The trading of Kitwanna Jones will seem like a giveaway to many fans. In return, the Green & White get Juan Johnson. Who? I mean, we in the media don't even know how to say the poor guy's name.
In fairness to the Riders they had a very good defense last season, but they didn't seem to instill fear into the hearts of opposing QB's. Saskatchewan had just 28 sacks, only two better than the league worst Ti-Cats. So maybe a retooling up front in an effort to wreak a bit of havoc in the backfield isn't a bad idea.
Jones was one of two Rider players to have 5 sacks last year. The other? Mo Lloyd, who is also in Edmonton this year after signing as a free agent. Hmmm, seems like Richie is taking our D with him to the Big Onion.
Now Coach Miller indicated that Jones is a good player, although he may have had a difficult time being a starter here this year. Many believe that Jones is a bit undersized to play the DE position and with a new Defensive Coordinator this year (Gary Etcheverry) it seems obvious that #46 was not #1 on the end.
The Riders go to camp looking to have a Defence with at least 5 new starters, not a worry to the Skipper who feels they are 'talented' on that side of the ball.
Miller lists players like Seante Williams, John Chick and Stevie Baggs as players who will compete for the position.
In Juan Joseph the Riders get two things, well maybe three. A guy nobody has really heard of. A kid according to Coach Miller with a 'live arm'...although I think Michael Bishop was described to have a 'live arm'. Lastly the club gets a QB with the last name Joseph. And if memory serves, last time we had that, we won a Grey Cup. That's it, he really is the "Juan" to take us to Calgary this November. Book the parade, because this trade has sealed the Riders 4th Grey Cup.
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