect out there but he will never be pried out of Winnipeg.<br />Darryl.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16494512933265161956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-85277452471844931192018-11-12T09:21:03.599-06:002018-11-12T09:21:03.599-06:00Has anyone else noticed that Charleston Hughes has...Has anyone else noticed that Charleston Hughes has hit the wall? About two thirds of the way through the season he suddenly became a non factor. Father time is undefeated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-38713725963617765152018-11-12T09:09:25.095-06:002018-11-12T09:09:25.095-06:00Forgot to identify myself for above post.
Chris ...Forgot to identify myself for above post. <br /><br />Chris T/ReginaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-6239087512501631032018-11-12T09:08:51.588-06:002018-11-12T09:08:51.588-06:00Scruffy, do you think Jones signs another extensio...<br />Scruffy, do you think Jones signs another extension? I don't and this is why. <br /><br />Jones wants to beat to his own drum and not anyone else's. Reynolds, Morsky whoever will make suggestions to him like we need a new OC or we want you to be HC only and hire a GM. He will balk at that. <br /><br />Reynolds is the boss, but Jones wants to be. How does it play out? <br /><br />BTW: Thanks to 620 CKRM for the great coverage all year. It beats the other station by miles but that is pretty much known by everyone with a brain. RP, Luc, Ballsy, you, Dupont, Best etc etc etc are top-notch whether it be Cage, pre or post game. It is going to be another crazy off-season and yes, I think a new batch of QB's are coming. Is Watford a FA? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-84815465451102136622018-11-12T08:55:34.693-06:002018-11-12T08:55:34.693-06:00Well said on Ambrosie's statement. Words mean...<br />Well said on Ambrosie's statement. Words mean zip. Actions do. Like you, I think QB's are too protected, but a head-shot is a head-shot. Bridge is like what 6'5? He was standing straight up when that hit was made so there was intention there. Jackass Jeffcoat was seen on TSN after saying I meant no harm. You keep telling yourself that.<br /><br />As for the game, the end result didn't surprise me. Bridge is not a CFL quarterback. It showed! His regression this year was surprising. He had all off-season to work with the club after signing so early and you saw what we got. <br /><br />The defence and ST are there if guys can be kept. The offence needs help and a lot of it. There are pieces there like JWL, Roosevelt and Mason (if he comes back), but work is needed. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-60004850429750177322018-11-12T02:50:24.638-06:002018-11-12T02:50:24.638-06:00The two biggest mysteries in the CFL are;
How doe...The two biggest mysteries in the CFL are; <br />How does Kavis Reed keep his job and how does Stephen McAdoo keep his job?<br />If I'm Craig Reynolds I'm telling Chris Jones that McAdoo ain't coming back.<br />He could destroy Tom Brady's confidence. <br />He may well have cost the Riders the game late in the 3rd quarter when Brandon Bridge finally had some rhythm going and got them in scoring position then McAdoo pulled Bridge to put Watford in for a screwed up play. <br /><br />Oh well, go WD7 go.SWChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434239611811803536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691831480757500675.post-40278990501794867172018-11-12T01:37:10.007-06:002018-11-12T01:37:10.007-06:00Why no mention of the biggest factors in the Bombe...Why no mention of the biggest factors in the Bombers win, the play calling of Paul Lapolice, the play of Andrew Harris and Winnipeg winning the battles along both lines of scrimmages. The riders o line didn’t allow the team to establish much and didn’t allow Banks to get comfortable. <br />Any time a defence gives up 200 yards on the ground is not going to give their team a shot at winning a game. <br /><br />As for the rider qb situation going into next year, I wonder what a year of learning the cfl will do for Watford. Everyone is Clamouring for a “name” to be the qb next season maybe that guy is on the roster? <br /><br />As for the Bridge hit, it is disgusting, I have always been an advocate for player safety, now how come people are starting to get on that bandwagon when the injuries impract your favourite team? That hit shows how vulnerable a qb is and I hope all those people that suggest qbs should wear a flag and whine about football being too soft reflect how dangerous the sport is and how important player safety is. I have seen lots of opinionated people take their shots at bridges performance after the game but how many of these people really care about the well being of Bridge the man after the hit or are they more upset that the penalty wasn’t called and could have given the Riders 15 yards? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com