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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Bombers’ Canadian depth has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, stabilizing early last season with the emergence of Taylor Loffler at safety.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Running Back Andrew Harris Pascal Lochard Wide Receiver Rory Kohlert Julian Feoli-Gudino Centre Matthias Goossen Michael Couture Right Guard Sukh Chungh Patrick Neufeld Defensive Tackle Keith Shologan Jake Thomas Defensive End Jamaal Westerman Trent Corney Safety Taylor Loffler Teague Sherman Winnipeg will look to continue starting their seven nationals in the same positions in 2017, albeit with a slight change in personnel.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Andrew Harris Christophe Normand Wide Receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino Addison Richards, Matt Coates Centre Matthias Goossen Michael Couture Right Guard Sukh Chungh Patrick Neufeld, Zachary Intzandt Defensive Tackle Jake Thomas Brandon Tennant, Rupert Butcher Defensive End Jamaal Westerman Trent Corney Safety Taylor Loffler Derek Jones, Brendan Morgan, Garrett Waggoner, Justin Warden  
Winnipeg has the talent to start three national offensive linemen, but taking Stanley Bryant, Travis Bond or Jermarcus Hardrick off the field would be tough after the trio had such a strong 2016 campaign. The one thing that could trigger a change along the offensive line would be a long-term injury to Andrew Harris, who, heading into his second year with the Bombers, is without an established national back-up. If Harris misses time, expect veteran Patrick Neufeld to take over from Hardrick at right tackle to maintain the club’s ratio.
The biggest weakness in the Bombers’ Canadian content remains at receiver. Rory Kohlert was allowed to depart in free agency, opening the door for Julian Feoli-Gudino to become a full-time starter in 2017. This season will also be a make-or-break year for 2015 second round pick Addison Richards who has recorded just one reception in seventeen career games. Matt Coates, signed away from Hamilton in February, will have a chance to compete for the starting spot as well.
Winnipeg holds the first and sixth overall picks in May 7’s CFL draft, meaning their national depth will receive another boost prior to the regular season. Look for the Bombers to address the offensive line and defensive tackle positions with those picks, further enhancing their depth for the season ahead.
Toronto Argonauts
The Argos’ roster may have been a mess last season, but the club’s Canadian content is nothing to shake a stick at.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Slotback Anthony Coombs Andre Durie Left Guard Tyler Holmes Wayne Smith Centre Sean McEwen Wayne Smith Right Guard Corey Watman D.J. Sackey Right Tackle Chris Van Zeyl D.J. Sackey Weak-Side Linebacker Cory Greenwood Thomas Miles Safety Matt Black Jermaine Gabriel  
Holmes and Van Zeyl are excellent Canadian hogs, while McEwen is an all-star in the making. The depth behind them is solid as well, with 2016 second and third round picks D.J. Sackey and Jamal Campbell waiting in the wings. Black and Gabriel are a formidable duo at safety, while Coombs, Brian Jones, and Llevi Noel (more on this group in a second) is a solid trio of young Canadian pass catchers.
The Argos will no longer be starting a Canadian in their linebacking corps following the departure of Cory Greenwood in free agency and the release of Thomas Miles. Instead, the club will likely turn to the receiving corps to meet the league’s minimum of seven Canadian starters in 2017.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Llevi Noel Malcolm Williams Slotback Brian Jones Anthony Coombs, Ryan Nieuwesteeg Left Guard Tyler Holmes D.J. Sackey, Chris Kolankowski Centre Sean McEwen Corey Watman, Wayne Smith Right Guard Peter Dyakowski J’Michael Deane Right Tackle Chris Van Zeyl Jamal Campbell Safety Jermaine Gabriel Matt Black, Matt Webster  
The concern with starting two national receivers is Toronto’s lack of depth. Expect defensive tackle Daryl Waud or defensive end Ricky Foley to start in the event that the Argos lose a Canadian pass catcher to injury.
The Argonauts are without a first round draft pick this year, a major disadvantage for general manager Jim Popp as he works to rebuild his club’s roster. Toronto already has a large percentage of its cap dedicated to Canadian offensive linemen, but it’s not impossible to imagine Popp bringing in Jeff Perrett or Josh Bourke — both of whom are free agents who once played under Marc Trestman in Montreal — to start at left tackle. This would allow the Argos to start five Canadian offensive linemen, alleviating the pressure on its Canadian content elsewhere on the roster.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Riders featured a revolving door of national starters last year, a key factor in a disappointing 5-13 season. Five different Canadian players started at safety (Kevin Francis, Jeff Hecht, Matt Webster, Shane Herbert, and Andrew Lue), four started along the defensive line (Justin Capicciotti, Ese Mrabure-Ajufo, Gregory Alexandre, Makana Henry), and five started along the offensive line (Brendon LaBatte, Dan Clark, Josiah St. John, Andrew Jones, and Matt Vonk).
