trueBlue83

a lot of people thought Buck was done before he even signed here... the thought was always that he was 1 hit away from being finished, and we managed to get a few more seasons out of him (with some injury stints). But if we can get a few games out of Collaros, I agree that moving down 2 rounds in the draft to bring in a veteran when he's really the only option that seemed to be available, isn't that bad of a move!

an attitude that Buck Pierce must just love!

serious question.... Did Zach even suit up for any games for the Argos?

Red Green is in town tonight.... no one better to "tape him up"

I guess I'll continue my planning of the parade! The saviour is on his way!

In a complete spin of irony... the trade was actually Collaros FOR the Power 97 balls! Home Depot is also all out of bubble wrap after Khari Jones & Dave Dickenson made some online purchases!

I don't even know that Collaros would be eligible for insurance

Speechless. But what a story it would be if we played the Riders in the playoffs, and he led us to victory! Would be worth a popcorn stage dive for sure!

Maybe Burke at DC, but certainly not Head Coach. He was a good co-ordinator, but as soon as the whole thing was dumped on him, he really struggled.

probably a layover in TO?? Can you stop off and see Pinball and work out a deal for MBT & Walker??

what harm is there going to be in bringing in a veteran at this point? We have the cap space, they are 1-4 in their last 5 and still have a chance to host a playoff game. If you're fine just giving up on the season, well fine, that's you... I think they need to at least try and do something.

future be damned... they need to win now and think about the next few games in front of them. Plenty of time to worry about next season in the offseason. They need experience NOW.

well, screw this.... I"m going to the Elton John show. At least that will be entertaining!

I'd say Fajardo is looking at a bigger contract extension than Streveler at this point!

there's a first for everything!

"Dual threat QB dot com" shut up Rod. Why do we get this guy every friggin road game!?

this may have already been answered elsewhere, but who is the defacto DC tonight??

anyone from here go to Regina for the game today??

I don't want to see that stupid chain on the Rider bench come out at all today!

I don't get this "He's an O'Shea guy" ??? Aren't they all?? Streveler is a fiery guy... I don't think that would change under another coach!

Because he's a good character guy, and he says he had his best season ever! This is going to be all about dollars at this point. If he really wants to be back with the club, he's got to be looking at taking a team friendly deal, not swinging for a home run pay day!

and if you look at my previous point, it was mentioned that Defence & Special teams contributed largely to our winning record early on. So.... it's not as simple as Wins & Losses and QB efficiency rating! Gotta look at the overall body of work! And to me, Nichols only really had a couple of good games this season. For the most part, it was was relatively mediocre performances.

Don't you feel that this is a bit of a negotiating tactic? He's got no deal for 2020, and it doesn't sound like the club wanted to work out an extension pre-season. Of course he's going to try and highlight the good he did this season. But we all went through this last week looking at the opponents. Nichols great record this season was largely against struggling teams. To say he was having a career year, when he only played 3 teams that had a winning record, you have to look at this from both sides. His best game of the year was against Calgary, so give him that... but he also couldn't move the ball at all against Toronto and contributed greatly to that meltdown loss 2 months ago. I'd be fine with him coming back next season, but not as the defacto starter, and certainly not at Elite level starter's money. Upon further review... he actually only had a W against 2 teams with a winning record. Calgary & Edmonton.

argument could be made that Harris saved Nichols career.... Harris careered in 2017 with his yards from scrimmage and 105 receptions. All those short passes propped up the completion percentage and QB rating, and he's been nowhere near that level since this time 3 years ago. He had a couple good games this year, but to say he was having a career season?? That also says a lot... mediocrity is okay I guess!

does he have any insight into what's going on inside Richie Hall's head, or just how bad Nichols injury was? unrelated, but somewhat on topic.... on the coach's show tonight, O'Shea responding to a caller who was disappointed how the football club has done nothing to bring in a marquee QB over the past couple decades basically just had an on air love fest over Nichols, stating how good he is, how good his record is and how he'll never back down from that opinion "well after I'm gone". Wasn't sure what to make of that statement. Tells me that there's no way Nichols won't be back next season if he's still around (which isn't his call), but the "after I'm gone" comment is interesting. Conspiracy theorist can ponder, but maybe O'Shea is headed to Toronto, and Nichols won't be far behind!? If in his mind, he's already checked out and headed back to Southern Ontario, that could explain the complacency lately!