https://3downnation.com/2019/07/30/a-comprehensive-guide-to-canadians-and-former-cfl-players-in-nfl-training-camps/

 

There are some notable DBs who are currently free-agents on this list:
DB Mercy Maston
DB Dexter McCoil
DB Shaq Richardson 
DB Kacy Rogers II

 

 

Edited July 31, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.

I like this for a thread... good way to keep an eye on who's doing well and who might shake loose... here's a little blurb about Sam Eguavoen...

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190730/miami-dolphins-cfl-linebacker-with-stops-at-footaction-and-police-academy-is-surprise-of-training-camp

 

16 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

https://3downnation.com/2019/07/30/a-comprehensive-guide-to-canadians-and-former-cfl-players-in-nfl-training-camps/

 

There are some notable DBs who are currently free-agents on this list:
DB Mercy Maston
DB Dexter McCoil
DB Shaq Richardson 
DB Kacy Rogers II

 

 

Interestingly there isn't a single player on that list for which BB owns the rights

But lots of free to sign anywhere guys

27 minutes ago, Booch said:

But lots of free to sign anywhere guys

And a lot of guys who will never play in the CFL, regardless of who holds their rights.

Zylstra is on the bubble in Minnesota. Hope for his sake he makes the roster, but, he's high on my Bomber wish list, even with our improved receiver depth. 

10 minutes ago, M.Silverback said:

Zylstra is on the bubble in Minnesota. Hope for his sake he makes the roster, but, he's high on my Bomber wish list, even with our improved receiver depth. 

Zylstra and duke are guys who would improve every team in the league. 

 

..and we have the cap space to accommodate either of the two

I'd assume Calgary would also be looking for a receiver,  I'm not sure about the cap space situation with them.

Just now, Brandon said:

I'd assume Calgary would also be looking for a receiver,  I'm not sure about the cap space situation with them.

they might have some cap space since BLM rides the 6-game. 

18 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Zylstra and duke are guys who would improve every team in the league. 

 

Duke would be an awesome addition for any CFL team. I have a feeling though that he may stick around the NFL this year, even if it's on a practice roster. Zylstra I think is on his last chance in the NFL. He's talented enough, I just think that if he can't crack the roster this year and actually play (he only had one reception last season, and played special teams), I think the Vikings will move on from him and keep one of the players they drafted low in his place.

Related to that, I highly recommend listening to Adam Bighill on the 3downnation podcast talking about CFL players trying to make NFL teams. In short, it's an uphill battle for so many reasons that don't necessarily have to do with talent.

 

 

 

Most of the time its politics and image.

If a draft pick is battling with a CFL guy and even not as good..they will be elevated above the CFL guy..its just how it works...not right but picks have to be justified.

 

1 hour ago, Booch said:

Most of the time its politics and image.

If a draft pick is battling with a CFL guy and even not as good..they will be elevated above the CFL guy..its just how it works...not right but picks have to be justified.

 

Exactly. Bighill definitely confirms this. The thing that surprised me a bit in the podcast was the perspective some coaches (he mentions Sean Payton) have towards special teams players. Basically, some teams don't place a value on a high performing special teams player, versus dressing your "best 53 players". So, you could have a LB who is great on special teams who doesn't make the game day roster because a DB or WR is considered one of the best 53 players, even if they are not as good on specials. I suppose special teams are less important in the NFL given most kick offs are touch backs, and most punts aren't returned. 

Since 80% of business executives admit that they got to be where they were through luck and connections, why would trying to get on with a team be any different? Sometimes its like a lottery.

14 hours ago, Tracker said:

Since 80% of business executives admit that they got to be where they were through luck and connections, why would trying to get on with a team be any different? Sometimes its like a lottery.

Wow.....

 

2 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

 

Nice signing 

8 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

 

A good signing. Until the past two games, I thought we were pretty well set at DB, but at times it looked like a reunion of the Keystone Kops back there. 

Good signing.

On 2019-08-01 at 12:53 PM, M.Silverback said:

Exactly. Bighill definitely confirms this. The thing that surprised me a bit in the podcast was the perspective some coaches (he mentions Sean Payton) have towards special teams players. Basically, some teams don't place a value on a high performing special teams player, versus dressing your "best 53 players". So, you could have a LB who is great on special teams who doesn't make the game day roster because a DB or WR is considered one of the best 53 players, even if they are not as good on specials. I suppose special teams are less important in the NFL given most kick offs are touch backs, and most punts aren't returned. 

Yep.  FG’s generally aren’t live too.  There are way fewer special teams plays in a NFL game.

I like it. 

1 hour ago, bigg jay said:

 

Does anyone know anything about him?

43 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

Does anyone know anything about him?

Well, when he decided to leave the Esks, he showed no Mercy to them.

4 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Well, when he decided to leave the Esks, he showed no Mercy to them.

Raspberry haha

Zylstra is not having a great camp or first pre season game. I hope for his sake he turns it around and makes the Vikings. But I hope for our sake Walters has been in touch with him and his people. Big upgrade.