CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Heard the Riders just signed DT Devin Adams, we'll probably never know why the Bombers let him go.

[Tecno]

Heard the Riders just signed DT Devin Adams, we'll probably never know why the Bombers let him go.

I guess he was on PR to end the year?  It's not FA yet, otherwise.

They seem pleased as punch over their on their forum.  I would have thought SSK wouldn't need any new DL given how they had so many monsters last year.  I guess they are prepping for half the team to leave on big $$ FA snipes.

There's a reason MOS/Younger chose not to dress him very much.  He's not the answer, no loss.  Seemed like a nice enough guy, though.

But now we have to worry about Adams spilling the beans to SSK on our Super Duper Effective DT/DL strategy secrets!   /s

[dd]

Heard the Riders just signed DT Devin Adams, we'll probably never know why the Bombers let him go.

I thought he played decent, when he played. He had a decent motor, decent speed and was powerful. I could never figure why we kept pulling him out so figured it was a ratio thing. He'll do good in Riderville

[Pete]

I thought he played decent, when he played. He had a decent motor, decent speed and was powerful. I could never figure why we kept pulling him out so figured it was a ratio thing. He'll do good in Riderville

he could play end and tackle due to his athleticism but not particularly effective at either one. He started off the year as a starter so had the opportunity but didn't really take advantage.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

he could play end and tackle due to his athleticism but not particularly effective at either one. He started off the year as a starter so had the opportunity but didn't really take advantage.

If I were him I'd leave too. He watched Jake Thomas stand around at nose for 10 weeks, collect game cheques, and likely had some feelings. In Regina he's going to have a chance to actually hit quarterbacks so he's bound to look better just from the sheer fact they (and the rest of the football world) believe pressure is important.

[theaardvark]

If I were him I'd leave too. He watched Jake Thomas stand around at nose for 10 weeks, collect game cheques, and likely had some feelings. In Regina he's going to have a chance to actually hit quarterbacks so he's bound to look better just from the sheer fact they (and the rest of the football world) believe pressure is important.

I get that you HATE Jake, but I don't think he could ever be accused of "standing around" ever.  Would he ever lead the league in tackles/pressures?  Nope.  But if there was an award for effort and heart... sure, I cry whenever I rewatch Rudy, and I am a sucker for hard work and perseverance, but Jake is more than his numbers.  He would not be on an MOS team if he wasn't.

If THAT is what caused Adams to move on, good riddance.  Could just be the fact that as an American he needed to perform better to earn a spot, and he didn't.  And didn't show enough upside to keep him around.  As to his heart, I don't know, but I wish him well in SSK.

Our "scrapheap" DL losses haven't seemed to light things up in recent years.  Sure, the players signed away that we wanted to keep have done well, and may have actually earned the contracts they got.  But there haven't been any "prospects" that have moved on that I can remember thinking "Oh, we shoulda kept him".

We will have some interesting prospects at DL in camp, I have no doubt.

[Blue In BC]

If I were him I'd leave too. He watched Jake Thomas stand around at nose for 10 weeks, collect game cheques, and likely had some feelings. In Regina he's going to have a chance to actually hit quarterbacks so he's bound to look better just from the sheer fact they (and the rest of the football world) believe pressure is important.

He didn't leave. We pushed him out the door intentionally when we didn't move him to the 1 game IR to end the season. We can debate whether that was a good decision or a bad decision but it was the decision at the end of the season.

I can't imagine he'd decline a 1 game pay check before becoming a free agent ending his 2 year ELC.

Can he make the Riders roster? Depends on what happens during free agency or injuries in TC. I wish him well.

[BBRT]

I get that you HATE Jake, but I don't think he could ever be accused of "standing around" ever.  Would he ever lead the league in tackles/pressures?  Nope.  But if there was an award for effort and heart... sure, I cry whenever I rewatch Rudy, and I am a sucker for hard work and perseverance, but Jake is more than his numbers.  He would not be on an MOS team if he wasn't.

If THAT is what caused Adams to move on, good riddance.  Could just be the fact that as an American he needed to perform better to earn a spot, and he didn't.  And didn't show enough upside to keep him around.  As to his heart, I don't know, but I wish him well in SSK.

Our "scrapheap" DL losses haven't seemed to light things up in recent years.  Sure, the players signed away that we wanted to keep have done well, and may have actually earned the contracts they got.  But there haven't been any "prospects" that have moved on that I can remember thinking "Oh, we shoulda kept him".

We will have some interesting prospects at DL in camp, I have no doubt.

I don't think anyone hates Jake! He is just long past his best before date and if you fail to understand that aspect than that's on you!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I get that you HATE Jake, but I don't think he could ever be accused of "standing around" ever.  Would he ever lead the league in tackles/pressures?  Nope.  But if there was an award for effort and heart... sure, I cry whenever I rewatch Rudy, and I am a sucker for hard work and perseverance, but Jake is more than his numbers.  He would not be on an MOS team if he wasn't.

If THAT is what caused Adams to move on, good riddance.  Could just be the fact that as an American he needed to perform better to earn a spot, and he didn't.  And didn't show enough upside to keep him around.  As to his heart, I don't know, but I wish him well in SSK.

Our "scrapheap" DL losses haven't seemed to light things up in recent years.  Sure, the players signed away that we wanted to keep have done well, and may have actually earned the contracts they got.  But there haven't been any "prospects" that have moved on that I can remember thinking "Oh, we shoulda kept him".

We will have some interesting prospects at DL in camp, I have no doubt.

It could have come down to a voluntary participation issue, as many things do in life and at work, engagement that define a persons attitude towards making sacrifices, getting the job done and exhibiting leadership. 

Lack of effort isn't one of Jake's traits, in addition to taking the majority of DT snaps he often participates on the punt team and as a front line submariner on short yardage plays. He may not be the best at any of these jobs but he's first in line to do whatever needs to be done to help out the team.

 

[bluebeard]

I wouldn't read to much into this as after 2 years the staff should know his ceiling.  Looks like the Riders are loading up for TC.  Mace loves his DL players.

[theaardvark]

He didn't leave. We pushed him out the door intentionally when we didn't move him to the 1 game IR to end the season. We can debate whether that was a good decision or a bad decision but it was the decision at the end of the season.

I can't imagine he'd decline a 1 game pay check before becoming a free agent ending his 2 year ELC.

Can he make the Riders roster? Depends on what happens during free agency or injuries in TC. I wish him well.

There's a subtle difference between "push him out the door" and "move on from him".  This is the latter.  Releasing a player with a current contract is "pushing him out the door".