Abraham Cut

[Tojo]

Abraham released by Eskimos



(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos announced today they have released non-import linebacker Jean-Philippe Abraham. Last season as a rookie, Abraham saw action in nine games, mostly on special teams. He recorded one special team tackle. The Laval product was drafted by the Eskimos in the 4th round (34th overall) in the 2006 CFL Canadian Draft.



The Eskimos also confirmed that import defensive back Steven Marsh will not rejoin the team. After two impressive seasons with the Esks, Marsh was injured in the 2005 Grey Cup. He underwent knee surgery during the off-season and missed the entire 2006 season.



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JEAN-PHILIPPE ABRAHAM

LB

(Non-Import)

Laval

Born: June 21, 1982 – St. Augustin, QC

Height: 6-0 Weight: 216

Yrs Esks: 1

Yrs CFL: 1

Games Played

2006: 9

CFL Career: 9

Playoff: 0

Grey Cup: 0

[Esks4ever]

Re: Abraham Cut

*waits for the "what the Hell is going on / What is DM doing* crew to arrive.

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

Ok, while he failed to impress anyone we now are down to a total of 1 NI linebacker ( Botterill).

That now leaves us with a grand total of 6 NI defensive players so far coming to camp.

[glenvb]

Re: Abraham Cut

Sad news to hear about Marsh. Is his career over, or is this just for 2007?

[Gargoyle]

Re: Abraham Cut

Hmm, perhaps another signing may be around the corner... or a possible trade?? Colour me a bit concerned.

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

That or we plan on going after some players in the supplimental draft. That Jermaine Lee really worked out well didn't he..........

[Esks4ever]

Re: Abraham Cut

Maybe there's a new NI/I ratio in the league and only we know about it

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

Christ I'm really not sure what the plan is? If Braidwood or Larose get's nicked, we are playing 4 NI receivers or an all canadian backfield at this point.

[Esks4ever]

Re: Abraham Cut

one thing for certain is its never a dull momment with DM around

[Beerfish]

Re: Abraham Cut

We are moving the franchise to Tuscaloosa, Alabama it's that simple, thus we no longer need any NI strength.

Once again, our management are either mad geniuses or just plain mad. I've never seen such an exodus of NI talent/depth with very few if any replacements. None of our four draft picks better be stiffs or we are in a heap of trouble.

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

There has to be something coming down the pipe in terms of NI players on the defensive side of the ball. I can't believe that we would go into a training camp/season with 4 NI players with CFL experience and two unproven draft picks.

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

We are moving the franchise to Tuscaloosa, Alabama it's that simple, thus we no longer need any NI strength.

Once again, our management are either mad geniuses or just plain mad. I've never seen such an exodus of NI talent/depth with very few if any replacements. None of our four draft picks better be stiffs or we are in a heap of trouble.

with the exception of Braidwood, all of the remaining draft picks from last year are gone.... yikes

[Esks4ever]

Re: Abraham Cut

Once again, our management are either mad geniuses or just plain mad. I've never seen such an exodus of NI talent/depth with very few if any replacements

agreed.. never seen this before...

There has to be something coming down the pipe in terms of NI players on the defensive side of the ball.

There frickin' better be.

one thing for certain is its never a dull momment with DM around

quoted (again) for truth

[Diesel]

Re: Abraham Cut

Right now we are at 65 players plus draft picks. The TC roster is seriously skewed in terms of where we have our NI players

[Opus]

Re: Abraham Cut

with the exception of Braidwood, all of the remaining draft picks from last year are gone.... yikes

Isn't Longchamps (6th round) returning?

good lord, I just don't understand where we expect to find the NI's to make up for these cuts.......