Re: CFL 2012 Wins/Losses, Rankings and Opinions
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:32 am
Some impressions ...
1 BC ... On top, but not dominating. Calgary, Saskatchewan, Montreal and Hamilton have all scored more points than us. Our D leads the league in points allowed but a few teams match us for sacks. Why are we not dominating? As I've said a few times, IMO the talent in the league is pretty good throughout. Our character and experience and good work by our OC and DC have us competing for the Cup. We have vulnerabilities (O Line in particular), but so do all the other teams. We do have very good depth on our roster.
2 Montreal ... Not as dominant as they have been for a few years under Trestman. As I've indicated a few times, IMO the league has caught up to the advantage enjoyed by Trestman and Hufnagel in their first years as HCs.
3 Calgary ... Same as Montreal. Not as dominant as they have been under Hufnagel. Welcome to parity. Welcome to new coaches up to your schemes.
4 Saskatchewan ... The Rider Resurrection looks for real. Durant is playing very well. The D is strong. Loads of talent. Dressler is about the best there is IMO.
5 Toronto ... Do they miss Ricky Ray? Yeah. The receiving talent, aside from Owens looks a bit threadbare IMO.
6 Edmonton ... Still got a tough D. And Kerry Joseph may be ready to play well now that he has won a game. He still seems capable of putting up good numbers. Will Nichols and Jyles be cut loose in the off season?
7 Hamilton ... Burris runs hot and cold. Nothing new there. Defence is suspect.
8 Winnipeg ... Wow. No small task beating Montreal. Joey Elliott once again looks like a young gunslingler with some potential.
1 BC ... On top, but not dominating. Calgary, Saskatchewan, Montreal and Hamilton have all scored more points than us. Our D leads the league in points allowed but a few teams match us for sacks. Why are we not dominating? As I've said a few times, IMO the talent in the league is pretty good throughout. Our character and experience and good work by our OC and DC have us competing for the Cup. We have vulnerabilities (O Line in particular), but so do all the other teams. We do have very good depth on our roster.
2 Montreal ... Not as dominant as they have been for a few years under Trestman. As I've indicated a few times, IMO the league has caught up to the advantage enjoyed by Trestman and Hufnagel in their first years as HCs.
3 Calgary ... Same as Montreal. Not as dominant as they have been under Hufnagel. Welcome to parity. Welcome to new coaches up to your schemes.
4 Saskatchewan ... The Rider Resurrection looks for real. Durant is playing very well. The D is strong. Loads of talent. Dressler is about the best there is IMO.
5 Toronto ... Do they miss Ricky Ray? Yeah. The receiving talent, aside from Owens looks a bit threadbare IMO.
6 Edmonton ... Still got a tough D. And Kerry Joseph may be ready to play well now that he has won a game. He still seems capable of putting up good numbers. Will Nichols and Jyles be cut loose in the off season?
7 Hamilton ... Burris runs hot and cold. Nothing new there. Defence is suspect.
8 Winnipeg ... Wow. No small task beating Montreal. Joey Elliott once again looks like a young gunslingler with some potential.