Maybe this could be a welcome addition to give the offence another dimension.
http://cfl.ca/article/redblacks-release ... von-walker
He is a potentially explosive back that could take some of the focus off Harris. Maybe he could return punts better than Antolin as well.....
Chevon Walker is available.....
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Sort of surprising but not really. He was definately having a hard go this year. Not entirely sure why the RedBlacks chose to not bring back Jonathon Williams after he had such success while replacing Walker in the latter half of last season.
It is tempting but I don't recall if he has punt return experience in the league? I do seem to recall he is not particularly strong as a receiver out of the backfield?
It is tempting but I don't recall if he has punt return experience in the league? I do seem to recall he is not particularly strong as a receiver out of the backfield?
It's David Braley's $$$, not Wally's. Wally has to work within the league's salary cap as well as the organization's budget. His willingness to cut longtime Lions may have a small impact on attracting free agents, but all teams cut players, all the time. It's part of the business, and I'd rather have a GM who's not afraid to make needed changes than one who makes poor football decisions out of loyalty.InUrFace wrote:Wally is to cheap to get him. Im sure he wants $$$$$$$ and would he come here period. Wally puts a bad taste in players mouths. Thats why we never get good Free Agents. Good idea though!
That said, not sure if Walker can help, but we do need another option at RB.
Walker has been found wanting by two teams. He had one good game this year, and that was against the Lions. He doesn't have the power for the inside run game. The Lions are better to use Murray-Lawrence and Gore for the outside run game.
Fully agree on Walker not being the answer to the Lions problems. Lions need some leadership and a power running back in the Messam mold, just not with the baggage.B.C.FAN wrote:Walker has been found wanting by two teams. He had one good game this year, and that was against the Lions. He doesn't have the power for the inside run game. The Lions are better to use Murray-Lawrence and Gore for the outside run game.
The problem with the Lions run game lies much deeper than the talent though, Harris has been stymied for the last couple games and Murray-Lawrence hasn't found traction period.
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Lions have signed speedster RB Chris Rainey who's been on a few NFL rosters. Was brought in by the Als late last year but was released.
Info on Chris Rainey HERE.
The club also signed LB JoJo Dickson and released DB Alex Tillman.
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Info on Chris Rainey HERE.
The club also signed LB JoJo Dickson and released DB Alex Tillman.
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Rainey is an undersized speedster who ran a 4.36 40 in his 2012 NFL year. He averaged 20.5 yards on 12 kickoff returns last year in Montreal and 6.0 yards on 3 punt returns. Those aren't great numbers but the Lions haven't got much from Keola Antolin and Alex Tillman this year.David wrote:Lions have signed speedster RB Chris Rainey who's been on a few NFL rosters. Was brought in by the Als late last year but was released.
Info on Chris Rainey HERE.
The club also signed LB JoJo Dickson and released DB Alex Tillman.
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Dickson is a big, slow linebacker who has bounced around the NFL for three years. I can't see him as an upgrade on Alex Hoffman-Ellis, who is much faster but was badly exposed last week against Montreal.
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It didn't take long for me to find out that Rainey was released in 2013 by Pittsburgh in his rookie year after he was charged with battery (violence against his girl friend). Obviously there was no conviction or he wouldn't have been allowed in an Als TC.
I hope the Lions are up to date on Rainy's background and character.
I hope the Lions are up to date on Rainy's background and character.
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Especially since the organization is the poster child for the new initiative undertaken by the league regarding domestic violence.DanoT wrote:It didn't take long for me to find out that Rainey was released in 2013 by Pittsburgh in his rookie year after he was charged with battery (violence against his girl friend). Obviously there was no conviction or he wouldn't have been allowed in an Als TC.
I hope the Lions are up to date on Rainy's background and character.
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And he was released by the Colts for an undisclosed indiscretion that violated team rules......
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System adaptation after Wally's directive to self-scout?
Tinkering?
Bring in a slow LB
Bring in a small, fast RB with a history of troubles
To quote Vince Lombardi: "What the he** is going on around here?"
IMO we could use a back like Walker to spell Harris. Share the work load.
Tinkering?
Bring in a slow LB
Bring in a small, fast RB with a history of troubles
To quote Vince Lombardi: "What the he** is going on around here?"
IMO we could use a back like Walker to spell Harris. Share the work load.
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Have things gone so wrong that we're considering picking up the RedBlacks' castoffs ?
There's a reason why Hamilton and Ottawa released Walker. He's really fast but only in one direction. If he has to turn his body he can be tackled very easily. The Lions would be better off signing a college RB/FB who is an exceptional blocker, has good hands and can carry the load to free up Harris from being keyed-upon.
I agree maxlion , all teams do the same thing cutting players just like Wally does. How else would you explain guys like Nic Lewis and Fred Stamps playing for the ALS now along with Logan ? I'm sure those two could share experiences with Logan .maxlion wrote:It's David Braley's $$$, not Wally's. Wally has to work within the league's salary cap as well as the organization's budget. His willingness to cut longtime Lions may have a small impact on attracting free agents, but all teams cut players, all the time. It's part of the business, and I'd rather have a GM who's not afraid to make needed changes than one who makes poor football decisions out of loyalty.InUrFace wrote:Wally is to cheap to get him. Im sure he wants $$$$$$$ and would he come here period. Wally puts a bad taste in players mouths. Thats why we never get good Free Agents. Good idea though!
That said, not sure if Walker can help, but we do need another option at RB.
The trouble with Wally signing free agents IMO is that he thinks we just don't need them because of our great scouting department .