QB - Willy, Hall, 3rd QB

RB - Import RB, Volny*

FB - Pontbriand*, Fitzgerald*

REC - Moore, Denmark, Watson*, Kohlert*, Import REC, Feoli-Gudino*, Brescacin*

OL - January, Greaves*, Goossen*, Pencer*, Neufeld*, Morley*

 

DL - Vega, Turner, Anderson, Import DE, Lucas*, Thomas*

LB - Kuale, Wild, Banks, Newman*, Briggs*, Stephan*

DB - Sears, Washington, Suber, Randle, Import DB, Robertson*, Alexander*, Bucknor*, Jones*, Sherman*

 

K - Maher

 

Leaving 1 spot for a DI at either returner/RB or LB.

 

There are upgrades needed in certain places, like I'd really love to see an improvement on the NI receiving depth but I think it's interesting that the roster is at least starting to come together. I lumped in all the secondary guys together because I have no idea who will play where as far as safety, etc.

 

Agree, disagree, I moved Washington to safety on my depth chart at one point throughout the off-season. 

 

Randle - Sears - Washington - Suber - Canadian

 

Just as easy to put Sears at safety too. Options.

 

It makes sense, then you use one of your new imports (Leggett, Johnson, whoever) as the DI and you're set.

 

Sears or Washington at safety, either one is a great option.

I think we go with 4 import DB's, 2 import OL, DI's are kicker, returner/RB/receiver, DE/LB hybrid type guy that Etch loves.

 

If they feel like Neufeld can start, that import spot goes to the secondary.

 

Agree, disagree, I moved Washington to safety on my depth chart at one point throughout the off-season. 

 

Randle - Sears - Washington - Suber - Canadian

 

Just as easy to put Sears at safety too. Options.

 

It makes sense, then you use one of your new imports (Leggett, Johnson, whoever) as the DI and you're set.

 

Sears or Washington at safety, either one is a great option.

 

 

I like Washington at safety a little more.  Better vision and a little more open field speed. I also would trust him a little more on a safety blitz too because I think he is a better tackler.  

I think we go with 4 import DB's, 2 import OL, DI's are kicker, returner/RB/receiver, DE/LB hybrid type guy that Etch loves.

 

If they feel like Neufeld can start, that import spot goes to the secondary.

 

Four designated imports now.

 

Also, if we have two import OL, where's the other Canuck?

I'm really beginning to love the way our secondary is shaping up…especially compared to last year's.

I'm really beginning to love the way our secondary is shaping up…especially compared to last year's.

Suber needs a quick start this year to get his shine on early.

There is going to be good competition at virtually every position. I'm most interested to see who emerges DB WR and OL. Would not be surprised to see at least one more WR and RB before camp - ex Purdue receiver Gary Bush? We have so many Canadian coaches who know this 3-down, wider field, offensive motion game inside out. So it seems likely that some very talented American players could lose jobs to Canadian players that are not quite so skilled technique-wise but who are athletic, work hard and have 3-down football smarts and pedigree. It seems work ethic and attitude will go a long way with this new regime. On OL I thought Jarvis Jones and Dan Knapp looked good for us in limited action last season. We look to be building some NI depth on the OL so Jones and Knapp could be among those on the bubble. On D, I can't imagine our defence without both Sears and Washington but you never know, players like Sears and even Suber could be in trouble since the competition looks to be so much improved. 

I can't wait for camp....

There is going to be good competition at virtually every position. I'm most interested to see who emerges DB WR and OL. Would not be surprised to see at least one more WR and RB before camp - ex Purdue receiver Gary Bush? We have so many Canadian coaches who know this 3-down, wider field, offensive motion game inside out. So it seems likely that some very talented American players could lose jobs to Canadian players that are not quite so skilled technique-wise but who are athletic, work hard and have 3-down football smarts and pedigree. It seems work ethic and attitude will go a long way with this new regime. On OL I thought Jarvis Jones and Dan Knapp looked good for us in limited action last season. We look to be building some NI depth on the OL so Jones and Knapp could be among those on the bubble. On D, I can't imagine our defence without both Sears and Washington but you never know, players like Sears and even Suber could be in trouble since the competition looks to be so much improved. 

Will Sears last the season is the rhetorical and obvious question I have. I sure hope so.

I can't wait for camp....

 

me too.

My depth chart looks a little different.

