John Chick Signs Three Year Deal With The Colts

[Jesse834]

Day can't get any worse for Rider fans.

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"(The Colts) made a very significant investment in John," said Scott, who declined to divulge dollar figures. "A lot of guys from Canada who go down there (to the NFL) get nothing to sign, (and do it) just to play in the NFL. This was very significant.
"In my last 20 years of doing this, it's probably the second-highest signing bonus for a player coming out of Canada."

"It's not a pretend signing," Scott said. "The size of the bonus indicates they're pretty serious about him.
"They like him, they like his work ethic — they believe it's the same work ethic that they have — and they like his character. What can I say?"

"The most important thing that we saw is he plays every play 100 per cent," said Cal Murphy, a former CFL head coach now based in Regina who scouts for the Colts. "That's what we want from our players.
"He plays across the field, chasing plays, pursuing plays, never giving up on plays and making plays all over the field. As a person, he is top drawer."

"Whoever's running the team here will have a pretty big hole to fill with John's absence," said a source within the organization, referring to the uncertainty created by the resignation of general manager Eric Tillman.
"(Chick) is one of the best players on the team, so he's not easy to replace. The organization will have to roll up its sleeves and try to go out and find a replacement."

[Da_Chief]

Now we just need Steve Baggs to sign with the Stamps.

[OILFAN #81]

I don't really watch the CFL. I've read his bio and he seems like a solid player being named the defensive player of the year. Any Rider fans that can chime in on anything about him? It never hurts to get another good defensive player. Looking forward to getting Sanders, Jackson, and Hagler back for the start of next season and seeing what Chick can do.

[Jesse834]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

I don't really watch the CFL. I've read his bio and he seems like a solid player being named the defensive player of the year. Any Rider fans that can chime in on anything about him? It never hurts to get another good defensive player. Looking forward to getting Sanders, Jackson, and Hagler back for the start of next season and seeing what Chick can do.

He is a great character guy and also a great role model for the youth who have medical conditions.

[SportsJunky]

Weird signing. I don't know much about Chick, other than the late hit on Burris this year, but I find it surprising that the Colts would spend that much money to sign the guy.

[flip]

The Colts have a long history of respecting the CFL and have (or had) at least a couple of CFL vets in their management ranks.

[Mav]

I don't watch much CFL, but I do remember hearing about Chick this year and into their playoff run. Hope he can make the transition to the big game. He could be a great fill-in when Freeney and Mathis need a breather.