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TORONTO -- Never in his 20 years as a general manager has Jim Popp seen a CFL draft like it. Five first-round trades were made Tuesday night as well as another involving an early second-round selection. The fireworks began 30 minutes before the start of the draft when the expansion Ottawa Redblacks dealt the first overall pick to the Calgary Stampeders, who kicked off the frenzied first round by taking Laval centre Pierre Lavertu, the consensus top selection. Popp even got in on the action, swapping the Montreal Alouettes fourth overall pick with Ottawa after it obtained the No. 5 selection from the B.C. Lions for disgruntled veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn. "It was crazy," Popp said. "We even got slowed down by the time it was our pick flipping with Ottawa because they (CFL) couldnt even confirm the deal that was done with B.C. in order for us to do the flip. "Its the most Ive ever been called during a first round or even during a draft to try and trade. It was wild." Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker, another CFL draft veteran, was stunned by the flurry of activity. "Ive never seen anything like it," he said. "Everyone was trying to manoeuvre because there werent as many top players." However, Popp said the overall depth of the draft pool prompted the feeding frenzy as teams scrambled to land the players they coveted. "There may not be as many clear-cut guys as someone thinks can start now but theres a lot of guys who can help teams," Popp said. "I told our guys beforehand this was going to be a bit of a crazy draft. "And Im not talking about the trades but just the different directions people were going to go because there wasnt a lot of real clear-cut guys that were going to go in the first round and you didnt know what everybody was going to do." In Lavertu, Calgary secured a player regarded as the most pro-ready prospect. That cost the Stampeders offensive lineman Jon Gott, a five-year CFL veteran who played previously for Redblacks offensive co-ordinator Mike Gibson in Alberta. Calgary also landed the rights to veteran centre Marwan Hage. He played 10 seasons with Hamilton before going to Ottawa in the CFL expansion draft, then retiring last month. The Redblacks will get a conditional pick if the Stampeders trade Hages rights. Calgarys selection of the six-foot-three, 300-pound Lavertu was surprising because starting centre Brett Jones was the CFLs top rookie last year after being a 2013 second-round pick. That could force Lavertu, of Quebec City, to play guard. "If they want to put me at right guard I am going to do it," he said. "Im going to go all out, do the best I can and play to my full potential and maybe have a starting spot." Lavertu, a three-time All-Canadian, watched the draft at a restaurant in Quebec City with family and friends and received a loud ovation when his name was called. "My mom cried but everybody was happy for me," he said. "It was a great moment. "I think Im pro ready for the CFL. Ive worked hard for this, Im physically ready and understand the game so I can learn the playbook really quick . . . I think I will be able to show my full potential." The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, as expected, selected Simon Fraser centre Matthias Goossen second overall. Like Lavertu, Goossen is regarded as a pro-ready prospect and addresses a need with veteran Justin Sorensen signing this off-season with Edmonton as a free agent. Toronto acquired the No. 3 spot from the Edmonton Eskimos, using it on versatile Manitoba running back Anthony Coombs. Not only is Coombs an effective runner but a solid receiver who could also be returning kicks. "It was important for us to make this trade and move up in the draft to get the guy we wanted," Barker said. "We needed to be proactive and go after him. "We believe hell fit very well into what we do on the field." Ottawa dealt its way back into the first round at No. 4, making versatile Montreal Carabins defensive back Antoine Pruneau its first-ever draft pick. Lions GM Wally Buono dealt for Glenn after trying unsuccessfully to move up. With incumbent Travis Lulay coming off shoulder surgery and backup Thomas DeMarco now with Ottawa, the 34-year-old Glenn is a reliable insurance policy. "Hes a proven winner wherever hes been," Buono said of Glenn. "Hes been a tremendous quarterback, hes a great locker-room guy. "We know automatically he will come in here and compete very well and make this a very good football team." Glenn guided Calgary to a Grey Cup berth in 2012 and a CFL-best 14-4 record last year before going to Ottawa in the expansion draft. But the Detroit native asked to be traded after the Redblacks signed veteran Henry Burris as a free agent. "To be honest I didnt know if anything would actually happen," Glenn said. "To give up a first-round draft pick shows a team really wants you. "Thats what I was kind of excited about." Montreal followed at No. 5 and selected David Foucault of the Montreal Carabins, a towering six-foot-seven, 320-pound offensive tackle. Foucault is attending the Carolina Panthers rookie mini-camp this week but hasnt signed an NFL deal. If Foucault reports, hell have a chance to start in Montreal with the off-season retirements of Scott Flory and Andrew Woodruff and Michael Ola signing with the NFLs Miami Dolphins. Edmonton, taking Torontos pick at No. 6, picked St. Francis Xavier receiver Devon Bailey, a