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Anyone know who is #74 was at camp ?

2 hours ago, Dirty30 said:

Anyone know who is #74 was at camp ?

Must be one of the newest players as #74 is not listed on the training camp roster.

Probably one of the 3 Rifles players 

2 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

I think Montreal has a long list of QBs that they will bring in and cut. And some of them will be better than the ones they kept.

MOMENTS IN MONTREAL - I wonder if Vernon Adams or Brandon Bridge have fond memories of their moments.

Don't really understand why Reed would think that he needs to go out and make sure that everyone knows that Freeman didn't quit, he was fired.  Chump move but I'm sure glad that we've happy passed on the Dumpster Fire award.  Now if Montreal would just pass it back to the Riders...

I assume Reed is trying to save face and embarrass himself less by making it look like it was not a bad move to bring the guy in...

It's to bad they burned the bridge with Crompton...  at this point they can sign Drew Tate maybe Fajado  Mitchell Gale?   They really have limited options. 

Edited May 27, 20187 yr by Brandon

Montreal is going to be god awful this year. Worst ran organization in the league. 

And theyre going to be lead by Drew Freakin' Willy. Dear lord. If they finish better than 5-13 ill eat my shoe. Enjoy Henoc!

55 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I assume Reed is trying to save face and embarrass himself less by making it look like it was not a bad move to bring the guy in...

It's to bad they burned the bridge with Crompton...  at this point they can sign Drew Tate maybe Fajado?   They really have limited options. 

Fajardo is in BC

5 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

Don't really understand why Reed would think that he needs to go out and make sure that everyone knows that Freeman didn't quit, he was fired.  Chump move but I'm sure glad that we've happy passed on the Dumpster Fire award.  Now if Montreal would just pass it back to the Riders...

Reed is an asshat. He just couldn't leave it alone & let the guy walk away with what was left of his dignity. There really was no reason to do that.

 

4 hours ago, Atomic said:

Fajardo is in BC

Crompton is back in Alabama doing private qb coaching of HS players. 

4 hours ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

And theyre going to be lead by Drew Freakin' Willy. Dear lord. If they finish better than 5-13 ill eat my shoe. Enjoy Henoc!

Initially we were all upset with Muamba doing what he did but I'd take Bighill over him without question. 

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Initially we were all upset with Muamba doing what he did but I'd take Bighill over him without question. 

I think the main appeal of Henoc was his passport. 

10 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

I think the main appeal of Henoc was his passport. 

The only problem is if he went down it would wreak havoc with ratio. Not many Canadians can play to the level of Muamba. That's why you get someone like Hurl playing Mac. With an American it's much easier to find a replacement & not mess with the ratio. So, Muamba may be a ratio breaker either way.

 

I guess the Riders are starting 3 INT in the OL - LT Vaughn, RG Bond and RT Coleman

7 NAT starters will be - LG LaBatte, C Clark, RB Messam, WR Baggs, DT Evans, LB Hurl and S Brouillette
This really shows you how well bad they drafted since Cheat Jones became their GM

 

 

Edited May 27, 20187 yr by M.O.A.B.

3 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

I guess the Riders are starting 3 INT in the OL - LT Vaughn, RG Bond and RT Coleman

7 NAT starters will be - LG LaBatte, C Clark, RB Messam, WR Baggs, DT Evans, LB Hurl and S Brouillette
This really shows you how well bad they drafted since Cheat Jones became their GM

 

 

I'd be concerned with 3 if not 4 of their starters too. Messam had a fall off last year and suffered a concussion. Brouillette and hurl....a big ol MEH. Can Evans be consistent in a new system? Oh yeah and Bagg isn't getting any younger.

9 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The only problem is if he went down it would wreak havoc with ratio. Not many Canadians can play to the level of Muamba. That's why you get someone like Hurl playing Mac. With an American it's much easier to find a replacement & not mess with the ratio. So, Muamba may be a ratio breaker either way.

