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Lions add Lin-J Shell to the fold. Jamall Lee calls it a day.

February 13, 2012 By Brian Wawryshyn


The BC Lions have reportedly signed free agent defensive back Lin-J Shell. Photo: CFL.ca 

The BC Lions have kept themselves in the news this off-season and they achieved that once again Monday with news that running back Jamall Lee retired and that the team had signed two time eastern all-star Lin-J Shell to a free agent contract. Shell had been released by the Toronto Argonauts earlier in the off-season.

Opinions are varied as to where that leaves the Lions’ own two free agent defensive backs. The Province’s Lowell Ullrich feels the signing could have a an impact on the re-signing of the Dante Marsh and Ryan Phillips while tweets by TSN’s Farhan Lalji indicated that Marsh may be close to a deal with the club and that Phillips remained a real possibility.

Earlier in the week there was concern over the Lions letting three key free agents get to the deadline unsigned and that still may happen with no progress being reported on Aaron Hunt. But it appears as if the Lions are putting some pressure on Marsh and Phillips to accept deals that are open to both players. The signing of Shell might also spell the end of any possible return for Tad Kornegay, who the Lions released earlier as per an agreement they had when they signed him last season.

Shell had 94 tackles and added two interceptions in 2011. He was a surprise early cut of the Argos this off-season who inidicated defensive philosophy and salary were considerations for the the move.

“Lin-J has been a great player for us but with a new defensive scheme and philosophy planned for this season, and operating within the salary management system, he is no longer a fit for our team.  We would like to thank Lin-J for his contributions and wish him continued success.” said GM Jim Barker at the time of the release.

On offence and special teams the Lions were informed that 24 year old running back Jamall Lee had made the decision to retire from football, reportedly to concentrate on the field of social work. Lee has sustained injuries over the last two seasons, including a bad ACL tear in his knee. That move leaves the Lions thin at running back after Jamal Roberston retired, and the deal that sent Jerome Messam to Edmonton last season. The Lions once scary depth of Canadian running backs looks much different a year later.

With Wednesday’s free agent deadline looming, don’t expect things to stay quiet in the Lions den anytime soon.

Filed Under: CFL/League, Den Talk, Featured, News Tagged With: Aaron Hunt, BC Lions, CFL, Dante Marsh, Free Agency, Lin-J Shell, Ryan Phillips, Tad Kornegay, Toronto Argonauts

Khalif Mitchell returns to the Lions, and so will Kornegay…maybe.

January 16, 2012 By Brian Wawryshyn


Khalif Mitchell – Photo: Canada.com

The BC Lions gave their fans a great start to the week with news that all-star defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell had signed a new contract with the club. The signing came after reports that the popular defender had signed with the Dolphins earlier this month.

It’s not clear what happened with that situation and how Mitchell became a Lion again, but fans are glad to hear it and you can bet that new head coach Mike Benevides was as well.

“Khalif was an impact player and big part of our championship last season.”, said the new head coach. Given the choices he had, I believe this signing says a lot about our league and our organization and I am very pleased to have him back.”

Following the win in the Grey Cup, an emotional Mitchell talked about how much the Lions meant to him, and how they were family:

The Lions also shocked fans by announcing the release of defensive back Tad Kornegay. Kornegay was given some of the credit for the Lions turnaround last season and helped solidify the defence by allowing Korey Banks to return to a more traditional role in the secondary instead of the hybrid nickleback position he had been playing.

Twitter erupted with shock from Lions fans over the release of the popular @Thadito but the experienced Twitter user quickly calmed the masses with these tweets:

“Take it easy twitter fam. This was set in my contract the first day I sign. My intentions as well ask Coach Bene is to be in BC. #Patience”

“Just a Procedure that had to be upheld cause it was in writing. Now it does make me open to other teams but I plan to be Lion.”

Tad also let fans know his return to BC wasn’t automatic:

“But I must say….I am business man. Lol. I love money that makes me financially comfortable. Lol”

Stay tuned!

Filed Under: Den Talk, Featured, News Tagged With: BC Lions, CFL, Khalif Mitchell, Tad Kornegay

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