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Ya off the roster will be Stafford and Jackson (as well as some D moves) and on will be Stangby and Jones, then we have to decide who to sit. For my money I would sit Jones this week and let Stangby and Ross handle the kickoffs.Originally Posted by tigerdar
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After leaving Saturday's game in Calgary #Eskimos OL David Beard was at practice today. REC Greg Ellingson and LB Jonathon Walton also present. P Hugh O'Neill didn't practice however. #CFL
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This is going to be one of the more interesting depth charts in awhile as we could conceivably be adding Walton, Ellingson, Jones, Unamba and Orange but who will come off to make room and where will the go? We have two coming off for sure (Stafford and Jackson) leaving 1 DB and 2 linebackers to come off. My guesses for those would be Bazzie and Walker at LB and Taylor at HB.
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Sounds like AJ wasn't overly fond of Jacksons style, will be interesting to see if there is a difference.
Special teams coordinator A.J. Gass says KR Christion Jones fits the philosophy of the return game because he rarely reverses field, picks a lane and takes it. Jones says he knew he wasn't in the plans anymore in Sask. Happy to have new life with the #Eskimos #CFL
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I think so and it could be the core of our starting lineup with minor tweaks during the weeks depending on injury. I think Bazzie and Walker although I thought Walker played pretty well and if Umamba went down he's definately a good one to have around
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If so, then why did so long for a personnel change?
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not real sure to be honest, only Maas and AJ can answer that one. The only thing I can think of is that they like the returner to also be a back up running back but that seems a little short sighted to lock in on a position like that.
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Donut Dave has pushed the narrative that we made this trade because Jackson got hurt leaving us without a returner.
Am I the only one who thinks this move would’ve happened regardless of the injury? Jackson had 2 good games after the bye but he’s been ineffective in the others and was downright horrible against Calgary.
I got the feeling the fumble was the straw that broke the camels back.
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I think Dave Campbell probably has it right. I have a feeling the Esks were probably looking at releasing somebody else to make some roster room anyway; when Jackson went down they probably need to revise things and move a player with value to another club that actually brought some return... or in our case, a returner. Of course based on the play of Jackson, it is very possible they have been thinking about this move for a while. I have no idea why they waited until he went down with an injury to put Shai Ross back there. They should have been alternating to look at options a couple games ago.
It's funny because I think most of Jackson's more successful returns were through finding a gap and running like hell. It's when he was dancing around back there that things went bad. Should have listened to the coaches.
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I dunno i think he was going to be gone after his showing in Calgary. Three kick off returns under 5 yards ? Good bye.
Get the ball go forward. No stopping, no reversing field, no dancing.
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The Edmonton Eskimos have named Chris Presson as the club’s new president and CEO. His term will begin on Sept. 1, 2019.
https://www.esks.com/2019/08/07/chri...president-ceo/
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I can't wait to have Unamba and Orange back on the field.
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I agree but how much better can our defence get? Special teams and and inconsistent offence have been our Achilles heal so far.
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I agree with you. The defense has been pretty darn good even with all the injuries, it's the offense and special teams that has dragged the team down. The Esks are real good at moving the ball up and down the field but once they get inside the 20, they can't put it in the endzone even close to being good enough. The special teams are what they are. Different coaches, different guys, same result.
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You sure didn't look 17 and under last time we met, tiger.
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I'll just tell them the jr hot dog is for my kid....do the math on that one Glen
Nah just posting in case anyone on here has kids under 17 who got to the games with them and want a jr hot dog
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Piz is going to have a field day with the jr hotdog comment
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That's what she said...Piz is going to have a field day with the jr hotdog comment
Well, gentlemen, by all means, I think we ought to have an introspective moment of silence for poor old Tin-Tin.
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I sure hope so =)Piz is going to have a field day with the jr hotdog comment
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The E-Pod is out for this week - all about the extra hours players and coaches put in watching video. Thanks to @Tey11_ and @KwakuBoat3ng for their time. Listen where ever you get your ear candy https://t.co/lHpljBCfhe #Esks #CFL
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Isn't Morley Scott a little old to be saying "ear candy"?
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#Eskimos will bring in UBC kicker Greg Hutchins who was around in training camp. Not sure if he gets into a game but he will provide some relief for Sean Whyte in practice. Also RB Alex Taylor has been activated off the 1-game injured list. REC Harry McMaster moves to the PR #CFL
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We have made the following transactions:
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Added to Active Roster
•National LB Christophe Mulumba-Tshimanga
•National RB Alex Taylor
Added to Practice Roster
•National K Greg Hutchins (#99)
Added to Six-Game Injured List
•National FB Tanner Green pic.twitter.com/ZVwpS64Hh9
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that's too bad for Green he was just getting started and looked to be ok in the FB position.
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I wonder if it would be worth giving Rolly Lumbala a cal?
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I misread that at first as would it be worth giving Rolly Lambala a cat.....I was thinking well I guess if he needs companionship....
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