ontaria wilson released

[Tecno]

The Jets ended up signing 4 wide receivers to their practice roster, but not Wilson. That means he was pretty close to last on their depth chart, and they're felt to have a weak WR core. He has to see the writing on the wall at this point.

I don't know anything about the NFL, but I do know: aren't the Jets supposed to be really bad?  As in, if you don't make the Jets, you ain't making any of the "real" teams?

[The Zipp]

Has there been any reporters even talking to Wilson?  Seems very odd - I am sure that they have reached out, did I miss something?

Has he gone into hiding?

[Jesse]

Has there been any reporters even talking to Wilson?  Seems very odd - I am sure that they have reached out, did I miss something?

Has he gone into hiding?

He doesn't have to talk to random reporters if he doesn't want to. He could be ignoring their calls or his agent is screening them and giving "no comment".

The fact that he is not here means he is waiting for another opportunity. There's not much more to say at the moment. 

[Blue In BC]

He doesn't have to talk to random reporters if he doesn't want to. He could be ignoring their calls or his agent is screening them and giving "no comment".

The fact that he is not here means he is waiting for another opportunity. There's not much more to say at the moment. 

True enough.  NFL PR rosters are being set as we speak. If he doesn't get an offer he may choose to wait until the season starts and injuries pile up. However there were 100's of players released when final rosters were made. Odds are not good for those that didn't make a PR.

Can't knock the guy for hoping he gets a call.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

He doesn't have to talk to random reporters if he doesn't want to. He could be ignoring their calls or his agent is screening them and giving "no comment".

The fact that he is not here means he is waiting for another opportunity. There's not much more to say at the moment. 

It's courtesy, Bombers provided him with the game film to tryout for an NFL job, they could have sat him on the PR for his entire first season.  If he commits to a career in the CFL he has the opportunity to make up to $200-$300k/yr. within the next few years.  The door is wide open to improving his life and escaping the hell hole the US has descended into.

[Jesse]

It's courtesy, Bombers provided him with the game film to tryout for an NFL job, they could have sat him on the PR for his entire first season.  If he commits to a career in the CFL he has the opportunity to make up to $200-$300k/yr. within the next few years.  The door is wide open to improving his life and escaping the hell hole the US has descended into.

It's courtesy to the Bombers to talk to unaffiliated reporters?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It's courtesy to the Bombers to talk to unaffiliated reporters?

Courtesy to the Bomber fan base, literally multiple thousands wondering what he's up to.  Maybe we can convince Schnitzy to call him!

[Blue In BC]

Just a guess but IMO the Bombers know his intentions. Whether that is to wait out the 2025 CFL season or just a few weeks before returning.

Since we added 2 veteran CFL receivers it would seem that Wilson is not planning any immediate return.

[Jesse]

Courtesy to the Bomber fan base, literally multiple thousands wondering what he's up to.  Maybe we can convince Snitzy to call him!

Sorry, but I think he's only taking/returning calls to Kyle Walters.

When/if he signs, then we'll hear from him.

[dd]

Just a guess but IMO the Bombers know his intentions. Whether that is to wait out the 2025 CFL season or just a few weeks before returning.

Since we added 2 veteran CFL receivers it would seem that Wilson is not planning any immediate return.

No doubt they do. I ll guarantee Walters had this conversation with him before he left

[The Zipp]

or the Bombers told him he would be starting on the PR and he didn't like that.  Seems like something MOS would do. 

[Blueforlife]

or the Bombers told him he would be starting on the PR and he didn't like that.  Seems like something MOS would do. 

The notion of this has no facts to it and I disagree with the statement in everyday.

No pro club would tell a emerging star receiver that just tried out for the NFL that you would be placed on our PR.

I believe our club would do everything in our power to bring him back, evaluate him in practice and make the roster decision based on who would help the team win that week.

The continuous mention of the MOS way with this type of tone is getting a little overstated on here.  Really easy to question the mafia after an average start.  The way this club has coached and managed created one of the best runs in Bomber history.  While the Bomber brass is not perfect, it certainly has shown its ability to coach and roster a top club for half a decade.

