Riders don't need Whitlock. they need a running back that can run through someone, not try to out dance him. (Charles)
Wow CFLIsTheBest welcome back, and way to step out in style with this gem too. :lol: You mean to tell us also that Charles will replace Cates? :roll:
Seriously, welcome back and maybe you can offer some explanation to the rest of us in other threads for the woes that are the Riders at home.
I picked the Riders at home all three times in the VGCC too, but hey I was happy they failed me the first time against my Eskies as they surprised just about everyone. 
no, they don’t need to replace Cates.
not today… maybe in a few seasons, but not now.
I can understand why he was expendable in Edmonton. I would certainly give him a look. I imagine if BC doesn't sign him that he'll find work if a starting RB somewhere else gets injured.
Couldn’t agree more. Import backs are a dime a dozen.
Trades are few and far-between in the CFL these days other than during the training camp period when lots of prospects are shuffled around. Unless a team is in desperate need of a particular position player that is in short supply that will be snapped up by another team when released, there is not much incentive to trade, just wait until released.
That old assumption about the CFL being a passing league is a bit overblown given teams that lack a solid running game tend to have issues operating with too much pass emphasis (see Edmonton Eskimos of the previous couple of seasons). That said, RB’s/FB’s in the CFL need to be able to move around in the formation and catch passes. In the CFL, multi-talent is key to a long career. One dimensional players don’t last.
Trades are few and far-between in the CFL these days other than during the training camp period when lots of prospects are shuffled around. Unless a team is in desperate need of a particular position player that is in short supply that will be snapped up by another team when released, there is not much incentive to trade, just wait until released.Perhaps offer more clarification here given the Bruce trade today? Anyone else with some historical context from prior seasons?
I do not buy the premise that there “not much incentive to trade” at all when there are fine players on any given roster who are just outnumbered for their position. Furthermore the CFL has a prolonged trading period through about Thanksgiving Day.
In the CFL, typicly teams wont trade for player for the simple fact that someone on the trade block will most likely be released if no one grabs him. so its easier to roll the dice and pick him up cheap as aposed to trade. Yes there have been some trades in the CFL. I feel the biggest trade in recent years was bryant and R.J. to Calgary for Odel willis. a trade that has worked well for both teams. The other thing is, most teams will trade a player during the season if they can get a draft pick. Draft picks mean the world in the CFL. Especially the first two and a half rounds. Looks at the stamps this year. Lots of movement last year gave them many high draft picks. Now a high profile player like Bruce... that was a good trade. as he is still worth lots. And hamilton needs to keep building Canadian content. Remember that in training camp, your draft pics are Non counters. SO it can only help to get draft picks. NoW ALL THAT BEING SAID, THIS IS MEARLY MY OBSERVATION OF THE CFL. im sure other view it differently.
As far as whitlock goes... In the CFL a running back has to catch to be successful. he has no hands. No one is going to give up a dradft pick for a dime a dozen running back with stone hands.