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Nic Demski Shamawd Chambers Slotback Rob Bagg Shamawd Chambers Left Guard Brendon LaBatte Josiah St. John Centre Dan Clark Andrew Jones Defensive Tackle Ese Mrabure-Ajufo Gregory Alexandre Defensive End Justin Capicciotti Ivan Brown Safety Kevin Francis Jeff Hecht  
Saskatchewan has since made a number of changes to its Canadian content and appears to be much better-prepared for the ratio in 2017.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Kienan LaFrance Greg Morris, Aaron Milton Slotback Rob Bagg Nic Demski, Joshua Stanford, Mitchell Baines Left Guard Brendon LaBatte Josiah St. John, Ryan White Centre Dan Clark Dillon Guy, Matt Vonk Defensive Tackle Eddie Steele Linden Gaydosh, Makana Henry Linebacker Henoc Muamba Dillon Grondin, Marvin Golding Safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette Graig Newman, Tevaughn Campbell, Kevin Francis, Kelvin Muamba, Jeff Hecht  
Free agent signees Kienan LaFrance and Aaron Milton have joined Greg Morris to turn the Riders’ running back position into a national one. This will allow Saskatchewan to start just one Canadian receiver this season, freeing up a starting spot for an excellent stable of American pass catchers that includes Naaman Roosevelt, Duron Carter, Caleb Holley, Bakari Grant, Ricky Collins Jr., and Chad Owens.
Bringing Marc-Olivier Broulliette over from Montreal stabilizes the safety position, while the signing of Eddie Steele gives the green and white a legitimate starting Canadian nose tackle. Henoc Muamba, added late last season, should become the club’s third national starter on defence. This means that Saskatchewan will only have to start two Canadian offensive linemen in 2017, maximizing their protection for aging starting pivot Kevin Glenn (if, of course, Glenn turns out to be the starter). The Riders have some good prospects along the offensive line including Vonk, St. John, and Guy, but there’s no sense in throwing them into starting roles earlier than necessary.
The flaw with Saskatchewan’s Canadian content is depth, a short-coming that will take years to remedy. LaFrance and Morris are unproven as starters, while Muamba and Broulliette — both of whom have a history of concussions — are without proven back-ups.
A good draft (the Riders hold the second and eleventh selections this year) and some good luck with injuries will go a long way to determining the Riders’ success in 2017.
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B.C. Lions
The Lions were very consistent in their approach to the ratio last season, starting national players in the same seven positions in all eighteen regular season games.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Shawn Gore Stephen Adekolu Wide Receiver Marco Iannuzzi Stephen Adekolu Left Guard Hunter Steward Tim O’Neill Centre Cody Husband Tim O’Neill Right Guard Kirby Fabien Charles Vaillancourt Defensive Tackle Jabar Westerman David Menard Safety Mike Edem Eric Fraser  
B.C.’s ratio structure from a season ago was very similar to their approach in 2015, the lone change being the decision to start Canadians at both the wide receiver spots. This change was propagated by the departure of starting national running back Andrew Harris in free agency.
The Lions appear set to make one ratio change for the second consecutive year following the departure of Canadian defensive tackle Jabar Westerman in free agency.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Shawn Gore Stephen Adekolu, David Richards Wide Receiver Marco Iannuzzi Brett Blaszko, Shaq Johnson Left Guard Hunter Steward Jaskaran Dhillon Centre Cody Husband Quinn Horton, Alec Pennell Right Guard Kirby Fabien Charles Vaillancourt Cornerback Keynan Parker Matt Bucknor, Anthony Thompson Safety Mike Edem Eric Fraser, Brennan Van Nistelrooy With Westerman now in Montreal, B.C. appears primed to start two Canadians in the secondary. Mike Edem and Eric Fraser are both capable safeties, while Keynan Parker (fresh off a two-year contract extension) showed flashes during spot duty at strong-side cornerback last season. Anthony Thompson, B.C.’s second round pick from a season ago, possesses the athleticism to play cornerback at the CFL level, while Matt Bucknor, signed in February, started 36 games at strong-side cornerback for the Bombers from 2014-2015.
 