 

QB:  Willy, Hall, Brohm/Marve

 

FB: Pontbriand, Fitzgerald

 

RB:  Ford, Volny

 

WR1: Urrutia (or whoever)

WR2: Kohlert, Brescacin

SB1: Moore

SB2: Watson, Feoli-Gudino

SB3: Denmark

 

LT: January

LG: Greaves

C: Goossen, Morley

RG: Neufeld

RT: Jones

 

DE: Turner, Gatling

DT: Anderson, Lucas, Thomas

DE: Vega

 

SLB: Banks, Sherman

ILB: Kuale, Briggs

ILB: Wild, Eisho

WLB: Newman

 

WCB: Randle, Leggett

WHB: Washington

FS: Sears, West

SHB: Suber

SCB: Alexander, Bucknor, Jones

 

PK: Maher

 

KR: Tarver

 

Canadian starters: Watson, Kohlert, Greaves, Goossen, Neufeld, Newman, Alexander... in certain situations Newman coming out and a 4th DL coming in (Thomas/Lucas).

 

DI's: Maher, Tarver, Leggett (or other DB), Gatling (or other DE/LB)

 

I think we go with 4 import DB's, 2 import OL, DI's are kicker, returner/RB/receiver, DE/LB hybrid type guy that Etch loves.

 

If they feel like Neufeld can start, that import spot goes to the secondary.

 

Four designated imports now.

 

Also, if we have two import OL, where's the other Canuck?

 

 

DL and Newman/dime.

I can't wait for camp....

 

me too.

me three. Rookie Camp starts May 28, two weeks from today!

My depth chart looks a little different.

 

QB:  Willy, Hall, Brohm/Marve

 

FB: Pontbriand, Fitzgerald

 

RB:  Ford, Volny

 

WR1: Urrutia (or whoever)

WR2: Kohlert, Brescacin

SB1: Moore

SB2: Watson, Feoli-Gudino

SB3: Denmark

 

LT: January

LG: Greaves

C: Goossen, Morley

RG: Neufeld

RT: Jones

 

DE: Turner, Gatling

DT: Anderson, Lucas, Thomas

DE: Vega

 

SLB: Banks, Sherman

ILB: Kuale, Briggs

ILB: Wild, Eisho

WLB: Newman

 

WCB: Randle, Leggett

WHB: Washington

FS: Sears, West

SHB: Suber

SCB: Alexander, Bucknor, Jones

 

PK: Maher

 

KR: Tarver

 

Canadian starters: Watson, Kohlert, Greaves, Goossen, Neufeld, Newman, Alexander... in certain situations Newman coming out and a 4th DL coming in (Thomas/Lucas).

 

DI's: Maher, Tarver, Leggett (or other DB), Gatling (or other DE/LB)

I like both these guys but geez seems very thin considering our current tinkering with our O-line. 

 

My apologies for not knowing this but what other RB's will be attending training camp?  

I also had Tarver as kick returner, he can back up at RB. Volny is really our only option for a Canadian RB. Ford could easily be replaced by Paris Cotton or the other guy we brought in.

So what are the new roster rules exactly? Is there still a 4 man reserve?

So what are the new roster rules exactly? Is there still a 4 man reserve?

They've agreed to a 44 man game day roster and 2 player reserve. The 2 additional players have to be 1 NI and one DI.

So we get four designated imports now instead of three?

So we get four designated imports now instead of three?

Yes.

Makes it easier to carry the import kicker, probably a returner/back up rb. DB and DE/LB.

 

I'm curious if theres a chance one of those DI's could be kory banks.

 

Probably not but.... 

Anyone else concerned that Goossen has not actually played Canadian football for, um, ever?  I think he's a nice talent but I just don't see how he will emerge as our starting centre after TC...  in fact, I'm a bit worried we'll ruin him if he does.

Goossen might take a little time but I believe he will be our starting centre at the end of the season, if not the beginning.

If we have to go with Morley/Kowalczuk at centre and Neufeld/Pencer/Swiston at right guard, I think we'll be okay. At least we have options.

Anyone else concerned that Goossen has not actually played Canadian football for, um, ever?  I think he's a nice talent but I just don't see how he will emerge as our starting centre after TC...  in fact, I'm a bit worried we'll ruin him if he does.

 

As a center? Not really.

This is the team I would field and yes, I am pencilling in a 230 lb Safety... not sure I have the ratio correct though

 

Starters:  Briggs, Alexander, Greaves, Morley, Goossen, Neufeld, Watson

 

Randle-Washington-Briggs*-Suber-Alexander* (Jones*, Sherman*, Robertson*, Bucknor*)

Wild-Kuale-Banks (Newman*, Sears, )

Griggs, Anderson, Turner, Vega (Thomas*, Lucas*, Fraser)

 

Urrutia, Moore, Watson*, Denmark, Barnes 

(Kohlert*, Brescacin*, Renaud*)

 

January, Greaves*, Morley*, Goossen*, Neufeld*

(Pencer*)

 

 

Willy, Hall, Marve

Cotton, Pontbriand* 

(Fitzgerald*, Volny*)

 

Maher

 

Reserve (Jones, Markett)

Briggs won't be a starter this year.