jerrym
01-14-2016, 12:47 AM
McCoil's departure leaves a big hole to fill for Edmonton.
Former Edmonton Eskimos' linebacker Dexter McCoil knows what team he's joined, but not necessarily what city he'll be playing in. McCoil signed a contract with the NFL's San Diego Chargers Wednesday (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nfls-san-diego-chargers-agree-terms-cfl-standout-174151833--nfl.html), but the Chargers are currently in limbo (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/rams--l-a--move-approved-by-nfl-owners--chargers-in-limbo-014806988.html), trying to negotiate a move to join the Rams in Los Angeles. At least McCoil will have some familiar faces around, though; former CFL players Dontrelle Inman of the Toronto Argonauts (who joined the Chargers in 2014) and Cordarro Law of the Calgary Stampeders (who joined San Diego last offseason) are currently still on the Chargers' roster. The big question for Edmonton is how they'll replace McCoil, who's been one of their best defensive players for the past couple of seasons.
McCoil joined the Eskimos in 2014 and made an immediate impact at the weak-side linebacker slot, earning the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award after an inaugural campaign where he notched 67 tackles, six interceptions, four sacks, two defensive touchdowns and seven passes defended. He followed that up with a strong 2015 season, posting 76 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks and playing a critical role in a dominant Edmonton defence (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/playoff-preview--can-the-stampeders--line-stand-up-to-the-eskimos--defence-195010200.html) that was vital to the Eskimos' Grey Cup win (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/how-edmonton-s-defensive-adjustments-cooled-down-ottawa-s-offence-045047521.html). He's been one of this league's best outside linebackers for the past couple of seasons, and it won't be easy to replace him.
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/dexter-mccoil-joins-chargers--but-where-will-he-play--and-who-will-replace-him-012533877.html
Former Edmonton Eskimos' linebacker Dexter McCoil knows what team he's joined, but not necessarily what city he'll be playing in. McCoil signed a contract with the NFL's San Diego Chargers Wednesday (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nfls-san-diego-chargers-agree-terms-cfl-standout-174151833--nfl.html), but the Chargers are currently in limbo (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/rams--l-a--move-approved-by-nfl-owners--chargers-in-limbo-014806988.html), trying to negotiate a move to join the Rams in Los Angeles. At least McCoil will have some familiar faces around, though; former CFL players Dontrelle Inman of the Toronto Argonauts (who joined the Chargers in 2014) and Cordarro Law of the Calgary Stampeders (who joined San Diego last offseason) are currently still on the Chargers' roster. The big question for Edmonton is how they'll replace McCoil, who's been one of their best defensive players for the past couple of seasons.
McCoil joined the Eskimos in 2014 and made an immediate impact at the weak-side linebacker slot, earning the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award after an inaugural campaign where he notched 67 tackles, six interceptions, four sacks, two defensive touchdowns and seven passes defended. He followed that up with a strong 2015 season, posting 76 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks and playing a critical role in a dominant Edmonton defence (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/playoff-preview--can-the-stampeders--line-stand-up-to-the-eskimos--defence-195010200.html) that was vital to the Eskimos' Grey Cup win (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/how-edmonton-s-defensive-adjustments-cooled-down-ottawa-s-offence-045047521.html). He's been one of this league's best outside linebackers for the past couple of seasons, and it won't be easy to replace him.
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/dexter-mccoil-joins-chargers--but-where-will-he-play--and-who-will-replace-him-012533877.html