tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.comments2024-03-11T21:26:54.222-06:00Rider ProphetRider Prophethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comBlogger3666125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-15613369312661885842024-03-11T21:26:54.222-06:002024-03-11T21:26:54.222-06:00I agree. The apology could have been much more to ...I agree. The apology could have been much more to the point (we made a mistake, we're sorry) and left out all that other stuff and come across much better.Rider Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-46586606105675727432024-03-11T10:27:55.964-06:002024-03-11T10:27:55.964-06:00All I will say about the "Girl Math" ad,...All I will say about the "Girl Math" ad, outside of the fact that it is beyond me that there wasn't a red flag in there for someone, is apologize & move on. Don't make it worse by saying it was women in the organization who came up with it. Don't add that your staff is made up of 50% women. Anyone who looks up the corporate structure can see that it is populated by males at the top AND the buck stops there. Doesn't come across as very sincere. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-7770308160503472112024-02-19T21:03:13.695-06:002024-02-19T21:03:13.695-06:00Anon 1 - You are right. Hamilton actually poached ...Anon 1 - You are right. Hamilton actually poached more Argos than we did. I see Auclair replacing Teitz and Reavis taking over for Moncrief. Herdmans are just depth and special teams. Cooper is American.<br /><br />Carney for Robertson is not necessarily an upgrade but I think the idea is that its not enough of a downgrade that it should impact the overall line, likely with some $$ savings. LT remains the one big question at OL no doubt. <br /><br />In theory Edmonton should be good... but I thought that last year and was quite wrong so who knows.<br /><br />Anon 2 - Daniel would add some great depth Rider Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-19185541741009510282024-02-19T12:24:17.781-06:002024-02-19T12:24:17.781-06:00Resigning Micah Johnson is HUGE. Still a great pla...Resigning Micah Johnson is HUGE. Still a great player. Love the Sceivour signing too. O-line needs better starters and depth. I would still like to see them sign DB Roberson Daniel from the argosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-73760882865542611772024-02-19T10:47:51.695-06:002024-02-19T10:47:51.695-06:00Well, I said that the "connection" betwe...Well, I said that the "connection" between Mace etc. & former players doesn't often mean much, having given the Jones example in 2016. That we should be happy with 1 or 2 significant pieces. And Hardrick is still the biggest one IMO. The TO connection REALLY only landed 1 guy - Ouellette & the Calgary connection 2 more. However, those were 3 big fish. They improve the team immensely though, to be fair to our MOP & DMOP, will we get the performance there that we did last year? Notwithstanding that - Thurman's a big catch. <br /><br />The other moves - Auclair & Herdman-Reed for Moncrief & Teitz? Both had down years. Was it a blip for Moncrief? I don't see those as massive upgrades. Marshall is gone for obvious reasons but was a playmaker so can Edwards-Cooper match that production? I still like the move & he's a National. Carney for Robertson? Not sure that's an upgrade. I expect BC will be happy he's not injuring their QB's anymore. <br /><br />So, improved on OL but still a big hole @ LT. I do like the LB's & DT's. IMO we're okay on D. I think we need to get some help @ WR. The West will be tough this year. Even with Harris I don't see us having an advantage there over anyone but Calgary. Everybody has solid RB's. Everybody has solid kicking & return games. <br /><br />The team that scares me the most is Edmonton as far as playoff chances. They had signed up virtually everybody & added 4 really big pieces. Jones is returning with a big young team which had over 30 guys in their 1st & 2nd years last year & are now veterans. It's going to be a very interesting time in the West this year. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-22776498819091164202024-02-13T14:19:25.981-06:002024-02-13T14:19:25.981-06:00Nice analysis Prophet!
