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The Argos were, I believe, 4-7 when the decision was made to make Wilder the primary RB. The team went 5-2 down the stretch and he was injured for one of those losses. He obviously wasn't responsible for all of that, but I don't think you can deny the impact he had.
And, no R.J this does not mean I'm declaring him a legend.
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On the surface and with unproven allegations, Flutie’s (Argofans member) statement sounds reasonable, BUT it’s not that cut and dry as Wilder would like you to believe and a lot more complicated. The Argos claim to not have had any talks of renegotiation with Wilder. So who’s lying? If it’s Wilder, and common sense says it is, is not a good start leading off your case with a lie. Wilder is aloud to quit and work any job, like he currently is, just not the NFL, who honours CFL contracts. It’s not that different from other pro sports. A soccer player can not quit and play for another team or another league. It’s unfamiliar to most North American leagues, because they are usually the top and players rarely leave for a lesser league. I remember all the controversy when Ismail came here.
Wilder had a huge impact on this team, but I would say luck was the most major factor to winning the Grey Cup, then Ricky Ray.
Last edited by ArgoZ; 02-21-2018 at 07:52 PM.
Aside from one big catch in the East Final, I thought Wilder was non existent in the playoffs. Everyone is replaceable.
He never threw any blocks to protect Ricky from pass rushers? Hmmm.
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One of the big factors in the turnaround is that once other team's saw the damage Wilder could do as a runner, they no longer could pin back their ears and salivate at the prospect of going all out to pressure or sack Ray. In the Eastern Final when the Riders were keying on him, it helped Ricky go 28/39. In addition, Wilder gained 104 yards, 14/52 on the ground and 8/52 receiving, so while not record-setting nor even typical of his earlier performances, it was certainly not nothing.Originally Posted by R.J
Aside from one big catch in the East Final, I thought Wilder was non existent in the playoffs. Everyone is replaceable.
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