Dominguez Defines Class

"The Riders don't owe me anything, in fact, I probably owe them."

Those are the words from #88 on the morning he found out that he wouldn't be invited to Riders training camp.  

After several knee injuries in the last couple of years, the team and the veteran receiver have parted ways, but maybe only temporarily.

Ken Miller would not say that the door is definitely closed on Dominguez's career with the Green & White.  The Coach did say that after evaluating the young talent coming into camp, given the right circumstances, Dominguez could be considered.

Given the Riders woes at keeping receivers healthy the last couple of years, it seems probable that there will be a need at some point during the season to fill a spot.  And really, who better than a guy that has been in the offence for 6 years, is in shape and lives on the north end of town.

For his part, Dominguez says that a move to another team would be unlikely, given his family situation (3 kids under the age of 5) and his business ventures with Exit Fusion Realty.  Dominguez laughs saying that you have to prepare for the end of your career some time and he's had to do it several times, so he is ready if this is it.  But, the 6'3" wideout is very optimistic about a return to Mosaic Stadium.

There are a number of signs that could point to the veteran's return and although out of respect to the Dominguez, I'll leave those out there to the conspiracy theorists to bring up and discuss, but trust me,they are there.

Dominguez was nothing but a pro and an average guy yesterday, which makes him great to chat with.  Matt D stood with me for a 1/2 hour just yakking about his situation in both football and life.  And while its clear that his #1 passion is football, nothing can take the place of his #1 love, his family.  He remains confident he can meld the two and have his family be a part of the Riders family once again this season.