tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post9097018628825396937..comments2008-09-02T13:14:27.811-06:00Rider Prophethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-13483797865754689002008-09-02T13:14:00.000-06:002008-09-02T13:14:00.000-06:00"Washington was called back to his home planet"<BR/><BR/>Hilarious!Rider Prophetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-6853132861475585812008-08-31T08:44:00.000-06:002008-08-31T08:44:00.000-06:00a friehauf is gone again and washington was not released but was called back to his home planetreed's blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17809999316753597687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-15592053688319743502008-08-25T21:54:00.000-06:002008-08-25T21:54:00.000-06:00Yes Friehauf was brought back when Durant got hurt. I would like to see him go in. He's so tall that if he just fell forward he could gain 5 yards a play.<BR/><BR/>As for Crandell, I think his inclusion in the process is nothing more than a choice between 2 plane tickets, one to play out East (as in trade) one is a ticket to Hawaii to sail off into the sunset. It’s pretty obvious that his playing time is done here. The only teams I can see being interested would be maybe Winnipeg and Hamilton (BC is extremely slim odds). I think Crandell may just decide to sit for the rest of the season and contemplate his future.<BR/><BR/>I think this move will have a profound impact on the locker-room. Durant was almost in tears when he talked about it and even hinted that it would make him think hard about what he does when his contract expires. The Riders are almost like family and for Crandell to be given the boot like this will definitely have an effect. I think it will depend on how Bishop handles himself. If he’s humble it may go a long way to making the transition easier. If he comes in like a hot shot and more importantly if he doesn’t perform well there could be some turmoil. I hope Tillman knows what he’s doing.Rider Prophetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-85677022352353236202008-08-25T21:29:00.000-06:002008-08-25T21:29:00.000-06:00Right on Proph...Bishop isn't the answer and Crandell wasn't totally to blame for the being O-for-2 the last 2 games.<BR/><BR/>ON Rider PriderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-11968228646031347642008-08-25T17:45:00.000-06:002008-08-25T17:45:00.000-06:00First of all, I'm ecstatic to learn that Chaz Friehauf is still on the roster (Go Fightin' Orediggers!) - I thought he had been banished to the land of wind and ghosts.<BR/><BR/>But on a serious note (which is obviously not my strong suit):<BR/><BR/>What do you think of management's decision to include Crandell in the process that is deciding his future? They say they're doing it out of respect to him, but what do they do if he says he still wants to start here? I imagine they're asking for his preferred trade destinations but with only 7 options, there is not much wiggle room. And nobody is really looking for a starting QB, are they? Would he give Hamilton a clear upgrade over what they have? Or Winnipeg? Or even B.C.?<BR/><BR/>And the second part of my question, I think directly relates to management's decision to appease Crandell - How much of an effect do you think this has on the lockeroom? There can't be many people in that room more respected than Crandell. And while I understand the point of view that the players are professionals and it shouldn't matter who is in the room, the truth is that chemistry is very easy to destroy. And sometimes it is as easy as adding one new person into the mix.Napoleon in Ragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01123559650973293179noreply@blogger.com