I’m with you on putting a ...Nice analysis Prophet!<br /><br />I’m with you on putting a question mark on the Ouelette signing. Didn’t feel like a priority. Hoping they didn’t overspend on that one. He’s played some good ball but I struggle to recall examples of free agent signings of import running backs that have been impactful. The success of an RB in the CFL is more a factor of the talent on the oline, offence design , play calling and coaching than the person carrying the ball. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195547139388389969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-33093107527942515032024-02-13T07:25:50.891-06:002024-02-13T07:25:50.891-06:00Anon - Will be interesting to watch how Winnipeg f...Anon - Will be interesting to watch how Winnipeg fares this season. Definite hit to their talent and the ones they have (bighill, bryant and Jefferson) are getting older.<br /><br />Gov - It's mostly about depth at this point. I think we could find 24 starters with what we have but back-ups get dicey. Micah was a great add. I think Cdn OL depth american receiver and linebacker are still places where depth would be nice.Rider Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-31493600098083084352024-02-12T10:05:25.714-06:002024-02-12T10:05:25.714-06:00What was the hole you feel we didn't address. ...What was the hole you feel we didn't address. Back QB? Another receiver? Still haven't replaced Cousin Leonard.Govindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266076144685069975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-58403722342275146762024-02-12T09:58:41.935-06:002024-02-12T09:58:41.935-06:00Good review. Adding Hardrick, Thurman, Ouellette, ...Good review. Adding Hardrick, Thurman, Ouellette, Carney & Edwards-Cooper while dropping Tevan Jones, Wieneke, Moncrief & Marshall is a win. With all the hoopla around signing Schoen & Oliveira in Winnipeg, though well deserved, it doesn't "improve" a team which had them last year. The only new guys are Streveler & Noah Hallett while likely dropping Hardrick, Houston, Walker, Jeffcoat along with Dru Brown & a couple of retirees. So if we're looking at the West at this point we are getting closer to our next door neighbours. They have some rather big holes to fill with only 2 unknown OT's on the roster to replace Hardrick for example. <br /><br />It's always nice if your opponents have net losses to go with your gains. You have to see things in relation to what's happening elsewhere. Good job so far. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-58787925043864314192024-02-05T13:57:43.833-06:002024-02-05T13:57:43.833-06:00Sources say Hardrick has agreed to terms with Ride...Sources say Hardrick has agreed to terms with Riders. If so, big signing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-10555286152839393992024-02-05T11:00:36.858-06:002024-02-05T11:00:36.858-06:00With Pickett apparently off the market so early he...With Pickett apparently off the market so early he sets the market @ SAM. I expect Burke paid him a lot more than the top guy, Moncrief, got @ $145K last year. <br /><br />Riders seem to be hot after Stanback but BC, Wpg, Toronto all really need one of the top 2 guys & will be in the mix for Stanback if that falls through. That's the big 3 & a piece badly needed for a CUP run. Still, IMO Riders have a good crack at him. <br /><br />What about receivers? I like our top 2 but IMO need one more big signing there. Schoen IMO is likely going to be offered big bucks by Ottawa & Hamilton (if they can't sign White). I don't know that we want to throw the kind of money required there. <br /><br />I agree that we really have to address the OT, DL & LB positions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-62175885873054660662024-02-05T09:46:43.937-06:002024-02-05T09:46:43.937-06:00That O-line is still awful. Hope Harris has been d...That O-line is still awful. Hope Harris has been doing sprint training alreadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-92202366915483003482024-01-30T17:44:29.112-06:002024-01-30T17:44:29.112-06:00Thank you……I agree on not over-spending on a free ...Thank you……I agree on not over-spending on a free agent RB. Would be happy with Olivera or Ouelette but those are not the key dollars to create a winner in Sask. <br /><br />Nice analysis Prophet!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195547139388389969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-47768301943296774982024-01-29T21:14:41.927-06:002024-01-29T21:14:41.927-06:00Man I am getting great at this. Post that I don...Man I am getting great at this. Post that I don't expect Lanier back Monday morning and he's signed by noon. haha<br /><br />Anon - I do think the Bombers want to keep Olivera but I doubt will be the highest bidder. But other teams will need to be significantly more than them (not just a bit) to pry him away. Honestly I'm not a big fan of spending huge $$$ on RBs. Morrow/Hickson can be very effective at a fraction of the Olivera or Ouelette cost.