M.O.A.B. Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) https://3downnation.com/2019/07/30/a-comprehensive-guide-to-canadians-and-former-cfl-players-in-nfl-training-camps/ There are some notable DBs who are currently free-agents on this list: DB Mercy Maston DB Dexter McCoil DB Shaq Richardson DB Kacy Rogers II Edited July 31, 2019 by M.O.A.B. rebusrankin and JCon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 I like this for a thread... good way to keep an eye on who's doing well and who might shake loose... here's a little blurb about Sam Eguavoen... https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190730/miami-dolphins-cfl-linebacker-with-stops-at-footaction-and-police-academy-is-surprise-of-training-camp Rod Black and JCon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BomberfanMKS Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 16 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said: https://3downnation.com/2019/07/30/a-comprehensive-guide-to-canadians-and-former-cfl-players-in-nfl-training-camps/ There are some notable DBs who are currently free-agents on this list: DB Mercy Maston DB Dexter McCoil DB Shaq Richardson DB Kacy Rogers II Interestingly there isn't a single player on that list for which BB owns the rights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booch Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 But lots of free to sign anywhere guys bigg jay, rebusrankin and JCon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 27 minutes ago, Booch said: But lots of free to sign anywhere guys And a lot of guys who will never play in the CFL, regardless of who holds their rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Silverback Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Zylstra is on the bubble in Minnesota. Hope for his sake he makes the roster, but, he's high on my Bomber wish list, even with our improved receiver depth. The Classic and wbbfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbbfan Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, M.Silverback said: Zylstra is on the bubble in Minnesota. Hope for his sake he makes the roster, but, he's high on my Bomber wish list, even with our improved receiver depth. Zylstra and duke are guys who would improve every team in the league. The Classic and M.Silverback 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 ..and we have the cap space to accommodate either of the two The Classic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'd assume Calgary would also be looking for a receiver, I'm not sure about the cap space situation with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, Brandon said: I'd assume Calgary would also be looking for a receiver, I'm not sure about the cap space situation with them. they might have some cap space since BLM rides the 6-game. JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Silverback Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 18 hours ago, wbbfan said: Zylstra and duke are guys who would improve every team in the league. Duke would be an awesome addition for any CFL team. I have a feeling though that he may stick around the NFL this year, even if it's on a practice roster. Zylstra I think is on his last chance in the NFL. He's talented enough, I just think that if he can't crack the roster this year and actually play (he only had one reception last season, and played special teams), I think the Vikings will move on from him and keep one of the players they drafted low in his place. Related to that, I highly recommend listening to Adam Bighill on the 3downnation podcast talking about CFL players trying to make NFL teams. In short, it's an uphill battle for so many reasons that don't necessarily have to do with talent. wbbfan, The Classic and Fatty Liver 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booch Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Most of the time its politics and image. If a draft pick is battling with a CFL guy and even not as good..they will be elevated above the CFL guy..its just how it works...not right but picks have to be justified. rebusrankin, The Classic, M.Silverback and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Silverback Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Booch said: Most of the time its politics and image. If a draft pick is battling with a CFL guy and even not as good..they will be elevated above the CFL guy..its just how it works...not right but picks have to be justified. Exactly. Bighill definitely confirms this. The thing that surprised me a bit in the podcast was the perspective some coaches (he mentions Sean Payton) have towards special teams players. Basically, some teams don't place a value on a high performing special teams player, versus dressing your "best 53 players". So, you could have a LB who is great on special teams who doesn't make the game day roster because a DB or WR is considered one of the best 53 players, even if they are not as good on specials. I suppose special teams are less important in the NFL given most kick offs are touch backs, and most punts aren't returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Since 80% of business executives admit that they got to be where they were through luck and connections, why would trying to get on with a team be any different? Sometimes its like a lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSkunk Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 14 hours ago, Tracker said: Since 80% of business executives admit that they got to be where they were through luck and connections, why would trying to get on with a team be any different? Sometimes its like a lottery. Wow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, bigg jay said: Nice signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, bigg jay said: A good signing. Until the past two games, I thought we were pretty well set at DB, but at times it looked like a reunion of the Keystone Kops back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 2019-08-01 at 12:53 PM, M.Silverback said: Exactly. Bighill definitely confirms this. The thing that surprised me a bit in the podcast was the perspective some coaches (he mentions Sean Payton) have towards special teams players. Basically, some teams don't place a value on a high performing special teams player, versus dressing your "best 53 players". So, you could have a LB who is great on special teams who doesn't make the game day roster because a DB or WR is considered one of the best 53 players, even if they are not as good on specials. I suppose special teams are less important in the NFL given most kick offs are touch backs, and most punts aren't returned. Yep. FG’s generally aren’t live too. There are way fewer special teams plays in a NFL game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAChip Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold_Palmer Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, bigg jay said: Does anyone know anything about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 43 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said: Does anyone know anything about him? Well, when he decided to leave the Esks, he showed no Mercy to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge and Burn Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tracker said: Well, when he decided to leave the Esks, he showed no Mercy to them. Raspberry haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Silverback Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Zylstra is not having a great camp or first pre season game. I hope for his sake he turns it around and makes the Vikings. But I hope for our sake Walters has been in touch with him and his people. Big upgrade. Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now