OT Todd Londot has been released today after previously being injured in training camp. In his place the Ticats have signed DL Khari Long.
[url=http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/06/londot-released.html]http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/ ... eased.html[/url]So much for Obie not making any cuts.
He was on the Fan last week and said that he wasn't going to make any cuts until cut down day.
My feeling is that Londot was TOO injured to continue. Why waste a training camp roster spot on an injured rookie that you don't have to pay? Sounds harsh, but that is pro sports.
As for O'Bie's comment, they don't want to cut HEALTHY players before the end of camp...
But he has to be healthy in order for him to cut him. If he is injured, you can't cut him. I am just saying this. That's all. If the guy is injury prone or no good, get rid of him. Just don't say no one will be cut and then cut someone.
[url=http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/06/londot-released.html]http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/ ... eased.html[/url]
"Players who attended rookie camp, such as Londot, can be released even if injured. Veteran cannot."
- paul
My bad.
They need guys that can participate in camp. There are a few wounded but they all are minor enough that they will be playing again before camp is over. Other then Quinnie of course.. but he is a Vet though and the team has to keep him at least until he is healthy again.
Londot is a rookie. The team has no legal obligation to him if he is hurt. You can be sure the Cats will keep his rights though and maybe call on him again in the future once he is healed if they need him.
Is there anything on DL Khari Long.
I'd say he is a LONGshot to make the Team....
:lol: :lol: :lol:6'4", 265lbs
pro career:
2008: Signed with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys on January 16…was released by the Cowboys on July 24.
2007: Signed with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys on August 3…remained on the Cowboys practice squad until December 18…signed by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and added to their practice squad on December 20.
2006: Signed with the NFL’s Chicago Bears on May 1…was placed on injured reserve on August 1.
2005: Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round (199th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft…was listed as inactive for the Chiefs first 11 games…spent the remainder of the season on the Chiefs’ practice squad.
college:
Played four years (2001-04) at Baylor…recorded 145 tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss and nine quarterback sacks in 38 career games…started 22 games.
personal:
Khari Ahmad Long was born May 23, 1982, in Wichita Falls, Texas…son of Herman and Rasheedah Long…played football at Rider High School…also ran track and played basketball…received a U.S. Achievement Academy National Award…was a Communication specialist major at Baylor.
Hope that helps 
He was on Dallas Cowboys another Practice Roster Guy
He also Been Chiefs and Bears
He was Drafted By KC
VERTICAL LEAP INCHES
Khari Long 38.5
40 YARD DASH TIME
Khari Long 4.69
[url=http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/06/londot-released.html]http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2009/ ... eased.html[/url]"Players who attended rookie camp, such as Londot, can be released even if injured. Veteran cannot."
- paul
Wasn't Willie Quinnie at the rookie camp?
Yes but he is not a rookie. Adam Trafalis was also at the rookie camp. You can bring vets to rookie camp if they were in 6 or less games the year before or have been out of the league for more than a season like Quinnie who was last in Hamilton back in 06.
Willie Quinne is considered a CFL veteran.
He played here in Hamilton a couple of years ago.
During the season, I believe CFL teams carry medical insurance
that covers injured American players after they are released.
P.S.
O.H.I.P will cover most medical help Londot needs.
and I think the Ticats have insurance
for more serious long term disability
Todd Landot Releaded Kahri Long signed anythoughts
Looks like d line needs work and o line is fine.
There is already a thread about this..
[url=http://forums.ticats.ca/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38367]viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38367[/url]This one was first.. I meant to post that in the other thread.
Obie doesn't make any cuts....Bellefeuille and the coaching staff does.
8) You just beat me to that answer MP. You are exactly right, Marcel would have the first and final say in any players that are released from the team !!!
At least we would hope that's the way things are being run. The proper way !!! <!-- s:wink: -->:wink:<!-- s:wink: -->