CFL 2011/12 Offseason thread

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Toronto or Hamilton will be where Fantuz ends up next year. Toronto will be pushing hard for him especially now that they have a quarterback to get him the ball

[Flickered Flame]

Nik Lewis tweeted last night that he is hearing that Aaron Hunt (Lions DL) will be a Stampeder next year. That would be a big boost to Stamps D-line.

[shermanator]

Sounds like the Riders are working with the private sector to build a new stadium:

http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=383164

[Flickered Flame]

Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce that Dave Walkosky has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Walkosky is entering his second season in the CFL in 2012 after serving as the Stampeders’ linebackers coach in 2011

http://www.stampeders.com/news_blogs/news/?id=4705

[cross16]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

Nik Lewis tweeted last night that he is hearing that Aaron Hunt (Lions DL) will be a Stampeder next year. That would be a big boost to Stamps D-line.

He also tweeted that he made it up and that it would just be nice to see it happen.....


@nikel18 Nik Lewis


I heard @ahunt90 will be signing in Calgary for next yr. Don't know if its true because I just made it up,but would be nice to see it happen

Hopefuly it does happen, because it would be awesome. They need a pass rusher in a bad way.

[Drake]

Dave Dickenson has withdrawn his name for consideration for the #ticats head coaching position. Has agreed to an extension with Calgary.

https://twitter.com/#!/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/150367566651600898

[Drake]

Another tough lose for Calgary if these is true, also hearing Sweet could be the RB coaching too if he lands there.

How about some Rider news? Well it's not really news but the rumour mill suggests Khari Jones is poised to become the team's offensive coordinator and somebody told me Kris Sweet will be the offensive line coach. Sweet has been with the Stamps the past few years. I have NOT spoken to anybody with the Riders about this however.

http://rodpedersen.blogspot.com/2011...goalie_25.html

[Mango]

Sportsnet is reporting Drew Tate has signed a three year contract extension. Arash Madani to be specific.

[Mango]

Burris knows it is over: Spoke w/ Burris.He knows his time in Calgary is done. “We’re just sitting & waiting to see (what team) it’s going to be" #CFL #CalStampeders

Arash again.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by Mango

Burris knows it is over: Spoke w/ Burris.He knows his time in Calgary is done. “We’re just sitting & waiting to see (what team) it’s going to be" #CFL #CalStampeders

Arash again.

I am a little torn. I have swore at my TV more then once (a game) at Burris for being a complete twit, but I understand and respect that he took us and won the Grey Cup.

On the other hand, Tate has shown that he is ready to take advantage of this opportunity and wants to learn and win.

So as a fan what do you like? The seasoned vet who seems to be declining? Or an up and comer QB who will fail at times, but could make it exciting.

Interesting season for the Stamps for sure coming up.

[worth]

Gotta give the up and comer a shot.

It could turn out to be a rough season for the stamps, but they need to give him time. look at Lulay in BC. It took him a couple of years to where he is today, and he's got a cup ring. I say give that chance to Tate, and don't trash him if it doesn't go perfectly. Let him develop and hopefully he will round out into that QB that teams want leading them into the Grey Cup.

[Drake]

Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, the Heisman Trophy winner, is on the #CalStampeders neglist. Not that he'll be in the #CFL anytime soon.

https://twitter.com/#!/ArashMadani/s...36640450076674

[Drake]

Former Stamps OL coach Kris Sweet will join Riders coaching staff, probably as OC or in dual role with someone else #cfl

https://twitter.com/#!/SUNIanBusby/status/154255030390767617

Mike Gibson will take over offensive line duties with Stamps after year as RBs coach. Decision not yet made on whether Cal adds to O staff

https://twitter.com/#!/SUNIanBusby/status/154255277171019776

[Drake]

I realize I might talking to myself here, but Jerrell Freeman (Pittsburgh and NY Jets), Jovan Olafioye (Miami, Minnesota, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and NY Jets), Solomon Elimimian (Minnesota and Tampa Bay), and Khalif Mitchell (Tampa Bay and Minnesota) all have had or are going to have tryouts with the following teams.

I should add sometimes these information could be incorrect.

[PeteLFan]

Freeman was a guy I thought we should go hard after.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Freeman will be in the NFL next year. He's the one guy who actually cared on the Riders. Its too bad as I wanted him back

[Drake]

Report: Miami Dolphins sign defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell, who spent last season with the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League.

https://twitter.com/#!/sixbeamers/st...86325660774400

Rumor out there that Miami also signed Marcus Thigpen.

[Flickered Flame]

Hamilton has hired George Cortez as their new HC.

[OBCT]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

Hamilton has hired George Cortez as their new HC.

It's official:
http://www.thespec.com/sports/articl...new-head-coach


Wow, that comes as a huge surprise after this report on Tuesday:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl.../ticats_coach/


EDIT: The East continues to get stronger, or so it seems.

[moon]

Originally Posted by OBCT

It's official:
http://www.thespec.com/sports/articl...new-head-coach


Wow, that comes as a huge surprise after this report on Tuesday:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl.../ticats_coach/


EDIT: The East continues to get stronger, or so it seems.

Scott Mitchell was on PTS this week and it sure sounded to me like he all but straight out said that Cortez was out of the running.

I know guys can lie but the way he talked about it made it sound pretty convincing.