This quintet should provide the Leos with enough talent and depth to start two Canadians in the secondary, completing their ratio.
The future of Shawn Gore’s career may further impact the Lions’ ratio structure in 2017. Gore, who will turn 30 next month, is coming off the best season of his career that saw him post 59 receptions for 835 yards and three touchdowns in sixteen games. Concussions have limited Gore in the past and he may choose to avoid allowing them to impact his future.
 
If Gore retires, the Lions may elect to start just one national wide receiver this upcoming season. If this is the case, expect fourth-year man David Menard to start at defensive tackle with his back-up coming from a strong 2017 defensive line draft class.
Calgary Stampeders
The Stamps have utilized the same ratio structure for many seasons and 2016 was no exception.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Running Back Jerome Messam Rob Cote Wide Receiver Anthony Parker Simon Charbonneau-Campeau Left Guard Shane Bergman Roman Grozman Centre Pierre Lavertu Cameron Thorn Right Guard Spencer Wilson Brad Erdos Right Tackle Dan Federkeil Spencer Wilson Defensive Tackle Junior Turner Quinn Smith  
Calgary has the deepest pool of Canadian offensive linemen in the CFL, allowing them to consistently start four national hogs despite significant injuries to Pierre Lavertu, Dan Federkeil, and Karl Lavoie in recent years. This group will serve as the core of the Stamps’ ratio structure next season and beyond.
If Calgary’s ratio had one weakness a season ago it was the lack of a Canadian back-up for running back Jerome Messam. The Stamps would be forced to make an adjustment elsewhere on the roster in the event of an in-game injury to the CFL’s reigning Most Outstanding Canadian, a significant inconvenience for a team that thrives on consistency.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Jerome Messam Anthony Woodson, Charlie Power, Rob Cote Wide Receiver Anthony Parker Lemar Durant, Juwan Brescacin, Rory Kohlert Left Guard Shane Bergman Roman Grozman Centre Pierre Lavertu Cameron Thorn Right Guard Spencer Wilson Brad Erdos Right Tackle Dan Federkeil Karl Levoie Defensive Tackle Junior Turner Quinn Smith, Derek Wiggan Middle Linebacker Alex Singleton Beau Landry, Max Caron This issue has been taken care of for 2017. Not only did the Stamps add a veteran Canadian running back in Anthony Woodson, but they also promoted 2016 first rounder Alex Singleton to the starting middle linebacker spot late last season. Starting eight Canadians — one more than the minimum of seven — means that Calgary will not have to make any adjustments to its ratio in case of an injury to one of its national starters.
Edmonton Eskimos
The Esks were the only CFL team to consistently start three Canadian receivers in 2016, a trend that is expected to continue this upcoming season.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Nate Coehoorn Devon Bailey Slotback Cory Watson Natey Adjei Slotback Chris Getzlaf Natey Adjei Left Guard Simeon Rottier Chris Greaves Centre Justin Sorensen David Beard Right Guard Matt O’Donnell Danny Groulx Safety Neil King Cauchy Muamba  
Chris Getzlaf wasn’t re-signed following a disappointing 41-reception season, but Shamawd Chambers — now in his second stint with the club — should replace him in the starting line-up.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Nate Coehoorn Andrew Johnson Slotback Cory Watson Natey Adjei Slotback Shamawd Chambers Anthony Barrett Left Guard Simeon Rottier Chris Greaves Centre Justin Sorensen David Beard Right Guard Matt O’Donnell Danny Groulx Safety Neil King Andrew Lue, Mike Dubuisson, Josh Woodman  
The potential flaw with Edmonton’s approach to the ratio is the club’s lack of Canadian depth in the receiving corps. The Eskimos dealt with this short-coming a season ago by starting national Eddie Steele at defensive tackle when Cory Watson missed a stretch of games due to injury, allowing for international Greg Zylstra to replace the Canadian slotback. Edmonton no longer has the option of starting a national defensive tackle following the release of Steele last month and the departure of Don Oramasionwu in free agency.
A change along the offensive line appears likely should the Esks lose a starting Canadian receiver to injury in 2017. 2015 draftees Danny Groulx and David Beard should be ready to start, but incumbents Rottier, Sorensen, and O’Donnell have the three interior spots locked down. Is it possible that Groulx, a dominant tackle at Laval, becomes the Esks’ new starting right tackle? Or does O’Donnell, once considered a tackle prospect with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, shift outside to allow Groulx to take over at guard?
Time will tell.
Stay tuned for parts two (Riders, Bombers, Argos) and three (Ticats, Redblacks, Als) of the Ratio Round-Up in the coming days.
http://3downnation.com/2017/03/17/ratio-round-ticats-redblacks-als/
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ticats approached the ratio with uniformity a season ago, starting national players in the same seven spots barring injury.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Spencer Watt Mike Jones Slotback Andy Fantuz Giovanni Aprile Left Guard Peter Dyakowski Brandon Revenberg Centre Mike Filer Mattieu Girard Right Guard Ryan Bomben Brandon Revenberg Defensive Tackle Ted Laurent Michael Atkinson Safety Courtney Stephen Mike Daly  
Hamilton will look to make one ratio change in 2017 following the departure of Andy Fantuz. Fantuz, who may yet rejoin the Ticats after becoming a free agent last month, will be rehabbing a torn ACL well into the regular season.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Spencer Watt Mike Jones, Giovanni Aprile, Matt Uren Left Guard Brandon Revenberg Landon Rice Centre Mike Filer Mattieu Girard Right Guard Ryan Bomben Everton Williams Defensive Tackle Ted Laurent Michael Atkinson, Evan Gill Cornerback Courtney Stephen Elroy Douglas Safety Craig Butler Mike Daly, Jay Langa, Tyler Storie  
