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

[AngeloV]

From my understanding, the team has offered him an extension at double his salary. Essentially, his bluff has been called again from my perspective.He wanted out of his contract to go try this NFL opportunity, complained about the money as the root cause and since this extension really exposes that, he’s somewhat stuck (again).

That being said I’m 100% ok with him doing whatever he feels best here, however I don’t think the Argos have played it incorrectly either. Do I think his value goes down if he sits out? 100% - however it’s his call to make if he thinks that’s the right answer.

Anyhow, interesting to see how this one plays out. Whereas for a clown like Victor Butler, good riddance.

Problem with this scenario from his perspective is that it will bind him to the Argos for an additional year. If he really has his sights set on the NFL, he would be better off to finish his original contract then be free to try in 2019. If he was just trying to get more money out of the Argos, and bluffing the NFL interest, then he needs to consider of 100k is worth it. IMO, he's a better all around back than every other back in the league not named Harris, and shouldn't bind himself to 2 years at half of Harris' salary.

I really just hope things work out and we get at least 1 more season of him in double blue.

[mchesher03]

yup I agree with you, if he plays anything like he did last year and just plays out his contract, he will likely get this shot at the NFL that he desires, no arguments here.

anyhow I too hope to see him as an Argonaut for 2018 at minimum,he was a very exciting player to watch.

[R.J]

He isn't coming back, guys.

Time to move on.

Oh he's coming back............... when the team retires his jersey.

[Will]

Wilder just tweeted that he's watching something on CTV. There's a picture too and there's Canadian money on the table.

Get on the case Dunk!

[argolio]

Get on the case Dunk!

He can't unless it's confirmed on Wilder's twitter account.

[ArgoZ]

Wilder just tweeted that he's watching something on CTV. There's a picture too and there's Canadian money on the table.

Get on the case Dunk!

I saw that too! I asked if he left money on the table in Canada. FWIW, he is in Toronto this weekend.

[ArgoGabe22]

Sounds like a new 2 year deal is imminent

[Argo57]

Sounds like Wilder may return, a couple of months ago I would have been very excited at this prospect but TBH with the way he has handled himself during the last several weeks I have very mixed feelings in regards to his re-signing in Toronto.
Damn shame he couldn’t have negotiated with Popp and the Argonauts behind the scenes instead of publicly calling into question the integrity of the organization.
If he plays at the same level as he showed the second half of 2017 he may be forgiven!
Stay tuned, let’s see what happens.

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