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[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[Booch]

19 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

Not shocked.. the way if the NFL...now curious if he clears waivers

And if he does...do they PR him

[wbbfan]

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Not shocked.. the way if the NFL...now curious if he clears waivers

And if he does...do they PR him

Yep. I'm pretty sure he will end up on some ones PR this year. He should. 

[Booch]

14 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Yep. I'm pretty sure he will end up on some ones PR this year. He should. 

yeah you would think....If not for anything a few weeks here....or there

That being said...Undrafted Canadian.....Canadian School.....he definitely behind the 8-Ball as dumb as that is...the NFL political narrative and how/who/what they value at times over actual talent and potential is baffling to say the least

I hope he gets to stick somewhere for a bit of an extended time...learn...and grow a bit and hopefully next yr decides to come north more polished and readu for a TC here where he actually can compete and not be learning/adapting

In all honesty down there he is not gonna amount to anything...let alone get a real shot to more than a PR guy...maybe get the odd game here or there as a 3rd string clip board carrier

 

[voodoochylde]

It honestly wouldn't shock me if he didn't land on the Packers PR or went unclaimed.  

The NFL is all about shitty politics, optics and what sort of draft capital an organization spent on you.  You'll see guys who never amounted to anything get chance after chance because they were once a former 1st or 2nd round pick (or worse if they had measurables that teams covet).  An undrafted Canadian QB from a Canadian school is facing a tough, uphill climb. 

I *genuinely* hope he gets a chance to stick down south for a bit.  Selfishly, I hope we see him up here sooner than later.

[wbbfan]

37 minutes ago, Booch said:

yeah you would think....If not for anything a few weeks here....or there

That being said...Undrafted Canadian.....Canadian School.....he definitely behind the 8-Ball as dumb as that is...the NFL political narrative and how/who/what they value at times over actual talent and potential is baffling to say the least

I hope he gets to stick somewhere for a bit of an extended time...learn...and grow a bit and hopefully next yr decides to come north more polished and readu for a TC here where he actually can compete and not be learning/adapting

In all honesty down there he is not gonna amount to anything...let alone get a real shot to more than a PR guy...maybe get the odd game here or there as a 3rd string clip board carrier

 

 

30 minutes ago, voodoochylde said:

It honestly wouldn't shock me if he didn't land on the Packers PR or went unclaimed.  

The NFL is all about shitty politics, optics and what sort of draft capital an organization spent on you.  You'll see guys who never amounted to anything get chance after chance because they were once a former 1st or 2nd round pick (or worse if they had measurables that teams covet).  An undrafted Canadian QB from a Canadian school is facing a tough, uphill climb. 

I *genuinely* hope he gets a chance to stick down south for a bit.  Selfishly, I hope we see him up here sooner than later.

Both true. The NFL for all it's growth in the past 20 years is still extremely prone when it comes to getting in it's own way. Not as bad as baseball but pretty bad. 

[Stickem]

Elgersma was given a shot BUT the ol 'he's Canadian and not american' obviously ate him up...He might see a PR but will probably wash out in the sea of American qbs who are always viewed as the star signing, simply because of their birthplace...He could eventually make someone elses pr down there, but the same situation could easily arise as what he saw in Green Bay....I hope he makes it BUT failing that I'd sure like to see him up here where he will be given a fair shake...Hope springs eternal 

[JuranBoldenRules]

99% if he doesn't get claimed by someone else he'll be on Green Bay's PR.

[Pete]

He could still end up on GB pr, probably likely

 

[Bubba Zanetti]

He'll end up on Green Bay's PR.

