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If Smith played an entire game (OL and DL) would that count as 2 NI spots towards the minimum requirement of 7?

Penton speculating Quinn Smith could go first overall to Ottawa: The news earlier this week was that Concordia defensive tackle Quinn Smith had rocketed from out of nowhere to No. 4 on the CFL Scouting Bureau's spring ranking. With each passing day, however, it looks like he might end up going even higher than that in next month's CFL draft. There is plenty of talk now that Smith, who was an absolute star at the combine in late March, could go first overall to the Ottawa RedBlacks. Smith not only dominated the offensive linemen in the one-on-one drills at Toronto's Varsity Stadium on March 23, but he showed off his intelligence and character during the interview process, he doesn't have an injury history and he has also played on the offensive line. And playing on the offensive line is what he could end up doing in the CFL, even though he fancies himself a defensive tackle. Some in the CFL think Smith has remarkably quick feet and will be a perennial all-star guard on the offensive line. One GM said this week he would take Smith if he had the first overall pick. That's quite the praise for someone who wasn't even on the list when the CFL Scouting Bureau released its winter ranking. "I had a really good combine," Smith said this week on a CFL-sponsored conference call. "I trained really hard for it. Obviously I'm pretty sure every guy who was at the combine feels that they should be among the top 15 prospects. That's why we're all doing it. "Obviously I felt I should've been on the first two, but I'm very happy that my hard work paid off." Smith going first overall will become more likely if Montreal Carabins offensive lineman David Foucault, who is No. 2 on the scouting bureau's list, ends up signing with an NFL team. Foucault was one of two Canadians who took part in the NFL super regional combine in Detroit earlier this month, and the 6-foot-7, 300-pound tackle was pleased with his performance despite injuring the arch of one of his feet during the 40-yard dash. Only three of the 33 offensive linemen in attendance at the super regional were asked to stick around and talk to teams afterwards and Foucault was one of them. That has him putting the CFL on the back burner for now. "I want to take my chance to go to the NFL," Foucault said. NFL teams will sign undrafted free agents on May 10-11, and the CFL draft is slated for May 13, so plenty will be up in the air until then.

Likely just training camp competition for Renaud.

Not in the CFL. So the girls that appear at community events get paid nothing? That's not what I heard... Not only do they get paid nothing, they have to complete a minimum amount of hours per season. That must have changed in recent years then.

Not in the CFL. So the girls that appear at community events get paid nothing? That's not what I heard...

Cheerleaders make their money appearing at special events.

Kind of ironic that Buck would be his position coach if he signed with the Bombers.

Remember Jason Vega is back with the Bombers this season too. He'll be a mainstay on the DL as well...

Very talented RB. Formerly of the NFL Detroit Lions. Good blocker, excellent receiver but has had some injury issues in the NFL.

@CFL_News: According to source, #Bombers added former Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith to their negotiation list....via @PentonKirk #CFL

I think the punishment for going over the cap should be that the teams play by play man for the season is Rod Black.

January is an import OL. I never suggested trading any of our NI's.

January is an average CFL import OL. He can be replaced.

I'm confident one of Jones, Saulsberry or Knapp could step in for January without missing a beat. I'd be more interested in trading January and our 2nd overall for Ottawa's 1st overall. We NEED Lavertu.

I was thinking that Ottawa might have interest in January, in a potential trade for Glenn and or swaping first round draft picks so we can secure Lavertu.

@PentonKirk: The #Argos have signed former West Virginia star running back Steve Slaton. #CFL

He might be able to start as a DL in year one though.

I wonder if Neufeld might be converted to a centre.

Good post MOBomberFan. I still have high hopes for Tyson Pencer.

Yep, it seems that Saulsberry can play all positions on the OL so his versatility is very nice. I wonder if the Bombers are considering trading January?

To my knowledge there hasn't been anything regarding Lavertu and the NFL. He should be safe for Ottawa or Winnipeg.That's what makes him a rock hard first overall pick. Maybe that was just Viagra. lol...maybe I should have said 'rock solid'!

If that is true, what a joke. No wonder the players are pissed off. As far as the Riders go, that's just pocket change.... And yeah, if the Riders do it then we should too. The deferred salary thing? Good, I hope they're in cap hell now... It's clearly a joke. And did you not notice how many key players the Riders lost to free agency because of the deferred salaries?

To my knowledge there hasn't been anything regarding Lavertu and the NFL. He should be safe for Ottawa or Winnipeg. That's what makes him a rock hard first overall pick.

I wonder if we take Quinn Smith then convert him to a centre...

@bcondotta: Seahawks have just released a statement that Russell Wilson has filed for a divorce from wife, Ashton.