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playoffs to the Green Bay Packers. During Rosemans three-year tenure, the Eagles have shipped away
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As Andy Fantuz was greeted by both cheers and boos in his return to Regina – in a game the former Most Outstanding Canadian and his Hamilton Tiger-Cats ended up winning - we were reminded again that this past off-season was full of change with several star players changing addresses. Fantuz was amongst a surprisingly large group of high profile CFLers switching teams this off-season, either via trade or free agency. And, just like every other year, some off-season moves pay bigger dividends than others. Its time to give out some admittedly early grades on the big off-season acquisitions. Theres plenty of time for minds to be changed on players, but after five games of the 2012 season The Rouge looks at which off-season pickups have had the biggest early impacts for their new teams. No doubt, the biggest acquisition ahead of the season was Ricky Ray, who was added by the Toronto Argonauts after finishing last in the East. Ray has been solid so far but the most important stat is the Argos record – 3-2. Under Ray, the Argos are tied atop the East Division – and the league – in the standings and unlike last year, they have a chance to compete for the 100th Grey Cup later this year in Toronto. While Rays stats are good, the Southern Ontarios other new quarterback Henry Burris has been great. Burris, acquired from Calgary via trade, has been outstanding for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during their recent three-game win streak. Burris has thrown a league-leading 15 touchdown passes compared to just three interceptions. Initial impressions suggest the Ticats may have gone 2-2 with their big off-season splashes. Fantuz is second on the team in both receptions (23) and receiving yards (337) and has two touchdowns through five games. Burris and Ray were the headliners in their respective trades, but the returning pieces have been key early this season as well. Drew Tate entered the season as Calgarys clear cut QB1, but the Stampeders were wise to secure a veteran like Kevin Glenn for worst-case scenarios. Now, Tate is likely out for the year and Glenn, pressed into action, is keeping the teams playoff and Grey Cup hopes alive. And while Steven Jyles has certainly struggled with consistency issues, he is the pivot of a 3-2 team tied for first in the West. A number of new Saskatchewan Roughriders have helped the team jump out to a 3-2 start to varying levels including offensive linemen Dominic Picard and Brendan LaBatte and defensive end Odell Willis, who has one sack early this season. Five games into the 2012 CFL season, the Rouge asks: What off-season acquisition has had the biggest early season impact for his new team? cheap jerseys from china . Da Costa, 23, began the 2011-12 season with the Senators recording three goals, five points and eight penalty minutes over 22 contests before being assigned to the Binghamton Senators on Nov. wholesale nfl jerseys . Theyre hoping he will be all right. But the usually jovial attitude inside the Colts locker room turned serious whenever the topic turned to Collie and his history of head injuries. http://www.wholesalejerseyfreeshipping.us/ . The accident occurred when driver Justin Wilson struck the back of Bourdais car Friday morning during the first of two practice sessions. Chuck Homan, a member of Bourdais Dragon Racing team, has leg injury. wholesale jerseys . The first Canadian man to win one of cyclings three Grand Tours put his Stage 7 autographed jersey up for auction. cheap nfl jerseys . The way he sees it, theres nothing better than having the chance to pitch and help his team make the playoffs.Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly signed general manager Howie Roseman to a multi-year contract extension. According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie gave Roseman an additional 4-to-5 years back in June when team president Joe Banner stepped down. Since the 37-year-old Roseman was named the NFLs youngest general manager in January 2010, the Eagles have a record of 21-19 and lost in the wild-card round of the 2010 playoffs to the Green Bay Packers. During Rosemans three-year tenure, the Eagles have shipped away quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb, cornerbacks Sheldon& Brown and Asante Samuel, and defensive end Chris Clemons, while acquiring defensive end Darryl Tapp, linebackers Ernie Sims and DeMeco Ryans, and cornerback Dominique Rodgers- Cromartie.dddddddddddd Philadelphia has most notably inked cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, defensive end Jason Babin, defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, wide receiver Steve Smith, running back Ronnie Brown and tackle Demetress Bell via free agency. Roseman also extended the contracts of running back LeSean McCoy, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, defensive end Trent Cole and tackle Todd Herremans. ' ' '
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