[theaardvark]

or the Bombers told him he would be starting on the PR and he didn't like that.  Seems like something MOS would do. 

Zero chance this would happen.  Literally zero.

With our injury situation, and the fact he has been in uber competitive NFL camp, so there is no "coming off the couch, shake the rust, get in shape" concern, plus the fact it is still Zach throwing to him, and he has 100% knowledge of our basic system, which even though we've had an OC change means he's not going to be coming into a foreign system and has to learn  much, No.  No PR.

He was basically tied for our leading receiver last year, and had an NFL experience.  Its not like Mitchell, or any of the recent signings, who may not be in shape, and have to learn the system.

Zero chance he is offered a PR spot, both for the above reasons, and the fact he'd instantly be scooped by another team. 

I'd say the only question in what he was offered is whether they gave him st straight up option of finishing his ELC, or offered the option of a new multi year deal at a much bigger number, which I truly hope they did.

[Blue In BC]

The notion of this has no facts to it and I disagree with the statement in everyday.

No pro club would tell a emerging star receiver that just tried out for the NFL that you would be placed on our PR.

I believe our club would do everything in our power to bring him back, evaluate him in practice and make the roster decision based on who would help the team win that week.

The continuous mention of the MOS way with this type of tone is getting a little overstated on here.  Really easy to question the mafia after an average start.  The way this club has coached and managed created one of the best runs in Bomber history.  While the Bomber brass is not perfect, it certainly has shown its ability to coach and roster a top club for half a decade.

IDK. It wouldn't be unusual for a player returning from the NFL after 1 CFL season to need a re-adjustment period. In that sense I could see Wilson being added to the PR to get him into game shape and get back to CFL timing etc.

OTOH, it's also possible he'd get immediately added to the AR or placed on the 1 game IR so that he gets paid. He's still on an ELC so it's not a big hit.

If he had come back this week he wouldn't have even been able to be at any practice sessions. So it's a timing issue of when he comes back. He could return on Monday and be at all the practice days for LD.

Somewhat ironic from you. Patience with Houston but not so much for Wilson. Noting that neither have played since 2024. Yes Wilson was a Bomber in 2024 and Houston was not. Just an interesting look at both sides of the coin.

We do have a different OC in 2025 so it's not as easy as just stepping back onto the field.

Aardy has a point in his post above mine. That said, shorter time between plays, waggle, bigger field might have created some bad habits that might be a small issue for Wilson. 

I'm not sure he'd be offered a new deal before returning. That's an interesting question though.

The Argos just brought back Polk immediately to their AR. I haven't heard anything yet about a new contract or extension but it could happen shortly.

IIRC last year the Als brought Mack back and did give him a new deal immediately. So yes it does happen.

[theaardvark]

IDK. It wouldn't be unusual for a player returning from the NFL after 1 CFL season to need a re-adjustment period. In that sense I could see Wilson being added to the PR to get him into game shape and get back to CFL timing etc.

OTOH, it's also possible he'd get immediately added to the AR or placed on the 1 game IR so that he gets paid. He's still on an ELC so it's not a big hit.

If he had come back this week he wouldn't have even been able to be at any practice sessions. So it's a timing issue of when he comes back. He could return on Monday and be at all the practice days for LD.

Somewhat ironic from you. Patience with Houston but not so much for Wilson. Noting that neither have played since 2024. Yes Wilson was a Bomber in 2024 and Houston was not. Just an interesting look at both sides of the coin.

We do have a different OC in 2025 so it's not as easy as just stepping back onto the field.

Aardy has a point in his post above mine. That said, shorter time between plays, waggle, bigger field might have created some bad habits that might be a small issue for Wilson. 

I'm not sure he'd be offered a new deal before returning. That's an interesting question though.

The difference is Houston was on the couch.  Wilson was in NFL camp.

Wilson excelled last year, and maybe the reason he did great here and got cut by the Jets is that the CFL suits his game.  Many players excel with the waggle, wider field, more available targets scenario. 

His game is purely a CFL game, and that is the difference between thriving it here, and making it into the NFL.

Our league is full of players who have just as much talent as NFL players, just in a slightly different bend.  Talent which makes them CFL stars, and NFL busts.