wr replacement

[kkc60]

Mack would be a great signing

[Tecno]

Mack was supposed to be the next Kenny, and then proceeds to get outclassed by Snead, Rambo, Philpot.  That's not a good look.  Mack is worth no more than Rambo money at this point.

He, frankly, doesn't interest me at all.  He lost his mojo down south, as CFL WRs are wont to do.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Sounds like a repeat of last year.

Sure, but nothing wrong with that strategy, just examine the merchandise closely before purchase this time.  Pretty obvious Mitchell had some red flags in his past that should have been investigated, the dumbest thing they did was letting Reggie White walk while holding onto Mitchell for the entire season.  I hope they learned something.

[theaardvark]

Sure, but nothing wrong with that strategy, just examine the merchandise closely before purchase this time.  Pretty obvious Mitchell had some red flags in his past that should have been investigated, the dumbest thing they did was letting Reggie White walk while holding onto Mitchell for the entire season.  I hope they learned something.

Yeah, they let Reggie go and then he lights it up... oh wait.

Mack, if healthy, can be outstanding.  If he can't find a taker (he will), and is available for camp at an ELC+ performance bonuses contract (he won't be), we'd be stupid not to sign him.

[blue_or_die]

I'd bet on him having a bounce back year. I'd even go as far as advocating we pay him like a #1 (no, not 300k) but make this our big FA signing.

[Tecno]

I'd bet on him having a bounce back year. I'd even go as far as advocating we pay him like a #1 (no, not 300k) but make this our big FA signing.

If Mack wasn't doing squat in '25 with that wunderkind QB and league top-2 OL, then he probably ain't gonna do much with Zach (limited range) and a '25 WPG-level OL.  Maybe if our OL becomes league-top again... Maybe.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'd bet on him having a bounce back year. I'd even go as far as advocating we pay him like a #1 (no, not 300k) but make this our big FA signing.

I wouldn't mind if they made a serious committment to making Pokey #1, nothing lacking in his arsenal except a QB that can get him the ball in open space.  He has very deceptive skills that make him hard to compare to other receivers or easily categorize.

[Tecno]

I wouldn't mind if they made a serious committment to making Pokey #1, nothing lacking in his arsenal except a QB that can get him the ball in open space.

Can he be that and still be out wide?  (Well, I guess Kenny was, but was he the definitive #1 read every time?)

Or do we have to move Pokey into the slot.

Based on 2025 performance, I don't see how Demski isn't our ostensible #1.  Pokey can do more circus a la Kenny, but Demski gives you more flexibility in routes (like more short options).

And do we need to name a "#1" (even if unspoken, and de facto)?  Clearly Pokey would be the #1 IMP, even if Schoen re-ups.

[Pete]

How about signing both Schoen and Mack to incentive laden contracts.
We'd have a quality wr in the lineup until Schoen gets healthy, and Schoen as insurance if Mack underperforms or is hurt. If they both end up healthy and performing we could also trade one if the cap is an issue

[Jesse]

How about signing both Schoen and Mack to incentive laden contracts.
We'd have a quality wr in the lineup until Schoen gets healthy, and Schoen as insurance if Mack underperforms or is hurt. If they both end up healthy and performing we could also trade one if the cap is an issue

I don't think Mack's coming in at a discount. He's in talks with multiple teams at the moment.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I don't think Mack's coming in at a discount. He's in talks with multiple teams at the moment.

Yep, a lot of these elite receivers will command a hefty salary to sign, which makes some of them a pretty big risk if they can't produce up to expectations, which is something that happens almost every year around thge league.  Actually pretty rare for the top paid receivers put up the best numbers.   

[theaardvark]

If Mack waits for TC, and doesn't have an aversion to a medical exam, that's probably where he gets a payday.

After a team finds out they either didn't bring enough talent to camp, has a vet mot show up (literally, or mentally/physically) or loses someone to injury, he suddenly becomes a hot commodity.

So signing now for an incentive laden no bonus deal doesn't make a lot of sense.

Not saying a Pinball or Hervey that won't give him big bucks and bonuses right now, though.  THAT is what he should grab onto.  Otherwise, he should wait.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

If Mack waits for TC, and doesn't have an aversion to a medical exam, that's probably where he gets a payday.

After a team finds out they either didn't bring enough talent to camp, has a vet mot show up (literally, or mentally/physically) or loses someone to injury, he suddenly becomes a hot commodity.

So signing now for an incentive laden no bonus deal doesn't make a lot of sense.

Not saying a Pinball or Hervey that won't give him big bucks and bonuses right now, though.  THAT is what he should grab onto.  Otherwise, he should wait.

Hervey doesn't like over paying receivers, linebackers or running backs, if they ask for too much he moves on with their replacements.  Just ask Gino.

[Ridermania]

Riders have released receiver Shawn Bane Jr.

[LXTSN]

Riders have released receiver Shawn Bane Jr.

He's one guy I was thinking about too. It seems like Saskatchewan has done a great job collecting game changing receivers. Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal and BC have all been great at that actually. I suppose we get one every now and then too. Pokey and Schoen most recently. I like Wheatfall, but I wouldn't categorize him as "game-changing"