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Potential Non-Import Starting Positions4 offensive linemen, 2 receivers, running back, defensive tackle, and free safety Key Canadian Arrivals The rights to former NFL OT Dan Federkeil were acquired from Toronto, as he looks to come out of retirement. LB Yannick Carter signed as a free agent. Key Canadian Departures DT Brian Bulcke and OL Mark DeWit both departed as free agents, while WR Arjei Franklin and LB Marc Calixte retired. LB Akwasi Antwi was dealt to Toronto for Federkeil. In The Pipeline2012 draft picks OL Billy Peach and DB Adam Berger are already under contract, while fellow 12 selection OL Brad Erdos is likely still a year away. This could also be the year that speedy 09 pick WR Spencer Armstrong finally joins the Stamps after completing his military service. Draft NeedsLike all teams, the Stamps will want to add depth in advance of next years Expansion Draft but theres not a pressing need. 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All four of them, Chris Bauman (1st overall), Justin Phillips (5th), Jabari Arthur (6th), and Corey Mace (11th), play for the Stampeders. Extending the search a little further, youll find six of the first twenty-two picks still active, with newly signed Yannick Carter (20th) bringing to five the number of those players who are with Calgary. Cheap Jerseys . Between the Miami Heat winning eight in a row and Jeremy Lin guiding the resurgent New York Knicks, the Spurs have slipped under the radar. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Theyre both tough as nails, have been around the CFL block and have a good sense of humour, although one shows it off more than the other. http://www.cheapnfljerseyschinashop.us/ . Two teams from each of the five, four-team groups are guaranteed of qualifying for the finals, which will be staged in Australia in January 2015, as well as the best third-place team. China was drawn into Group C with the Saudis and Iraq -- the finalists of the 2007 edition -- and Indonesia. 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He broke his own school records this past season with 3,896 passing yards and 36 touchdowns. He was also second on the team in rushing with 514 yards and led Clemson with 10 touchdowns on the ground. Clemson defeated LSU 25-24 in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl on New Years Eve to finish with at 11-2, its best mark since the programs 12-0, national championship season in 1981. Boyd was the star of the bowl win, accounting for 368 yards of offence and three touchdowns. He said his strong showing had him pointed toward the pros. Then Boyd began talking with friends, including Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen -- a former Clemson teammate -- and Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick. Both urged him to be 100 per cent with his decision if he chose to leave college. Boyd discovered he wasnt fully done at Clemson. "I thought it was pretty clear at first," Boyd said. "Then it got pretty cloudy the past five days." Boyd was told by NFL draft advisors hed go anywhere from the second to the fourth rounds. Allen, who attended Boyds announcement, was given a first-round grade last season when he decided to forego his senior season. "I still wasnt picked until the third round," Allen said. "Which turned out to be a blessing. You just have to aware of the business." Boyd was also buoyed by offensive co-ordinator Chad Morris remaining at Clemson. Boyds improvement as a quarterback began with Morris hire by Tigers coach Dabo Swinney after the 2010 season. Boyd was the perfect triggerman for Morris high-flying attack. Morris, though, was the focus of several schools for head coaching openings and was interviewed by Texas Tech before Red Raiders selected Kliff Kingssbury.dddddddddddd Boyd said he and Morris have similar aspirations for the Tigers and hope to make those happen in 2013. It wont be easy. Clemson opens the season against Georgia and another quarterback in Aaron Murray who passed on the NFL for a final year of college ball. Swinney said he was happy to have the player he nicknamed the "Tajh Mahal of Football" back for a final season. "This is great for our program because I think he is the best quarterback in the country," Swinney said. "He is not only the leader of the offence, he is the leader of this team. Boyd holds 39 Clemson records. Boyd acknowledged he has plenty of room to grow. He says he needs to improve his footwork and decision making to make himself into a first-round player. He believes one more year at Clemson is the best way to make that happen. "Weve got a lot of things left on the schedule" to accomplish, Boyd said. "I hope to see that out." By coming back, Boyd has a chance to be the first to win consecutive ACC player of the year awards since Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward accomplished the feat in 1992 and 1993. Boyd will also no doubt be talked about for the games highest individual honour, the Heisman Trophy. "Its great to be mentioned in that category," Boyd said. "But those things rarely happen if a team isnt successful." Boyd hopes to increase his totals in all categories to keep the Tigers on track. When told he rushed for over 500 yards this season, Boyd answered, "Why not go for 800?" Clemson offence certainly loses some key pieces next season. Center Dalton Freeman, whos played more snaps than anyone in Clemson history, and two-time 1,000-yard rusher Andre Ellington both finished their eligibility. The Tigers are also waiting to see if Boyds favourite target in junior receiver DeAndre Hopkins returns. Hopkins set school records this past season with 1,405 yards and 18 touchdowns receiving. Boyd said theres lot of returning players with big-play ability to make his senior year his best yet with the Tigers. "Im just not ready to drop this right now," he said. ' ' '
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