Posted February 20, 201510 yr comment_109547 It's looking like this years LB crew will be significantly different from last years. Gone are Kuale, Wild, Sears and Dunn. The only sure thing right now it seems is Sam Hurl. Don Unamba might be a LB option too.My question is if Walters plans on relying on the recruitment department to bring in LBs from down south, how difficult is it for a LB to transition from American football (NCAA and NFL) to the CFL game? Are there any examples of a new to CFL MLB stepping right in in his first year and starting and having success?The Bombers most glaring need is at MLB, although some might argue Sam Hurl will start there, I'm a little skeptical of that. The MLB is a QB of the defense so needs to have a good understanding of the offense to call the defensive formations/plays. Could a new American MLB step in right away and fill that role and have success?
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109550 I'm fine with Unamba. Thought he really impressed with his playing time last year in sears spot. But speaking of Sears. What's his deal? Anyone know if he's going to be signing anywhere?
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109551 Linebacker, especially middle linebacker, seems to be one of the easier spots to recruit for and have the new guy step in right away. Lots of examples of American linebackers who came in and had success right away. Barrin Simpson is one, off the top of my head. JC Sherritt would be another.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109555 Lots of examples of American linebackers who came in and had success right away. Barrin Simpson is one, off the top of my head. JC Sherritt would be another. Elimimian, Wild, McCoil, Reed...
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109557 Lots of examples of American linebackers who came in and had success right away. Barrin Simpson is one, off the top of my head. JC Sherritt would be another. Elimimian, Wild, McCoil, Reed... Even Marcellus Bowman came in and started all year and played pretty well. Lots of examples.
February 20, 201510 yr Author comment_109570 Thanks guys. I didn't realize so many of these MLBs made such an impact in their rookie season. Hopefully a guy like Shamari Benton can step in right away and do the same.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109571 Aaron Brown, Greg Battle Though I don't believe that he was an MLB, I was a big fan of Delbert Fowler. And not just because he came to Niverville with the Bombers in the winter one time and played broomball.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109574 kbf did you go to the niverville pop festival mud fest? …… The Bombers sure had great linebackers for a few years, I guess the Cal years. Do the Bombers have someone at the NFL combine?
February 20, 201510 yr Author comment_109581 Rider fans are quite critical of Sam Hurl so I watched some game tape of some of his starts from last season, focusing on him, and he really impressed me. Strong physical guy, seems smart and was good in coverage. After watching the video, and seeing he's only 24 years old, I think he's got a legit chance at starting.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109599 kbf did you go to the niverville pop festival mud fest? …… The Bombers sure had great linebackers for a few years, I guess the Cal years. Do the Bombers have someone at the NFL combine? Not sure which one you are referring to - if it's the one from the early 70's then no, I was still a zygote at that point.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109605 Rider fans are quite critical of Sam Hurl so I watched some game tape of some of his starts from last season, focusing on him, and he really impressed me. Strong physical guy, seems smart and was good in coverage. After watching the video, and seeing he's only 24 years old, I think he's got a legit chance at starting.throw him in, coach!
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109609 Rider fans are quite critical of Sam Hurl so I watched some game tape of some of his starts from last season, focusing on him, and he really impressed me. Strong physical guy, seems smart and was good in coverage. After watching the video, and seeing he's only 24 years old, I think he's got a legit chance at starting. I've been wanting to do that for a while... but haven't had the time, so thanks for that
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109612 if it's the one from the early 70's then no, I was still a zygote at that point. yes that one.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109613 Brian Peters is still out there and I would love to see the Bombers pick him up after he is done exploring the NFL. He was a great special teamer two years ago in SASK and a terrific LB there last year. Great run stopper at 6'4 220# as well.
February 20, 201510 yr Author comment_109614 Brian Peters is still out there and I would love to see the Bombers pick him up after he is done exploring the NFL. He was a great special teamer two years ago in SASK and a terrific LB there last year. Great run stopper at 6'4 220# as well.Heard he's in negotiations with New Orleans.
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109618 Brian Peters is still out there and I would love to see the Bombers pick him up after he is done exploring the NFL. He was a great special teamer two years ago in SASK and a terrific LB there last year. Great run stopper at 6'4 220# as well.Heard he's in negotiations with New Orleans. Apparently that was misinformation.
February 20, 201510 yr Author comment_109619 Brian Peters is still out there and I would love to see the Bombers pick him up after he is done exploring the NFL. He was a great special teamer two years ago in SASK and a terrific LB there last year. Great run stopper at 6'4 220# as well.Heard he's in negotiations with New Orleans. Apparently that was misinformation. Very interesting. Seems lots of misinformation on the remaining free agent LBs. Do they both have the same agent? lol
February 20, 201510 yr comment_109623 Brian Peters is still out there and I would love to see the Bombers pick him up after he is done exploring the NFL. He was a great special teamer two years ago in SASK and a terrific LB there last year. Great run stopper at 6'4 220# as well.Heard he's in negotiations with New Orleans. Apparently that was misinformation.Very interesting. Seems lots of misinformation on the remaining free agent LBs. Do they both have the same agent? lol I read that Peters doesn't even have a CFL agent. Lol
February 22, 201510 yr Author comment_109752 Even if Hurl starts at MLB, its a huge upgrade over Kuale. Even though Desia Dunn never stood out to me, he was solid, so I'm a little surprpised he isn't being brought back, at least to training camp.
February 22, 201510 yr comment_109754 Even if Hurl starts at MLB, its a huge upgrade over Kuale. Even though Desia Dunn never stood out to me, he was solid, so I'm a little surprpised he isn't being brought back, at least to training camp. I thought Terrell Parker was better than Desia Dunn in 2013 but Parker, after rehabbing from his injury, wasn't invited to 2014 camp. Shamari Benton seems to be the only International LB with that same body type on the roster right now. Guessing there will be a couple more FA signings for that competition before June.
February 22, 201510 yr comment_109755 I'm worried that Hurl is penciled in as the starter and that they won't bring in an FA competition for the MLB spot. Hurl would then only have to beat a CFL rookie for the starting spot. Still might be a huge problem for him based on last years play.
February 22, 201510 yr comment_109758 If Hurl is such a strong prospect for a starting LB spot, why did the Riders trade Ricky Foley for Emry (with concussion issues) instead of electing to keep both Hurl and Foley? No way Saskie trades RF if they thought there was any way Hurl could play full time.
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