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Originally Posted by JayP
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.
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You missed my point. The comparison was basically to state that Burris is not the most mentally strong QB out there (and yes, made it known he did not like the competition with Greene). I'm sure I don't need to remind you of his inconsistent play and last two WSF performances.
But to counter-argue, as for the Riders, nobody was content going with Nealon as the starter. Shivers/Barrett were the most content which is baffling to this day. Still, that's why the Riders went out and got Crandell - who, unfortunately, was the best option after Burris went to the Stamps. Shivers/Barrett repeatedly stated the philosophy that you need two capable QBs to be successful in the CFL which is why they signed Greene and then tried to sign Burris. It backfired horribly on them as Burris left but offering Burris the highest contract in Rider history by miles would indicate that nobody in the Rider org was confident Greene could carry the load. But what else could they say when Burris left.
And where did you hear it was a one year deal??? The Riders offered Burris a 3 year deal which would've paid him over $1M over the length of the contract.
And I'd like to hear your unbiased media sources - the Sun, the Herald? I'm not sure Burris will ever tell his story and I wouldn't believe all of it if he did. Just like I don't believe Shivers' side of the story either. Henry speaks to his audience as to what they want to hear and Shivers speaks to what Shivers wants to hear.