Chris Jones Does Not Care What We Think
The first couple of days of CFL free agency have come and gone and the Riders have filled some needs but are leaving the impression that something big may be in the works.
The big prize was Derek Dennis who will look after the blind side of whomever lines up as quarterback for the Riders. The three year deal indicates stability at the position and likely beyond and is just one in a piece of the puzzle.
Another piece may come with the potential retirement of Canadian offensive lineman, Chris Best. While it has been pretty quiet on the return of Best and Brendon LaBatte to the offensive line, Rider GM and Head Coach Chris Jones said an announcement will be coming soon on Best, while LaBatte appears to have overcome the concussion problem that happened last year.
So while the signing of Dennis was welcomed, what has followed since is a bit of a tip off of what to expect from the Riders in 2017.