CFL: Official "Ottawa REDBLACKS" Thread Part III: ALLCAPS EDITION

[OttawaSenators11]

Lawless on TSN is saying it's a 2 horse race between SASK and OTT for Dressler's services.

SASK according to him will offer 200K with Ottawa topping out at 250K.

It will come down to rather he wants the extra money or if he's willing to play for a team where the fans absolutely love him for 50K less (which is a lot of money obviously in the CFL)

Should know within' the next day or two.

 

[McManked]

It's Schultz all over again!

 

[Smash88]

Dressler would be nice, but I can't see any way he comes here unless we really blow him away with a big contract.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Dressler would be nice, but I can't see any way he comes here unless we really blow him away with a big contract.

A gap of 50K per year is pretty significant in the CFL.

 

[Smash88]

A gap of 50K per year is pretty significant in the CFL.

Yeah I guess it is and he's already got a grey cup, so on second thought, it may not be so far-fetched that he come here.

 

[Big Papi]

A gap of 50K per year is pretty significant in the CFL.

agreed, 50K over what 2-4 years? that's 100-200k difference.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Would be nice to scoop up WD but i assume he is only here for the rest of the season then trying for the NFL again next year....also even with his addition there are still a lot of holes to fill on both sides of the ball.

 

[Big Papi]

Would be nice to scoop up WD but i assume he is only here for the rest of the season then trying for the NFL again next year....also even with his addition there are still a lot of holes to fill on both sides of the ball.

I think on D its just our secondary that looks a little weak, seemed we got burnt on some long bombs last week.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I think on D its just our secondary that looks a little weak, seemed we got burnt on some long bombs last week.

Specifically Eric Fraser, our safety. He just doesn't belong out on that field. Gets burned every single time a ball comes his way.

 

[operasen]

Dressler loved Regina and they him. Makes sense to help them with a fit.

We could take say two roster players off them in a trade scenario that would reduce their Cap to the place where they could sign him.

Maybe we get someone in the realm of Taj Smith and Brackenridge to given them relief and add two hitters to our lineup. Build for the future aggressively - Taj can catch and run and Brack covers and tackles. Two really good pieces instead of one great piece.

Just my sense of building for next year.

 

[SilverSeven]

Mendes was going on today about how some reporter dude from Sask that is apparently very very tight with the Riders GM was saying he believes Sask is out on him.

They were saying that if this guy says it, its likely true.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Dressler tried out with the Chiefs. As a KC fan, I can firmly say we have one of the weakest WR groups in the NFL and he didn't really come close to making it. If he can't make it for them under Andy Reid who loves guys like Dressler he's never going to make it. He's 29. This could be a long term solution.

 

[Skrymir]

Well so much for the Dressler pipe dream...

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=460423

 

[operasen]

Can we get Josh Gordon for the rest of the year?

 

[Sensored]

Can we get Josh Gordon for the rest of the year?

Suspended NFL players can't play in the CFL, rule was added after Ricky Williams was suspended for a year and played in the CFL.

 

[BonkTastic]

Suspended NFL players can't play in the CFL, rule was added after Ricky Williams was suspended for a year and played in the CFL.

Apparently that's not stopping him from considering it:


Chris Mortensen
‏@mortreport
Josh Gordon is exploring the possibility of playing the rest of the year in the Canadian Football League, per sources.

 

[pepty]

Though Dressler seems like what the doctor ordered for the RedBlacks,I am a bit relieved this didn't go through.

It seems he was headed back to Sask all along. He and his agent did a good job of playing Ottawa and Calgary so now he should be able to wring concessions and a great new contract out of Regina.

I am sure our GM knows he was played and won't bid for Dressler after this years contract, but if the scouts have been doing their work properly, bring in some other promising NFL cuts at receiver but at not such a high cost that would throw the teams pay scale out of whack.

 

[Big Papi]

Though Dressler seems like what the doctor ordered for the RedBlacks,I am a bit relieved this didn't go through.

It seems he was headed back to Sask all along. He and his agent did a good job of playing Ottawa and Calgary so now he should be able to wring concessions and a great new contract out of Regina.

I am sure our GM knows he was played and won't bid for Dressler after this years contract, but if the scouts have been doing their work properly, bring in some other promising NFL cuts at receiver but at not such a high cost that would throw the teams pay scale out of whack.

Ottawa is not paying major bucks, and takes out Sask as a potential bidder for anyone else. win-win in that regard

 

[The Fuhr*]

Can we get Josh Gordon for the rest of the year?

He'd slaughter the CFL... Gets the running start up here for receivers... He'd be deadly

 

[Larionov]

Bidding for Dressler showed the fans in Ottawa that the REDBLACKS were committed to putting a winning team on the field. Another side benefit is that it drove up the price for the Riders, who couldn't get him on a home town discount.

It was curious, though, to see them only sign him to a one year deal. Now, CFL contracts aren't guaranteed anyway, but I wonder which side didn't want to commit long term. Hmmm...

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Sounds like WR Chris Matthews will be our next target once he gets released from SEA.

http://cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5077

Though, like Dressler, he will have to clear NFL waivers.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Bidding for Dressler showed the fans in Ottawa that the REDBLACKS were committed to putting a winning team on the field. Another side benefit is that it drove up the price for the Riders, who couldn't get him on a home town discount.

It was curious, though, to see them only sign him to a one year deal. Now, CFL contracts aren't guaranteed anyway, but I wonder which side didn't want to commit long term. Hmmm...

Ottawa offered more years and money.

Dressler decided to take the 1-year deal @ 200K for now so it could give GM Taman more time to fit him in the long-term.

It was probably like " Dressler, we'll workout a long-term deal , but right now 200K is the most we can do at this time"

Also, apparently Dressler can get that extra 50K off endorsements in Regina.
They are pretty crazy down there as local businesses were offering him free sandwiches for a year, car rentals, etc before he made is decision. Plus, his wife is from Regina.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Specifically Eric Fraser, our safety. He just doesn't belong out on that field. Gets burned every single time a ball comes his way.

You're right about that..

It's about time the coaching staff made a change.

Fraser will be backing up Reggie Jones this week in Montreal.

 

[SourGrapes]

Sounds like WR Chris Matthews will be our next target once he gets released from SEA.

http://cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5077

Though, like Dressler, he will have to clear NFL waivers.

Which is still up in the air. I've heard that he may not clear NFL waivers, that some other team will give him a shot. For our sake, let's hope the NFL takes a pass on him!

 

[2XPRO31]

There is a penalty every single play