Roundup for June 3rd

Madman · Jun 3, 2012

Changing of the guard the theme of Stamps camp
http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Cha ... story.html

Welcome to a new era of Calgary Stampeder training camps.

For the first time since 2004, the man at the top of the quarterback depth chart is not Henry Burris.

For the first time since 2005, the man at the top of the running back depth chart is not Joffrey Reynolds.

Losing two players with legitimate Hall of Fame credentials would be a crippling blow for many teams in the Canadian Football League, but you’d be hard-pressed to describe the Stampeders, who open camp this morning at McMahon Stadium, as one of them.
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Stamps campin' at the bit
http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/06/03/st ... at-the-bit

The No. 4 jersey is starting to pop up a bit more around town.

Even away from Calgary, such as the tour Saturday to Medicine Hat, he’s getting recognized as the leader of the Calgary Stampeders.

Drew Tate also managed to squeeze in a radio interview Saturday with a Toronto station.

Suddenly, his name is known throughout the CFL.

Being a starting quarterback will do that to you.

When the laid-back Texan stops to think about it, comparing where he was a year ago at this time and right now is night and day.

All it took was one step up on the depth chart.

“I can’t even compare it,” Tate said. “It’s very exciting. Last year, I was trying to get better …”

“Having had started, it’s very exciting.

“This is what you think about all off-season — and finally, it’s here. I’m just ready to go.”
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Madman · Jun 3, 2012

Maver looks good early; Wilson, Stover follow through on rookie-camp efforts
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2012/06/ ... p-efforts/

So here’s what we know after the very first session of Calgary Stampeder training camp:

— Based on a handful of punts each took during the morning practice, Rob Maver looks to be the more polished and game-ready of the two punters here. Scott Crough did get off one good punt, a cross-field effort, but Maver’s kicks flew more consistently and landed more consistently between the numbers and the sidelines.

— Rookie quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell looks very comfortable already. He has poise and confidence, and throws a nice ball.

— Nik Lewis, who weighed in at 240 pounds yesterday (which actually is a few pounds shy of his 2011 playing weight), doesn’t want to talk about his contract issues. He made it clear to the Stamps’ media relations folks that he would address it early in camp, and then not talk about it afterwards. Here’s what he said on the topic last week.

— In terms of returning players who’ve taken strides in the off-season, none fits that description better than offensive lineman Spencer Wilson. He enjoyed a superb rookie camp (he participated because he spent all of last season on the practice roster) and looked terrific in one-on-one drills this morning.

— Rookie defensive tackle Michael Stover didn’t get a lot of advance publicity, but he certainly got John Hufnagel’s eye during rookie camp, and continued his strong showing this morning.

— Top draft pick Ameet Pall showed his speed and explosiveness with a terrific spin move on returning right tackle Stanley Bryant.

— Second-year offensive tackle Tony Washington also had a strong morning, but was cleanly beaten once by promising defensive end K.C. Asiodu, who looks to be the real deal.

In short, a productive practice for the Stamps. Only one apparent injury, that being to defensive end Kevin Dixon, but it didn’t look serious.
At first glance? There will be tough decisions all over the field.
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Christoph · Jun 3, 2012

Well that's a pretty promising start to camp from the sounds of it. Maybe we'll have some talented pass rushers (K.C. Asiodu, Ameet Pall, Chris McCoy, etc.) on the field finally and an influx of young receiving talent to push what is suddenly an aging veteran group. I'm especially excited about Maurice Price. Here's a little more info I found on him:

IRVINE, Calif. — Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Maurice Price, the nations leading receiver in 2006, has impressed NFL scouts. His agent, Bert Briones of Hip Athletics, reports that a number of clubs have invited him to visit their facilities and hope to draft him. Next week, Price will visit the Kansas City Chiefs and also attend an additional individual workout.

Briones reports that Maurice has impressed a number of NFL teams in individual workouts and at the Pro Timing Day held March 27 at South Carolina State. Price recorded an 11-foot broad jump, a 41-inch vertical leap, and a low 40 time of 4.43 on a slow surface. One scout reported his 40 time at 4.47 and noted it was outstanding considering Price actually stumbled on the run.

Maurice Price 2006“In the game of football often receivers will be forced to stumble by a defender, so to see that type of time recorded indicates Maurice runs strong with his feet in the ground with football speed and running ability,” said Briones. In the position drills Price excelled, displaying excellent hands and explosive moves in his routes. Ten NFL clubs interviewed Price that day.

Price is training in Orlando, Florida, with Tom Shaw, which has given him the opportunity to workout with Calvin Johnson (considered the top receiver in this draft). Previously, Price was training in California with Todd Norman of the Cutting Edge, where in five weeks, the 21 year-old Price’s weight increased by 11 pounds while seeing no increase in his impressively low body fat of 4.7%. At the same time Price’s speed, explosiveness, and quickness was not compromised. Price improved his 6-1 frame from 194 to 205 pounds.

Price has also trained with Coach Bill Cunerty. Mr. Cunerty reports that Price “is an exceptional talent. He runs a 4.43 40-yard dash and has smooth and fluid moves in his route progressions. He ‘snatches’ the ball out of the air and is a very physical presence on the field. He runs disciplined patterns and understands route adjusting and converting routes according to the coverage. He has a strong vertical jump and large hands and long arms. He is both a deep threat and a possession receiver with dynamic ‘run-after-catch’ skills. He is a very likeable and hard working young man who really took coaching suggestions and immediately produced the desired results.”

“Maurice is in a good position at this point,” reports Briones, “His physical attributes combined with his productivity of 103 catches are exceptional. NFL scouts have gone out of their way to work him out in his hometown of Orlando. Also, he played well all week in an All-Star Game with most of the league attending. I am willing to compare him with players considered to be first round picks.”

“Look at Dwayne Jarrett, who like Maurice, also caught 202 passes in the past three years; Maurice is much faster and a tougher more physical athlete. He is also faster than Sidney Rice. If they are drafted early, Maurice should be close behind. His 10 and 20 yard times compare with the top handful in the country and he has great hands. Most importantly he is a strong character kid; a non-drinker, non-smoker, who attends church regularly. When people talk about value in this draft, Maurice should be considered in the third or fourth round. Maurice offers teams with wisdom an excellent option in drafting a young player with tremendous upside.”

http://enewschannels.com/2007/04/13/enc1134_032644.php
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