https://neareport.com/2025/11/26/cfl-receiver-former-oregon-duck-and-nfl-draft-pick-identified-as-suspect-in-nov-17-multi-county-chase/
Also
https://neareport.com/2025/11/20/memphis-driver-accused-of-100-mph-chase-through-two-counties-judge-calls-him-danger-to-the-public/
"Dillon Mitchell, 28, of Memphis, faces felony charges in multiple counties after the high-speed chase that was first reported last week. Mitchell is a wide receiver in the CFL and was a seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft by the Vikings in 2019.
Mitchell was taken to the Craighead County Detention Center and faces charges of felony fleeing, DWI first, refusal to submit to a chemical test, reckless driving, speeding more than 15 miles per hour, driving without a license, careless and prohibited driving, and disregarding a red light. A crash report notes damage to the Exit 47 sign.
Judge Tommy Fowler set his bail at $5,000 cash-only, calling him a danger to the public. He has since bonded out of jail."
Nice
Well, that answers that!
Nail in the coffin, I suspect.
Bye Bye Dillon.
He needs some professional help and I hope he / his family finds that for him.
@VictorRomano did you stumble across the information yourself?
Just wondering as maybe 3DownNation was made aware of the arrest from your post.
Well, guess that problem is solved. Mitchell had trouble with alcohol in college, I guess he still does.
Quote from: gobombersgo on November 27, 2025, 04:57:11 PM@VictorRomano did you stumble across the information yourself?
When I opened my Chrome browser, it was literally the first suggested news report. I didn't even read the headline - I just saw the picture, went "holy ####", and started reading the articles and looking at the source to see if it was legit....
Looks like I scooped John Hodge by at least a few hours. Why am I not getting paid ? LOL...
oh no who will play receiver for us.
...in all seriousness, wish this guy well and would hate to see his whole life go off the rails. Sad
Quote from: blue_or_die on November 27, 2025, 06:04:25 PMoh no who will play receiver for us.
...in all seriousness, wish this guy well and would hate to see his whole life go off the rails. Sad
Totally agree. It's very easy to pile on when someone's life goes off the rails.
Lesson learned, when passing near a place like Jonesboro Arkansas always mind yer speed, trouble is afoot.
Could this be a reason Lawler was so PO'd at us for signing Mitchell before him?
Quote from: theaardvark on November 27, 2025, 06:57:13 PMCould this be a reason Lawler was so PO'd at us for signing Mitchell before him?
Does Lawler own a time machine?
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 27, 2025, 07:01:22 PMDoes Lawler own a time machine?
No, the past history of his issues obviously, as mentioned here:
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 27, 2025, 05:23:32 PMWell, guess that problem is solved. Mitchell had trouble with alcohol in college, I guess he still does.
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Quote from: theaardvark on November 27, 2025, 06:57:13 PMCould this be a reason Lawler was so PO'd at us for signing Mitchell before him?
Lawler should probably hold his tongue before he criticizes Mitchell.
Quote from: theaardvark on November 27, 2025, 07:05:32 PMNo, the past history of his issues obviously, as mentioned here:
Is there definitive proof Mitchell had substance use issues in college? No actual source was provided.
Quote from: VictorRomano on November 27, 2025, 05:47:38 PMWhen I opened my Chrome browser, it was literally the first suggested news report. I didn't even read the headline - I just saw the picture, went "holy ####", and started reading the articles and looking at the source to see if it was legit....
Looks like I scooped John Hodge by at least a few hours. Why am I not getting paid ? LOL...
lol
Im thinking more people might have received the article in their newsfeed if it said Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver instead of CFL receiver.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 27, 2025, 07:30:34 PMIs there definitive proof Mitchell had substance use issues in college? No actual source was provided.
He revealed it in an interview with Ed Tait shortly after he signed with the Bombers last spring. Also a few reports of misbehaviour in college with the Oregon Ducks. These are issues Walters should have been aware of before signing him.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 27, 2025, 08:21:07 PMHe revealed it in an interview with Ed Tait shortly after he signed with the Bombers last spring. Also a few reports of misbehaviour in college with the Oregon Ducks. These are issues Walters should have been aware of before signing him.
