Is this ever a guy we should take a run at? I really like Pokey as a receiver but not sure he's a 1A Superstar guy... Would you ever take a run at Hatcher as your #1 and then have Pokey and Demski as 2/3?

 

 

17 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I don't think Walters will bring Woli back with what is out there already. There are some nice pieces for receivers we could use but now's not the time for our GM to suddenly sit ion his hands like he's done the past 3 years thinking that signing our aging veteran core all over again is work done enough this off season. 

If we wanted Woli we wouldn't have passed on him last year.

14 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

To me MOS comes across as a live by the sword die by the sword type person that is probably one of his greatest strengths but also can be one of his greatest weaknesses depending on the scenarios that present themselves. I think he might have a hard time recognizing when to use this strength and when not to use it but hey i’m just a rando guy on the interwebz.

This is exactly why KW needs to be his checks and balance. MOS can get his players to run thru brick walls for him, but he needs a GM that can be his counterbalance because MOS will also do the same for them when business should dictate otherwise. Having KW act at his whim is not good. The best teams we've had are when KW and MOS fought tooth and nail over some players. That has to return.

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16 hours ago, Noeller said:

 

 

 

 

How can you consider Tim White a consolation prize? 

Edited January 30Jan 30 by SpeedFlex27

9 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

 

How can you consider Tim White a consolation prize? 

Especially when we don't even know if Winnipeg had any interest in Mack.  That being said I would have preferred Mack, but White is outstanding at keeping the opposing defensive backfield off balance. The cannot lose track of him and he is very good at slipping out of coverage. What he does opens other guys up as well. He and Demski are both very good at that. Now we just need a legit 50/50 guy.

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2 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Especially when we don't even know if Winnipeg had any interest in Mack.  That being said I would have preferred Mack, but White is outstanding at keeping the opposing defensive backfield off balance. The cannot lose track of him and he is very good at slipping out of coverage. What he does opens other guys up as well. He and Demski are both very good at that. Now we just need a legit 50/50 guy.

Wilson is as well. White/Wilson/Demski is going to be a nightmare for teams to cover and tackle.100% on the 50/50 guy. If we get that, our wr core will be in great shape. 

3 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Wilson is as well. White/Wilson/Demski is going to be a nightmare for teams to cover and tackle.100% on the 50/50 guy. If we get that, our wr core will be in great shape. 

Now if Zach can re-learn how to throw a mid range ball rather then lobbing a deep ball into triple coverage...

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

Now if Zach can re-learn how to throw a mid range ball rather then lobbing a deep ball into triple coverage...

Don't forget short of the target.

I really think a proper OL is going to make a world of difference for ZC...

3 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Especially when we don't even know if Winnipeg had any interest in Mack.  That being said I would have preferred Mack, but White is outstanding at keeping the opposing defensive backfield off balance. The cannot lose track of him and he is very good at slipping out of coverage. What he does opens other guys up as well. He and Demski are both very good at that. Now we just need a legit 50/50 guy.

I truly think that Banks can be that guy for us and give way more than Wheatfall did...dude could be a big mismatch for dbs

Wheatfall just never showed the ability to take the next step. Flashed some potential but wasn't able to consistently be that guy

50 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Wilson is as well. White/Wilson/Demski is going to be a nightmare for teams to cover and tackle.100% on the 50/50 guy. If we get that, our wr core will be in great shape. 

Wilson is very underrated..for now...he is actually quite fast and he is greasy as hell out there after the catch...and for a slight guy can be physical too

Like I said in other post..i think Banks is that guy in waiting...and Condell will definitely know how to use a guy like that...and with main 3 guys Banks won't have to do too much right outta the gate and can evolve as yr goes on...

33 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I really think a proper OL is going to make a world of difference for ZC...

A real center will be light yrs better and be a total game changer 

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Wilson is as well. White/Wilson/Demski is going to be a nightmare for teams to cover and tackle.100% on the 50/50 guy. If we get that, our wr core will be in great shape. 

I agree. When heads are swiveling around looking in the secondary their feet tend to slow down too and that's where guys get wide open. With slippery guys like we have that will be tough on opposing secondaries. Further to that, I think Demski and White are both exceptional at finding open space on broken plays, and Zach is very good at exploiting teams in that scenario as well.

49 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I really think a proper OL is going to make a world of difference for ZC...

Step one... sign new guys for a proper OL.  

 

7 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Step one... sign new guys for a proper OL.  

 

A new C will help a lot but I would like to see at least one really good addition in FA.

