Jamal Woods

[Blue In BC]

Has anyone heard whether he will be healthy at any time soon? I haven't even heard whether he's running or close to practising yet.

He may have not beaten out Adams as the starter in TC but at some point we may need him due to injury.

IIRC he had some sort of knee injury and that potentially could be a season ending situation.

[Blueforlife]

Haven't heard anything but agree he would be a solid addition if healthy.  Adams and Woods were the reason we let some other talent on the DL walk, some of which have found some success starting or in rotational roles elsewhere.

[Blue In BC]

Haven't heard anything but agree he would be a solid addition if healthy.  Adams and Woods were the reason we let some other talent on the DL walk, some of which have found some success starting or in rotational roles elsewhere.

The catch is ratio and it would be difficult to get both on the AR. Not impossible but a choice. He'd also need some time to get back to game speed and conditioning if and when healthy. So at best maybe mid season if he hasn't been practising.

[Blueforlife]

The catch is ratio and it would be difficult to get both on the AR. Not impossible but a choice. He'd also need some time to get back to game speed and conditioning if and when healthy. So at best maybe mid season if he hasn't been practising.

Good point, would be in tough at 1st to replace Adams.  Never thought of that.  Mid season we likely see him if he comes of the 6 game.

[Blue In BC]

We should be considering bringing in another DT to the PR in case Adams gets injured. Schmekel is the only other DT we have at the moment.

[Blueforlife]

We should be considering bringing in another DT to the PR in case Adams gets injured. Schmekel is the only other DT we have at the moment.

Who was our last cuts at camp? Would anyone we cut be worth it or you thinking fresh meat?

[Blue In BC]

Who was our last cuts at camp? Would anyone we cut be worth it or you thinking fresh meat?

IDK. I looked at rosters we had at the beginning of TC and didn't see anyone listed as a DT. There may be some interest in cuts from other teams but I think at this point it's just a pure rookie. Maybe off our neg list. There were about 8 DL on the 1st neg list released but I have no idea whether they are DT's or DE's or what their availability is at the moment.

[The Zipp]

IDK. I looked at rosters we had at the beginning of TC and didn't see anyone listed as a DT. There may be some interest in cuts from other teams but I think at this point it's just a pure rookie. Maybe off our neg list. There were about 8 DL on the 1st neg list released but I have no idea whether they are DT's or DE's or what their availability is at the moment.

we should be looking at Montreal's last cuts..or their PR...we rostered 17 players for 7 positions and the one guy we brought on (Person) played 8 snaps..that isn't a sound strategy.

[Blueforlife]

we should be looking at Montreal's last cuts..or their PR...we rostered 17 players for 7 positions and the one guy we brought on (Person) played 8 snaps..that isn't a sound strategy.

Person played his 1st game, patience is key.

[Blue In BC]

we should be looking at Montreal's last cuts..or their PR...we rostered 17 players for 7 positions and the one guy we brought on (Person) played 8 snaps..that isn't a sound strategy.

There isn't an issue with slowly rotating him in especially when we're playing a top offensive team. He's also an edge guy which we need but doesn't resolve the depth issue at DT.

Montreal doesn't seem to have any DT's on their PR. They have a couple on their IR lists including 1 on the 6 game IR.

Pulling from another teams PR is probably not the way I'd go. Almost no sample size compared to a raw rookie.

I would think that we have players at every position on neg lists or some sort of desired list to call when needed.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

The catch is ratio and it would be difficult to get both on the AR. Not impossible but a choice. He'd also need some time to get back to game speed and conditioning if and when healthy. So at best maybe mid season if he hasn't been practising.

If the ratio was fixed the plan would be to play 2 Natl DT and 2 NI, but that currently prevents them from bringing on a 3rd NI DE.  Ideally they would have a 7-8 man rotation on the D-line but to get to that level, they really need to find a Natl. DE that can contribute. Changing the ratio at Safety may open a few doors elsewhere.

[Blue In BC]

If the ratio was fixed the plan would be to play 2 Natl DT and 2 NI, but that currently prevents them from bringing on a 3rd NI DE.  Ideally they would have a 7-8 man rotation on the D-line but to get to that level, they really need to find a Natl. DE that can contribute. Changing the ratio at Safety may open a few doors elsewhere.

Lots of moving parts in those comments. I've mentioned that we could add in Bailey who is an edge player at the cost of a Canadian ST player. He's a global and we're starting 8 Canadians right now so he could be added in any case. Depending on whether we go back to a 3 import OL, we may not be able to roster Person this week, unless we take Ayers off for example.

[Blueforlife]

Lots of moving parts in those comments. I've mentioned that we could add in Bailey who is an edge player at the cost of a Canadian ST player. He's a global and we're starting 8 Canadians right now so he could be added in any case. Depending on whether we go back to a 3 import OL, we may not be able to roster Person this week, unless we take Ayers off for example.

Ayers over Person imo
Also interested in what Bailey can do.  Might need more seasoning 1st.

[Blue In BC]

Ayers over Person imo
Also interested in what Bailey can do.  Might need more seasoning 1st.

I'd go the other way. We don't need 10 LB's and one that is only an ST player. I think J. Jones comes on the AR if we have an injury at WIL or MLB. IMO Ayers has been passed as next up starter at LB.

We have lots of players that can pick up the slack on ST's. We need rotational capability at DE which is a more critical need. Kelly is a very good ST player but he might not be available for 2 more weeks.

All 3 of our 2025 Canadian LB's drafted are active on ST's and have recorded ST's.

Now if we add Bailey then it might push off the need at DE at the cost adding an import on defence. However, I'd like to see both on the AR and the most logical way is to bump Ayers.

OTOH, I think Bryant is back this week and we may lose the option of another import on defence with a switch to 3 import OL.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'd go the other way. We don't need 10 LB's and one that is only an ST player. I think J. Jones comes on the AR if we have an injury at WIL or MLB. IMO Ayers has been passed as next up starter at LB.

We have lots of players that can pick up the slack on ST's. We need rotational capability at DE which is a more critical need. Kelly is a very good ST player but he might not be available for 2 more weeks.

All 3 of our 2025 Canadian LB's drafted are active on ST's and have recorded ST's.

Now if we add Bailey then it might push off the need at DE at the cost adding an import on defence. However, I'd like to see both on the AR and the most logical way is to bump Ayers.

OTOH, I think Bryant is back this week and we may lose the option of another import on defence with a switch to 3 import OL.

Going 3 import O-line makes ratio flexibility on the Defence all the more difficult, not sure it's worth the difference it makes.  Randolph and Vanterpool may enjoy a few games off with pay on the 1 game IR soon.