CFL 2022 season - Page 5

ScreamingViking · #81 Posted **Jan 24, 2022, 8:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by lrt's friend

There has been talk of him coming back to Ottawa, but I can't imagine this after he left the RedBlacks high and dry in 2019. I don't think the fan base would be too pleased if he were to come back.

He left as a free agent so I don't think anybody should be that upset (this isn't like Mike O'Shea abandoning the Ticats for the Argos... twice!

). I don't recall whether Ottawa tried very hard to keep him though.

Harris's age, injury history, and tendency to falter under pressure are the biggest issues I'd have if I were a GM. Personally I think Ottawa is better off letting a younger player learn the ropes, especially if they do the massive re-build that I think is needed.

thurmas · #82 Posted **Jan 24, 2022, 11:55 PM**

Mike Reilly just announced his retirement with BC. Congrats to him a real outstanding guy and cfl legend. I know he has had some struggles recently with anxiety after his mother's death i hope he has a bright future post football.

Coldrsx · #83 Posted **Jan 24, 2022, 11:56 PM**

Still to this day my only player jersey from the CFL.

I loved how he played, how he led, how he carried himself/spoke, his style and what he represented.

Enjoy retirement good sir!

ScreamingViking · #84 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 12:49 AM**

Congratulations Michael on a great career.

Hawrylyshyn · #85 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 12:54 AM**

Odd Masoli goes to BC to fill that hole?

ScreamingViking · #86 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 1:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hawrylyshyn

Odd Masoli goes to BC to fill that hole?

Apparently they're looking to Rourke to be the starter, but you'd have to think they'll shop for a decent veteran to both mentor him and step up if needed. And Campbell said as much.

Whether Masoli would prefer not to be in a "1 and 1A" situation again may be an issue for him. But money talks, he'd be closer to home...

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“Our plan is that Nathan will be the starter. We would like to add a veteran CFL quarterback to the mix, I would look at it as a 1 and 1A situation,” Campbell said.

“The idea would be to go to training camp — not as an open competition — give Nathan every opportunity to go, but bring in a proven quarterback.”

Campbell has a long-standing relationship with Trevor Harris from three campaigns spent together in Ottawa with the Redblacks. Harris is currently a free agent, but the Lions have not had any contract negotiations with him, yet, according to Campbell.

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/24/i...g-2022-season/

thurmas · #87 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 1:40 AM**

BC needs a mobile qb while they rebuild their o-line before they are in the upper tier with Winnipeg Hamilton and Saskatchewan.

elly63 · #88 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by thurmas

BC needs a mobile qb while they rebuild their o-line before they are in the upper tier with Winnipeg Hamilton and Saskatchewan.

Have you been reading this thread

thurmas · #89 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 2:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by elly63

Have you been reading this thread

I have it was just a general comment that a good reason reilly retired is the pounding his body took and bc not in contender mode he was ill suited to be the lions 2022 qb being the pocket passer he is where needs that time a good o line brings so he could tee off for his mid range and long strikes that were too risky with the amount of hits he was taking in bc and as a older qb too.

elly63 · #90 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 5:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by thurmas

I have it was just a general comment that a good reason reilly retired is the pounding his body took and bc not in contender mode he was ill suited to be the lions 2022 qb being the pocket passer he is where needs that time a good o line brings so he could tee off for his mid range and long strikes that were too risky with the amount of hits he was taking in bc and as a older qb too.

Holy run-on sentence, Batman.

I was actually referring to this.

B.C. Lions’ quarterback) Nathan Rourke is going to be a star in this league and I’m not talking about three or four years from now – I’m talking about 2022. He’s always had the physical tools. Now look at how he improved every time he played last year. He’s a fast learner and he’s ready to take the reins if given the opportunity.

ScreamingViking · #91 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 2:27 PM**

Lots of nice things being said about Reilly. Deservedly so!

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/24/t...ichael-reilly/

esquire · #92 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 3:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Lots of nice things being said about Reilly. Deservedly so!

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/24/t...ichael-reilly/

Yeah, it's clear that there is a tremendous amount of respect for Reilly among CFL players and coaches. I can't think of many others who have received this many accolades and compliments upon retiring.

lrt's friend · #93 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 3:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

He left as a free agent so I don't think anybody should be that upset (this isn't like Mike O'Shea abandoning the Ticats for the Argos... twice!

). I don't recall whether Ottawa tried very hard to keep him though.

Harris's age, injury history, and tendency to falter under pressure are the biggest issues I'd have if I were a GM. Personally I think Ottawa is better off letting a younger player learn the ropes, especially if they do the massive re-build that I think is needed.

Yes, he left as a free agent, but there were attempts to sign him to the last minute. He also took other key players with him. Everybody has a choice but the fans saw it that he led a charge to dismantle the team following the 2018 Grey Cup appearance. The fan base was not pleased with how this all came about, so they would not be pleased to see him back after perceived disloyalty as the supposed leader of the team and the hand picked successor to Henry Burris.

Coldrsx · #94 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 5:57 PM**

Nicely done!

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elly63 · #95 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 8:01 PM**

The full interview

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esquire · #96 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 8:27 PM**

I have to admit I have no idea who this guy is but he sure is getting a lot of hype. Seems like a very well respected person in the sports business.

ScreamingViking · #97 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I have to admit I have no idea who this guy is.

Me too.

elly63 · #98 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I have to admit I have no idea who this guy is but he sure is getting a lot of hype. Seems like a very well respected person in the sports business.

The CFL does not do well when they stray from local owners/executives etc. Even at his hiring, I knew the last guy in Edmonton would not fare well. That's why it's so great to have guys like Cui and Doman. Not only that but they actually shatter the racist D-I-E narrative by being the best guy for the job by their own competence.

craner · #99 Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 9:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by thurmas

BC needs a mobile qb while they rebuild their o-line before they are in the upper tier with Winnipeg Hamilton and Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan … upper tier ??

thurmas · #**100** Posted **Jan 25, 2022, 10:08 PM**

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Saskatchewan … upper tier ??

Kinda