A dream deferred...out for the year," Kory Sheets on a season ending Achilles injury at the Oakland Raiders training camp.
"I'm sad for him, but the positive side of it is he'll make a lot more money this year than he's made in a long time," said Durant. "But as far as a friend, a football player a former teammate, it's definitely sad to see that happen to him."
**It is reported Sheets will make 500 thousand this season plus keep his signing bonus
"They watch those guys, you never want to see the guys get hurt," "You want to see him make it, you want him to become a star. So, you can say 'hey, that's my friend' and all that." Corey Chamblin on the inury to Sheets
“For so long, the Riders — and I’m not saying it’s the organization or the players, but Rider Nation — has had this unbelievable aura of arrogance,” “I don’t want to say people bow down to it, but they accept it. Dean Vaili BC Lions
We didn’t come out of the tunnel ready to go and by halftime they got it cranked up but it was too late by then. I’m glad they didn’t quit, it shows they have some character but if you want to be a good team in this league, you have to start games fast. Scott Milanovich on the Argos loss to Edmonton.
"I definitely enjoy playing in the fourth quarters," "I just try to stay calm, cool and collected. I wish we would have played better in the first half.'' Drew Willy on another fourth quarter comeback against Montreal
“We watch film together, study together, room together on the road. I just need to get some mental reps. There were a few plays I ran today that I have never really run in practice, but other than that I try to stay mentally engaged and stand behind Mike when he’s repping in practice. Matt Nichols Eskimo backup QB who led Edmonton to a win over Toronto