Hamilton’s best option to maintain seven starting nationals is by playing two in the secondary, something the club did frequently prior to the knee injury that forced Craig Butler to miss the entire 2016 campaign. Courtney Stephen is a serviceable strong-side cornerback and starting alongside Emanuel Davis or Abdul Kanneh should aid in his adjustment from safety to corner.
The Ticats’ greatest strength with the ratio is the club’s flexibility. Hamilton started four players along the offensive line at times last season when rookie Brandon Revenberg kicked out to right tackle, while Ted Laurent and Michael Atkinson teamed up to create an all-Canadian interior defensive line for a stretch as well. Justin Capicciotti, acquired from the Riders late last season, is also a legitimate starting pass rusher should the club be forced to sit John Chick or Adrian Tracy.
Look for the Ticats to target an offensive lineman or defensive back in May’s CFL draft.
Ottawa Redblacks
The Redblacks were the CFL’s only club to consistently start eight Canadians all last season. Starting eight nationals — one more than the required seven — is a major advantage for CFL clubs as it allows them to replace a Canadian starter with an American should an injury occur in-game.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Slotback Brad Sinopoli Scott MacDonell Left Guard J’Michael Deane Matt Albright Centre Jon Gott Alex Mateas Right Guard Nolan MacMillan Alex Mateas Right Tackle Jason Lauzon-Seguin Matt Albright Defensive End Connor Williams Arnaud Gascon-Nadon Defensive Tackle Zack Evans Ettore Lattanzio Safety Antoine Pruneau Dan West J’Michael Deane departed for Toronto via free agency, opening the door for 2015 first overall selection Alex Mateas to enter the starting line-up at left guard.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Slotback Brad Sinopoli Scott MacDonell, Jake Harty, Riley Wilson, Jamal Kett Left Guard Alex Mateas Kadeem Adams Centre Jon Gott Matt Albright Right Guard Nolan MacMillan Kyle Fraser-Audit Right Tackle Jason Lauzon-Seguin Randy Beardy Defensive End Connor Williams Arnaud Gascon-Nadon, Andrew Marshall Defensive Tackle Zack Evans Ettore Lattanzio Safety Antoine Pruneau Dan West, Adam Berger, Jean-Philippe Bolduc, Mikael Charland Featuring solid starters across the board, Ottawa’s national talent is arguably the CFL’s best. Brad Sinopoli is probably the CFL’s best Canadian receiver, while Connor Williams’ ability to play any of the four positions along the defensive line is a huge asset. Jason Lauzon-Seguin also provides nice versatility in his ability to play both guard and tackle.
The Redblacks lack depth along the offensive line, but being able to replace a Canadian starter with an American lessens the immediate need for hog help. The addition of Adam Berger in free agency was a sneaky-good move, giving the club an experienced back-up national safety.
Montreal Alouettes
The Alouettes were one of two CFL teams to feature an all-Canadian offensive line a season ago, a long-standing tradition of Montreal football.
2016 Ratio Structure
Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver  Samuel Giguere  Alex Charette Left Tackle  Jacob Ruby  Ryan White Left Guard  Philip Blake  Jake Piotrowski Centre  Kristian Matte  Luc Brodeur-Jordain Right Guard  Philippe Gagnon  Jake Piotrowski Right Tackle  Jeff Perrett  Ryan White Safety  Marc-Olivier Broulliette  Dominique Termansen  
Montreal’s new general manager, long-time CFL assistant/head coach Kavis Reed, quickly did away with the Alouettes’ all-Canadian offensive line. Reed has quickly put his stamp on Montreal’s roster, revamping his Canadian content to a greater extent than any other CFL club this off-season.
2017 Ratio Projection
Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver  Samuel Giguere  Alex Charette, Kyle Graves, Seydou Junior Haidara Left Guard  Philip Blake  Jacob Ruby Centre  Kristian Matte  Luc Brodeur-Jordain Right Guard  Philippe Gagnon  Jake Piotrowski Nose Tackle  Keith Shologan  Don Oramasionwu, Ray Drew Defensive End  Jabar Westerman  Michael Klassen, Jesse Joseph Interior Linebacker  Nicolas Boulay  Frederic Plesius, Christopher Johnson Montreal is expected to compensate for the decision to start just three Canadian offensive linemen by playing two nationals along the defensive line. Jabar Westerman, Keith Shologan, and Don Oramasionwu were added in free agency, two of whom should start. Expect Shologan to start at nose tackle with Westerman at defensive end. Westerman had the least-productive season with the Lions at defensive end in 2015, but playing in Noel Thorpe’s 3-4 defensive scheme should suit his 6’2, 280 pound frame.
Starting Westerman and Shologan along the defensive line would mean a change of scenery for John Bowman or Gabriel Knapton. Some NFL pass rushers — including Dwight Freeney, John Abraham, and Robert Mathis — have extended their careers by becoming outside linebackers in 3-4 schemes. Could Bowman, now 34, do the same?
The Als also lost veteran safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette to Saskatchewan in free agency, replacing him with international Ryan Phillips. Expect Montreal to make up the difference by starting a Canadian in their linebacking corps, replacing international Winston Venable who signed with Toronto. Special teams dynamo Nicolas Boulay and Frederic Plesius — acquired via trade with Hamilton — should duel for the starting job in training camp.
John Hodge
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http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/22/rules-committee-recommends-improvements-coaches-challenge-process/
Glenn Johnsonson video on rule changes

