Hambone is a very astute observer as are others here who get to the Lions TCs each season.
When I dropped by the Lions Surrey facility on the last day of the camp there in April I was impressed by how Jarius had 3 QBs all throwing simultaneously as receivers and backs were running routes. Two QBs took the wide side, and the third QB over the middle.
It was designed to give max reps for both pass catching Wide outs, Slot backs and running backs as well as QBs. Impressed me as it was a lot of activity simultaneously.
Farhan L and Matthew Sciannati suggesting that the two QBs under the gun are Jennings and Collaros as both are unknowns as to what kind of season they'll have. I feel for both of these guys as it's make it or break it for these two still young QBs. Lulay (some weeks away) and Brandon Bridge both able to take over but Lulay suspect body from an injury perspective and Brandon Bridge better in relief where he replaced last years starter Kevin Glenn and gave defences a different look and skill set.
The season will be very tough as QBs in Calgary, Edmtn, Winnipeg are likely to be in top form and if Riders get the QBing results they had last year with Glenn and Bridge it's going to be tough getting west wins and you can't play Montreal every week.
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Are you assuming that there will be a new OL coach soon or as soon as next year? If so, I hope you are right......butDusty wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 8:37 amIt seems that most of our Nat O-line come from college in a pro-ready state for their first year. Its after they get coached into the subtleties of their position that they lose their effectiveness and start to degrade. The timing may be good for this years crop of OL draft picks to have a longer lifespan in terms of effectiveness...WestCoastJoe wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 2:41 am
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Thanks for the report, Hambone. I hope Foucault can be productive this year. He faces a double task. Learning the CFL game, as a tackle. And now as a guard.
One hopes Godber can transition to the pro game quickly. He might be pretty much pro ready.
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Cauchy Muamba returns home, to the B.C. Lions.
Welcome back, Cauchy.
In his first time here, I thought he showed very good athleticism and response to the ball.
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Welcome back, Cauchy.
In his first time here, I thought he showed very good athleticism and response to the ball.
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^^ agreed, but I think he lacked football IQ when he was a Lion. His bio states that he didn't start playing football until age 17 so, hopefully he has gained some knowledge during his stints with Bombers and Esks.WestCoastJoe wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 11:51 amhttps://www.bclions.com/2018/05/21/day- ... urns-home/
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Welcome back, Cauchy.
In his first time here, I thought he showed very good athleticism and response to the ball.
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On a loosely related note former Lion. Jeremy Zver who many were choked got away has retired.
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And on an even looser note, John Ojo also left Riderville today but was shown the door by Jones instead of opening it himself.
Certainly a biggish name to see cut at this early juncture. It just make me wonder all the more about what Rider team we will see this year.
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Here's wishing former Lion (although very briefly) Jeremy Zver a happy retirement. He didn't seem all that interested in a pro career as he turned down a PR spot with the Lions and then I think with the Riders he got a full paycheck but was on the 6 game IR most of last season, so he couldn't even practice with the Riders...at least not legally.
According to some posters on Riderfans, Ojo's recovery from injury has not gone well as he was getting beat regularly at TC. Pro football is a fun game but a cruel business.
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What became of Luther Maddy.....I googled and still see him as property of the Lions?
He was cut when they released Brooks. He may be still listed, but I do remember seeing his name among the 3 cuts that included Brooks.
He was cut when they released Brooks. He may be still listed, but I do remember seeing his name among the 3 cuts that included Brooks.
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Short career!JohnnyMusso wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 8:09 pm
He was cut when they released Brooks. He may be still listed, but I do remember seeing his name among the 3 cuts that included Brooks.
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I recently looked at CFL.ca transactions from last year. They kept Zver on the 1G all year. So yes he was paid and could also practice. Not sure what the cap implications were but whenever I looked at their roster only Zver was on the 1G. Jones put everybody else on the 6G then pulled them off as he saw fit.DanoT wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 5:00 pmHere's wishing former Lion (although very briefly) Jeremy Zver a happy retirement. He didn't seem all that interested in a pro career as he turned down a PR spot with the Lions and then I think with the Riders he got a full paycheck but was on the 6 game IR most of last season, so he couldn't even practice with the Riders...at least not legally.
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Most are. More guys have careers of less than 4 games than have 10 year careers.Fred.Fonce wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 8:19 pmShort career!JohnnyMusso wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 8:09 pm
He was cut when they released Brooks. He may be still listed, but I do remember seeing his name among the 3 cuts that included Brooks.
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I guess then that Zver's only year in the CFL was as essentially an extra practice player. Since Wally was offering PR money, I am guessing that Jones could have offered rookie minimum and he might have taken it.Hambone wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 8:19 pmI recently looked at CFL.ca transactions from last year. They kept Zver on the 1G all year. So yes he was paid and could also practice. Not sure what the cap implications were but whenever I looked at their roster only Zver was on the 1G. Jones put everybody else on the 6G then pulled them off as he saw fit.DanoT wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 5:00 pmHere's wishing former Lion (although very briefly) Jeremy Zver a happy retirement. He didn't seem all that interested in a pro career as he turned down a PR spot with the Lions and then I think with the Riders he got a full paycheck but was on the 6 game IR most of last season, so he couldn't even practice with the Riders...at least not legally.
I'm still in a state of shock. I never thought I would see a new Lions offensive system in the Buono era. After years and years of anguish, (and writing too many posts reflecting my despair) our Leos will feature a new offensive look for 2018.
(Vancouver Province)Jarious Jackson isn’t keen on giving away the keys to his offence, but the new offensive co-ordinator of the B.C. Lions says his scheme represents a new look and philosophy for the Leos.
On Tuesday, the Lions held their first day of practice in pads and unveiled some of the concepts Jackson has installed. Loosely stated, the offence seems to be more rhythm-oriented with an emphasis on the run-pass option favoured by several CFL and NFL teams.
Head coach Wally Buono, for one, was impressed.
“The ball’s out of the quarterback’s hand,” said Buono. “It doesn’t put a lot of stress on the protection. The (motion) is going to help the running game. I liked what I saw.”
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