Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

[Swivel Hips]

This from TSN:

Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will select Weber State offensive tackle Zac Carlson today with the first overall selection in the supplemental draft.

In doing so, the Tiger-Cats will forfeit their first round pick in the 2010 Canadian Draft.

Carlson has already agreed to terms and is expected to be at today's press conference in Hamilton with the club's two first round picks from this year's Canadian Draft.

Carlson's application for non-import status was not approved in time to make the final Canadian draft eligibility list and he was not eligible to be selected on May 2. He was projected as a top six pick, and might have gone as high as first overall, in the CFL's Canadian Draft.

Carlson was born in Winnipeg but moved to California as a child, and in order to have qualified as a non-import, he needed to prove that he lived in Canada for seven of his first fifteen years.

For an application to be approved a player must provide documentation, such as school records, tax returns, and rent receipts, proving his time of residence in Canada to two different governing bodies - the Canadian Football League and the CFL Players Association. Despite the fact that the two organizations evaluate applications based on identical criteria, the CFL and CFLPA arrived at different verdicts in the Carlson case, with the PA feeling that he lacked supporting documentation for a few months of the seven years.

[Muley69]

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I think this is a good move by the Ti-cats... 'Course, time will tell.

[glenvb]

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That's a big price to pay though...given Hamilton's recent history, that might be a #1 overall pick.

[Swivel Hips]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

That's a big price to pay though...given Hamilton's recent history, that might be a #1 overall pick.

With the players Hammy as amassed the past couple of seasons, the ones they have let go (i.e. Printers), and a new coaching staff and philosophy, Hammy should be able to finish ahead of the Argos this year - and maybe Winnipeg. Just depends how the Bomber quarterbacking situation works out.

[dickwhad]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

Do the Eskies get a chance to make a pick in this Supplemental Draft?

[Jtuck09]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

Well this kid had better be worth it for Hamilton because giving up that first round pic could come back to haunt them.

[glenvb]

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With the players Hammy as amassed the past couple of seasons, the ones they have let go (i.e. Printers), and a new coaching staff and philosophy, Hammy should be able to finish ahead of the Argos this year - and maybe Winnipeg. Just depends how the Bomber quarterbacking situation works out.

I've heard this sort of talk regarding Hamilton for about four years straight now. I'll believe it when I see it.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

Do the Eskies get a chance to make a pick in this Supplemental Draft?

Nope... Carlson is the only player available in the supplemental draft, as his was the only NI-status application that was approved too late for the regular draft.

Theoretically, the Esks could also put in a claim for Carlson using their first round pick for next year, but due to the waiver priority (reverse of last year's finish), it would be meaningless if the Ticats, Argos or Bombers put one in, as there's would take precedent.

Given all the reports of the 2010 draft being strong and deep, I guess there's two ways you can look at it. The Ticats are likely passing on a really strong first round next year, but they're also likely to be able to get a higher than usual calibre player with their second rounder. At some point, a team like that needs to speed up the process of building some success, so a move like this, if they feel that the talent is there, isn't necessarily a bad risk.

[esks123]

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I like this move by the Cats. Might be risky, but this team really needs to start winning now and can not afford to wait any longer.

[beware]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

well when hamilton's 0-5 and already looking to next season like always will the regret it then!!

[Opus]

Re: Ticats To Select Zac Carlson In Supplemental Draft

Nope... Carlson is the only player available in the supplemental draft, as his was the only NI-status application that was approved too late for the regular draft.

Theoretically, the Esks could also put in a claim for Carlson using their first round pick for next year, but due to the waiver priority (reverse of last year's finish), it would be meaningless if the Ticats, Argos or Bombers put one in, as there's would take precedent.

Given all the reports of the 2010 draft being strong and deep, I guess there's two ways you can look at it. The Ticats are likely passing on a really strong first round next year, but they're also likely to be able to get a higher than usual calibre player with their second rounder. At some point, a team like that needs to speed up the process of building some success, so a move like this, if they feel that the talent is there, isn't necessarily a bad risk.

yup, if they feel he will be as good as any top 4 pick next year, then they can take him now and help out immediately.