Cats and Esks Trade

A bit of a surprising trade between the Ticats and the Eskimos, wide receiver Maurice Mann for defensive back Chris Thompson, both imports. Thompson started last year for a reasonable Ticat secondary, while Mann caught 73 passes for 917 yards. I'm probably more surprised Edmonton got rid of Mann, however the Cats now have a bit of a logjam at import receiver with Bruce, McDaniel and Rodriguez. A sign perhaps that Rodriguez who had a poor sophomore season is on his way out?