Skins sign another CFL player

MTK · 01-09-2007, 10:55 AM

Cox signs with Skins

Even while he was starring with the Alouettes as a rookie last season, defensive-back Chip Cox always kept the National Football League in his rear-view mirror and vowed he would return.

724Skinsfan · 01-09-2007, 11:10 AM

The one interesting thing about that article is that I now have a name to curse: Lou Riddick, director of pro personnel.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-09-2007, 11:11 AM

I was JUST thinking the same thing. Maybe Vinny can be happy he's no longer the scapegoat.

ArtMonkDrillz · 01-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Another thread about a CFL player?
To steal a line from giantone...

724Skinsfan · 01-09-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I was JUST thinking the same thing. Maybe Vinny can be happy he's no longer the scapegoat.

He's just one of Vinny's cronies. New Redskins documentary video: The Crony Calls of Riddick!

JoeRedskin · 01-09-2007, 11:21 AM

Clearly a mega-signing.

ArtMonkDrillz · 01-09-2007, 11:26 AM

I got about half way through that article and I'm convinced that these people don't actually exist. Chip Cox? Jim Popp? Clint Kent? That sounds like a horse walking down a cobblestone street, these names have to be made up.

SmootSmack · 01-09-2007, 11:30 AM

He played with the Lions in 2004 and 2005. Just think....he wasn't good enough for Detroit

drew54 · 01-09-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I got about half way through that article and I'm convinced that these people don't actually exist. Chip Cox? Jim Popp? Clint Kent? That sounds like a horse walking down a cobblestone street, these names have to be made up.

Chip Cox Jim Pop Clint Kent, Naaaah said the horse.

JoeRedskin · 01-09-2007, 11:43 AM

My general feeling (everyone please note the term "general") about CFL'ers is that they really are smaller and slower than just about any NFL starter.

At the same time, when I watched the Stallions several years ago, I saw some guys who seemed as good as some back up players. I also noted that a couple of the younger players on the Stallions (I can't remember who, but they were all defensive guys) had been in the NFL, gotten cut as undrafted rookies and signed with the CFL, and then gone back to the NFL as solid back-ups and special teamers (actually, as I recall, one became a special teams stand-out with Miami).

It may be that with a couple of years seasoning, some of the younger CFL'ers may have an upside and just needed to play at some type of pro-level. It's clear that, whether it's in the Arena League, CFL or NFL Europe, sometimes players just need to play to develop.

Who knows, a couple of extra young, fast, hungry players certainly can't hurt the ST.

Schneed10 · 01-09-2007, 11:47 AM

Remember Jesse Lumsden?

It's highly unlikely that any of these CFL guys will make our 53 man roster next season. They most likely represent added competition in camp, but nothing more. They're worth taking a flyer on, because hey you never know if you can unearth a gem. But nobody should get their hopes up on that one.

We'll get better players with our 6th and 7th round picks.

Schneed10 · 01-09-2007, 11:50 AM

Also, another point. Adding guys like this can be good for the attitude of your football team. They're young and hungry, and willing to do anything to make a team and make an impression. They're guaranteed to bring their lunchpails every day. So even if they're just around for camp and then gone come September, sometimes their workmanlike attitude can be contagious in training camp.

Hog1 · 01-09-2007, 11:54 AM

Rock Cartwright kind of guys

JoeRedskin · 01-09-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's highly unlikely that any of these CFL guys will make our 53 man roster next season. They most likely represent added competition in camp, but nothing more. They're worth taking a flyer on, because hey you never know if you can unearth a gem. But nobody should get their hopes up on that one. ... We'll get better players with our 6th and 7th round picks.

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Also, another point. Adding guys like this can be good for the attitude of your football team. They're young and hungry, and willing to do anything to make a team and make an impression. They're guaranteed to bring their lunchpails every day. So even if they're just around for camp and then gone come September, sometimes their workmanlike attitude can be contagious in training camp.

Exactly.

PCinOz · 01-09-2007, 12:15 PM

We've also resigned OL Kili Lefotu - the first of our 7th round draft picks from 2006 - to a three year contract.

He was the guy who collapsed in the dorm at Training Camp last year and was put into hospital.

01-09-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Skins sign another CFL player Cox signs with Skins Even while he was starring with the Alouettes as a rookie last season, defensive-back Chip Cox always kept the National Football League in his rear-view mirror and vowed he would return. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-09-2007, 11:10 AM	#2
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Skins sign another CFL player The one interesting thing about that article is that I now have a name to curse: Lou Riddick, director of pro personnel. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

01-09-2007, 11:11 AM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Skins sign another CFL player I was JUST thinking the same thing. Maybe Vinny can be happy he's no longer the scapegoat. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-09-2007, 11:14 AM	#4
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Skins sign another CFL player Another thread about a CFL player? To steal a line from giantone... __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

01-09-2007, 11:21 AM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Skins sign another CFL player Clearly a mega-signing. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

01-09-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Skins sign another CFL player I got about half way through that article and I'm convinced that these people don't actually exist. Chip Cox? Jim Popp? Clint Kent? That sounds like a horse walking down a cobblestone street, these names have to be made up. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

01-09-2007, 11:30 AM	#8
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Skins sign another CFL player He played with the Lions in 2004 and 2005. Just think....he wasn't good enough for Detroit __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-09-2007, 11:43 AM	#10
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Skins sign another CFL player My general feeling (everyone please note the term "general") about CFL'ers is that they really are smaller and slower than just about any NFL starter. At the same time, when I watched the Stallions several years ago, I saw some guys who seemed as good as some back up players. I also noted that a couple of the younger players on the Stallions (I can't remember who, but they were all defensive guys) had been in the NFL, gotten cut as undrafted rookies and signed with the CFL, and then gone back to the NFL as solid back-ups and special teamers (actually, as I recall, one became a special teams stand-out with Miami). It may be that with a couple of years seasoning, some of the younger CFL'ers may have an upside and just needed to play at some type of pro-level. It's clear that, whether it's in the Arena League, CFL or NFL Europe, sometimes players just need to play to develop. Who knows, a couple of extra young, fast, hungry players certainly can't hurt the ST. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

01-09-2007, 11:47 AM	#11
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Skins sign another CFL player Remember Jesse Lumsden? It's highly unlikely that any of these CFL guys will make our 53 man roster next season. They most likely represent added competition in camp, but nothing more. They're worth taking a flyer on, because hey you never know if you can unearth a gem. But nobody should get their hopes up on that one. We'll get better players with our 6th and 7th round picks. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

01-09-2007, 11:50 AM	#12
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Skins sign another CFL player Also, another point. Adding guys like this can be good for the attitude of your football team. They're young and hungry, and willing to do anything to make a team and make an impression. They're guaranteed to bring their lunchpails every day. So even if they're just around for camp and then gone come September, sometimes their workmanlike attitude can be contagious in training camp. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

01-09-2007, 11:54 AM	#13
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Skins sign another CFL player Rock Cartwright kind of guys __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

01-09-2007, 12:15 PM	#15
PCinOz Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Skins sign another CFL player We've also resigned OL Kili Lefotu - the first of our 7th round draft picks from 2006 - to a three year contract. He was the guy who collapsed in the dorm at Training Camp last year and was put into hospital.

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