SHEETS: “I’M A RAIDER NOW”
BYLINE: LEVI DAMIEN
SILVERANDBLACKPRIDE.COM
When Kory Sheets won the Grey Cup MVP for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders this season, he got the attention of a few NFL teams. One of which was the Indianapolis Colts who, like the Raiders, are in much need of help at running back. Indiana is also the home state of his alma mater, Purdue University, where he ran for the second most career yards in school history.
He had similar success in the CFL which gave him some options where he signed. He chose the Raiders for the uncertainty at the running back position. He appeared on Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game to talk about joining the Raiders.
“Up in Canada it was the perfect situation,” said Sheets. “I was the starting guy, I didn’t have to worry about a position, I probably could have retired there if I wanted to, but coming here it was wide open. [Darren] McFadden’s not signed, [Rashad] Jennings’ not signed, the other guy (Latavius Murray) is coming off injury so it was pretty much wide open.”
“[The Raiders] didn’t say anything about being the featured guy yet but they did say I had a chance to compete for a position inside the running backs so that’s something I was looking for. The probability of actually starting was another thing I was hoping for. This is a perfect place for me. Oakland gave me the deal that I wanted and that I was looking for. I’m happy to be here and I’m a Raider now.”
Good for Kory Sheets, and if he gets a fair shake he'll make this team. He did his job for the Riders and all the power to him for improving his situation. For guys that stay out of loyalty or take less, they are the ones that get burned in the end. If you want loyalty then get a Scotia Bank card and if you want a discount go to Costco. I was offended on Friday listening to the Sports Cage and this guy calls in saying how it brought a tear to his eye that Chris Milo stayed out… Read more »
It's all about the money! Each and every one of us would do something similar to improve our lot or that of our family. Primarily the only guaranteed money is the signing bonus. You have to make the team and then stick with the team to earn the rest of the money. Regardless of whether it's Sheets, Dressler or any of the numerous guys who have gone to the NFL from CFL teams; if you stick you get good coin. If you don't you come back looking for a job with a CFL team or the Arena Football League. Most… Read more »
Agreed to the other comments here, I still believe Sheets talents are more suited to the CFL game. He is going to be in tough down there but boy can not blame him for taking a shot.
Dale.
Sheets and Dressler will be back playing for the Riders at the Banjo Bowl at the latest. Bank on it.
Woz, did you even read the article? He said, " I'm a Raider now " Even if it doesn't work out down south, he's going to the CFL's highest bidder, not the Roughriders of Saskatchewan. Bank on it.
You bet Woz! Written like a true government lacky. Work your 33 and pension out is the best way to go rather than see what might be across the street.
Agreed 100% "You bet Woz! Written like a true government lacky. Work your 33 and pension out is the best way to go rather than see what might be across the street. "
Somewhere Obama grins in the blogosphere.
And if Woz turns out to be right won't you look like gutless geniuses. Bank on it.
I think of the two, Dressler has the better chance. He does that thing where he wants the ball so much more than the guy defending him – and somehow the ball ends up in his hands. Call it the power of the will, or something. Or 'hard work' if you prefer. It usually trumps athleticism.
To the last poster that is blantant racism. One player is referred to as hardworking and the other athletic? Don't think I won't call out that b.s.