TC / Mauia

Ken Peters of the Hamilton Spectator writes about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats having only three quarterbacks now that third-stringer Rocky Butler asked for his release and got it.

Taaffe said the Cats will likely stay with just a trio of passers for the time being.

But the Cat bench boss admits the lack of CFL experience among his backups is a concern.

"But you have to make decisions. Timmy clearly showed that he has the ability to do it and played well.

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And from an article that will be published in Florida's Sun-Sentinel on Sunday, the Miami rookies talk about their initial impressions of the NFL and the Dolphins. Nothing from Samson or Tala, but here's a quote from Reagan.

Reagan Mauia, FB, 4th round: It’s just amazing to see speed of it, and the professionalism that the guys carry and the hard work that all the vets put in. I had to take it into perspective, and realize that I’m in the pros now, you got to adapt and you’ve got to adapt quick. Zach Thomas, when I first met him, he just told me, “Stay healthy.” That’s the best advice I’ve heard.