 

The Bombers are likely “starting” two Canadians on D either way to give ultimate flexibility to the offense. It wouldn’t have been a problem because they’d have had the same guys they have now plus Muamba.  As of now the second starter will be a combo of guys taking reps at all 3 levels of the D (Corney, Ekakitie/Thomas, Briggs/Miles, Jones).

 

32 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

I guess the Riders are starting 3 INT in the OL - LT Vaughn, RG Bond and RT Coleman

7 NAT starters will be - LG LaBatte, C Clark, RB Messam, WR Baggs, DT Evans, LB Hurl and S Brouillette
This really shows you how well bad they drafted since Cheat Jones became their GM

 

 

Yikes.....what's the average age of those 7.....68yrs old?

Things to agree on, or not, on Sunday:

👁‍🗨Mark Chapman, 1st round CFL draft pick, has not signed with the Ticats. Interesting decision to miss his first pro camp with Hamilton...

👁‍🗨Former NFL QB Josh Freeman is indeed that, having been both fired and retired. Another oopsie at recruiting for Montreal..

👁‍🗨 Nice to see and hear Chandler Fenner’s “kid-walks-into-a-candy-store-for-the first-time” attitude and excitement.. I liked the signing then, I like it even more now.  Adding to this D’s versatility..

Don Landry reports on that infamous CFL Media poll: “Every team got at least one vote except for the Ottawa REDBLACKS”

CFL News - In the first pre-season game of 2018, neither Brandon Bridge nor newcomer Zach Collaros are currently in the plans at quarterback for Chris Jones and the Roughriders

👁‍🗨Why isn’t more being said about the questionable depth of the Ottawa RedBlacks QB stable?

William Arndt, Danny Collins, Dominique Davis and Trevor Harris.

And finally, CFL game day with Saskatchewan visiting the Eskimos.

CFL football is back!!

Bagg - 33, Brouillette - 32, Clark - 30, Evans - 27, Hurl - 28, Labatte - 32, Messam - 33.

That is an old core of Canadians.  And their best prospects Cam Judge, Dariusz Bladek and Josiah St. John aren't exactly beating down the door to take roster spots.

2 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Bagg - 33, Brouillette - 32, Clark - 30, Evans - 27, Hurl - 28, Labatte - 32, Messam - 33.

That is an old core of Canadians.  And their best prospects Cam Judge, Dariusz Bladek and Josiah St. John aren't exactly beating down the door to take roster spots.

St. John isn't even listed on the depth chart for today's pre-season game:

4 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

St. John isn't even listed on the depth chart for today's pre-season game:

I believe he is injured.  He may end up starting this year but who knows?  He has barely played and wasn't great when he did.

14 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I believe he is injured.  He may end up starting this year but who knows?  He has barely played and wasn't great when he did.

Disastrous career thus far, especially when you consider how highly touted he was back in 2016.

12 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

I think the main appeal of Henoc was his passport. 

His stats from last season were unimpressive.

Edited May 27, 20187 yr by Mark F

1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

St. John isn't even listed on the depth chart for today's pre-season game:

Man i love seeing Hurl in the old MLB spot.....For another team!!

Edited May 27, 20187 yr by Bubba Zanetti

3 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Things to agree on, or not, on Sunday:

👁‍🗨Mark Chapman, 1st round CFL draft pick, has not signed with the Ticats. Interesting decision to miss his first pro camp with Hamilton...

Considering what the Ticats are offering him, it's no wonder he hasn't signed.

From Justin Dunk:

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The second overall pick, Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Trey Rutherford, inked a three-year pact worth a total of approximately $285,000 in “hard money” – essentially what a player can earn without hitting performance or playtime bonuses. That’s in line with what Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman Faith Ekakitie, last year’s top selection, garnered on his deal: around $290,000 in hard money for three seasons.

Multiple sources say Chapman wants a deal in line with what Rutherford and Ekakitie received while Hamilton is trying to get a below-market contract.

 

And if you're wondering who his agent is:

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Chapman is represented by agent Fred Weinrauch, who also counts Masoli as a client.

http://www.3downnation.com/2018/05/24/ticats-and-no-1-pick-mark-chapman-far-apart-in-contract-negotiations/

Edited May 27, 20187 yr by Jacquie