No surprise here

Canadian QB Tre Ford released by Edmonton Elks prior to CFL offseason roster bonus - 3DownNation

 

2 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

No surprise here

Canadian QB Tre Ford released by Edmonton Elks prior to CFL offseason roster bonus - 3DownNation

 

Quick! Before anyone else grabs him

34 minutes ago, Booch said:

Wilson is very underrated..for now...he is actually quite fast and he is greasy as hell out there after the catch...and for a slight guy can be physical too

Like I said in other post..i think Banks is that guy in waiting...and Condell will definitely know how to use a guy like that...and with main 3 guys Banks won't have to do too much right outta the gate and can evolve as yr goes on...

A real center will be light yrs better and be a total game changer 

He's a good sleeper for this camp thats for sure, love to see a big long striding wr like that. 

 

18 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

I agree. When heads are swiveling around looking in the secondary their feet tend to slow down too and that's where guys get wide open. With slippery guys like we have that will be tough on opposing secondaries. Further to that, I think Demski and White are both exceptional at finding open space on broken plays, and Zach is very good at exploiting teams in that scenario as well.

That's key...White and Demski both know where to go...where to sit down...where and when to break off routes...Things that ZC thrives with and had basically none of that last yr...and it was dwindling in 2024 as well...especially when it was easy to blanket out Demski...and he still tried to force it...hence the INT's....Be a good litm=us test in camp and early into season as to what ZC shows up...He always thrives with veteran groups who still have skill.....Demsko and White both do...Wilson is coming into his own and already has ZC trust and some goodmojo

 

10 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

A new C will help a lot but I would like to see at least one really good addition in FA.

yup...a guy to really push Wallace and or bump him into the ELI role...Randolph is gonna be one the best RT in league...is already close...I not too concerned with Bryant and Neuf either...older olineman are fine as long as not dealing with issues like Elwonibi was late in his last 2 yrs

Also a crisp fast running offence with guys at WR where ZC doesnt have to think or try and find but know and trust that they will be where they supposed to will make a huge difference too...especially with a healthy BO tenderizing the meat all game

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

He's a good sleeper for this camp thats for sure, love to see a big long striding wr like that. 

 

yeah...he has the tools and the skill set to really be a difference maker here...I hope we give him every opp to secure that job...even if it means growing pains a bit the first few games...and he wont need to be the focus early on in the offence....but a complimentry piece that teams will have to pay attention to

1 minute ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Quick! Before anyone else grabs him

If he was willing to be the ultimate Swiss Army knife roster guy, I'd take him in a heartbeat. His athleticism and raw dynamic ability make him a way better end of the roster spot than we usually see. 

Now, Idk if hes got the toughness or the heart for that, but with the running qbs we are seeing with the right passports, I'd be kicking the tires on these guys. I like Senecal as a guy to fill that role as well. Or to check out and possibly develop into that role. 

2 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

If he was willing to be the ultimate Swiss Army knife roster guy, I'd take him in a heartbeat. His athleticism and raw dynamic ability make him a way better end of the roster spot than we usually see. 

Now, Idk if hes got the toughness or the heart for that, but with the running qbs we are seeing with the right passports, I'd be kicking the tires on these guys. I like Senecal as a guy to fill that role as well. Or to check out and possibly develop into that role. 

I was gonna say...grab him and convert him into an offensive do whatever tool....motion pre snap....split out back with BO....cause we all know with ball in hand...what he can do...and being a National....what a bonus....I'd have him taking kicks too to see if he has the chops for that

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9 minutes ago, Booch said:

I was gonna say...grab him and convert him into an offensive do whatever tool....motion pre snap....split out back with BO....cause we all know with ball in hand...what he can do...and being a National....what a bonus....I'd have him taking kicks too to see if he has the chops for that

It would be nice to have a backup plan for Vaval for sure. Trey is going to excel this year...gut feeling....but we have seen very little depth at KR/PR in recent years and it would be nice to have.

9 minutes ago, Booch said:

I was gonna say...grab him and convert him into an offensive do whatever tool....motion pre snap....split out back with BO....cause we all know with ball in hand...what he can do...and being a National....what a bonus....I'd have him taking kicks too to see if he has the chops for that

Yep, all-purpose back, see if he can run any kind of route or screens, motion packs etc. I'd teach him to handle kick-offs, even be a timing rusher off the edge to block kicks. And use him as the sneak guy. 

You could either roster him as the 3rd qb and use him as a flex player all over the rest of the field, or you could roster him as an RB, and carry 3 imp QBs. 

There is a whole lot you can do with a guy that dynamic. QB to S is a strange but surprisingly effective swap for athletic guys as well.  

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

I really think a proper OL is going to make a world of difference for ZC...

Keep the man upright, give him an extra steamboat, establish the run with monster BO, have an aggressive non predicatable OC by spreading the ball around short, medium and long, use the QB2 creatively and bam here we go who cares about our D 50+ points scored every game easy peasy.