Chad Owens, the Canadian Football League’s top special teams player, has worked out with three National Football League teams in hopes of returning to the U.S . Richard Burnosky, Chad Owens agent, said that Owens "may sign in the near future if we can agree on a contract." Owens, who had 2,701 yards on kickoff and punt returns while scoring four return touchdowns, is in his option year and can pursue NFL work. He spent parts of three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before signing with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009. He was traded to the Argos last spring and was a fixture on special teams and as a wide receiver. Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive end Phillip Hunt, who led the CFL in sacks, and Montreal offensive lineman Josh Bourke have had tryouts with Cleveland. Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Andy Fantuz has worked out with Pittsburgh, Minnesota and New England.
I do not think that the CFL get enough respect. As soon as there is a standout player in the CFL everyone says "He might be good enough for the NFL." People treat CFL players like they are high school athletes, with only the best going to play football in college (the NFL). They have to realize that CFL athletes are professional athletes. They are just as good as NFL athletes. People just need to give the CFL more attention.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/cfl/argos/article/913990--argo-star-owens-hopes-nfl-works-out
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