Cut Down Day

[Jesse]

Signed with Ottawa yesterday, immediately placed on their PR.

MOS said he refused a PR spot here.

[Jesse]

So, who was it that said none of our cuts would sign elsewhere?

Did anyone actually say that who you're responding to, or are you just trying to be clever?

[3rdand1.5]

I wish Baily well, but from what I saw he is a fringe depth player.

My 2 cents on our CDN's

I am surprised we kept Kelly, as I have not seen progression from him and fear he may be at his ceiling, which is again a fringe player.

Stuart seemed a split second late in both games, I guess he was in the right spots, so there is promise, but unless he lights it up on specials he should develop on the PR

Gautkouth, although he spoke of being dominant seemed to be barely serviceable so far...if he has a good attitude and works hard he may develop but, compared to Dixon and Jenkins he is a ways back at this point.

Daniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude

Peterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked?? MCI showed he should be the B/U RB to start and MCI/Daniels can at times be the 5th "receiver/TE/FB"

Cobb and Corcoaran are on the edge of AR/PR Clercious got nicked so we don't really now where he is at, all we can say is he did get benched last season..

Shay seems to lagging behind Smith in growth, I though Smith was one of the better players across PS, both seem like solid special teamers, but I feel Smith may just push for regular reps.

Our other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials

Kramdi at safety may be really good for him, Lawson looked good, but he needs to prove he can be durable, Korn seems to giver, but he is just barely good enough to make it, hopefully is isn't needed off the PR

Brady, Demski, Nuef, as long as they stay healthy they are all top tier starters

Eli, must be hurt?? Is he going to be our starting centre?? saw so little of him, is he starer caliber, an upgrade from KOLO....

Wallace played everywhere in PS, I would like to see us announce a contract extension with him....

Neild, a biq question mark, we have high expectations on him, and thing depth of quality behind him...

[theaardvark]

MOS said he refused a PR spot here.

Makes sense... a fresh start never hurts, one PR to another, but I guess he sees a better chance of breaking the lineup there.

[Jesse]

Makes sense... a fresh start never hurts, one PR to another, but I guess he sees a better chance of breaking the lineup there.

Teams often move players to the PR at first. It might just be a paperwork move and he will be moved to the AR before the first week or, as you say, just saw a better opportunity elsewhere.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It was suggested although not specifically stated that some of our rookie cuts would be snapped up. Or that some of our PR cuts would be scooped.  A 2nd year player getting signed to a PR spot hardly changes my opinion. He played 1 game.

Some times when veterans are released they get another opportunity elsewhere. Someone like Randolph or T. Wilson for example.

Ottawa seems to be the only team still shopping for players, probably because they have the most work to do re-building their roster.  Most teams have their own guys they liked to deal with at this time of year, they don't have the manpower to evaluate every other teams cuts.

Couple of great little jitterbug returners available in Jermaine Jackson and Kaylon Horton who played a bit last season if any teams are looking to upgrade their return game.

[Ridermania]

OL Kendall Randolph signs with the Argos.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

3DN was talking about how the Argo front office has been decimated in the last 2 years, looking at their current staff I'd have to agree. Lost young guys with promise and replaced them with old guys well past their prime.


General Manager Michael Clemons
Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Head Coach   
John Hufnagel
Director of Player Personnel   Jim Barker
Director, Football Operations   Melissa Frith
Pro Scout Coordinator   Afram Jolak
Seasonal Scouting Assistant   Nate Bickford

[GOLDMEMBER]

3DN was talking about how the Argo front office has been decimated in the last 2 years, looking at their current staff I'd have to agree. Lost young guys with promise and replaced them with old guys well past their prime.


General Manager Michael Clemons
Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Head Coach   
John Hufnagel
Director of Player Personnel   Jim Barker
Director, Football Operations   Melissa Frith
Pro Scout Coordinator   Afram Jolak
Seasonal Scouting Assistant   Nate Bickford

Huffer and Barker are so old. Can they still get out of bed?

[Pigskin]

Huffer and Barker are so old. Can they still get out of bed?

I am just glad Barker is off the TSN panel.

[LXTSN]

Daniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude

Peterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked?? MCI showed he should be the B/U RB to start and MCI/Daniels can at times be the 5th "receiver/TE/FB"

Shay seems to lagging behind Smith in growth, I though Smith was one of the better players across PS, both seem like solid special teamers, but I feel Smith may just push for regular reps.

Our other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials

Neild, a biq question mark, we have high expectations on him, and thing depth of quality behind him...

What Daniels can provide is a real tight end. He is more mobile than any of our OL. He can catch the ball on screens or pass protect. I think having a guy like this can help us in a lot of ways. Potentially also be an emergency backup WR or OL. He did his job perfectly on Friday, but our runs all went straight up the gut, so it wasn't noticeable.

I wasn't very impressed with Peterson. I think the bombers were hoping to see some improvements and were slightly disappointed.

Honestly, from the beginning it seemed like Smith was faster and more aggressive. I like Shay as a MLB but Smith is just more versatile and better suited to play on special teams.

Neild isn't really a question mark for me, but I do feel like we are over-relying on him. He's a big target that makes big plays. Look for him to pull down 600 yards of receiving this season along with 7 TD's. Nothing too crazy but some of that will come in big moments. I was really hoping for Singer or Fredrickson to make the roster over Cobb, or Corcoaran. But if the plan is to start Clercius when he's healthy, I'm okay with that. I just hoped for better WR core this season.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I am just glad Barker is off the TSN panel.

Amen!