Elks: Edmonton Eskimos Thread | Offseason | Esks Fire Ed Hervey

[joestevens29]

Nelson and Fraser were joking about what does Glen have to do to get some sort of respect.

Really can't see Young doing much at all. He had problems adapting in the NFL a whole new game for him to adapt to could be a complete disaster.

At least if the guy was just leaving the NFL it could make a lot more sense

 

[joestevens29]

Read Jordan Lynch is retiring from football today and moving on to a coaching position in the US.

Thanks Jordan for all your efforts these past few seasons with the Eskimos (ESPECIALLY your clutch Championship winning touchdown in Grey Cup 103!)

Best of luck in your future endeavors

I loved his comment the other day, something along the lines of;

"i don't tell friends how long the play was, just that i had the winning score"

 

[joestevens29]

Esks have signed Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood, former Toronto first-round draft choice from 2010. He has NFL experience. This is a good signing.

I thought I read that he lead TOR in tackles last year is there a reason it took this long for him to sign?

 

[MoneyGuy]

I thought I read that he lead TOR in tackles last year is there a reason it took this long for him to sign?

Concerns about his health. The Esks are confident that he's healthy. If they're right this is a great signing.

 

[joestevens29]

Concerns about his health. The Esks are confident that he's healthy. If they're right this is a great signing.

Are healths really that much of a concern with non-guaranteed contracts?

Regardless I think I'm fine either way

 

[MoneyGuy]

Are healths really that much of a concern with non-guaranteed contracts?

Regardless I think I'm fine either way

Yeah, health is an issue. They want him to start, which means they need to have a Canadian backup for him or the ability to shuffle the roster if he gets hurt and they need to replace him with an import. If they replace him with an import then they have to fill that position potentially with a Canadian. There is lots to consider regarding a player's health.

We had this problem with Jesse Lumsden starting in the backfield. He got hurt and they had to maneuver the roster unless they had a Canadian backup, but I think they did in that case.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Esks have signed defensive back Johnny Adams.

Fear not, our coverage woes are over.

Seriously, he's a good addition. Hervey isn't done yet.

 

[Paralyzer]

Esks have signed defensive back Johnny Adams.

Fear not, our coverage woes are over.

Seriously, he's a good addition. Hervey isn't done yet.

Thanks Mr. ClosetGuy sir!

 

[MoneyGuy]

RIP, Larry Highbaugh.

 

[Expatriate]

RIP Larry

 

[Gord]

RIP, Larry Highbaugh.

Seriously? Well crap.
Never knew him but loved him as a player.
Dang

 

[MoneyGuy]

I remember when Highbaugh traveled to local schools to play all by himself against entire volleyball teams, and win as many as he lost. He was quite the athlete.

 

[guymez]

I remember when Highbaugh traveled to local schools to play all by himself against entire volleyball teams, and win as many as he lost. He was quite the athlete.

I was thinking about this very thing as well. The man had an amazing vertical for his height. One hell of an athlete.

Very fond memories of his playing days.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I remember when Highbaugh traveled to local schools to play all by himself against entire volleyball teams, and win as many as he lost. He was quite the athlete.

He came to my elementary twice. Friendly and a good sense of hunour

 

[Stoneman89]

An Eskimo and CFL legend passes on far too early. One of a kind.


Eskimos legend Larry Highbaugh dead at 67
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2017/03/22/eskimos-legend-larry-highbaugh-dead-at-67

 

[rboomercat90]

I remember when Highbaugh traveled to local schools to play all by himself against entire volleyball teams, and win as many as he lost. He was quite the athlete.

Yep, wasn't just here either. I was a kid in Saskatchewan and he travelled there too. Athletes in action, I think. I remember him playing basketball though.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Pres Len Rhodes has come out with his prostate cancer battle. The prognosis looks good. Prayers, Len.

 

[Stoneman89]

Pres Len Rhodes has come out with his prostate cancer battle. The prognosis looks good. Prayers, Len.

Get your yearly probes and blood tests, kiddies.

 

[Paralyzer]

An Eskimo and CFL legend passes on far too early. One of a kind.


Eskimos legend Larry Highbaugh dead at 67
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2017/03/22/eskimos-legend-larry-highbaugh-dead-at-67

Wow, just reading what you guys are saying about him, I wish I knew who he was. Sounds like a great guy. RIP.

 

[Stoneman89]

Wow, just reading what you guys are saying about him, I wish I knew who he was. Sounds like a great guy. RIP.

Larry was a guy that would give a receiver a large cushion. Baiting the QB, so to speak. Give them a couple 10 yarders. Then, when the next throw came, with lightning speed he closed the gap, picked off the pass and was gone. Haven't seen too many dbacks with closing speed like he had. As he said, it got so bad for the opposition, he would only see maybe a couple balls come his way per game.

 

[Paralyzer]

Larry was a guy that would give a receiver a large cushion. Baiting the QB, so to speak. Give them a couple 10 yarders. Then, when the next throw came, with lightning speed he closed the gap, picked off the pass and was gone. Haven't seen too many dbacks with closing speed like he had. As he said, it got so bad for the opposition, he would only see maybe a couple balls come his way per game.

Damn, sounds like someone we need this year. Can we clone him?

 

[Stoneman89]

Damn, sounds like someone we need this year. Can we clone him?

Lol, would be nice. I'll just settle for getting someone that can at least keep up to the receivers, at this point.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Highbaugh was a key player when we went to nine Grey Cup games in 10 years and won six.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Edmonton and Calgary bidding on the 2018 Grey Cup. I think it is Edmonton's to lose. Bigger stadium, no need for temporary seats and the upgrades have been more substantial than those at McMahon Stadium over the years. Selling out the last Grey Cup in 2010 prior to the beginning of the season is another bonus.

 

[joestevens29]

Edmonton and Calgary bidding on the 2018 Grey Cup. I think it is Edmonton's to lose. Bigger stadium, no need for temporary seats and the upgrades have been more substantial than those at McMahon Stadium over the years. Selling out the last Grey Cup in 2010 prior to the beginning of the season is another bonus.

I really don't get why the CFL doesn't have a set standard. You get it every nine years now. If you don't want to host it then you pass your turn to the next team.