Noeller Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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. johnzo, HardCoreBlue, BigBlueFanatic and 12 others 5 10
Mr Dee Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 Do what’s best for you Kevin. You deserve it. Still think you should be on the Rider roster.. Ripper 1
17to85 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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? Mr Dee, Atomic and wbbfan 3
kelownabomberfan Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 he had played for every team in the league, nothing more to do. Thanks KG for the memories, 2007 was a wonderful year. Noeller, wbbfan and Wideleft 3
do or die Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 Kevin and I have come a long way together. Spent better part of 2 decades, defending this guy, on various sites... SPuDS, wbbfan and Wideleft 3
Jimmy Pop Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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. kelownabomberfan, rebusrankin, wbbfan and 2 others 5
FrostyWinnipeg Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, Jpan85 said: Career lasted a lot longer then the guy who let him go here. wbbfan and blueandgoldguy 2
wbbfan Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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.
BBlink Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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. wbbfan 1
Nolby Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 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, 2019 by Nolby the watcher, Noeller and Wideleft 3
Pete Catan's Ghost Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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.
wbbfan Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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.
MC Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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. VoR and wbbfan 2
17to85 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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. Tracker, wbbfan and Ripper 1 1 1
TrueBlue4ever Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) He'll be back. Needs that Halifax jersey to round out the set once they join as an expansion franchise. Edited June 12, 2019 by TrueBlue4ever Nolby, Tracker, Noeller and 2 others 2 3
Pete Catan's Ghost Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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.
wbbfan Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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.
Ripper Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Booch said: can always un-retire Would his rights stay with last team he played with? Esks?
JCon Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ripper said: Would his rights stay with last team he played with? Esks? He's a FA, so no.
Booch Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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 😎😎
do or die Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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....
Booch Posted June 12, 2019 Report Posted June 12, 2019 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
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