If it was that big he would likely be signed already (and he just might be).
Brunham, Addison and Acklin would look great together.
But youâre right they need to spend some money on the O-Line
We need a new Left Tackle. And Okafor ainât itâŚ
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Vornkahl did pretty well there for a few games
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If true, Iâd think perhaps not quite so much, after his mishandling of the last pass thrown his way.
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Acklin didnât mishandle it. The pass was deflected away from him at the last second by the Winnipeg DB, who, in doing so, saved the game for the Bombers.
The fact that they went to Acklin on that critical pass play is evidence of how much the Ticat coaches see him as a clutch receiver.
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And the ball was thrown a bit late and behind.
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It was partially tipped and it was a bit behind,
but,
He got his hands on it, It could have been caught but wasnât to be.
I fully agree with the last part, the fact it was going to Acklin shows the confidence the team and also I have in him!
A MUST re-sign IMHO
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Hypothetical question for everybody.
Would you rather have A or B:
Burnham
Addison
Dunbar
T. White
(Rookie FA)
Or
Addison
Dunbar
Acklin
Banks
T. White
Have another look. Pay close attention to the telecast replay, particularly from the end zone camera. If the defender did touch the ball, and Iâm not convinced he ever did, it wasnât until after it bounced off Acklinâs hands and then off his chest. Acklinâs palms, which should have been facing out, were facing up when the pass arrived.
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Iâd rather have
Addison
Dunbar
Acklin
Banks
Somebody else ( Burnham would be a nice addition 
)
12:10 is the time of the good replay.
Defender appears to you h Acklins hand and ball as it arrives.
I think itâs a catch heâd want back, but Iâm reality when youâre running an âoutâ to the pylon, that ball needs to be on the front shoulder. If it is, thereâs no tip. Acklin needed to turn his body around because it was thrown late.
Looking back, there wa a lot wrong about that play. Iâm sure both Acklin and Masoli would rather have a âredoâ on that. Yes, it was a bit late and a bit behind Acklin. Yes, the defender tiped it at the last possible moment. Acklin had to jump and twist backwards to even have an attempt at catching that pass.
It wouldnât be the most difficult catch in GC history (Tony Champion holds THAT record), but it would have been a âcircus catchâ if completed.
Was Acklin running the correct route? Did he take an extra step and throw off Masoliâs timing? Was he even the primary receiver on that play? By my aging eyes on a 4K screen, if that pass had been an INCH closer to the sideline, itâs a TD and the GC drought is over. I give mad props to the defender on that play.
Of course, if T. White hadnât taken a knee, a FG would have won the game and we wouldnât HAVE to attempt a TD playâŚ
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LOL.
Yep , it sure was aâŚ
âGreat pointâ
I saw what you did there . 
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Burnham would look mighty good there, think he has a couple solid years left. But if it came down to him or Acklin I would sign Acklin as he looks to have a big future and wouldnât command as high a contract.
Also not sure that Dunbar will be back, he could possibly get a tryout in the NFL or move elsewhere as a free agent. Boboâs guy might not be back either, in which case I think itâs more likely Banks comes back. We could also see more of Papi White or Marcus Green as returner/receivers.
Some other interesting receiver names still out there -
Devaris Daniels
Eric Rogers ( too many injuries for my liking)
Kenny Lawler ( prob signs in the Peg for big bucks)
Rasheed Bailey (good size and hands but overshadowed by Lawler, might just need to be featured more)
Greg Ellingson
Kamar Jorden ( likely resigns in Cgy)
Ricky Collins Jr
Armanti Edwards
Darvin Adams
If theyâre going to spend bucks on a receiver would prefer they find a big bodied Canadian who can play slotback. Maybe a guy like Justin McInnus from Sask, Juwan Brescacin, Hergy Mayala. Not sure how easy it would be to pry any of those guys away. Theyâve done a good job bringing in young American receivers so donât want to see them overpay on a guy nearing the end of his career - Burnham might be the only exception.
Great piece here from Lalji on Burnham
âWhen youâre Burnham and you see what Lucky Whitehead is making, youâre not going to settle for what you made previously. Can the Lions get Burnham done in the $160,000 to $170,000 range? Possibly. Do you want be paying receivers that amount of money? Hard to say.â
âThereâs some people that view Burnham as this guy that wins contested balls, thatâs a leader, thatâs a veteran in your organization. There are others that view him as a 31-year old who makes contested catches because he canât separate anymore,â Lalji explained, citing his own unofficial polling of six CFL GMs.
âMaybe the Lions can get him in that $160-170,000 range and maybe they can to pay receivers that much for at least one more year, because there arenât going be those elite offensive and defensive linemen that you can go out and pay and get in free agency,â Lalji said. âI think all those guys are going to get signed by the time we get to February 9.â
Iâd probably pick Acklin over Burnham as well. We have to remember that we would be getting 2022 Burnham, not 2018 or 2019 Burnham. Acklin would be most likely to win the Greg Ellingson Award, i.e. âthe receiver we regret losingâ for many years to come.
If I could pick one receiver to build around, it would be Addison.
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Should add Jevon Cottoy and Jake Wieneke to the possible list. Cottoy fits the big bodied Canadian requirement.
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Actually Acklin reminds me of a younger version of Ellingson .
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