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Originally Posted by Bench Warmer
I think David Archer was also another NFL castoff who had success in the CFL. Other than, there hasn't been too many. Also consider that at least 2 or 3 teams every year grab an NFL castoff QB and add them to their roster only to outright cut them or see them absolutely fizzle in the Cdn game. It would suggest the Cdn game isn't as easy to pick up or talentless as the ignorance of some folks would like the rest of us to believe.
I just don't see Smith making an impact on the Stamps. I don't think he's smart enough or good enough to play in the CFL. Although, if he does show some promise, don't be surprised to see Burris not take it so well. This is the guy who didn't re-sign in Sask because he had to compete with the mighty Nealon Greene for the starter's position. It would be like Kipper not re-signing with the Flames because he'd have to compete with Mclennan for the #1 job.
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What a horrible comparison. Basically what you're saying is that is Kipper was a UFA this summer and signed elsewhere then the organization would have no problems with going into the season with McLennan as starter. Once Burris left the Riders were perfectly content going into the season with Greene.
If Burris was Saskatchewan's long-term answer and guaranteed starter then why did Shiver's sign Greene for a multi-year deal and was only willing to give Burris a one year deal?
Everything I've heard from unbiased media (and Burris consistently preaches this) on this has basically said that once the actual story is allowed to come out no one will be blaming Hank for leaving.
It's pretty funny that Rider fans actually still care about this and think Burris left because he couldn't handle Greene's competition.