Fatty Liver Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Geebrr said: Iverson never won anything and Lewis wasn’t the MVP But if he can get paid he should He was already the third highest paid receiver in the league last season behind Lawler and Duke Williams, both are looking at taking a lot less this year. I think he's making a lot of noise but probably misreading the market trend. Tracker 1
Geebrr Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Definitely the risk he is taking. I’m sure he is confident he can at least get what the LOL’ettes are offering from someone else. Noeller 1
camper_2 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 57 minutes ago, Brandon said: Toronto will find a way to sign him You're probably right....
Geebrr Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 I didn’t know Geno Lewis was 29. He has lots in the tank, but that was surprising. Noeller 1
JCon Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Lewis knows what someone else will pay him. I could totally see Toronto, as Brandon suggested. Big splash to build on the momentum. I'm sure Kelly is cheap. Noeller and Colin Unger 2
SpeedFlex27 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 12 hours ago, TBURGESS said: I came here for Bomber news and found "How BLM signing with the Ticats affects the Riders". SMH Wrong thread... This is non Bomber news. 3 hours ago, Fatty Liver said: He was already the third highest paid receiver in the league last season behind Lawler and Duke Williams, both are looking at taking a lot less this year. I think he's making a lot of noise but probably misreading the market trend. Nah, the way I see it, Lawler & Lewis will get $300 grand. Duke is a waste of a roster space but someone will sign him. Probably Chris Jones. Tracker 1
Jesse Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 15 hours ago, Geebrr said: Iverson never won anything and Lewis wasn’t the MVP But if he can get paid he should He's talked openly about wanting to be a "franchise player" - so definitely wants to be PAID. But he's also taking initiative, reaching out to management, trying to be involved with the organization and do promotions and get in the community, etc. But apparently no one is giving him that opportunity. So it's either a massive fail by the Als to not use him as a marketing flag or a clear sign that they have no interest in meeting him at his price point (but you'd think they'd just be clear with him - so seems like a fail either way).
Noeller Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 Some fun stuff going on here...... wpgallday1960, Stickem, Jesse and 10 others 2 10 1
Booch Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 hahaha....Hamilton nailed it rebusrankin, Noeller, Bigblue204 and 3 others 2 4
17to85 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Not to mention it is far better for his healthy to not be subjected to the absolute **** that Sask is trotting out for an offensive line. You want to talk about good family decisions a guy not having his head turned to mush is a pretty good reason to stay the **** away from Sask. Bigblue204, bigg jay, rebusrankin and 3 others 3 3
Booch Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 yeah....and even if he did wait to F.A...he still would have signed in Ham...That Ball less guy is just a turd paid by the Riders...much like most on RF.com....Interesting to see who they trot out as starter this summer...and how long it takes for them to be pounded into Drew Willy 2.0
wpgallday1960 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, Noeller said: Some fun stuff going on here...... Jesus Christ. Sask dumps one PbP homer looney for 2 years only to hire another as soon as someone normal leaves. Bubba Zanetti, JCon and Tracker 3
Noeller Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, wpgallday1960 said: Jesus Christ. Sask dumps one PbP homer looney for 2 years only to hire another as soon as someone normal leaves. but that's the point, really, isn't it? The only way you can REALLY be the PBP vox in Sask is to be off the deep end like this... JCon, Geebrr and Jesse 3
Wideleft Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Interesting (don't hate me) info from a riderfans poster regarding FA signings last year: Last year 141 pending FAs extended with their old teams while 65 would sign with new teams after becoming free agents. 89 more either never signed anywhere or were picked up well after free agency opened up. Of the 141 who did stay put 20 signed before the end of December, 65 signed between Jan 1 and the opening of the legal tampering window, 49 extended during the tampering window including the first day of free agency. 6 more opted to re-sign with their old teams in the 2 weeks following becoming free agents. We are still 11 days away from the tampering window opening. Last year 80 of the 141 or 56.7% signed in the period from 11 days before the tampering window opening and the start of free agency. There were some very big names amongst those 80. Jesse 1
Geebrr Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Noeller said: Some fun stuff going on here...... The family decision is that they won’t live in Regina and want their main income generator to be not broken in half. The Gap has literally no appeal outside of over pay. If the guy has comparable options he is going elsewhere. Edited January 26, 2023 by Geebrr Noeller and Bigblue204 1 1
bigg jay Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, Noeller said: but that's the point, really, isn't it? The only way you can REALLY be the PBP vox in Sask is to be off the deep end like this... I didn't think anyone could top Rod P but Ball takes being a clown to a whole new level. Jesse, Brandon, Noeller and 2 others 4 1
Geebrr Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 I would much rather be in Edmonton than the Gap (and Edmonton is whatever). This isn’t other sports where you are travelling most of the time. You’re there all week. Goalie, Bigblue204 and Noeller 3
rebusrankin Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Come on Ballsy, you know those dang millenials just don't value money but also value work conditions and work life balance.
JCon Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Doesn't matter how much you think your organization is beloved when you've been a tire-fire on and off the field and your coach/GM are on one year deals but should have been canned. That is not a situation anyone wants to go to. No coaches, no players want that. Some will have to live with it. Bigblue204 and Noeller 2
B140 Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Wideleft said: Interesting (don't hate me) info from a riderfans poster regarding FA signings last year: Last year 141 pending FAs extended with their old teams while 65 would sign with new teams after becoming free agents. 89 more either never signed anywhere or were picked up well after free agency opened up. Of the 141 who did stay put 20 signed before the end of December, 65 signed between Jan 1 and the opening of the legal tampering window, 49 extended during the tampering window including the first day of free agency. 6 more opted to re-sign with their old teams in the 2 weeks following becoming free agents. We are still 11 days away from the tampering window opening. Last year 80 of the 141 or 56.7% signed in the period from 11 days before the tampering window opening and the start of free agency. There were some very big names amongst those 80. That sure is a lot of math for a gapper… Wideleft, Noeller, JCon and 2 others 1 4
bearpants Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 21 hours ago, Noeller said: Geno Smith apparently not happy with the Als and is going to the highest bidder.... Now THAT would be huge pick up for the Als... 2 hours ago, wpgallday1960 said: Jesus Christ. Sask dumps one PbP homer looney for 2 years only to hire another as soon as someone normal leaves. Ball make Rod look impartial....
Fatty Liver Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Noeller said: but that's the point, really, isn't it? The only way you can REALLY be the PBP vox in Sask is to be off the deep end like this... Tried to listen to the Sports Cage yesterday to hear Ball's take on BLM signing in Hamilton, he went on and on through numerous guests trying to justify past statements he's made that didn't work out. Even Luc Mullinder refuted his claims with a little common sense. I'm not sure he even believes most of the **** he's spewing, it's more or less theatrics to draw ears and try to keep his job. Edited January 26, 2023 by Fatty Liver Tracker 1
Noeller Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said: I'm not sure he even believes most of the **** he's spewing, it's more or less theatrics to draw ears and try to keep his job. What I know of the situation (Western Canadian radio is a small world and everyone knows everyone, to a degree), he is a RABID Riders fan who's wanted the PBP gig for a very very long time. I think he's legit in his beliefs, for what that's worth. JCon, Fatty Liver and bigg jay 3
Bubba Zanetti Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, bearpants said: Now THAT would be huge pick up for the Als... Ball make Rod look impartial.... Geno Lewis would be a wonderful edition to the Big Blue if Schoen leaves and/or Lawler signs somewhere else. Edited January 26, 2023 by Bubba Zanetti Bigblue204, MOBomberFan and Tracker 3
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