John Hodge argues that the attempt to show 'Global' players are ready to make a significant impact in the CFL was "largely a disaster".

If the goal of having European players participate in this year’s combine was to prove they can challenge for CFL roster spots, the experiment was largely a disaster.

German linebacker Thiadric Hansen tested well and looked somewhat comfortable in drills. French defensive end Valentinois Gnahoua, Finnish linebacker Roni Salonen, and French running back Asnnel Robo all tested respectably as well. ...

It should be noted that the players who competed at this year’s combine aren’t necessarily the best players in Europe. The money isn’t good enough in European leagues to keep many of the best prospects from pursuing other careers after they finish playing post-secondary football.

That’s why I think there’s a chance that Randy Ambrosie’s CFL 2.0 initiative could eventually pay dividends. If the best 18-year-old football players in Europe know that the CFL is a realistic option in the near future, they may put a career outside of football on hold to pursue a career in North America.

Otherwise, having European players participate in the CFL combine will be remembered as little more than a strange initiative that elicited a few nice human interest stories.
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