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Originally posted by TheXFactor:We could keep 6 Wr's on the 53 this year.
Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
We could keep 6 Wr's on the 53 this year.
As long as it is 6 and not 26. Also, no ACLs on the bench who are WRs. They either make it as players or they are gone. No more injury guys sitting on the bench and we have no idea what they can do. Guys we keep better be healthy active, players who can get open and catch. That's it.
Originally posted by cciowa:
they would be a welcome change of pace for some us as compared to the aussies
Originally posted by billatter:Originally posted by cciowa:they would be a welcome change of pace for some us as compared to the aussies
Ask and ye shall receive:
CFL guy here who happened to trip over this thread when it was shared in Facebook.
Some things worth mentioning:
CFL DBs only look bad in WR highlight video because . . . they're WR highlight videos. Go watch CFL DB highlight videos if you want to see good CFL DBs at work.
In any given year between 15 and 20 CFL guys are in the NFL and an equal number of ex-CFL GMs and coaches as well. The ex-CFL stars get the ink, but there are always a fair number of ex-CFLers toiling away in the trenches that are never noticed.
The CFL field is very big, the play clock is short, and there is a lot of motion before the snap. In cross field motion, a WR may run 40 yards before crossing the LoS. That means cardio is at a premium. When an ex-NFL player arrives in the CFL he is kindly told that he is "NFL shape". That is a polite CFL euphemism telling him that he is out of shape. Quite a few ex-NFL players never make it in the CFL, in part because they can never make this transition. They look good for a while then they fade away.
Why is this important? When is the last time you saw anyone win the gold medal in the Olympics for the 100m and the marathon? Never you say? There's a reason for that. The human body can have good cardio muscle or good explosive power muscle. We don't get both. Some of us blessed with cardio, some with explosive power and some can transition between the two.
All that to say that Mr. Roger's potential success may well depend on his ability to dial back the cardio he developed in the CFL and regain the explosive power he once had when playing south of the border. The WR position doesn't always translate well between the leagues, but Rogers has most of the attributes needed in an NFL receiver and because he received some guaranteed money, he's likely to get a somewhat fair shot to make the team. Politics always plays a role on who makes a team, but money talks as well, so I'd expect to see Rogers in a pre-season game or two.
An assessment:
Good hands
Competes well for the ball in tight coverage
Good communication with QB, especially on adjustment routes
Handles complex coverages well (CFL coverages can be tough for ex-NFL guys to figure out - extra man plus LBs are usually converted DBs resulting in all sorts of complexity and trickery)
Fast enough - remember that CFL DBs are just as fast as NFL DBs, just usually not as big.
Tough and durable
Good teammate
Originally posted by billatter:
Originally posted by cciowa:
they would be a welcome change of pace for some us as compared to the aussies
Ask and ye shall receive:
CFL guy here who happened to trip over this thread when it was shared in Facebook.
Some things worth mentioning:
CFL DBs only look bad in WR highlight video because . . . they're WR highlight videos. Go watch CFL DB highlight videos if you want to see good CFL DBs at work.
In any given year between 15 and 20 CFL guys are in the NFL and an equal number of ex-CFL GMs and coaches as well. The ex-CFL stars get the ink, but there are always a fair number of ex-CFLers toiling away in the trenches that are never noticed.
The CFL field is very big, the play clock is short, and there is a lot of motion before the snap. In cross field motion, a WR may run 40 yards before crossing the LoS. That means cardio is at a premium. When an ex-NFL player arrives in the CFL he is kindly told that he is "NFL shape". That is a polite CFL euphemism telling him that he is out of shape. Quite a few ex-NFL players never make it in the CFL, in part because they can never make this transition. They look good for a while then they fade away.
Why is this important? When is the last time you saw anyone win the gold medal in the Olympics for the 100m and the marathon? Never you say? There's a reason for that. The human body can have good cardio muscle or good explosive power muscle. We don't get both. Some of us blessed with cardio, some with explosive power and some can transition between the two.
All that to say that Mr. Roger's potential success may well depend on his ability to dial back the cardio he developed in the CFL and regain the explosive power he once had when playing south of the border. The WR position doesn't always translate well between the leagues, but Rogers has most of the attributes needed in an NFL receiver and because he received some guaranteed money, he's likely to get a somewhat fair shot to make the team. Politics always plays a role on who makes a team, but money talks as well, so I'd expect to see Rogers in a pre-season game or two.
An assessment:
Good hands
Competes well for the ball in tight coverage
Good communication with QB, especially on adjustment routes
Handles complex coverages well (CFL coverages can be tough for ex-NFL guys to figure out - extra man plus LBs are usually converted DBs resulting in all sorts of complexity and trickery)
Fast enough - remember that CFL DBs are just as fast as NFL DBs, just usually not as big.
Tough and durable
Good teammate
Originally posted by billatter:
Originally posted by cciowa:
they would be a welcome change of pace for some us as compared to the aussies
Ask and ye shall receive:
CFL guy here who happened to trip over this thread when it was shared in Facebook.