<br /><br />Ethan - Ah the good ol FA windfall of '16. Thank god for Otha Foster. I believe Curtis Steele was in there too. Rider Prophethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111976277479263164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-60532267348368211062024-01-29T11:40:42.013-06:002024-01-29T11:40:42.013-06:00I wouldn't put too much stock in getting a win...I wouldn't put too much stock in getting a windfall of Argos. If we get 1 or 2 big names that would be great. The exodus in 2016 netted us Kendial Lawrence, Andrew Jones, Shamawd Chambers & Otha Foster in Feb 2016. Only Foster really became a VG player for us. Jefferson arrived from the NFL in Sept 2016, having announced his team by wearing an Esk sweater & later going to the Riders when Jones came up with more bucks. As we have seen with Lawler, Lewis & now MBT, Jones is prepared to go a long way dollar wise for what he wants. <br /><br />There will likely be big $$ on the table for players we are seeking. Mace, notwithstanding, we're going to have to show them the money.Ethannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-78685171464410603922024-01-29T11:13:30.218-06:002024-01-29T11:13:30.218-06:00Covered all the bases. Unless all we sign is Argos...Covered all the bases. Unless all we sign is Argos, we should have enough cash for either Oliveira or Schoen. Hurts Bombers in the process. The Bombers, with a reported $285K on Kenny & $200K & a bit (Dave Naylor) due Demski, are likely out on Schoen unless you want to put about $800K into 3 receivers. The Bombers since Harris arrived have almost always had the most rushing attempts in the league - that's their identity. IMO they go hard on Oliveira & he ends up there again. <br /><br />We don't need Oliveira as much as we need Schoen. Morrow is a much cheaper option. Let the games begin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-48451146606178695672024-01-24T07:16:32.536-06:002024-01-24T07:16:32.536-06:00Agree. "Winning" free agency tends to am...Agree. "Winning" free agency tends to amount to very little. Just means you had the most problems to address.<br /><br />PROPHETAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-8685382864421079062024-01-22T12:33:57.667-06:002024-01-22T12:33:57.667-06:00Lauther's on board. I keep hearing rumours tha...Lauther's on board. I keep hearing rumours that Shriver is off to Edm & Lanier is tagging along. Makes sense when you look at the Ceresna trade ( great trade by Jones I have to admit). Lanier would slot in the Ceresna spot. Argos have 3 VG DT's but the Ceresna trade tells me someone is leaving. Oakman is the guy most rumored.<br /><br />With both of our RB's signed, is Oliveira a target? I keep hearing the Riders were after Brown or Streveler. Of course it's not better than 50-50 he shows up. <br /><br />Change is good but a lot of change isn't. In the Sunderland era the Elks were winning FA every year. I see a lot of movement this year. We still have 2 dozen unsigned players. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-11633035306935873632024-01-16T06:30:09.889-06:002024-01-16T06:30:09.889-06:00Man that was almost scary how you willed that coac...Man that was almost scary how you willed that coaching staff into existence. Next can you complain that Bane hasn't been resigned yet? See if we can knock that one off the list too.<br /><br />Rider Prophet Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-4046103746912957332024-01-15T11:20:22.241-06:002024-01-15T11:20:22.241-06:00Saw that. Actually IMO it looks pretty good. Lots ...Saw that. Actually IMO it looks pretty good. Lots of experience there. I take it back. Ethannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-53721300510589484142024-01-15T11:12:09.731-06:002024-01-15T11:12:09.731-06:00They just announced it…They just announced it…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-40205094549230776742024-01-15T10:28:21.294-06:002024-01-15T10:28:21.294-06:00Trevor Harris got $250K signing bonus. I guess he&...Trevor Harris got $250K signing bonus. I guess he's not going anywhere. Where's the new coaches? Hope this isn't Claybrooks 2.0. Have we got a handful of coaches with no CFL experience? O'Day says they're in place but no word leaked out anywhere? What's the big secret? If they're all in place, why the lack of signings? Something doesn't look right o me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-73837945341374335792024-01-15T10:08:32.727-06:002024-01-15T10:08:32.727-06:00I see a possible major red flag here. When asked b...I see a possible major red flag here. When asked both O'Day & Mace said all the coaches were in place & would be announced in good time. Why not now? We are literally 3 weeks to the open window for talking to FA's, have 30+ FA's pending & not even a hint of who's coming leaked anywhere. I hope I'm wrong but this looks suspiciously like the Claybrooks situation. Top available coach lands in BC & loads up on half a dozen guys who are retired players going into coaching or coaches on their 1st CFL gig. And I know how that turned out. <br /><br />Usually when a coaching staff is in place teams announce it right away because the information gets out from other sources - insiders, teams they left etc.. And you start getting a flurry of signing the priority guys once you have all your coaches. The silence is deafening. Ethannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-18590342203345344312023-12-13T12:07:34.596-06:002023-12-13T12:07:34.596-06:00Nice post pantsonfire
Nice column Prophet! Nice post pantsonfire <br /><br />Nice column Prophet! Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195547139388389969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457862363782171899.post-65324408593885877872023-12-12T23:23:56.789-06:002023-12-12T23:23:56.789-06:00Post away. You can always use my comments.
Alway...Post away. You can always use my comments. <br /><br />Always read you every week even if I don't always comment. I can count on you for telling it like it is. <br /><br />See you next year. 😀<br /><br />pantsonfirenoreply@blogger.com