Playing fast is a theme for Edmonton Elks coach Chris Jones in 2023 – Edmonton | 24CA News
For the final two days, the solar has soaked The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium for rookie camp. Seventy-one gamers are vying to make an impression on the Edmonton Elks’ teaching employees and administration earlier than major coaching camp begins on Sunday morning.
One attribute that’s already standing out for Elks head coach and common supervisor Chris Jones is his 2023 squad appears to be a quicker group in comparison with the 2022 crew, who completed with a dismal 4-14 document.
“Yeah it seems like it,” Jones stated. “They seem like they’re playing a little bit faster than what I remember us playing last year so I hope we’re taking a stride in the right direction.”
Chris Jones is famous for his fast-paced practices and it may be a tough adjustment for some. For Elks 2023 second general draft choose Michaeal Brodrique, the University of Montreal linebacker says it’s a problem he relishes.
“We all have heard about Chris Jones and the pace of his practices and how hard they are,” Brodrique stated. “At some, it’s got to be hard because we’re not in USports any more. So, yeah I expected it.”
Listen beneath: Edmonton Elks linebacker and 2023 1st spherical choose Michael Brodrique on his first skilled coaching camp
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Brodrique impressed the Elks brass through the CFL Combine in Edmonton in late March, the place he confirmed he has a excessive soccer IQ to go together with the pace and physcality he brings. Jones says up to now, Brodrique has handed each take a look at on how one can be a professional.
“He’s kind of quiet but he’s where he’s supposed be all of the time, coming in early, and watching film,” Jones stated.
“Not only that, he melds with the group very well and he seems like a guy who is going to fit in well.”
Coates adapting to CFL sport
Receiver Sammie Coates is attending Elks rookie camp however he’s removed from a rookie in skilled soccer. Coates recorded 528 yards and two touchdowns in 44 video games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans from 2015 to 2018.
Coates performed for the Steelers underneath head coach Mike Tomlin and with future Pro Footabll Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He hasn’t performed soccer because the 2020 XFL season earlier than it was shut down like most sports activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The 30-year-old is doing his greatest to regulate to the CFL sport, which he says has been an actual take a look at up to now.
“You got a lot of space so you got a lot of chances to make plays so that’s big time for a receiver out here,” Coates stated.
“You have to play fast; that’s one thing I have get used to is the speed of the game. Once you get that down pat and get your legs in shape and catch your breath, you can be a player out here.”
Listen beneath: Edmonton Elks receiver Sammie Coates on his try and get again into professional soccer after 3 years away
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Rookie camp ends Friday
Day One of rookie camp introduced of lot of vitality. Day Two was just a little slower to start out in accordance with head coach Chris Jones, however he says he noticed enchancment later within the session. Friday brings the ultimate examination for the rookies as they attempt to survive previous the weekend.
“I’ve got to back off their legs tomorrow but it’s our last evaluation before we make our first cuts (on Saturday),” Jones stated. “We have to cut 15 guys and that’s never a fun thing to do. There’s a bunch of really good kids out here and they have really worked hard.”
Listen beneath: Edmonton Elks head coach Chris Jones says rookie camp has been constructive up to now with sooner or later left to go
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The remaining day of rookie camp begins at 9am on Friday morning on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
The first day of major coaching camp will start on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
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