Falcanuck Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 First off, I’d just like to say that I am extremely disappointed that the Falcons do not give more try-outs to Canadian/CFL players (or at all). Especially since TD is Canadian, played CIS (Canadian University) football and was a scout in the CFL for a number of years. For the past two seasons in a row the Indianapolis colts have signed the first overall CFL draft picks of years following. They also recently signed Duron Carter (Cris Carter’s son) who was third in the CFL in receiving yards and was quite unstoppable. Before them they signed extremely talented Jerrell Freeman, drafted Canadian Austin Collie and signed several other top Canadian players to training camp contracts.Anywho, here’s a list of guys to look out for.Dexter McCoil, 6’4, 220lbs, 4.6 40 DB/OLB Rookie of the year this past CFL season. An absolute stud for the Eskimos. Finished the year first for INTs, top-20 for tackles (67), had 4 sacks, a forced fumble and 3 defensive touchdowns. This guy is the definition of a tweener, with no ‘true’ NFL position. I think he would be a fantastic big nickel player or even a straight up nickel LBer. Could play safety, but again it’s tough to tell. I see a lot of Shaq Thompson fans out there and I believe McCoil fits that bill with better coverage ability.Solomon Elimimian, 6’0, 227lbs, 4.5 40 ILB/OLB I’ve already talked about this guy before, but I’m including him again. Elimimian was easily the best defensive player in the CFL this season with 143 tackles (54 more than the next closest defender and a CFL record), 5 sacks, 1 INT and 3 FFs. Solomon has the most incredible motor and flies all over the field. The CFL field is at least 5 yards wider than an NFL field and he still managed to defend sideline to sideline. He is pretty small to play ILB in the NFL, but I think he would be the perfect WILL in the 4-3. Hits like a Mack truck and his coverage ability is extremely underrated.Adarius Bowman, 6’3, 217, 4.7 40 There isn’t really a good highlight package on Bowman, so I decided to share this: Bowman and Dez Bryant were once teammates at OSU. At the time, Bowman was the more talented WR of the two. His coach in the video even said himself Bowman was a better technician and blocker. He was projected to be drafted in the top-20 of the NFL draft, however, a slow 40 and some off-field issues led to him going completely undrafted and unsigned. 5-6 years later and he’s one of the most dynamic players in the CFL leading the league in receptions (112) and yards (1456).Eric Norwood, 6’1, 252, 4.7 Again, no current video for this guy. Collegiately this guy was a monster, with 29 sacks and 54.5 TFLs with South Carolina. He was then drafted to the Panthers in the 4th round, but was cut after just one season (for reasons I could not find out). Still only 26, Norwood came second in the CFL with 13 sacks and was a complete handful coming off the edge. He doesn’t really fit the Falcons’ scheme, and I think he would be better off as a 3-4 OLB, but his talent and relentlessness off the edge is undeniable.Oh, and if you’ve been wondering where Bear Woods went since he left the Falcons; he finished second in the CFL in tackles and tallied 7 sacks for the Montreal Allouettes…. Still has the dreads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Cb Joe Burnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Interesting write up. I for the life of me can't understand why we didn't atleast work out Duran Carter. Just doesn't make any sense.I remember Eric Norwood being a good college player. Sounds like he is doing great now and would be worth a look from some NFL team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sui_Generis Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks for the great write up. I don't follow the CFL as much as I used to. But I do know of McCoil and believe he would be a great nickel backer or even used in a Kam Chancellor role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Interesting tidbit on Bear Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmo_dlo Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 That Elimimian guy looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Man, give me Dexter McCoil!!!Awesome thread Falcanuk!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird#11 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Great finds! I wish we'd give them a shot too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishfalcons Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just so you guys know CFL is completely different to NFL when it comes to linemen. There is a one yard rule from the ball off the line for Dline men so the jump has to be very fast before the o-line gets set and up here it isn't so much about power but speed. That's why we see small defensive line men excel up here. There isn't much engagement on the edges and and I wouldn't be too excited about guys in CFL excelling in the NFL, not saying they can't but that player has to be very talented and powerful with very quick bursts off the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just so you guys know CFL is completely different to NFL when it comes to linemen. There is a one yard rule from the ball off the line for Dline men so the jump has to be very fast before the o-line gets set and up here it isn't so much about power but speed. That's why we see small defensive line men excel up here. There isn't much engagement on the edges and and I wouldn't be too excited about guys in CFL excelling in the NFL, not saying they can't but that player has to be very talented and powerful with very quick bursts off the line.Lol you don't have to tell me bro. I work in the CFL. This is also why I listed one single DL man with a great track record under NFL rules and listed him as a 3-4 OLB in the NFL..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Man, give me Dexter McCoil!!!Awesome thread Falcanuk!!!Thanks, KoG. McCoil is a monster. Reminds me of Kam like Genesis said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishfalcons Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lol you don't have to tell me bro. I work in the CFL. This is also why I listed one single DL man with a great track record under NFL rules and listed him as a 3-4 OLB in the NFL.....Lol ya I coach defense line in Canada here and just thought people better not think that a bunch of candian players will make the jump into the NFL and become great players. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks, KoG. McCoil is a monster. Reminds me of Kam like Genesis said.He honestly puts me in the mind of Joey Browner for some reason...http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowJo00.htmhttp://youtu.be/-b1FyOSuqEwI guess the embed has changed. How do you do it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Go Bear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lol ya I coach defense line in Canada here and just thought people better not think that a bunch of candian players will make the jump into the NFL and become great players. LolHaha that's awesome. Yeah, I know better. Wake was an outlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 He honestly puts me in the mind of Joey Browner for some reason...http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowJo00.htmhttps://youtu.be/-b1FyOSuqEwI guess the embed has changed. How do you do it now?Gotta take the 's' out of https in the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishfalcons Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Haha that's awesome. Yeah, I know better. Wake was an outlier.Lol no kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Gotta take the 's' out of https in the linkaha!!!EDIT: Did not work. its okay though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lol no kidding.Since you coach DL. Thoughts on Norwood? I think I was pretty spot on with my assessment, but you probably know more than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 aha!!!EDIT: Did not work. its okay though.Copy and paste the link again without it. Just deleting the s wont work. That happened to me. Once it become a hyperlink it's locked in haha. Watched the vid tho. I definitely see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Boom goes the dynamite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishfalcons Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Since you coach DL. Thoughts on Norwood? I think I was pretty spot on with my assessment, but you probably know more than me.I completely agree with you in saying he's a 3-4 OLB and probably more of a situational or a 3rd down depth player for outside rushes. I think he would get eaten up against the run tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I completely agree with you in saying he's a 3-4 OLB and probably more of a situational or a 3rd down depth player for outside rushes. I think he would get eaten up against the run tbhYeah, that's the tough part. The CFL run game is so completely different, there's no comparison there. He likely would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yeah, that's the tough part. The CFL run game is so completely different, there's no comparison there. He likely would.What is the biggest difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Anyone got Joe Burnett highlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.