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OzSome · 06-01-2011, 11:19 PM

I really think there are going to be a lot of surprises this season for the Stampeders. I am pretty anxious how the rookie OLine will play this season. Bender, Deane and Wilson. I think all 3 of them will make us forget that we lost an all-star OLine Ben Archibald. The Canadian receivers Forzani, Parker might give some of the veteran receivers not named Lewis, Rambo and Bryant a run for their money. Taylor will make it as punt returner and Forzani as his backup will make Deon Murphy expendable. On RB position, i don't see a lot of changes here with Reynolds, Cornish and Cote. St. Pierre might make it as a good backup FB for Cote while Matt Walker might play a lot more on the special team. I am sure Huf will give him some plays once in awhile.
I am pretty excited to see the Canadian talent on the DLine as well. The rookies and Mace will duke it out. I don't see much changes in LB positions though but I am sure we will see some surprises as well. DB is going to be an interesting battle. Both corners are gone so we will see some good fight for the DB position. I like Isaac and Dixon last season with their limited duties. I see Isaac will be fighting for LB position though. I think both Fraser and Allen will be a lot better this season after one year experience. Allen is a fast guy and looks like Fraser is a smart player. Going to be interesting this training camp.
Special Teams will be the same and I think we will see a big improvement here. Maver had some rough games last season but I am sure with one year experience under his belt, he'll have a better and more consistent games. Dales and Chevrier will always be the same and these two gets better every year. I think the big plus here is the return team. Larry Taylor is more explosive than Murphy and he will find the hole. Murphy was good at the beginning until he decided he doesn't want to run in the middle and just want to go out of bounce right away. Johnny Forzani will be use more as a returner this season and Anthony Parker will probably spell them out once in awhile. On QB, we all know Burris and Tate will be #1 and #2. I am kind of looking forward in seeing the battles for 3rd spot with rookie Canadian Sinopli, rookie import Gachette and Reggie McNeal. I think Mcneal will make the team eventually either as a QB or a receiver.
I am really excited.

06-01-2011, 11:19 PM	#9
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	I really think there are going to be a lot of surprises this season for the Stampeders. I am pretty anxious how the rookie OLine will play this season. Bender, Deane and Wilson. I think all 3 of them will make us forget that we lost an all-star OLine Ben Archibald. The Canadian receivers Forzani, Parker might give some of the veteran receivers not named Lewis, Rambo and Bryant a run for their money. Taylor will make it as punt returner and Forzani as his backup will make Deon Murphy expendable. On RB position, i don't see a lot of changes here with Reynolds, Cornish and Cote. St. Pierre might make it as a good backup FB for Cote while Matt Walker might play a lot more on the special team. I am sure Huf will give him some plays once in awhile. I am pretty excited to see the Canadian talent on the DLine as well. The rookies and Mace will duke it out. I don't see much changes in LB positions though but I am sure we will see some surprises as well. DB is going to be an interesting battle. Both corners are gone so we will see some good fight for the DB position. I like Isaac and Dixon last season with their limited duties. I see Isaac will be fighting for LB position though. I think both Fraser and Allen will be a lot better this season after one year experience. Allen is a fast guy and looks like Fraser is a smart player. Going to be interesting this training camp. Special Teams will be the same and I think we will see a big improvement here. Maver had some rough games last season but I am sure with one year experience under his belt, he'll have a better and more consistent games. Dales and Chevrier will always be the same and these two gets better every year. I think the big plus here is the return team. Larry Taylor is more explosive than Murphy and he will find the hole. Murphy was good at the beginning until he decided he doesn't want to run in the middle and just want to go out of bounce right away. Johnny Forzani will be use more as a returner this season and Anthony Parker will probably spell them out once in awhile. On QB, we all know Burris and Tate will be #1 and #2. I am kind of looking forward in seeing the battles for 3rd spot with rookie Canadian Sinopli, rookie import Gachette and Reggie McNeal. I think Mcneal will make the team eventually either as a QB or a receiver. I am really excited.