gbill2004 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 @Darren_Cameron: Bombers announce club has added import WR's Austin Coleman and Michael Ray Garvin, import LB Gerald McRath, and import DE Damario Jeffery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 @PentonKirk: #Bombers sign four, including import linebacker Gerald McRath, who played 40 games for the NFL's Tennessee Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.cjob.com/2014/03/28/bombers-beef-up-roster/ The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added a quartet of import players. Wide Receivers Austin Coleman and Michael Ray Garvin, along with Linebacker Gerald McRath, and Defensive End Damario Jeffery. Coleman is a 5-8, 180 pound receiver/kick returner, and played four seasons at St. Francis University (NAIA) from 2009 to 2012. He played 45 games in his collegiate career, grabbing 117 passes for 1,875 yards and 21 TDs. His eight kickoff return touchdowns is an all-time NAIA record. He averaged 32.1 yards per return, which also is a Division record, and twice returned kicks for 100+ yards. He went undrafted in 2013 and was signed by the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. After their acquisition of Percy Harvin, Coleman was released and moved on to play for the Saginaw Sting of the Continental Indoor Football League. With Saginaw, he has had 12 receptions for 108 yards and 4 TDs. Garvin is a 5-8, 198 pound kick returner/receiver. He played four seasons at Florida State and a total of 47 games. Garvin also doubled as a cornerback on defence but was primarily an important kickoff returner for the Seminoles, leading the team in 2006. His finest college season came in 2008 when he became the only player in school history to average more than 30 yards per attempt. He was second in the nation in kickoff returns and was named to the All-Conference Second Team, and an All-American by Sporting News and SI.com. His 1,721 career kickoff return yards remains a school record. Garvin went undrafted in 2009 but signed immediately with the Arizona Cardinals where he was converted to wide receiver. Failing to catch on in Arizona, Michael Ray moved on to the Detroit Lions Practice Squad in 2010. He has also played for the Las Vegas Locomotives and Texas Revolution. McRath is a 6-3, 230 pound linebacker who played in the NFL from 2010 to 2011 and a total 40 games for the Tennessee Titans. Spent the 2012 season with the Titans but did not play due to a knee injury. Across his three active years, McRath made 79 solo tackles and assisted on 33 others, to go with 1.5 sacks and one interception. He started 12 NFL games in 2009 and 2010 before moving to special team duties in 2011. McRath’s career-best performance came on October 31, 2010 when he recorded 10 tackles against the San Diego Chargers, and in 2010 had four game with five or more stops. McRath was selected by Tennessee in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft (#130 overall) after a three-year career at Southern Mississippi. He was twice named to the All-Conference USA First Team (2007-2008). Jeffery is a 6-3, 240 pound pass rushing defensive end. Damario played four seasons at South Carolina and a total of 50 games with five starts. Jeffery was born in Columbia, South Carolina – the home of the Gamecocks – and stayed at home to play SEC football. He also played spur linebacker and compiled 77 tackles. He was a key contributor on special teams throughout his college career with South Carolina. He played in the 2010 Chick-Fil-A Bowl game for South Carolina against Florida State and logged four tackles. Jeffery went undrafted in 2013 and was immediately signed by the Carolina Panthers in April 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Austin Colemanhttp://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/428502/highlights/8771375http://www.saintfranciscougars.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1326Michael Ray Garvin http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/garvin_michaelray00.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ray_GarvinGerald McRathhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_McRathhttp://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mcrath_gerald00.htmlDamario Jeffery http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jeffery_damario01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 McRath looks like a promising prospect for the MLB spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Blue Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Followed McRath's career with the Titans. Didn't like him then, still don't like him now. Also got suspended for 'roids. Will be interesting to see how he converts to the CFL game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Looks like we're bringing a lot of return specialist types into camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Followed McRath's career with the Titans. Didn't like him then, still don't like him now. Also got suspended for 'roids. Will be interesting to see how he converts to the CFL game. Aside from the PEDs what specifically don't you like about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Blue Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Followed McRath's career with the Titans. Didn't like him then, still don't like him now. Also got suspended for 'roids. Will be interesting to see how he converts to the CFL game. Aside from the PEDs what specifically don't you like about him? He was bad just not very good at linebacker. When he finally got an opportunity he couldn't make a name for himself (and was then replaced a year later). Played primarily as a special teamer throughout his career, so maybe the Bombers keep him around for that, with the opportunity for him to develop if he still can. Jeff Fisher loved guys that could play special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 That could be said about almost every CFL player that has come from the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Michael Ray Garvin is the name that caught my eye ... I've read about him before, he's an ELITE athlete. He was a NCAA champion sprinter, he had legit 4.2 speed in college. He's also immediately one of the most physically fit players on a CFL roster, he's absolutely shredded. But can he play football ...... Blue-urns and Noeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Michael Ray Garvin is the name that caught my eye ... I've read about him before, he's an ELITE athlete. He was a NCAA champion sprinter, he had legit 4.2 speed in college. He's also immediately one of the most physically fit players on a CFL roster, he's absolutely shredded. But can he play football ...... That picture of him at the beginning of the video MOAB posted is ridiculous. How hard do you have to work to look like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 @Darren_Cameron: Bombers announce club has added import WR's Austin Coleman and Michael Ray Garvin, import LB Gerald McRath, and import DE Damario Jeffery. ? Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Michael Ray Garvin is the name that caught my eye ... I've read about him before, he's an ELITE athlete. He was a NCAA champion sprinter, he had legit 4.2 speed in college. He's also immediately one of the most physically fit players on a CFL roster, he's absolutely shredded. But can he play football ...... BloiDei Dorzon 2.0 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Looks like we're bringing a lot of return specialist types into camp. Makes me wonder about Woods recovery from the broken bone in his foot. Not bad to have some insurance though in case he struggles with it, tends to be an injury that reoccurs or potentially affects mobility. Will be interesting to see if the Bombers take a look at Garvin as a receiver or DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_fanaddict Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Michael Ray Garvin is the name that caught my eye ... I've read about him before, he's an ELITE athlete. He was a NCAA champion sprinter, he had legit 4.2 speed in college. He's also immediately one of the most physically fit players on a CFL roster, he's absolutely shredded. But can he play football ...... That picture of him at the beginning of the video MOAB posted is ridiculous. How hard do you have to work to look like that? At first glance I thought that was a pic of me. Then realized that I'm not black...I don't have dreds....and I'm fat...other then that it's a splitting image! sweep the leg and Jacquie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 @Darren_Cameron: Bombers announce club has added import WR's Austin Coleman and Michael Ray Garvin, import LB Gerald McRath, and import DE Damario Jeffery. ? "...Hay is for horses, little lady..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOBomberFan Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Michael Ray Garvin is the name that caught my eye ... I've read about him before, he's an ELITE athlete. He was a NCAA champion sprinter, he had legit 4.2 speed in college. He's also immediately one of the most physically fit players on a CFL roster, he's absolutely shredded. But can he play football ...... BloiDei Dorzon 2.0 ? My immediate thought as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looks like an anatomy class illustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looks like we're bringing a lot of return specialist types into camp. Makes me wonder about Woods recovery from the broken bone in his foot. Not bad to have some insurance though in case he struggles with it, tends to be an injury that reoccurs or potentially affects mobility. Will be interesting to see if the Bombers take a look at Garvin as a receiver or DB. Wasn't he a pretty good DB in Florida? Why is he listed as a rec.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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