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My initial thoughts after seeing that they cut McGhee was positive. Not that he’s a bad player necessarily, but I don’t see him being that guy that’s going to be a difference maker at the position. We brought in a lot of talent in the secondary and I’d rather give the reps to the young talent on this roster. In years past we would have pencilled him in as a starter because he was a vet. it would be painfully obvious he was a weak spot and he would be cut by week 3-4 im glad, wouldn’t mind them moving on from a few more vets if im being honest with you.

Col beats Min. Can we just move on to the final against CAR?

I was under the impression the coaches want him to knock down passes and to contain rather then for him to go for the sack. Also he played next to Jake Thomas who comically was knocked around on nearly every play. From what I've watched Willie still can disrupt even at his older age.

I understand what willy is saying and that he isn’t going to say yeah i’m over the hill. no way he feels that way. He has been significantly diminished the double teams and lack of a push from other spots on the line. He hasn’t been double teamed like that, because he doesn’t consistently push into the back field. He steps out if he can’t get an angle with a lead he coasts back and plays for the knock down. When he does get pressure his ability to finish sacks is one of the worst of any league starter. Not to mention getting his lunch eaten in option runs plays. We will see what he has left with some guys around him who can open game up for him. I’m sure it’ll be the best we’ve seen from him since jj left. But i expect his mixed useage, freelancing, and run vulnerabilities to continue.

Of course Friesen did...

I can’t imagine that the plan would be for him to start, short of some massive leap forward as a db. I’d be thrilled if he can improve and be the dime sub pack db along with kr

I don't know if Vaval is really being considered to start at CB. He might be capable but he's very valuable as our returner and can be an in game injury replacement if necessary. You'd think one of the remaining 6 or 7 rookie import DB's will win that role. Or they are giving serious thought to moving Allen and shuffling the SAM and safety roles. Reports from TC might suggest who is winning which battles.

If Vaval is an every down player on D you basically need to dress a DI to cover that spot anyways because we don't have a Canadian who can play corner and punt returner is the most likely player on the whole team to get injured.

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No concerns about this kids head space for me

Correct - he's on the 6 game as of today.

Canadian curling great Brad Gushue named high-performance director for U.S. team

I believe he was put on the 6 game (is that allowed now?) At least thats what someone mentioned on the other forum. If thats the case, the rumor of an Achilles might have some weight....which would really suck for him.

Agreed. But year 2 for Vaval and apparently he’s big on film and learning so maybe he is the best option. I’d imagine they keep another guy around tho cuz ya smart thing to do is keep him fresh. But maybe that other guy is a returner also. There’s options. I don’t recall us rostering extra American DBs last year tho. 420 linebackers tho. I think you may see something similar again cuz JSK Wilson woodsy jones Kramdi Shay smith Novak etc etc etc makes me think 420 linebackers again but maybe Kramdi and a guy like smith could by hybrid DB types.

If thats the case i hope Vaval earns it and its not given to him because he's a great returner and he's chirping that he wants the job. Honestly i'd rather have someone else take that spot to keep Vaval fresh for returns.

Nichols helped bring us back to respectability and into contention. Zach helped put us over the top in 2019.

Honestly I think Streveler running eoughshod over the stamps in 2019 is what broke them. Collaros was more key in beating sask for sure, and then the grey cup collaros didn't do a ton. D set the table and Harris did the rest.

Anyone know what happened to JSK. I saw he hurt his knee a few days ago and needed help off but no updates since really. And I’d imagine moxie at one corner and likely Vaval at the other is the plan so maybe there’s a spot open in the DB field but I’d assume as backup cuz moxie Nichols holm Vaval makes sense to me so prob looking for a dude who is a bit more versatile. Maybe can play corner and half and teams.

For me it's not about slighting the CFL - we know what it is for guys (especially the young Americans) - but that it shows a lack of awareness. You're going to be competing against career CFLers and you're making this statement to CFL fans. You need to be pretty ignorant to make this statement. That is important context that I was not aware of, thanks!

Yeah I get that. Also true. Maybe it's that **** out get off the pot moment that I'm seeing where a guy that is supposed to take that next step doesn't. You put him in the 1s in practice and say "this is your opportunity" and if they can't do it then they bring in the next guy. Feel like it was that way with Myron Mitchell last year. So not exactly established veterans, more guys that have been around a bit and need to prove themselves to be a full time starter.

Cats cut Keaton bruggeling. He hasn't shown many flashes from that size and athleticism, but our NI wr depth is pretty bad. I'd bring him in for a camp body.

To be fair, we will see a ton of young guys running with the starters in TC. We don't have much of an opening, and the guys we have know JYs system very well. For once, you don't expect any learning curve to start the season. Because of that, we have the fantastic luxury to slide guys around and really give young guns a shot with the 1s, while also using vets with the lower groups to help coach them, and see how they work together. I think this year is going to be the best year for our D under JY. 100%, and that confidence, especially as a rookie, is key. Part of the year 2 slowing down experience plays is just having the confidence to jump on the opportunities they see as soon as it comes up.