Results of CBC's Saskatchewan Roughriders free agent survey

If the fans were in charge of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' off-season, re-signing Weston Dressler would be the Number one priority.

It's probably not a surprise fans want Dressler back in Green and White, but there are some interesting results in CBC's free agent survey.

On Thursday, fans got their wish to see defensive lineman Ricky Foley return as he re-signed with the team. 

The team also released upcoming free agents Tim Cronk, Trevor Guyton, Hilee Taylor, and Carlos Thomas. According to CBC's survey, Guyton was the most coveted player by fans, but none of the four players released cracked the top 10.

The 2015 CFL free agency period starts on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. CST.

When it comes to positional priorities, Rider fans haven't forgotten the team's 2-7 record without quarterback Darian Durant. When asked, 'Which position should be the top priority?' 28 per cent of fans said, "Quarterback."

"I expect them to find a bonafide #2 QB," one fan wrote, echoing the majority of comments. But when it comes to finding a backup quarterback, 60 per cent of fans said "No" to signing Kevin Glenn. 

While many fans are more concerned with keeping players like Dressler and Tyron Brackenridge, some are keen on luring others to Saskatchewan. Montreal receiver S.J. Green is the most coveted free agent, followed by Calgary offensive lineman Brett Jones, and Hamilton receiver/returner Brandon Banks.

In total, 837 people completed the CBC survey. Here are the results:

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1. What do you expect from the Riders this off-season?

1. Backup quarterback
2. Change
3. Changes on offence
4. New offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators
5. Grey Cup

2. Offence: Pick 1-5 players to sign (836 votes)

1. Weston Dressler (788)
2. Ben Heenan (703)
3. Dan Clark (555)
4. Korey Williams (362)
5. Jerome Messam (318)

3. Defence: Pick 1-5 players to sign (833 votes)

1. Tyron Brackenridge (777)
2. Ricky Foley (736)
3. Tristan Jackson (492)
4. Brian Peters (404)
5. Weldon Brown (358)

4. Canadians: 1-3 players to sign (830 votes)

1. Ricky Foley (589)
2. Ben Heenan (533)
3. Dan Clark (313)

5. Position: Which should be the top priority? (828 votes)

1. Quarterback (234)
2. Offensive Line (155)
3. Linebacker (112)
4. Running Back (94)
5. Receiver (92)

6. Kevin Glenn: Would you sign the veteran QB? (830 votes)

1. No (500)
2. Yes (330)

7. Around the CFL: Pick 1-3 of the following choices (826 votes)

1. S.J. Green (452)
2. Brett Jones (437)
3. Brandon Banks (434)*

*Banks held a lead on Jones until the final hour of voting.

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8. Who will NOT be back with the Riders? (816 votes)

1. Tino Sunseri (469)*
2. Rod Williams (328)
3. Weldon Brown (200)
4. Brian Peters (172)
5. Tristan Jackson (159)

*Sunseri finished tied for sixth with 242 votes in the offensive category.