[Mike]

I’m really on the fence as to whether or not he’ll end up on their PR. I hope he does, I think that’s better for him and us long term but I’m not convinced. Clifford knows the system, that counts for a lot. He’s a draft pick from the current front office, that counts for a lot. There’s a lot of QBs that the Packers may be more interested in than either of them too - Hendon Hooker (even though he looks terrible) had a top 30 visit with this Packers FO and just hit the wire. 
 

curious to see

[Bubba Zanetti]

1 minute ago, Mike said:

I’m really on the fence as to whether or not he’ll end up on their PR. I hope he does, I think that’s better for him and us long term but I’m not convinced. Clifford knows the system, that counts for a lot. He’s a draft pick from the current front office, that counts for a lot. There’s a lot of QBs that the Packers may be more interested in than either of them too - Hendon Hooker (even though he looks terrible) had a top 30 visit with this Packers FO and just hit the wire. 
 

curious to see

I dont know. Clifford went from Love's backup, to 3rd stringer last season and was completely outplayed this pre-season by a raw rookie who is 4 years younger. He's regressed. I think Elgersma is the choice.

[JuranBoldenRules]

20 minutes ago, Mike said:

I’m really on the fence as to whether or not he’ll end up on their PR. I hope he does, I think that’s better for him and us long term but I’m not convinced. Clifford knows the system, that counts for a lot. He’s a draft pick from the current front office, that counts for a lot. There’s a lot of QBs that the Packers may be more interested in than either of them too - Hendon Hooker (even though he looks terrible) had a top 30 visit with this Packers FO and just hit the wire. 
 

curious to see

Yeah it's interesting how they would rate Clifford.  His preseason numbers are progressively worse and atrocious this season.  But they track so many reps the guys get in OTA and training camp.

 

[rebusrankin]

Packers cut Clifford too. 

[bigg jay]

36 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Packers cut Clifford too. 

Yeah they were only going to carry 2 QB's on the AR so both Clifford & Elgersma were going to be cut - just a matter of which one of them will be kept on the PR.

Could be neither too as already mentioned.  They traded for Willis last year after Clifford wasn't cutting it as #2 so they aren't adverse to bringing in someone from the outside if needed,

[Booch]

22 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

Yeah they were only going to carry 2 QB's on the AR so both Clifford & Elgersma were going to be cut - just a matter of which one of them will be kept on the PR.

Could be neither too as already mentioned.  They traded for Willis last year after Clifford wasn't cutting it as #2 so they aren't adverse to bringing in someone from the outside if needed,

yup

And or they PR one of them only to cut em loose a week or 2 later after they grab someone else....

[Mr. Perfect]

Elgersma is not being retained on the Packers PR per Packers beat reporter Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated.

[ShyGuy]

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-updates-taylor-elgersma-sean-clifford-practice-squad

Looks like the Packers are moving on from Clifford AND Elgersma and are picking up a different scout team QB.

[Bubba Zanetti]

This surprises me a bit.

[Stickem]

17 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

This surprises me a bit.

Really ?? with all the political crap that goes on down there.....no surprise

[Atomic]

He looked really poised and professional in his appearances, it would be great to get him here this season if he doesn't catch on to anyone else's PR

[Booch]

37 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

This surprises me a bit.

not me....I expected it....now does he wait around hoping another team wants to work him out as a project...an maybe PR him...basically spend the yr hoping

19 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Really ?? with all the political crap that goes on down there.....no surprise

yup...polotics....invested capitol....time and money to invest with the chance he "may" amount to a 2nd stringer....not worth many teams time...cap space and effort

If he was an American kid...played American ball...and attended a Div 1 school...may get more rope

[Mr. Perfect]

1 hour ago, Mr. Perfect said:

Elgersma is not being retained on the Packers PR per Packers beat reporter Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated.

In addition, Elgersma also went unclaimed on waivers by the 31 other clubs.

[Arnold_Palmer]

I feel for the kid. He looked outstanding. I think he has a bright future. Whether it’s in the NFL or here in the CFL. Selfishly obviously I’d like to see him in blue and gold but I would have loved to see him make an NFL roster this year and continue to learn from guys like Jordan Love and Matt Lafleur. 

[Noeller]

1 minute ago, Mr. Perfect said:

In addition, Elgersma also went unclaimed on waivers by the 31 other clubs.

Jesus... Nobody wanted anything to do with him. That seems wild. I can't imagine us cutting any of the guys we've had here all year just to make room for him, but I guess you never know...