Things are looking a bit grim with the ratio.

 

REC:  Watson, Foster

OL:  Greaves, Sorenson(?) or Kowalczuk, Morely, Neufeld

S:  Muamba or Bucknor

DL:  Thomas

 

 

Depth:

REC:  Carter, Renaud, F-G, Brescacin  ...Etienne?

OL:  Pencer, Swiston, Paliwoda?

DL:  Lucas

DB:  West, Sherman

RB/FB:  Fitz, Pontbriand, Volny

LB:  Dubuisson, Stephan

 

This might actually be worse than what Kelly left us with.

 

Starting the season with Muamba or Bucknor at Safety?

 

We NEED to sign Butler/Newman and Myddleton more than Willy i think...

 

We're stacked at 'average Cdn receiver' though...

 

Here is video of him playing center

 

That was six minutes of him destroying people.

Here is video of him playing center

That was six minutes of him destroying people.

No kidding! Goossen looks like a monster with a mean streak. Nice to know we are guaranteed to do well and get a centre with either Lavertu or Goossen.

In addition, Goossen has played every position on the OL so nice versatility there.

Anybody have thoughts on Lavertu and Goossen?

When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football?

 

BC high school is American rules too.  

 

Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea).  He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. 

 

Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.

Anybody have thoughts on Lavertu and Goossen?

That would be more than we could hope for. Goosen certainly has the size and aggressiveness, and if he has the intelligence to call the blocking schemes, we ought to be set for a decade or so.

When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football?

BC high school is American rules too.

Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles.

Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.

Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?

 

When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football?

BC high school is American rules too.

Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles.

Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.

Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?

 

 Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2.

When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football?

BC high school is American rules too.

Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles.

Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.

Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?

Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2.

Interesting I didn't know that. How does it compare to CIS?

 

 

 

When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football?

BC high school is American rules too.

Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles.

Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.

Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?

Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2.

Interesting I didn't know that. How does it compare to CIS?

 

 

Pretty similar, a little better.  They went winless in their first season, but they weren't the greatest team in CanWest either.  It's the 3rd tier of NCAA football after FBS (1-A) and FCS (1-AA).

Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS?

Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS?

 

Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie.

 

I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on.

Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS?

Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie.

I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on.

Didn't Tyson Pencer come from that league? That might be why it's taking longer for him to develop.

 

 

Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS?

Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie.

I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on.

Didn't Tyson Pencer come from that league? That might be why it's taking longer for him to develop.

 

Pencer went to Washington State University (Div I) for a couple seasons then went to play junior football in BC.

I asked O'Shea about the NI ratio tonight. He said it'll be 5 on offense (3 OL and 2 WR) and 2 on defense. He said he'd start 8 NI if possible as it would make the roster that much stronger. He wants fierce competition at the safety spot.

So D safety and ?

So D safety and ?

He mentioned the possibility of a NI at CB. Also said he doesn't think we're in a position to start 4 NI OL yet.

So D safety and ?

 

The rotating spot between DL, WIL LB, Dime.

One of Pencer's problems apart from being injured is he has barely played a down of football in the last 4 years. For you glass half full guys I guess that makes him fresh legs....not.

Pencer does not have injury 'problems'.  He had a shoulder injury that was fixed last offseason.  He was placed on the 9 game IR for developmental purposes.

Pencer does not have injury 'problems'. He had a shoulder injury that was fixed last offseason. He was placed on the 9 game IR for developmental purposes.

Yuppers... Done to avoid injury issues in the future... Shame we don't have a dislike option here, lol

Would be great if Coach O'Shea can start 8 Canadians, hopefully Henoc is back by at least next season, still need a top end DL starter IMO and a safety that actually worth starting time. A starting Canadian corner (or DB) would be great as well. Really excited to see Robertson healthy for TC this year, pulling for the kid to make it.

Would be great if Coach O'Shea can start 8 Canadians, hopefully Henoc is back by at least next season, still need a top end DL starter IMO and a safety that actually worth starting time. A starting Canadian corner (or DB) would be great as well. Really excited to see Robertson healthy for TC this year, pulling for the kid to make it.

Your posts have all been shackle raising to me and then, bam, i read this one.. Well said, i agree. Id like to see robertson make some noise and hopefully henoc comes back and we sign him or bilukidi or mulumba make their way home..

Robertson's size and agility seem more suited to HB than CB...  I'm really not sold on Bucknor on the outside either, he's just okay

 

3 NI OL kind of makes the Neufeld trade seem like a mistake now - Neufeld was a pretty good tackle and a terrible guard.  Maybe he's our new Centre...?  That being said, Jarvis Jones is really really good.

 

Two NI REC seems scary with Watson's injury history... we are not deep with talent at that position. 

 

3 NI OL kind of makes the Neufeld trade seem like a mistake now - Neufeld was a pretty good tackle and a terrible guard.  Maybe he's our new Centre...?  That being said, Jarvis Jones is really really good.

 

 

 

 

It seemed odd to me that O'Shea would come out with the three NI OL comment. Walters is still giving the impression Neufeld will start at tackle.

3 NI OL kind of makes the Neufeld trade seem like a mistake now - Neufeld was a pretty good tackle and a terrible guard. Maybe he's our new Centre...? That being said, Jarvis Jones is really really good.

It seemed odd to me that O'Shea would come out with the three NI OL comment. Walters is still giving off the impression Neufeld will start at tackle.

Could be a number of things:

- O'Shea is looking to motivate some guys

- You're assuming some guys as starters. Neufeld could start at guard, Morley might be 6th OL or could start at centre.

- O'Shea isn't an offensive guy so might not have a full grasp of our OL yet. He might just think we had the worst OL last year so are in no position to start 4 NIs. Might be delegating those details to Bellefeuille.