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That was a major issue...you guys seen right...Loffler was basically brought up to the box most of the time and we had no over the top coverage, or any coverage from a free safety reading the play and flowing to the ball to bust things up...and with 2 rookies on the field we got exploited as just from sheer inexperience they weren't able to recognize things. If you look at lots of game video it almost looks a lot like we were playing wit 2 corners and a free and strong safety...not a recipe for success up here, and hence all the big plays and times guys were wide open in the deep third up the middle. With Biggie here now...Loffler can return to what he was doing in year 0ne...thank christ

http://3downnation.com/2018/05/28/duron-carter-tsns-derek-taylor-fired-wack-ass-stats/ What a ******....and if I was Roosevelt....I would be none too pleased with that reaction...what a team guy eh?...so sick of his schtick

Bighill is very quick getting into backfield on a blitz....Hurl was painfully slow...never got there

yeah pretty sure Opo can manage that as well...I too think this defense is going to give teams fits with the disguised looks and versatility..the fact too that bIghill can drop off and play safety is gonna be a huge plus when we bring 8 guys up in the box to show blitz...and the centre/guard have to try and decide who is coming up the gut..will be glorious to watch Dan Clarke flailing away like a idiot as Collaros gets crushed haha

not to mention Jeffcoat is a guy you can drop off into coverage in a blitz disguise and he won't hurt you one bit...I believe he got a pick last year doing that...no?

Most difficult position for defense in the CFL is the dime back position (sam) that Leggett and Fenner play. And depending in the league who you asked...some would say Fenner is the best...some would say Leggett is the best...now they are both on the same team. As well in case you were not aware..a guy who can excel at that position..can do equally as well, if not better at boundary half back becs=aue they can focus more on just coverage as opposed to when to break off a receiver and read the play to move up to support the run....just sayin

yeah that too

HEATH...PFFT....Won't be missed and too one dimensional. Heath is highly over rated and isn't a team first guy...not just my opinion but that of peers Grymes...I'd say a draw...Westerman only for passport and even then too high priced for what he offers and is on the decline The other 3 are decent but not as versatile..all around Fenner was the best guy available

Who was a better option on the defensive side of the ball that offered the versatility of Fenner as well as the ST's component?

prob because they didn't want to risk him getting hurt behind their weak o-line..and to keep the negativity away and his confidence up longer in case he looked like Collaros of last 2 years and sucked. Protecting him on may different fronts lol

and hardly a tackle at that..the ball carrier drilled him and Carter flopped to the ground stunned and everyone else cleaned up the tackle...basically he just got in the way

We were right in the middle last year..4 teams gave up less...4 teams gave up more I thinks we have improved enough to move up at least 2 spots, and we have improved more than Ottawa who was ahead of us, and I think SASK too...Cgy has regressed and T.O prob is about the same...so yup...I think we will be in the top 2..top 3 at worst The addition of Bighill and our ability to play our Safety as they should be played can't be overstated enough...and I think we grabbed the best defensive free agent available in Fenner (as Bighill wasn't available) so technically we grabbed the 2 best available.

I'm not too worried about it either....Why fret over something that hasn't happened...or maybe never will...deal with it when it comes. And really, if Ross has to step in it's not like he has never faced live bullets before, so he would have a bit of an understanding as what he is looking at scheme wise..and if he or whomever just plays within the system, doesn't try to do too much I think our offensive diversity we are going to have this year will serve the back-up well and all they have to do is what detractors of Nichols around the league claimed...and just be a game manager...dink and dunk and use the run until something opens up Plus I think this year with our defense we are not gonna have to consistently score 20+ points to win a game, and I am going to go out on a limb here and I bet we are in the top 2 teams in points allowed this year

Other than not having Huhges..Jefferson and Evan's they played at some point all their prospective starters... They dont have much depth to speak of defensively. And their online is going to be a weak spot..even Bond looked look less than what he was here. Edmonton had 2nd and 3rd stringers who looked impressive but didn't notice much on Sask side of it..not sure who their backup guys are going to be but they are thin

Yeah having a guy go both ways serves no purpose. Doesnt help a team at all and if Duron gets hurt in a game..then a db does too..then what? Also he isn't any better than any average db..but the hype they give him is sickening. They say he stepped up and got physical is funny if u actually watched it. 3 plays previous he missed trying to make tackle same way and the one time he actually made contact the ball carrier actually trucked him and ear holed him good..and taken down in the wash of we everyone else there.. not due to Duron Also not sure why they didn't highlight on the Edmonton where they ran at him and he got boxed out with ease and rb ran in easily..why not showcase that? Lots of guys in league could go both ways but dont..why..because smart teams dont waste a talent by doing that

and he's locked up for 3 years...and by the time that contract ends he will be pushing 26...and his NFL chances are pretty much done

I tell you...once he is in the game flow and back to where he was, he is going to seem like an Import receiver. I hear that if not for his PED screw up when in Cincy he would have probably stuck on their PR

CLOSER TO 6'5" ACTUALLY

I'm sure all 7-8 writers in Regina/Saskatoon gave their warped votes which skewed things..so really these polls are dumb The ones that are the most realistic and hold weight are the ones voted on by the players themselves..(which we took home most spots) and the G.M and Coach opinions around the league. Plus when a city has a putz like Friesen who could vote..and most likely would vote against Winnipeg due to his personal agenda's...well it tells you all you need to know about media polls

Yeah it's tough to listen to that idoit....not sure why they even bring him in for his thoughts....he is so biased and pro everything Sask....How he isn't sold on Nichols over past 2.5 years, but figures they are set with Collaros after past 2-3 years is embarrassing...And when he brings up a guy like Steele as part of a reason why their defense will be so dominant....guiy has no clue He also raved that they are just dominant on defense because they shut down their offence totally in practice..hmm...maybe thats more a matter of their QB's being pretty pathetic?...maybe he should spin it that way

If Nichols goes down with a significant injury..if I was Walter's I use one of next yrs first rounders and a prospect of needed and trade for Ray...he is vet enough and savvy that he could come in and pick up our offence pretty quick..

Maybe they intended to bring him in for camp but he was waiting on another opportunity first..or just wasn't able to commit right away but now is..could be anything and wouldn't read to much into it in regards to not being happy with other qbs

got hurt...too bad as he looked good

The reason there was no interest in Thomas...was because he isn't that good and held a roster spot here basically because we recruited nobody, nor signed anyone of any significance with a Canadian passport who was a DT...until we drafted Faith last year. He is here because we need a canuck DT for our roster intentions..and well..when you wait this late in the year you are scrapping bottom of barrel talent thats left

Ridefans was just in love with Nick James too...figured he was just this monster presence...they must be up in arms now