Canadian DL David Menard released by BC

Started by VictorRomano, May 03, 2024, 01:39:47 PM

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dd

#15
May 04, 2024, 03:51:27 PM
I d bring him in for a look at TC and see what happens. Aside from Jefferson, we don't have any other outstanding D lineman and that means they'll double Willie every play and our pass rush goes to zero with a bullet.

Blue In BC

#16
May 04, 2024, 04:40:08 PM
Quote from: dd on May 04, 2024, 03:51:27 PMI d bring him in for a look at TC and see what happens. Aside from Jefferson, we don't have any other outstanding D lineman and that means they'll double Willie every play and our pass rush goes to zero with a bullet.

If he'd accept a contract close to an ELC with performance / playing time bonus's, then maybe. Realistically I can't imagine him taking that big a cut.

OTOH, we drafted DL and need to see what these players can do.

So generally, I say we pass on Menard.
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theaardvark

#17
May 04, 2024, 04:45:20 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 04, 2024, 01:11:07 PMNot every successful NFL player comes to Canada and has success. Ferragamo, Bilitnekof for example. I also remember Chris Walby making Gastineau wish he had retired. IIRC, he got ejected in his 1st game.

At the time of his retirement, Gastineau was the NFL's all-time leader in sacks. Gastineau attempted a comeback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 1990, but was released after only four games. Gastineau was inducted into the New York Jets Ring of Honor on October 8, 2012.

Gastineau was 4 years older than Covington and 2 years out of football when he made his comeback attempt... but yeah, other than that...
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Blue In BC

#18
May 04, 2024, 07:37:49 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on May 04, 2024, 04:45:20 PMGastineau was 4 years older than Covington and 2 years out of football when he made his comeback attempt... but yeah, other than that...

Another oldie but goodie. Jim Zorn only lasted 9 games with the Bombers. IIRC he had his 1st 2 or 3 passes intercepted. Returned to the NFL the following year.

My point being that $$ earned are irrelevant and is based on what a CFL can or wants to pay. If the Lions paid $300K then it was too much and will cost them elsewhere on the roster.
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CrazyCanuck89

#19
May 04, 2024, 09:32:45 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 04, 2024, 04:40:08 PMIf he'd accept a contract close to an ELC with performance / playing time bonus's, then maybe. Realistically I can't imagine him taking that big a cut.

OTOH, we drafted DL and need to see what these players can do.

So generally, I say we pass on Menard.

You drafted a DT, don't think you drafted any DEs.

Blue In BC

#20
May 04, 2024, 10:41:01 PM Last Edit: May 04, 2024, 10:43:18 PM by Blue In BC
Quote from: CrazyCanuck89 on May 04, 2024, 09:32:45 PMYou drafted a DT, don't think you drafted any DEs.

Some DL will play both inside and outside. In any case I was also referring to our 2023 draft pick, Bennett. He didn't have a great 2023 and it's a make or bust TC for him.

Hubert was a late 2024 pick and he may be a choice at DE although I don't think he'll stick.

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dizzycamper

#21
May 04, 2024, 11:59:33 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 04, 2024, 10:41:01 PMSome DL will play both inside and outside. In any case I was also referring to our 2023 draft pick, Bennett. He didn't have a great 2023 and it's a make or bust TC for him.

Hubert was a late 2024 pick and he may be a choice at DE although I don't think he'll stick.



You are right Blue, Hubert has played DE @ McMaster. Don't count him out until we see him in camp. His video/stats are OK.

CrazyCanuck89

#22
May 05, 2024, 03:16:19 AM
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 04, 2024, 10:41:01 PMSome DL will play both inside and outside. In any case I was also referring to our 2023 draft pick, Bennett. He didn't have a great 2023 and it's a make or bust TC for him.

Hubert was a late 2024 pick and he may be a choice at DE although I don't think he'll stick.



Hubert is going back to McMaster.  I don't understand how he fell, with his production.

Blue In BC

#23
May 05, 2024, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: CrazyCanuck89 on May 05, 2024, 03:16:19 AMHubert is going back to McMaster.  I don't understand how he fell, with his production.

Perhaps he fell due to being a future rather than now available player? In any case that's good for the Bombers to have a few 2024 draftees going back to school for 1 more season. He'll get some reps in TC and we'll get a better look at his current skill set.

IIRC, that's at least 3 of this years draftees we don't have to find roster space for quite yet. Add in Manu that may be years away or never, that leaves perhaps 6 players fighting for actual roster or PR spots.

We might see a couple of 2023 draftees in a dog fight to stick.
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TecnoGenius

#25
May 27, 2024, 10:51:49 PM
Quote from: Blueforlife on May 27, 2024, 10:40:39 PMhttps://www.cfl.ca/2024/05/27/a-d-line-presence-ticats-ink-david-menard/

HAM stacking the DL again.  Didn't they learn from last season?  The league-best-depth DL doesn't always win you games.  Have to have balance.  Look at WPG: we've been underpowered at DL since Sayles left (maybe even since Stove left).
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Throw Long Bannatyne

#26
May 27, 2024, 11:16:28 PM
Quote from: TecnoGenius on May 27, 2024, 10:51:49 PMHAM stacking the DL again.  Didn't they learn from last season?  The league-best-depth DL doesn't always win you games.  Have to have balance.  Look at WPG: we've been underpowered at DL since Sayles left (maybe even since Stove left).

Still waiting for the Ti-Cats to drop Anthony Bennett or Cedric Wilcots so the Bombers can scoop em back up, as they didn't get a whole lot of value out of Alden Darby. 

theaardvark

#27
May 28, 2024, 04:26:15 AM
Menard getting the Laurent money and NAt starting spot...
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Throw Long Bannatyne

#28
May 28, 2024, 04:33:53 AM
Quote from: theaardvark on May 28, 2024, 04:26:15 AMMenard getting the Laurent money and NAt starting spot...

Kongbo probably could have had a job if he was willing to compromise his demands.

CrazyCanuck89

#29
May 28, 2024, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on May 28, 2024, 04:26:15 AMMenard getting the Laurent money and NAt starting spot...

No, pretty sure Mason Bennett will be starting and Menard rotating in.
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