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-rules-committee-voting-on-changes-today-1.703119
Rules Committee::
"The committee, made up of coaches, general managers, referees, players’ association representatives and league officials, spent a large proportion of its time this week discussing alterations to the coach’s challenge process in an effort to reduce game interruptions.
Last summer’s mid-season change to put a timeout at risk with every challenge is expected to stay.
Under the proposed change, coaches would only be allowed to challenge 30 seconds into a commercial break. Last season, coaches could wait until the end of a two-minute break before challenging a play.
Illegal contact pass interference away from the play/ball remains a challengeable offence, but the command centre will be given a strict mandate to only uphold challenges on clear and evident fouls. Once this standard is upheld, the rules committee believes fewer challenges will be made.
TV broadcasts will also go to commercial break for most challenges, which should result in better flow and help keep the length of games in check.
The standard for roughing the passer is also expected to be tightened up. The committee will vote on only upholding roughing the passer challenges when the quarterback is in a vulnerable position or in the act of passing.
Low blindside blocks on interceptions and kicks will also be outlawed."
 

see new rule changes at advise cfl

or maybe you are so old you can't hear like me
 

http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/21/saying-goodbye-durant-packing-moving-riderville/
“I STILL FEEL THE SAME WAY. I’VE DONE A LOT FOR THIS COMMUNITY, A LOT FOR THIS LEAGUE, A LOT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION AND I GUESS MY TAKE ON IT IS FOR IT TO GET PERSONAL AND SHOTS TAKEN, ABILITY SHOTS AND THINGS LIKE THAT, (THINGS) COULD HAVE BEEN HANDLED (BETTER).”
– DARIAN DURANT
“You envision spending your whole career in one place,” he says. “To go home and pack up and know that you’re probably never going to come back is tough.”
...
“The only guy that can understand what I’m going through is maybe Ricky Ray. He’d been somewhere for so long and had to leave,” Durant says of Ray’s 2011 trade from Edmonton to Toronto.
Maybe this week Durant and Ray will talk.
 

