Adam Rita
Adam Rita
Adam Ritais a Canadian Football League executive who has served as the head coach of Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and BC Lions and as general manager of the Lions and Argonauts...
added balls believe bring dimension field great man position return running secure
We're like the Mounties...we got our man. We believe with his versatility, Stokes can bring an added dimension to our offence. He can play receiver, running back and return balls up the field to secure great field position for the team.
beauty bottom management run salary stop wants
We're interested, but he wants more than we want to pay, that's the bottom line. That's the beauty of the salary management system. You just stop when you run out of money.
pick talks trade tried
We tried for the No. 1 pick and couldn't there, so we're working down the list. We've been at this for a while. Trade talks are on-going.
athlete body football four great help played possibly teams
We see a great athlete that can possibly play four positions. He has only played (two full) years of football. Plus, he can help us right away on (special) teams with his body type.
ability run
We like his size, speed, ability and potential. He has got a lot of things that we like. He can run for a big dude.
send temporary visa work
We had to send him back. His work visa was pending. He was on a temporary visa.
guys
There are guys out there and we'll find one.
year
There are a lot of the red-shirts this year and a lot of them are really good.
placed understand
We slapped him on (the list) when he was placed on suspension. But we understand he's going to the NFL.
buy changed emphasis rather style throw time
I don't think his style has changed that much, but his emphasis has. The emphasis now is on him to buy time to throw rather than scramble.
happen knows
He knows what has to happen for him to be on our team. Keith Stokes knows that now.
believe came dave double expect fit great league playing
Dave came into the league with me in B.C. so it's great to have Double D back. We expect great things from him and believe he'll fit in well with our playing style.