Ticats trade for Dahrran Diedrick (and what it means)
The Ticats have acquired fullback Dahrran Diedrick from the Montreal Alouettes for a draft pick.
Diedrick is 34, a veteran guy who is versatile and can play some special teams. The Ticats didn't really have a back up to John Delahunt after releasing Daryl Stephenson and Diedrick can do that and likely help develop the rookie Delahunt.
“Low Cost?” Are you referring to the draft pick given up for him or his contract? The latter wouldn’t be low by CFL standards for a FB. He’s an 8-yr CFL vet who bounced around NFL camps for a couple of years before and extended his deal with MTL in the past off season.
The Cats will be using Diedrick mainly as an insurance FB/TE,(and possibly some ST’s) not the TB/RB position in which we are juggling Walker, Gable and Lamar.
It will be curious to see if Walker will be a healthy scratch in the home opener this coming weekend.
Canadian draft is a crap shoot at best. We filled a current need for a draft pick. I think it's a good trade. Fourth round pick might not even make the team. Welcome to the Hammer Mr. D
This is a trade where everyone get’s something. You guys fill a need, DD gets t finish his career close to home with his contract picked up, and Als get a pick.
Feels like a slight overpay by the Cats, although a lot depends on the structure of the contract which I don't know. But there is no question he is a fine football player. I am hoping this means they are going to start 6 NI on offence so that they can have an all-import secondary.
I saw him battle Jeese Lumsden in the MetroBowl & if was a back & forth display of athletic prowess that was truly a game for the ages. I do believe both ran for well over 200 yards each. It was something else.
Welcome aboard Dahrran. Looking forward to you leading through experience a good group of young Non Imports.
According to an article in todays news Diedrick is devastated by the trade from he Als to the Tiger-Cats he thought he would be a long time Al's player and retire with the team?
If it's any easier, Welcome to the Tiger-Cats DD, hope you can make an impact here with your new team mates in Hamilton and playing in front of Cat fans and family??
Maybe some of your Winning Ways will rub off on the Tiger-Cats and we can have a Winning season this year!!
Its like if Marwan was traded. They are people too and as they get closer to retirement they have more attachment and start planning their next life stint. Don’t take it personal.