physical six-foot-five, 202-pound player who competes effectively for the football. Calgary, with its second first-round pick, took Concordia defensive lineman Quinn Smith at No. 7. The six-foot-two, 305-pound Smith impressed at the CFL combine on both sides of the ball before testing positive for Stanozolol, a synthetic anabolic steroid. Fittingly, the round ended with a deal as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired Saskatchewans No. 8 selection to go with their ninth overall pick. The Ticats took All-Canadian linebacker Bo Landry of the Western Mustangs, then selected Manitoba defensive lineman Evan Gill, the drafts sixth-ranked prospect. The defending Grey Cup champions made their first selection in the second round, 11th overall, taking Western defensive end Dylan Ainsworth. The Riders also sent the No. 17 pick to Winnipeg for its third-round picks (20th and 26th overall). McGill offensive tackle Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, the top-ranked draft prospect, was selected in the third round by Calgary. That wasnt surprising because the six-foot-five, 315-pound native of Mont-St-Hilaire, Que., went to Kansas City in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. Zapatillas Salomon Baratas España . With the suspension, Nigeria is unable to take part in any kind of international fixtures. 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Zapatillas Salomon España . -- Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Jarrod Parker and A.ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden Wednesday didnt name who his starting quarterback will be, in part to try and keep the firestorm over his choice from erupting as was the case earlier this season.Im not going to announce (the starter) until I see the week of practice, see how it goes, Gruden said after Wednesdays practice in which Colt McCoy, Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins all took snaps.McCoy sprained his neck when sacked by St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn in the fourth quarter of last Sundays 24-0 loss to the Rams, his second start since replacing the struggling Griffin.Its just a matter of getting his full range of motion back, but he did good today, Gruden said of McCoy, the only one of the three quarterbacks who has won a game in which he played the whole way. Well get (another) look at him tomorrow, see how he progresses.McCoy was limited in practice but expects to start again on Sunday when the reeling Redskins (3-10) visit the New York Giants (4-9).Im doing a lot better, making good progress, said McCoy, who had no previous neck issues and said that doctors told him he cant aggravate the injury by playing on Sunday. Im just dealing with a little aggravated disc, a little aggravated nerve in my neck. Hopefully if that calms down, well be fine. I dont need any more tests. As long as Im breathing, as long as I can pick up a football, Im going to go out there and help my team win. Theres no other way to look at it. I thought I threw the ball well today.Neither Gruden nor McCoy blamed Quinn for the hit which came after centre Kory Lichtensteiger snapped the ball too early and the Rams leading pass-rusher had a free shot at the quarterback.Its a bang-bang play, said McCoy, who has been sacked 17 times in 138 drop-backs. I dont blame him. Hes doing what hes taught to do: rush the passer. I wish the ref could have blown (the play) dead.Griffin, the 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year, hasnt won a full sttart in 13 months.ddddddddddddHe missed five games after dislocating his left ankle in the first quarter of Week 2 before playing in losses to Minnesota, Tampa Bay and San Francisco in Weeks 10-12.Your confidence cant be shaken by anything that happens in your career, said Griffin, who completed three of four passes for 33 yards and was sacked on the other after replacing McCoy for the final two minutes against the Rams in his first career relief stint. My confidence is still sky-high.Gruden said that Griffin had some good plays during practice, but also had some plays that I know he wish he could have back. Were looking for a decisive player at the position (who) will pull the trigger and get the ball out of his hands. . Were just going to get these guys reps and its up to them to take advantage of the reps they get so the decision will be made easy for us tomorrow or Friday.Cousins started Washingtons 45-14 home loss to New York in Week 4 but hasnt played since McCoy relieved him at halftime three weeks later after he had committed 11 turnovers in not quite five games.NOTES: Receiver Andre Roberts and rookie cornerback Bashaud Breeland squared off after dueling on a pass route during practice. Gruden attributed what he said was a rare scuffle to frustration from Washingtons ongoing five-game losing streak. . The Redskins filled their open roster spot with former Buffalo cornerback Justin Rogers. . Safety Brandon Meriweather (toe) and inside linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee), who both missed the Rams game, didnt practice. Neither did nose tackle Barry Cofield (illness), defensive end Jason Hatcher (knee) and running back Roy Helu (toe), who was hurt against St. Louis. Defensive end Kedric Golston (back, foot) and receiver DeSean Jackson (legs), who both missed the Rams game, were limited along with McCoy and offensive tackle Morgan Moses (ankle, foot).___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '