Argos James Wilder Jr issues statement that he won't be playing in 2018

[rdavies]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised but judging from the comments I am in the minority on this one. Zero sympathy from me on reneging on a contract. Without sticking to contracts we are nothing better than the likes of the XFL and we all know all those leagues that have come and gone.

Good player, but nobody the likes of Popp and Trestman can't effectively replace.

[OV Argo]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised but judging from the comments I am in the minority on this one. Zero sympathy from me on reneging on a contract. Without sticking to contracts we are nothing better than the likes of the XFL and we all know all those leagues that have come and gone.

Good player, but nobody the likes of Popp and Trestman can't effectively replace.

Exactly.

And I really feel for the poor baby - only making 55K (with added play-off bonus money) for 6 months work, doing a job / playing a game you love. And in doing so - gets a shot at much bigger CFL reward or possibly a huge NFL pay-day down the road.

I was looking forward to seeing him play again for the Argos again too - had a few fantastic games (along with a few sub-par to ordinary ones)

But he can shove that attitude about the CFL up his @r$e sideways IMO; sure, guy's gotta do what he gotta do to take care of himself and his family - everybody gets this. So have fun working construction pal.

And Popp can easily find another good RB.