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As a nine-year veteran with the Alouettes, receiver S.J. Green has earned the right to speak his mind — and he frequently does throughout the course of the regular season.

But this week, on the eve of Canadian Football League free agency, Green took things a step further, criticizing management through his Twitter account (@SJ19_19SJ) when it appeared the team was going to lose linebacker Winston Venable and defensive-back Jerald Brown.

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“I really hope the @MTLAlouettes aren’t silly enough to let Winston Venable slip away. He needs to be on our team. Make the necessary moves,” Green wrote. “Not smart to let one of our rivals get him and make them even better. Let’s be smart about this. We’re behind the 8-ball already. Be realistic.”

Green called Brown the league’s best boundary halfback, stating he should be with the team.

Venable re-signed with Montreal on the opening-day of free agency. The team also added receiver Kenny Stafford and cornerback Jovon Johnson — although it seems likely Brown won’t be returning. Green later commended management for their moves.