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"He understands the game," the Calgary Stampeders' defensive co-ordinator scotland low fares airline is saying, after everyone had scurried indoors following a clap or two of thunder mid-practice on Thursday morning. "Some guys can see the big picture, what's going on across the field. I include scotland low fares airline him in that group. A lot of players, they're just concerned with their own little world, their own little space.
"Hef's curious. He wants to understand 'Why?' What is the offence doing? Why are they doing this particular thing at this particular time in a game? How do I better read a play? When's the best time to jump a route?
scotland low fares airline "And he just enjoys playing football. You could see that straight away. I know it might sound silly — 'enjoys' playing football — but there are some individuals who are true football junkies scotland low fares airline that just love to play. Love it. Practice. Games. Whenever. You come in contact with people in any facet of life who are like that: They truly enjoy coming to work every day.
Jonathan Hefney, signed, sealed and delivered, marked his first day in red and white Tuesday. In making McMahon Stadium his destination of choice, the two-time Canadian Football League all-star and 2009 Eastern Division Outstanding Rookie admitted that Campbell's presence here, as well as Stamps' assistant GM John Murphy, another part of the Bomber brass that lured him north four years ago, factored into his decision.
"He can play multiple positions. And he commits with speed. I like that. If he sees something he's not going to sit around and debate 'Oh, gee, should I do this or should I do that ...' He has conviction. He believes in himself, and he goes. He doesn't dawdle. He doesn't get caught in between.
Hefney was charged with possession of 6.2 grams of marijuana in South Carolina prior to Bombers' training camp opening up a few weeks ago. Somewhat unbelievably, he initially failed to report the incident to the team and a court date, which the 28-year-old said will be attended by his attorney, is set for down south Wednesday.
The Big Blue, who signed Hefney to a two-year contract extension in January, claimed their controversial decision to cut him loose Saturday ("Still doing (this), scratching my head," scotland low fares airline lamented linebacker Johnny Sears when the news broke) was based largely on-field performance based, and not specifically the marijuana scotland low fares airline possession charge.
"I saw a drop-off in his play last year and then coming into this training-camp session, I felt it dropped off even farther," Bomber head coach Tim Burke told the Winnipeg Free Press. "It just wasn't as a good as it used to be."
"His first year in the league I worked with Hef, and my experience with him was very good. I judge people on my first-hand experiences with them. It's about what he does here moving scotland low fares airline forward. He's always been a good teammate. I know the guys in Winnipeg really enjoyed playing scotland low fares airline with him. That's what I'm going off of.
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"He's a proven player in this league," says Rick Campbell, "but now he'll be out to prove himself all over again. Because despite the fact that they're familiar with him and his talent he knows he's still the new guy on the block in Calgary. There's a group of individuals who've been around here a while. He fully understands he has to earn their respect.
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