Gizmo, The Rocket or Chris Williams?

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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Title says it all ...

Who's the best? Who do you want on YOUR team?

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for just returning kicks, giz hands down.

for all purpose player, williams hands down.

but I sure wouldnt mind having winfield in his prime

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As I gaze into my crystal ball, I don’t see FYB posts in the near future

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I've watched them all. All are great returners.

I'd pick Chris Williams. He's not just speed. He's has an excellent ability to find and create the hole to burst through.

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I'm going with Chris too. I love his play ability and team attitude.

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say what?

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He said something about gazing at balls.
Just kidding , I couldnt resist.
I think he means he does not see Winfield returning anytime soon and he sure wont be in his prime.

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Surprised no mentions of Ismail? The Rocket was truly something else! Lots of issues regarding McNall of course, but to think back to the time when the #1, most coveted College prospect came north of the border rather than play in the No Fun League.

As much as I love both Williams, Giz & Chris, I would have to pick Ismail. He was truly extraordinary. Imagine what he could do in today's game with the rule changes?

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All round player Williams for sure.

I'll take Johhny Rogers in his prime as a returner on my team.

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I think you have to give the nod to the Giz for his longevity - 14 years of pro ball at a high level with 20+ league records. Chris Williams no doubt has the talent, but avoiding injury etc.for over a decade takes talent and good fortune.

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Ummmm.... I'm NOT a blue team guy, but where's Pinball on this list? Not saying I'd list him #1, but he should get consideration. For statheads....

All-time CFL kick returners (punts, kickoffs, missed field goals combined)*

  1. Henry (Gizmo) Williams, Edmonton, 1,397 returns, 20,227 yards, 31 TDs

  2. Micheal (Pinball) Clemons, Toronto, 942 returns, 13,082 yards, 8 TDs

  3. Marvin Coleman, Calgary, 780 returns, 11,545 yards, 7 TDs

  4. Jason Armstead, last with Edmonton, 741 returns, 10,279 yards, 6 TDs

  5. Winston October, Montreal 656 returns, 9,511 yards, 7 TDs

Active players chasing the leaders

  1. Chad Owens, Toronto, 372 returns, 6,848 yards, 6 TDs

  2. Larry Taylor, Calgary, 419 returns, 6,555 yards, 6 TDs

  3. Tristan Jackson, Saskatchewan, 407 yards, 6,001 yards, 5 TDs

Chris Williams, Hamilton, 66 returns, 1,267 yards, 7 TDs

Information provided by CFL chief statistician Steve Daniel
Globe & Mail http://m.theglobeandmail.com/sports/foo ... ice=mobile

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In terms of the 3 mentioned, agree, CW hasn't played long enough for me to say him over Gizmo. I"ll take Gizmo as a punt returner at least. The Rocket, if he had stayed here and had an attitude like Gizmo I think would have been no. 1 on this list.

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Gizmo for sure. Ever since CW gave up the TD by hot dogging it he has only been average.

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Gizmo was the best. Gizmo was also a receiver early in his career and was pretty darn good.

He did it at a top level for 14 years! Chris has been doing it for 2. Talk to me in another 12 years for a comparison.

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sorry but no. The giz was never more than adequate as a receiver.

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199 catches for 3,644 yards in career

approached 1,000 yards a few times

was used more earlier in his career as a receiver

better than what you think