Posted May 9, 201411 yr comment_49361 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=451636 Rates Matthias Goossen as the third-best OL prospect, ahead of Pierre Lavertu...
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49384 Now that's interesting. Looks like we're well positioned to get a starting center after all.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49386 Didn't know that Goosen played all position on the OL. I guess he's a smart player.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49387 I'm still not a huge fan of Forde's rankings but I'll give him credit where credit is due, he's done a good job of forecasting offensive linemen lately. He more or less nailed his rankings of the 2012 OL
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49392 Interesting take by Forde. I'd like to know what Wileys assessment was on these guys. Put that together with Fordes and we'd have our winner.This latest info. on Goosen should give Ottawa a little something to chew on.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49394 I think we will fine with Goosen if Lavertu goes #1 overall. He may not be considered as CFL ready as Lavertu but having Wylie as OL will help his progression to the CFL. He's considered more physical than Lavertu and possess the same level of mean streak. My only concern early on, based on what i read from earlier reports, is if he smart enough but I guess he is. I watched some of his highlights this morning, and from my uneducated eye , i like what i saw.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49409 Interesting take by Forde. I'd like to know what Wileys assessment was on these guys. Put that together with Fordes and we'd have our winner.This latest info. on Goosen should give Ottawa a little something to chew on. I'm not sure why a journalist's opinion of prospects would influence professional talent scouts. He's not Mike Mayock or Mel Kiper, Ottawa will form their opinion based on what their scouts see, not what Duane Forde writes.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49410 Oh for sure, Forde is giving us his journalistic opinion but he has been aware of CIS happenings and players for awhile. He must have some insight. Would it measure up to a Wylie and his take on an o line guy? not likely. Goosen was ranked highly at one point but seems to have dropped off. I don't know what Forde has seen to redeem the fortunes of Goosen but I guess we'll find out on the 13th. As for Ottawa having a re-think on their choice, let's just say with a guy like Desjardins in charge, anything is possible.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49411 Oh for sure, Forde is giving us his journalistic opinion but he has been aware of CIS happenings and players for awhile. He must have some insight. There are several people on this site that have been aware of CIS happenings and players for a while too. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink. Forde is just lucky enough that people pay him to talk about his opinions on air.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49428 Why dont we just trade for Ottawa's pick and draft them both. Problem solved.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49440 Why dont we just trade for Ottawa's pick and draft them both. Problem solved. Do you realize we'd have to give up something of value, likely a NI starter for Ottawa's pick?
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49479 Why dont we just trade for Ottawa's pick and draft them both. Problem solved. Desjardins would probably want all of our starting CDNs for the one pick.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49529 I've always maintained that if Lavertu isn't available the Bombers will draft Goossen. Not because of any insight or knowledge, just because I'm a stubborn ass.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49535 Why dont we just trade for Ottawa's pick and draft them both. Problem solved.Desjardins would probably want all of our starting CDNs for the one pick. We have starting Canadians?
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49538 Sounds like both Lavetu and Goosen are our guys, sounds like one of the two will be a blue bomber next season. Will it be the natural centre? or will it be the centre who can play guard also? It's an interesting dilemma here actually. The Bombers need a olineman, specially a centre but really more specially a centre and a guard really... i mean greaves is one guard but who is the other? swiston? pencer? we just don't know. maybe dan knapp? i have no idea, not sure they do. So really we need a centre yes but it wouldnt kill us to have a guy who can play guard too. Sounds like Goosen could be our centre but he could also be our starting guard opposite greaves also. Tough Dilemma, the sexy pick is lavertu, he is the natural centre, Smarter pick long term might be Goosen tho due to versatility to play different spots on the line. January,Greaves,Lavertu,??,??. Morley. January,Greaves,Goosen,??,??. Morley January,Greaves,Morley,Goosen,??. ?? Wish we could take them Both actually, The natural centre plus a guy who could backup centre and probably convert to guard pretty nicely in Goosen.
May 9, 201411 yr comment_49539 We have starting Canadians. Unfortunately, most of them are playing in the NFL at the moment.
May 10, 201411 yr comment_49540 Forde is the only person I've read/communicated with who is relatively high on Player, basically putting him at the top of the 2nd tier of OL. Other than him all I've heard is that people are unsure if he really wants to play in the CFL, and unimpressed by his body and lack of ability to move when he was in Toronto. But my sources could be biased by their relationships with other draftees.
May 10, 201411 yr Author comment_49578 The interesting thing about Duane's article is that he thinks there will be a run on offensive linemen to start the draft. I've also had that feeling... and I think there may be the top 7-9 OL gone by the end of the second round, possibly pushing some decent linebacker or receiver prospects back to us....
May 10, 201411 yr comment_49602 LDT not picked through 5 rounds of the NFL Draft. Wonder if the fact that he's a medical doctor scares teams off. John Urschel picked by Baltimore, TJ Jones by the Lions.
May 11, 201411 yr Author comment_49627 LDT finally went in the sixth round to the Chiefs. David Foucault was not drafted but has already gotten an invite to Carolina Panthers mini-camp.
May 11, 201411 yr comment_49639 Urschel and Jones both technically Winnipegers too. Probably never had 2 winnipeg born players drafted in the same NFL class, heck im not even sure 2 winnipeg born players have ever been drafted by the NFL.
May 12, 201411 yr comment_49709 Sounds like both Lavetu and Goosen are our guys, sounds like one of the two will be a blue bomber next season. Will it be the natural centre? or will it be the centre who can play guard also? It's an interesting dilemma here actually. The Bombers need a olineman, specially a centre but really more specially a centre and a guard really... i mean greaves is one guard but who is the other? swiston? pencer? we just don't know. maybe dan knapp? i have no idea, not sure they do. So really we need a centre yes but it wouldnt kill us to have a guy who can play guard too. Sounds like Goosen could be our centre but he could also be our starting guard opposite greaves also. Tough Dilemma, the sexy pick is lavertu, he is the natural centre, Smarter pick long term might be Goosen tho due to versatility to play different spots on the line. January,Greaves,Lavertu,??,??. Morley. January,Greaves,Goosen,??,??. Morley January,Greaves,Morley,Goosen,??. ?? Wish we could take them Both actually, The natural centre plus a guy who could backup centre and probably convert to guard pretty nicely in Goosen. I'm wondering why you have Morley pencilled in at RT and not Neufeld??
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