We need to increase roster size with more Canadians, say 5 or 6 more, the next time there is more money available for the cap .... it will solve lots of problems in a deep structural way

West
Calgary just keeps doing everything right ... no signs of a crack anywhere .... best management in the league .... their QB decisions is where some type of fault may show up
Edmonton hasn't been plagued by a player Exodus to Jones ... a lot of shuffling but nothing I can see that will change life much for them .... in a 2 or 3 way fight for 2nd, again .... anybody see differently?
Huge loss of US personnel is Wally's challenge but he is a recruiting machine ... may be some early season weakness but am guessing will pick up momentum as the season progresses ... will surprise on resiliency
Regina will likely improve on D but the offence looks like it will be a sorting out disaster all year .... Jones's ego is not enough to fuel the boat and the water won't rise put of the basement
Is MOS short for Moses and our quest for the promised land? I think we are better than last year but no where near the dynasty building stage ... a cup in 2018 more likely than 2017 ... should be more fun than last year .... maybe MOS just needs to grow his beard longer
 

West
Calgary just keeps doing everything right ... no signs of a crack anywhere .... best management in the league .... their QB decisions is where some type of fault may show up
Edmonton hasn't been plagued by a player Exodus to Jones ... a lot of shuffling but nothing I can see that will change life much for them .... in a 2 or 3 way fight for 2nd, again .... anybody see differently?
Huge loss of US personnel is Wally's challenge but he is a recruiting machine ... may be some early season weakness but am guessing will pick up momentum as the season progresses ... will surprise on resiliency
Regina will likely improve on D but the offence looks like it will be a sorting out disaster all year .... Jones's ego is not enough to fuel the boat and the water won't rise put of the basement
Is MOS short for Moses and our quest for the promised land? I think we are better than last year but no where near the dynasty building stage ... a cup in 2018 more likely than 2017 ... should be more fun than last year .... maybe MOS just needs to grow his beard longer
 

Having watched the news conference and followed the threads I have seen nothing to change my mind  that Jones is desperate meaning going off book for his QB isn't helping .... might even be retarding progress .... Jones is putting a lot of stock in Brandon Bridge as his QB of the future and who knows if GJ Kinne can do anything ... I guess Jake Waters and Bryan Bennett may not even make it to main camp with Young & Glenn nudging each other for the season's initial starting role
Trying to live up to former glories can make you do strange things and going with long shots isn't the step by step matter of fact way to build your ball club
Strike one for pressure
Strike two for a horrific offensive line to suppport QB development & confidence building
Strike three for ego & narcissism
Where is the next strike coming from?

Joners listed two other starting QB candidates not including Glenn or Bennett
 

Vince Young or any other QB savior, Kevin Glen included , is going to look incompetent behind the fairy tale offensive line they have  ....  bad O-lines destroy confidence  & QB careers .... we have proved  that here in Bombersville

What is it  ... if you have to make an issue out of eveything ... we are  just talking

It's good to know you have an ear for silence

There is a big problem with a board that won't examine certain issues in detail

How long do you think it will before "the good ole boys" CLUB  actually takes some action against Jones ? Apparently "shunning" is having zero effect ....

Are you actually defending Jones?

"approximately 0% of GM's seem to be concerned about this"
and how do you know this?

"approximately 0% of GM's seem to be concerned about this"
and how do you know this?

"approximately 0% of GM's seem to be concerned about this"
and how do you know this?

"approximately 0% of GM's seem to be concerned about this"
and how do you know this?

How long do you think it will before "the good ole boys" CLUB  actually takes some action against Jones ? Apparently "shunning" is having zero effect ....

You sound like a sour grapes kind of guy
 

There are gentleman's rules (out of respect and to avoid wars) about the practice rosters ... Jones treats such things like a raging bull in a china shop

Disagree it is a problem ... they will sign if they want to play  (before main camp) and there is not that much wiggle room for the draftees any way