As per today's CFL transactions, the Als have made the following moves:
NIP WR Kyle Graves-former QB- added to active roster,from practice roster.
NIP OL Pascal Baillargeon removed from active roster and added to practice roster.
IMP LB Winston Venable removed from active roster and added to practice roster.
IMP WR Daniel Moore removed from practice roster.
Presently, one vacant position on active roster; I expect IMP LB Kyries Hebert to be added.-from 1 game injured list-
As per today's CFL transactions the Als have:
NIP RB Steven Lumbala transferred to 9 game injured list, to November 23,2013.
NIP OL Andrew Woodruff extended to 9 game injured list,to November 23,2013.
IMP QB Nathan Enderle-from Idaho- added to practice roster.
Nathan Enderle-25 years old,6-4 and 240- was eligible for NFL draft in 2011. Drafted in round 5 by the Chicago Bears. Waived by the Bears June 14,2012. Signed by San Diego Chargers July 31,2013 and waived August 25,2013.
Positive notes on him: Outstanding size and arm strength to drive the ball into tight spaces.Extremely intelligent and has a strong understanding of the game. Works and practices hard. Very experienced,pro-style passer. Has physical tools to develop.
Negative notes on him: Too analytical on the field,overthinks the game.Average poise and processing speed in the pocket. Not quick-footed to escape the rush and marginal scrambling abilities.
From 2007 and 2010 at Idaho: 1427 passes thrown and 779 or 54.6 % completed. 10,084 yards and rating of 122.7.
Between the poor to average kicking, the stupid penalties, the stumbling offense and the sub-standard ST coverage and blocking, the Als have been lucky to avoid blowouts in their recent games. Last week, an offside penalty on the kickoff, followed by poor coverage on the return, gives the Lions a starting position at midfield. The Lions' second series starts about at the same place. Maybe Lulay lets you get away with this, but...
It won't hold up against a well-oiled offense that will win the battle for time of possession: Henry is going to make the Als pay for their mediocre play today. It will be a blowout, one that the Als coaching staff will fully deserve.
Majority of Imports in the CFL are NFL castoffs and I have no problem. When an American football player graduates/is eligible for professional football, his first priority is the NFL; it's his home and the minimum pay is roughly 10 times higher than in the CFL. The player will try the NFL,until he sees that he can't make it and he then may/will try the CFL. Many factors may explain why he did not make the NFL; some of these factors are/may be: height,speed,weight,etc. Does not mean that this player won't have a great career in the CFL. If an Import player comes to the CFL directly from College and if he is good, chances are that he will go to the NFL,once he gets the chance. Again,no problem with me.