CFL: Saskatchewan Roughriders Cut Todd Reesing

The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a tough decision coming off the rookie camp. With five quarterbacks in camp, one was going to have to go.

The Riders know Darian Durant is their No. 1, but there are question marks after that. Ryan Dinwiddie was most likely the No. 2 based on the fact he's had some success, although limited, when he was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

After spending a year with the Riders' practise roster, Cole Bergquist had an edge on the No. 3 spot.

So, it basically came down to Kent Smith vs Todd Reesing for the No. 4 spot, and in the end the decision was made to keep Smith and let Reesing go.

According to the Riders it wasn't that Reesing did poorly, it was just that the others edged him out. Apparently Smith has a stronger arm, and his height—6'5"—was something the Green and White couldn't pass up.

After a very successful college career with the Kansas Jayhawks there was a lot of hype that came with Todd Reesing, and many people will question the decision more than if they had let Bergquist or Smith go.

I don't question the fact that maybe others had a better camp that Reesing, but I do question whether Reesing got a legitimate shot when he spent THREE DAYS with a bunch of rookies.

I know a lot of Rider fans will back the decision Miller and Berry made, because they have to take care of today in order to put together a team that will compete for this year's Grey Cup.

Durant and Dinwiddie are ready for this year, I understand that. Even Bergquist is a year ahead, and he does have the strongest arm in camp. But Kent Smith?

When looking at the fourth string quarterback, I don't think it's smart to ask "Which quarterback had the best rookie camp?" The question HAS to be: "Which quarterback has the most potential?" After all, the likelihood of that player dressing or playing this year is slim to none.

I think the decision was also made because of the Graham Harrell fiasco. Many fans were excited to have the college phenom on the roster and were looking forward to seeing him play in the CFL. So, when he left, it reminded people to be careful of the hype.

I get that, but it does leave the question of whether the hype is worth losing Kent Smith to keep Reesing on the practise roster?

It's a question lots of fans will be wondering, and even though it probably wouldn't  show a return right away, all the Riders can hope for is that Reesing won't get scooped up by another team and make them regret the decision down the road.