GRETZLAF IS A RIDER FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS

By Rob Vanstone Sun, Dec 20 2009 COMMENTS(0) Rider Rumblings

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By ROB VANSTONE Leader-Post

With a new deal secured, Chris Getzlaf anxiously awaits the 2010 CFL season.“It feels really good,’’ Getzlaf, a Regina-born receiver with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, said Sunday after it was confirmed that he had signed a contract extension calling for two years plus a club option for a third.“It’s good to get it out of the way. Now I don’t have to worry about anything next year except going out and playing hard and hopefully getting to the same place

— but with a different outcome.’’Getzlaf had a team-high six touchdown receptions during the 2009 regular season, in which he had 41 receptions for 531 yards. He added another TD grab to help Saskatchewan defeat the visiting Calgary Stampeders 27-17 in the West Division final. One week later, the Montreal Alouettes defeated Saskatchewan 28-27 in the Grey Cup.“I think the team is heading in the right direction,’’ said Getzlaf, who helped the Roughriders finish first in the West for the first time since 1976. “We had a hell of a year. It didn’t end the way quite the way we wanted it to, but we still played well.“If we can keep the same group of guys together, like it sounds like they want to, we should have a good team for years to come. Being from here and liking the situation factor in as well. I’d like to play here as long as it’s feasible because the situation is great.’’The Roughriders have yet to formally announce Getzlaf’s new deal, but it was confirmed by team sources on the weekend. A formal announcement is expected in the New Year.In addition to playing with the Roughriders, Getzlaf is a financial planner with Investors Group.Getzlaf is a product of the Usher Unicorns, Regina Thunder and University of Regina Rams football programs.The Roughriders acquired Getzlaf from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August of 2007. In the deal, the Roughriders obtained Getzlaf and receiver-returner Corey Holmes for receiver-returner Jason Armstead.Armstead, who rejoined the Green and White in late August, was named the Roughriders’ special-teams player-of-the-year in 2009.Fourteen members of the 2009 Roughriders are eligible to become free agents in mid-February.

Roughriders general manager Eric Tillman is also believed to be negotiating with other players who are entering their option years — including receivers Rob Bagg and Weston Dressler.

CHRIS GETZLAF RESIGNS FOR 2 YEARS AND OPTION

Effective Friday evening, Chris Getzlaf has re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for 2 years plus an option.
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ROUGHRIDERS WOULD LIKE TO SIGN ALL OF THEIR FREE AGENTS BACK

Joe Womack

It has been a short off-season for Joe Womack.

Womack is back at work as the Saskatchewan Roughriders' director of player personnel after a two-week break. Womack, who also helped coach the CFL team's secondary, spent some of the time relaxing in Denver after the Riders were beaten 28-27 by the Montreal Alouettes on Nov. 27 in the Grey Cup game.

He also met with his good friend Brad Forsyth, a scout with the NFL's Buffalo Bills whose territory includes the midwest and west regions of the United States. The two traded notes and thoughts on some of the players they have scouted or seen during the past college football season.

"We shared information just like all scouts do and it helps you firm up your evaluation of players," said Womack. "It's a really good give-and-take thing."

There are more immediate concerns for the Riders, who had 16 players eligible to file for free agency

Feb. 15. That list was reduced by two on Dec. 4 when non-import offensive guard Chris Best and Canadian defensive end Luc Mullinder re-signed. Womack said the Riders would like to re-sign most of their potential free agents.

"It would be a little hard to get everyone back but it wouldn't be impossible," said Womack. "We would like to have just about everyone back because we're pleased with our players and how they have evolved."

Womack and general manager Eric Tillman, who is on paid administrative leave while a summary charge of sexual assault works its way through the provincial courts, have studied the list together. Tillman remains involved in the day-to-day operations of the team while on leave and oversees negotiations with the players.

The CFL isn't expected to release its list of potential free agents until early January but Womack and Tillman have seen the preliminary one. Womack said the Riders' list of possible free agents is comparable in terms of numbers to the CFL's other seven teams.

Womack doesn't expect the Riders to be too active on the free-agent market. He feels they would like to concentrate on locking up their own players first.

"Everyone in the league knows that we have some really good Canadians," said Womack. "They have good character and are good players. You might think we'd like to lock them up before other teams get a shot at them. "

The Riders' list of free agents includes imports Marcus Adams (defensive tackle), Stevie Baggs (defensive end), Wes Cates (running back), Hugh Charles (running back), Eddie Davis (defensive halfback). Steven Jyles (quarterback), Tad Kornegay (linebacker), Omarr Morgan (cornerback), James Patrick (safety) and Gerran Walker (wide receiver).

The non-imports are Stu Foord (running back), Jocelyn Frenette (long snapper), Marc Parenteau (right guard) and Chris Szarka (fullback).

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FROM ROD PEDERSENS BLOG

How about some Rider news?I spoke to defensive end Stevie Baggs this week. He was in transit from Regina to Florida and wasn't able to do an interview, however he revealed he's interviewing agents this week and it appears he's set to test free agency come February 15.He made it known to me during the season that his services are available to the highest bidder. As yet, Rider G.M. Eric Tillman has yet to make an initial offer.

----Thanks to the Riders for hosting us at their annual sponsor Christmas reception last night in the locker room.Defensive end Luc Mullinder was there and we discussed his contract renewal by the Riders last week. We'll have an interview with Luc on the blog in the days ahead. Suffice it to say he's relieved to have the deal done, and is happy to be back with the Green & White.Tillman is staying true to form, making the re-signing of Canadian players his top priority.

----I bumped into Councillor Chris Szarka while at City Hall paying a parking ticket on Thursday.Chris is another pending free agent, but has yet to hear from Tillman. Szarka had some key games down the stretch, and is hoping his performances were enough to get a new offer.We decided the best thing for him to do is approach Eric first, and not wait for the call.

----I also talked with Tillman this week, and he's spent the past number of days holding extensive individual meetings with the coaching staff.One thing's for sure; Ken Miller will be back as head coach in 2010. He was asked about retirement during Grey Cup week."Well thank you for that question," Miller responded. "As we've gone through this season, after a couple of losses, I'm sure there were people who were very high on that possibility. But as we came down through the stretch, I heard that rumour circulated through the press both on TSN and in print. But I assure you it didn't come from me or anyone who's close to me.""Certainly when you get through the season you have to step back and evaluate. So there might be a time where I say it's enough, but at this point in time I have no intention of retiring."As for his coaching staff, we'll likely have to wait until the New Year to see if there will be any changes.

----The resignation of Jim Daley in Edmonton this week has left the Eskimos' defensive coordinator position open.As yet, no potential replacements have been identified. Might Rider linebackers coach Alex Smith be interested?He and Eskimo coach Richie Hall are close, and this summer Alex expressed his desire to one day become a defensive coordinator in the CFL.But is he willing to leave Regina?Likely not, but we'll explore it.

----Stampeders receiver Nik Lewis reported on Twitter this week that he had a nightmare that he was playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.Hey Nik! That's your DREAM, and it's OUR nightmare!

----Rider receiver Jason Clermont and his wife are expecting again. That was another thing we learned from Twitter this week.It's interesting that Jason is so guarded in interviews, yet he reveals loads of personal information on Twitter.----

CUTE......................

CUTE ........

IT HAS BEEN A VERY BAD WEEK.....


TIGER WAS CAUGHT WITH TOO MANY WOMEN



AND THE RIDERS WERE CAUGHT WITH TOO MANY MEN

TRUE NORTH STRONG AND GREEN !!!

TRUE NORTH STRONG AND GREEN !!!


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