It's strange that you'd make an assumption like that.
Could you share a link to that interview?
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 27, 2025, 08:23:34 PMIt's strange that you'd make an assumption like that.
Could you share a link to that interview?
Move on from
Makes sense, and explains why he showed up to TC so out of shape. Hope he gets the help he needs
Yeah, it's an issue for many players in all sports. The team may have known the issues and hoped to give him a chance to step away from his demons. It didn't work out for either side.
Now it's time for him to deal with these issues.
Quote from: Blue In BC on November 27, 2025, 11:09:50 PMYeah, it's an issue for many players in all sports. The team may have known the issues and hoped to give him a chance to step away from his demons. It didn't work out for either side.
Now it's time for him to deal with these issues.
Totally agree. I think MOS knew all about his problems and rather than cut him loose, he gave him a shot and tried to help him get on the right path. That's totally MOS.
Nice of those showing support for him. Obviously he has found himself in a difficult phase of his life. Hope he can get past this. Telling regarding his performance this year. Has some stuff to work out.
Not a fan of the kick the guy when down or on the way out. Didn't work out and sad story. Had skill, needs to figure out the mental side of ball and life.
Quote from: Blueforlife on November 28, 2025, 02:03:08 AMNice of those showing support for him. Obviously he has found himself in a difficult phase of his life. Hope he can get past this. Telling regarding his performance this year. Has some stuff to work out.
Not a fan of the kick the guy when down or on the way out. Didn't work out and sad story. Had skill, needs to figure out the mental side of ball and life.
Agree 100%. He needs help.
No question he needs help. Does the CFL offer a player assistance program for situations like this?
Lots of folks need help but they don't lead the police on high stakes car chases endangering the lives of everyone around them.
If the Bombers knew about his issues, I am really surprised they took a flyer on him. These are not issues this team usually cuts anyone slack on.
The fact the Mafia PO'd Lawler by signing him means he cost us more than just his not insubstantial salary, and that return on investment did not manifest.
I wish him well going forward, that he gets help and finds success in the next stage of his life.
Quote from: theaardvark on November 28, 2025, 05:14:46 PMIf the Bombers knew about his issues, I am really surprised they took a flyer on him. These are not issues this team usually cuts anyone slack on.
The fact the Mafia PO'd Lawler by signing him means he cost us more than just his not insubstantial salary, and that return on investment did not manifest.
I wish him well going forward, that he gets help and finds success in the next stage of his life.
I think the drinking problem was in college and was not ongoing when he came to the CFL, he may have relapsed recently or gotten into other drugs which is not uncommon. Coming from where he did, it's not hard to believe he had an extremely messed up childhood, becoming an addict is not usually a rational decision.
Is it indeed a fact Lawler was upset about Mitchell's signing?
If so, that'd speak volumes of not only the former's character, but his hypocrisy.
EDIT: It's not a fact.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 28, 2025, 05:51:57 PMIs it indeed a fact Lawler was upset about Mitchell's signing?
If so, that'd speak volumes of not only the former's character, but his hypocrisy.
No, just something aard's is running with for some reason.
Walters debunked anything Lawler said in his latest interview. Lawler was either ignorant to his contract negotiations or is lying about what happened. The only reason he's upset is we chose not to partake in a bidding war so he could gouge the Ti-cats for an even bigger contract.
Quote from: Jesse on November 28, 2025, 06:31:05 PMNo, just something aard's is running with for some reason.
Walters debunked anything Lawler said in his latest interview. Lawler was either ignorant to his contract negotiations or is lying about what happened. The only reason he's upset is we chose not to partake in a bidding war so he could gouge the Ti-cats for an even bigger contract.
Or...
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/12/yall-signed-dillon-mitchell-before-me-kenny-lawler-deemed-winnipeg-blue-bombers-conduct-disrespectful-ahead-of-departure/
Quote from: theaardvark on November 28, 2025, 06:47:23 PMOr...
