CFL quest.

[gdiaz0358]

I see we picked up Cam Wake, and i noticed the CFL has a completely different position chart. They have something called a SlotBack on offense, which i imagine is like a Wingback/TE? also on Defense they have all the same positons, but only 1 saftey and 2 DB, and 2 CB. I dont know the diff between DB and CB? can anyone help me with this....just wondering tho...

 

[NBP81]

Well actually corners are corners, safetys are called half backs, and theres one actual safety. hey probably had to find a name for the extra player on the field...

 

[Andyman]

I see we picked up Cam Wake, and i noticed the CFL has a completely different position chart. They have something called a SlotBack on offense, which i imagine is like a Wingback/TE? also on Defense they have all the same positons, but only 1 saftey and 2 DB, and 2 CB. I dont know the diff between DB and CB? can anyone help me with this....just wondering tho...

Canadian Fin Fan (and B.C. Lions Fan) to the rescue. : ) The simple answer is they play 12 on 12, not 11 on 11 football. The slotback is the slot receiver. Most teams line up with two wide receivers and two slot backs on every snap. There is very little use of a full back in the CFL an the tight end is more of a big slot back in most formations, playing off of the tackle.

That should answer your question on the defensive side of the ball as well.

Just a quick note on Wake, I think Fin fans are going to love him and I think he will do well. This is not a gimic pick-up from a bad league. The CFL has a lot of quality players that just don't get a chance in the NFL or are a little raw in their ability. Just ask Jeff Garcia. Wake played two years and was the Defensive Player of the Year both years. He can play and I've been hoping for over a year that the Fins would give him a look. Should be a nice addition as an OLB in the 3-4 scheme. Catch some of his highlites on Youtube and you should get an idea of his athleticism.

 

[gdiaz0358]

Canadian Fin Fan (and B.C. Lions Fan) to the rescue. : ) The simple answer is they play 12 on 12, not 11 on 11 football. The slotback is the slot receiver. Most teams line up with two wide receivers and two slot backs on every snap. There is very little use of a full back in the CFL an the tight end is more of a big slot back in most formations, playing off of the tackle.

That should answer your question on the defensive side of the ball as well.

Just a quick note on Wake, I think Fin fans are going to love him and I think he will do well. This is not a gimic pick-up from a bad league. The CFL has a lot of quality players that just don't get a chance in the NFL or are a little raw in their ability. Just ask Jeff Garcia. Wake played two years and was the Defensive Player of the Year both years. He can play and I've been hoping for over a year that the Fins would give him a look. Should be a nice addition as an OLB in the 3-4 scheme. Catch some of his highlites on Youtube and you should get an idea of his athleticism.

and yes i was reading up on Wake, he looks like a Freaking beast! i hope he can start opposite of Porter, and thanks again for explaining, haha i was looking @ a CFL website and saw all those diff positions and i was so lost.

 

[crazyfin]

Canadian Fin Fan (and B.C. Lions Fan) to the rescue. : ) The simple answer is they play 12 on 12, not 11 on 11 football. The slotback is the slot receiver. Most teams line up with two wide receivers and two slot backs on every snap. There is very little use of a full back in the CFL an the tight end is more of a big slot back in most formations, playing off of the tackle.

That should answer your question on the defensive side of the ball as well.

Just a quick note on Wake, I think Fin fans are going to love him and I think he will do well. This is not a gimic pick-up from a bad league. The CFL has a lot of quality players that just don't get a chance in the NFL or are a little raw in their ability. Just ask Jeff Garcia. Wake played two years and was the Defensive Player of the Year both years. He can play and I've been hoping for over a year that the Fins would give him a look. Should be a nice addition as an OLB in the 3-4 scheme. Catch some of his highlites on Youtube and you should get an idea of his athleticism.

Hi Andyman FinFan from Montreal your damm right!!!! Wake as a good motor people will be suprise with his athleticism.