Mike Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Interesting. I liked Aprile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 who the **** is Matt Bucknor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I remember Bucknor's name, but not a lot about his performance. Dropping from a regular starter in 2012 to a part time player in 2013 doesn't sound promising, although to be fair it's generally harder for a Canadian to get playing time in the secondary. I wonder if this is a case of Aprile not wanting to come back, or if Walters knows we're getting a few of our Canadian receivers back and doesn't need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 We just traded Aprile for a 29 year old special teamer... wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dascow Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Could Bucknor get a look a safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 To me, this is a good replacement for Dan West. Definite upgrade there. I could have predicted this reaction but hey, we wanted experience and we wanted Canadian depth. This is both of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 cue the 'Aprille doesnt want to come to Winnipeg' posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 SP teams guy who in a pinch during a game can go in a play corner. They wanted to upgrade CND depth these types of moves do that. Get a guy you know can play for guy that you are not sure if ever becomes a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just so not a fan of signing Hamilton DBs... they are the worst in the league with or without Creehan. I thought we learned from the Bo Smith experiment. And there is no way we should have to trade to 'upgrade' Dan West... ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 To me, this is a good replacement for Dan West. Definite upgrade there. Low bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 People freaking out like Bucknor will be a starting DB SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Having a non import dimeback could be a big time boost to our roster IF he can fill that role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty30 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I was hoping to see Aprile back but me I think this all but guarantees Kolhert will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 People freaking out like Bucknor will be a starting DB Freaking out because we dumped another prospect for a guy who might have one or two more years in the league... as a special teamer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyOnTheSpot Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I never got the love for Aprile. To me he's a decent athlete in search of a position. He's likely a career special teamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I never got the love for Aprile. To me he's a decent athlete in search of a position. He's likely a career special teamer. If he ever plays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Meh I would've rather given Aprile a shot myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Bucknor for Aprile works for me as it seems interest from Aprile plummeted after the failed switch-to-safety fiasco. Now we can better see the behind the scenes backdrop for signing NI receivers Brescacin and Feoll-Gudino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskbluefan Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 To me, this is a positive development. I figured Aprile would "retire" to pursue his teaching career or what ever it was and then eventually show up on the Ticats PR. Getting something for him is a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 To me, this is a good replacement for Dan West. Definite upgrade there. I could have predicted this reaction but hey, we wanted experience and we wanted Canadian depth. This is both of those things. What's your opinion of Dan West based on? A very mild upgrade, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 As long as he does not take out Watson in practice Bucknor right there is a upgrade. M.O.A.B. and Floyd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Aside from it looking as though Aprile wasn't planning on playing here, this is another meh trade. Happy to see that Walters is being proactive, but IMO making moves just for the sake of it, isn't going to make our team much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Bucknor is moderately usefull and experienced but wasnt going to get much playing time here. HAM needs CDN depth at rec., trade makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2014/01/breaking-down-the-bucknor-trade-and-collaros-on-the-loose.html Aprile did separate his shoulder late in 2013... maybe there is something more to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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