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/12/yall-signed-dillon-mitchell-before-me-kenny-lawler-deemed-winnipeg-blue-bombers-conduct-disrespectful-ahead-of-departure/
All that article demonstrates is that Kenny Lawler comes across as a fragile manchild with entitlement and ego issues. Not FIFO material - at all.
Also: why are you taking him at his word when he's shown repeatedly he lacks integrity?
Quote from: theaardvark on November 28, 2025, 06:47:23 PMOr...
https://3downnation.com/2025/09/12/yall-signed-dillon-mitchell-before-me-kenny-lawler-deemed-winnipeg-blue-bombers-conduct-disrespectful-ahead-of-departure/
I've read it. But we've learned that none of it is true.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on November 28, 2025, 03:18:26 PMLots of folks need help but they don't lead the police on high stakes drunken car chases endangering the lives of everyone around them.
Fixed it for you :D :o
Quote from: Jesse on November 28, 2025, 07:32:57 PMI've read it. But we've learned that none of it is true.
Whether it is true from the Bombers side of the equation, its true in Kenny's head. Which is the only place a decision about signing with the WFC gets made.
Was it a logical thought? No.
Was it a legitimate concern? No.
Did it matter to Kenny? Obviously.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 28, 2025, 06:53:41 PMAll that article demonstrates is that Kenny Lawler comes across as a fragile manchild with entitlement and ego issues. Not FIFO material - at all.
Also: why are you taking him at his word when he's shown repeatedly he lacks integrity?
Kenny loves Kenny. So glad he's gone.
Quote from: dd on December 01, 2025, 01:15:38 AMKenny loves Kenny. So glad he's gone.
Kenny has the best hands, the best circus. Bar none. But he doesn't have the mega production or consistent game-winning capability. Think back to Burnham in BC. Now that dude would single-handedly win you games, as long as the rest of the team wasn't crap (and sometimes he'd do it regardless).
My point is, a guy like Burnham is better to have. And he should have been worth $$ more (inflation adjusted). But he wasn't -- he was never paid as high as Kenny. As such Kenny is clearly way overpaid. There really is no Burnham level guy in the CFL right now.
Quote from: Tecno on December 01, 2025, 02:17:00 AMKenny has the best hands, the best circus. Bar none. But he doesn't have the mega production or consistent game-winning capability. Think back to Burnham in BC. Now that dude would single-handedly win you games, as long as the rest of the team wasn't crap (and sometimes he'd do it regardless).
My point is, a guy like Burnham is better to have. And he should have been worth $$ more (inflation adjusted). But he wasn't -- he was never paid as high as Kenny. As such Kenny is clearly way overpaid. There really is no Burnham level guy in the CFL right now.
I always thought circus catches were overrated as the receiver usually ends up on the ground or on his head after catching a near un-catchable pass. I'll take a well timed throw that leads the receiver plus an additional 20+ YAC yds. every time, which is what Schoen used to deliver almost every game.
Quote from: Tecno on December 01, 2025, 02:17:00 AMKenny has the best hands, the best circus. Bar none. But he doesn't have the mega production or consistent game-winning capability. Think back to Burnham in BC. Now that dude would single-handedly win you games, as long as the rest of the team wasn't crap (and sometimes he'd do it regardless).
My point is, a guy like Burnham is better to have. And he should have been worth $$ more (inflation adjusted). But he wasn't -- he was never paid as high as Kenny. As such Kenny is clearly way overpaid. There really is no Burnham level guy in the CFL right now.
Kenny always got hurt here. He didn't this year I don't believe. Maybe a fluke..maybe he has better training in Hamilton.
Schoen always gets hurt here. Makes you wonder tbh.
I do love me some big time catches and miss them...but I can do without the ego. That's just my opnion.
Quote from: dd on November 27, 2025, 10:16:38 PMMakes sense, and explains why he showed up to TC so out of shape.
How do you know this?
???
Quote from: Balticfox on December 03, 2025, 09:06:02 PMHow do you know this?
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Walters mentioned something about it in his end-of-year press interview, IIRC.