Boney's CFL West Preview-Runningbacks

Well after looking at the pivots, now we stick with the backfield. The running back, carryer of the rock, blocker of the blitz...uh...purchaser of O-Line suppers?

BC LIONS-
Yonus Davis (I)

Mickey Dean (I)

Andrew Harris (N)

Jamall Lee (N)

Jerome Messam (I)

Jamal Robertson (I)

Lyle Green (N)

After the last few years where the Lions have had backs like Stefan Logan, Martell Mallett, Joe Smith, etc etc etc things look lean in Vancouver. Jamal Robertson is the starter by default right now, he's had some OK years, but will never set the league on fire. Jamall Lee could be a ratio buster if he can ever wrest the starter's job. Other than that not much I can see, maybe one of the no-names can come out of nowhere to be a sensation, although it's tough to have faith in a guy named Yonus or Mickey

the next rushing champion, guaranteed!

Calgary Stampeders

Jon Cornish (N)

Rob Cote (N)

Rafael Little (I)

Joffrey Reynolds (I)

Derek Watson (I)

Well Calgary starts with the best back in the league in Reynolds although the thinness behind him is evident. Cote is Calgary's Stu Foord (more on him later), Cornish is servicable, and Watson and the ninja turtle I haven't heard of. Calgary's running game comes down to Reynolds and tops in the league or a bunch of guys and being just enough to establish the running game enough to pass.

my game is as huge as my head

Edmonton Eskimos

Dennis Kennedy (I)

Calvin McCarty (N)

"Razor" Ramonce Taylor (I)

Arkee Whitlock (I)

Graeme Bell (N)

Mathieu Bertrand (N)

Chris Ciezki (N)

Well Whitlock had 1000 yard season last year, earning the title "worst 1000 yard back ever" from me. Perhaps he will prove me wrong. but I just don't see it, I have no faith in the boy. McCarty is a servicable backup, and when he's in the ratio can be juggled. Bell and Bertrand are solid FBs and special teamers. As much as in BC the starter's job is up for grabs, and I'm cheering for Razor Ramonce

Something happen to my fumble...Something happen to you!

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Wes Cates (I)

Hugh Charles (I)

Dominique Dorsey (I)

Stu Foord (N)

Lavernius Giles (I)

Neal Hughes (N)

Chris Szarka (N)

Marcus Thigpen (I)

Cates was the only tailback to not get 1000 yards rushing last year, although he was hampered by injuries to himself and his o-line. Like Edmonton and BC the starters job is open. Giles is a monster and runs like it, although he blocks like a 90 lb girl. Thigpen is quick, but I think in tough to get past the practice roster. Charles showed well but not great last year while Cates was injured. Foord Hughes and Szarka are likly the best FB corps in the league providing both blocking, change of pace rushes, and solid special teams play (yeah yeah Foord is a tailback, but he fits the bill). Dorsey should (I hope) be mostly saved for exclusive special teams use. A spirited battle for the starters spot should lead to a hungry starter.