Feature articles on RGM!

VS = Vancouver Sun
OC = Ottawa Citizen

VS Note: "Despite the fact that few Lions fans have heard of him, the 22-year-old receiver who was added to the team's expanded practice roster earlier this month is turning some heads in practice, most notably head coach Wally Buono, director of player personnel Roy Shivers and receivers coach Jacques Chapdelaine."

Praising RGM, BC head coach Wally Buono said:
"We like what we've seen so far. Obviously, we'd like to extend the process. A lot will depend on what happens after this game [Saturday night against Hamilton at BC Place]." (VS, OC)

Praising RGM, WR coach Jacques Chapdelaine said:
"He's a very skilled player. I hope at some point we get a chance to see him in a game." (VS)

About how their WRs have been dropping a lot of passes, Chapdelaine said:
"We had a spell of it earlier in the year. You don't know if the drops cause the sputtering on offence or the sputtering on offence causes the drops. The more rhythm you can get into the offence, the better everything is. The better the blocks are, the better the running game is, the better the catches will be. Almost every drop at this level has to do with a player taking his eyes off the ball. It's a lack of focus." (VS)

About RGM's great hands, player personnel director Roy Shivers said:
"I don't think I've seen him drop one ball since he's been here." (VS, OC)

VS Note: "That last attribute is especially appealing, since the Lions' receiving corps is suffering from bouts of double-vision, the shakes and flare-ups of Nicolson Disease. That's in reference to Adam Nicolson, the Lions' first-round pick last year who was cut in late August because he kept dropping the ball."

VS Note: "By Buono's count -- and he keeps track of these things -- the Lions have dropped 15 catchable balls over the past two games. Those botched attempts have stalled drives and limited touchdown opportunities. Not only can't they latch their fingers onto the football, but the finger of blame can't be pointed at any one individual."

About all of their dropped passes, WR Geroy Simon said:
"I think, what's happening now, when we have a little bit of inconsistency, guys are trying [too hard] to make plays. I know me, personally, when I drop the ball, I'm trying to do something else besides just catching the ball. I'm trying to catch the ball and run at the same time instead of just making sure I've got it." (VS)