Booch

I'm pretty sure that if the Riders had landed one of Harris..Reilly or BLM...that Collaros wouldn't even be in anyones camp right now...he's where he is basically out of the Rider's desperation...that and aonly that reason...

Who knows...but if thats the end result then our import tackles must have made a serious regression from last year and Richardson isn't as good as his camp reports...even though I have heard more good things about him than Thomas from coaches..and players.. Would be a major step back for our defense as well..

nothing out of ordinary..when asked about a player they glow about em all....whens the last time yuou heard...he slow out of the blocks...horrible hands..couldnt catch a cold...he's in tough with ratio/sms/youth, i doubt he sticks...never...and how many times have we heard accolades outta coaches and media's yappers only to scratch our heads when they are cut...too many times to count..thats why you shouldnt read too much into comments...he was so glowing he wasn't resigned last year...think about that...he is not getting better at this stage in career...only declining unless he is on a strict fitness regime..using HGH and othe PED'S and looking at him...that doesn't appear to be the case..

I would hope he didn't get too big of a confidence boost in the fact that the Riders "opted" to bring him back...they did all they could to land several others, so were relegated to bringing him back or start season with a nobody. If the season doesn't start well for him/them...and or he gets belted around good a few times in first few games...he will be toast..mentally and physically...

i think tho i read he hasnt hit field yet due to a calf issue..

didn't seem like anyone was willing to scoop him up last year...to me that says something and don't even go thee with he was waiting for the right opportunity, or more coin...and if that was the case it was just a matter of a team offering him minimum salary and I guess he didn't like that...if Marouff didn't get hurt last year...he would of been just a memory and I bet out of football

well sometimes in a small roster league and a small SMS restrained league rookies start or lesser experienced guys step into the fray..just because you have to make it all work...regardless...there is no need to start a canadian defensive tackle to meet ratio..there will be a national at safety and 2 nationals replacing the departed o-lineman..especially with Foketti missing in action..a interior with Couture/Speller and Gray is less likely to have hiccups than a new American at guard who would be totally fresh to Canadian ball So there is really only a need for one National Dtackle on the roster...like has been done the last few years to meet ratio of 22 guys....maaaybe 2 depending on what skillset they possess...so at somepoint the newbies (griffith/Kongbo) will be given their chance to cut their teeth as they have more upside..and ability...Jake may stick at first..but he shouldn't feel to secure, and he is not a 75% or more snap a game guy as has been shown with extended use he peters out and is just muscled around..10-15 reps a game he is adequate, not sensational but so would be Forde..Kongbo wheh healthy or Griffith..

Thomas has not worked his way to the #1 tackle spot beside Nevis...thats almost funny to say that Thomas is beating Bryant..there are glowing reports from the "reporters" all the time about guys who get ousted in first round of cuts...or final cuts and guys stick who never got a word of press from our beat writers...Also havnt heard Hall or Oshea say as such either...other than having a good camp but they say that about everyone...he may stick and get reps...but no way is he being the 80 percent snaps guy in the middle

haha...yes they will

i read somewhere Soliman is injured..hasn't practiced yet?..how does one get injured before even being on the field...I think father time and injuries are taking toll on him and doubt he be much of an impact player there this year...more average than elite

if there is s surprise d-line cut it will be Nevis..or Roh...or both..Bryant is younger and cheaper than both, and way more upside and the last 6 ganes of year probably one of the best DT's in the league..Roh is expendable once Kongbo is healthy as it frees up a DI spot...and again...no need to "start" a national at DT...why make yourself weaker if you don't have to?..Richardson..Bryant..Nevis...offer wayyyyy more than Thomas...his time was already done last year but an injury got him back...he is on his last legs now...and will be lucky to make roster

I actually dont either, but with Kongbo out he has a slim chance..that being said Forde has looked good and Griffiths I think can step in and take reps already this year and looks to offer more than Thomas does right now..if not at par plus has wayyy more upside...

steal of draft was Eli hands down

NO way Thomas will start in place of any of the D Tackles this year considering it is not needed...and if that wa sto happen that would be utterly disturbing that the coaches made that decision..he may at first grab the rotational National piece on the D-line to start the season, but once Kongbo is ready will see his reps decrease, if not even sent to the PR or the 2 non dressed spots.. I expect to see Bailey filling out the receiving corp with Lawler either 46'd or IR/pr Initially..I think Washington too sticks somewhere on the roster

Yeah we are well stocked...if any one ..or more of Couture/Gray/Speller/Eli/Desjarlais was to hit PR or outright released hey would be snapped up immediately says a lot about the depth, especially when we have the top left tackle as well as arguably the top right tackle, and the straw that stirs this olines drink...and not to forget Neufeld whom many still doubt on, but has played every game now for what..the past 2yrs and a bit and many across the league would say is a top guard...not to mention one of the guys who plays with the mean nasty streak

with these new rules too...couldn't he conceivably be dressed as the 6th olineman now..3 years with Bombers, so whoever went down on the line national or Import he can step in for

Either way you slice it..we are looking good on oline with vets..2-4 year guys and 1-2 yr and picks to keep continuity going..unlike a lot of teams

now your really reaching with that comparison Lewis in the end would just trot off on a slant into the flats and sit...he had not even half of the elusiveness/speed/agility that Green still possesses

and over 1400 yards the year before by fluke?...and basically playing the last year with no QB worth spit

Did they change time of practice tomorrow? Thought i read that

Yeah..its easy tho with intermittent fasting...and keeping up the resistance training..saves the lean mass..guess I had more water and non muscle weight than I thought hahahah..

I may go just to see the guys on bubble or with slim to no chance of making it..be good scouting at the least for the organization to get a look at some guys up close..possibly even talk with and sell the team to them I need a replacement too but been holding off..Dr McDonald told me to drop some mass since I dont play no more or bounce and it make it less bothersome so i reduced about 30 pounds off my frame since late March and made a huge difference..

Has it been determined who was wearing his number?

McAllister was a guy I was pumped we signed..looks like a young Jefferson and is very quick off the edge from what I saw but also used some nice inside moves so not a one trick pony..sure hope we PR him as I pretty sure he would accept as he wants to get his career going..and as it sits now no room on roster other than if a couple injuries happen which is bad news all around Agree on Whitehead.. if he gets a crack or a seem he's gone..he's got the unique ability to explode to full speed in a couple strides

Well thank you kindly..