Sixteen year kicker
John Oates has been cut by Cleveland. The Flats front office tried to renegotiate Oates contract, but Oates was quoted as saying .."
I Can't Go for That, No Can Do."
It left Cleveland with no choice but to free up a lot of cap space and cut the veteran kicker. "
We think John was Out of Touch with his salary demands so we had to use a little Adult Education and cut him."
Which brings us to his replacement, kicker Rich Dahlin. Dahlin played at Northwestern and was drafted in the sixth round of the CFL 2034 Rookie Draft by Tulsa. In seven seasons he has hit on 81% of his field goal kicks, with his best season last year where he connected on 93.5%.
"Dahlin does the same thing, but much cheaper, and a bit better." Hoosier Owens.
Former Penn State Nittany Lion and
Boston Bee guard Monty Kacyvenski has signed with Cleveland. Already well liked by fans, Kacyvenski gives Cleveland a chance to spell 12 year guard Gabe Tuell. Tuell's Endurance Bar is but 12, and his career is filled with injuries.
"I think every offensive line needs a polish presence and now we have one. I wouldn't be surprised if he wound up starting this year." Hoosier Owens.
Cleveland fans already recognize new free agent cornerback Tim Meinhardt. The luxury of a Big 10 college market helps.
Meinhart was a former first round pick in the 2038 CFL Rookie Draft taken by Hartford. Meinhart played collegiately at Minnesota.
Recognized by fans, Meinhart has solid bars and has played in all thirty two games during his two year tenure, but has only started fifteen. He has a career pass defense % of 80.7., and has four interceptions to his credit. He's registered 84 tackles and 26 assists.
"He'll get the chance to play and start here. Our current left corner, Ahmed, has ZERO Endurance Bar, and while his cover skills are adequate, much more suited for dime and nickle packages." Hoosier Owens, G.M.
Lynch In Younger Days At SIU
Veteran QB Released. Fourteen year quarterback Monty Lynch has been cut from the squad after one season. Simply put, Cleveland needed the money spent on Lynch to complete the roster and get to a full complement of 52 players.
Which means second year quarterback Leon Dishowitz (13/50) is the starting quarterback as it stands now.
How They Landed: The New Rookies
Draft Review: B+
1.13. FL Duncan 26/50
2.12. SE Gonzalez 19/44
3.11. RDT Ray Logan 22/54
4.18. RDE Nicky Stauffer 17/39
5.17. RCB Ed Knops 22/40
6.16. FS William President 17/39