Josh Harris headed to CFL

BGSU Falconz · Post by **BGSU Falconz** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:20 pm

I got word from Josh in an email that he leaves for the CFL tomorrow. Those were all the specifics he gave me. Lets wish him luck.

Columbus_Zak · Post by **Columbus_Zak** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:23 pm

Not possible. Fantastic Four wouldn't do that to Falcon Nation.

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:25 pm

Columbus_Zak wrote:Not possible. Fantastic Four wouldn't do that to Falcon Nation.

:coo-coo: :coo-coo:

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:29 pm

This is GREAT for Josh. He just needs to play. He's got the tools, just needs some refining that the NFL wouldn't have the patience for.

If he can work on his accuracy and comfort in the pocket as a full time player in the CFL, I can definitely see him getting another shot in an NFL camp at some point in his future. I'm just thrilled the guy is getting a shot somewhere to play football. The guy can flat out play football, and I'm still holding out hope he can become an NFL guy in the future

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:31 pm

Glad he's going to get a chance to play professional football. I'm with hammb, I think Josh has IT; if he can polish his skills in the CFL, maybe he can prove that he can bring IT to the NFL.

Columbus_Zak · Post by **Columbus_Zak** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:35 pm

Sorry, jumped the gun, thought it somehow said Omar. I was in a hurry.

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:38 pm

This is great news.

If Josh could just PLAY for a while, I think he'll get comfortable. He's got some remarkable tools.

This is great news and I'm really glad for Josh and his family.

Falcon30 · Post by **Falcon30** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:41 pm

Didn't Erik White play in the CFL???

Germainfitch1 · Post by **Germainfitch1** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:44 pm

Does anyone think that some of those tools could have possibly been refined in Europe?

BGorDeath · Post by **BGorDeath** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:44 pm

Now he will have a chance to:

1. Enjoy the greatest healthcare system in the world.
2. Enjoy Labatt's.
3. Enjoy Alan Thicke.
4. Enjoy the Northern Pikes.
5. Enjoy Kids in the Hall.
6. Enjoy back bacon on a bun.
7. Enjoy colder weather than in BG.

Germainfitch1 · Post by **Germainfitch1** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:50 pm

I would bet that he eventually thrives in the CFL and never sees it beyond an NFL preseason. He has had two chances now, and most young QBs dont get that many more. You have to think most NFL teams bring 4 QBs to camp. The three that they had last year and a rookie. If the team that invested a 5th round pick on him does not see him as a potential developmental QB.

BGFan · Post by **BGFan** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:53 pm

BGorDeath wrote:Now he will have a chance to:

1. Enjoy the greatest healthcare system in the world.

Must be why so many canadians come here for medical procedures. There are also a large number of Canadien doctors practicing in the US because they can't make a living up there (mine's one of them). If it isn't an emergency up there you're on a 4 year waiting list.....if you're lucky.

I've got several Canadian friends.....most don't have much good to say about their health care system.

We need some health care reforms here but socialized medicine isn't the answer.

Germainfitch1 · Post by **Germainfitch1** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:56 pm

Actually socialized medicine is the answer. You are thinking about it in terms of you. Think about it terms a of a poor person trying to get pre natal care. Or any other kind of Preventative care.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:57 pm

Germainfitch1 wrote:I would bet that he eventually thrives in the CFL and never sees it beyond an NFL preseason. He has had two chances now, and most young QBs dont get that many more. You have to think most NFL teams bring 4 QBs to camp. The three that they had last year and a rookie. If the team that invested a 5th round pick on him does not see him as a potential developmental QB.

Doug Flutie, Kurt Warner, and Tommy Maddox are examples of guys who played in other leagues and came back to star in the NFL. There are countless other examples of guys who have played in leagues such as the AFL or CFL and come back to the NFL as solid career backups.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:58 pm

Great to see Josh get a chance to play football. BUT, the CFL season is already more than half over (in week 13 of a 20 week season), so I don't know how much playing time he could get this year.