Some things worth mentioning:
CFL DBs only look bad in WR highlight video because . . . they're WR highlight videos. Go watch CFL DB highlight videos if you want to see good CFL DBs at work.
In any given year between 15 and 20 CFL guys are in the NFL and an equal number of ex-CFL GMs and coaches as well. The ex-CFL stars get the ink, but there are always a fair number of ex-CFLers toiling away in the trenches that are never noticed.
The CFL field is very big, the play clock is short, and there is a lot of motion before the snap. In cross field motion, a WR may run 40 yards before crossing the LoS. That means cardio is at a premium. When an ex-NFL player arrives in the CFL he is kindly told that he is "NFL shape". That is a polite CFL euphemism telling him that he is out of shape. Quite a few ex-NFL players never make it in the CFL, in part because they can never make this transition. They look good for a while then they fade away.
Why is this important? When is the last time you saw anyone win the gold medal in the Olympics for the 100m and the marathon? Never you say? There's a reason for that. The human body can have good cardio muscle or good explosive power muscle. We don't get both. Some of us blessed with cardio, some with explosive power and some can transition between the two.
All that to say that Mr. Roger's potential success may well depend on his ability to dial back the cardio he developed in the CFL and regain the explosive power he once had when playing south of the border. The WR position doesn't always translate well between the leagues, but Rogers has most of the attributes needed in an NFL receiver and because he received some guaranteed money, he's likely to get a somewhat fair shot to make the team. Politics always plays a role on who makes a team, but money talks as well, so I'd expect to see Rogers in a pre-season game or two.
An assessment:
Good hands
Competes well for the ball in tight coverage
Good communication with QB, especially on adjustment routes
Handles complex coverages well (CFL coverages can be tough for ex-NFL guys to figure out - extra man plus LBs are usually converted DBs resulting in all sorts of complexity and trickery)
Fast enough - remember that CFL DBs are just as fast as NFL DBs, just usually not as big.
Tough and durable
Good teammate
Originally posted by NCommand:x 2!
Originally posted by billatter:
Originally posted by cciowa:
they would be a welcome change of pace for some us as compared to the aussies
Ask and ye shall receive:
CFL guy here who happened to trip over this thread when it was shared in Facebook.
Some things worth mentioning:
CFL DBs only look bad in WR highlight video because . . . they're WR highlight videos. Go watch CFL DB highlight videos if you want to see good CFL DBs at work.
In any given year between 15 and 20 CFL guys are in the NFL and an equal number of ex-CFL GMs and coaches as well. The ex-CFL stars get the ink, but there are always a fair number of ex-CFLers toiling away in the trenches that are never noticed.
The CFL field is very big, the play clock is short, and there is a lot of motion before the snap. In cross field motion, a WR may run 40 yards before crossing the LoS. That means cardio is at a premium. When an ex-NFL player arrives in the CFL he is kindly told that he is "NFL shape". That is a polite CFL euphemism telling him that he is out of shape. Quite a few ex-NFL players never make it in the CFL, in part because they can never make this transition. They look good for a while then they fade away.
Why is this important? When is the last time you saw anyone win the gold medal in the Olympics for the 100m and the marathon? Never you say? There's a reason for that. The human body can have good cardio muscle or good explosive power muscle. We don't get both. Some of us blessed with cardio, some with explosive power and some can transition between the two.
All that to say that Mr. Roger's potential success may well depend on his ability to dial back the cardio he developed in the CFL and regain the explosive power he once had when playing south of the border. The WR position doesn't always translate well between the leagues, but Rogers has most of the attributes needed in an NFL receiver and because he received some guaranteed money, he's likely to get a somewhat fair shot to make the team. Politics always plays a role on who makes a team, but money talks as well, so I'd expect to see Rogers in a pre-season game or two.
An assessment:
Good hands
Competes well for the ball in tight coverage
Good communication with QB, especially on adjustment routes
Handles complex coverages well (CFL coverages can be tough for ex-NFL guys to figure out - extra man plus LBs are usually converted DBs resulting in all sorts of complexity and trickery)
Fast enough - remember that CFL DBs are just as fast as NFL DBs, just usually not as big.
Tough and durable
Good teammate
Great post. Make sure too to stick around!
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:This guy is gonna dominate the NFL for years to come, just like our former Aussie Jarryd Hayne.
Originally posted by elguapo:
Rogers is going to be our #2 wr. Chip loves him and is biased as he should be. He has got to be better than Patton and smelter at this stage.
Originally posted by cciowa:
Originally posted by elguapo:
Rogers is going to be our #2 wr. Chip loves him and is biased as he should be. He has got to be better than Patton and smelter at this stage.
he is off to a great start and will be better in two months than what he is now
Originally posted by ChazBoner:super excited to see him do nothing.
Originally posted by elguapo:
Rogers is going to be our #2 wr. Chip loves him and is biased as he should be. He has got to be better than Patton and smelter at this stage.
Originally posted by ChazBoner:
super excited to see him do nothing.