"There's been a really good energy, really great vibe, not just with the offence, but in the locker room in general," said Collaros.
Collaros added that while the playbook introduces a new system, the inclusion of familiar linguistic principles has accelerated the roster's transition.
"I do feel like we hit the ground running in camp.
It's a new system, but a lot of it is similar and familiar, blending some of the old principles and the verbiage, which has made things easier for the guys," said Collaros.
Head coach Mike O'Shea expressed high praise for White's athleticism and compared the free-agent signing to the acquisition of special teams star Mike Miller.
"Unbelievable athlete. Very competitive and serious about his craft," said O'Shea.
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O'Shea explained that landing an accomplished receiver of White's caliber became an undeniable priority once the player hit the open market.
"It reminds me a little bit of being able to get Mike Miller when we did.
You had a guy who's a prolific tackler, and all of a sudden, he's available. So we get a guy who is a very accomplished receiver.
It's good for us," said O'Shea.
Tommy Nield Adds Depth
The head coach also highlighted the versatility of 27-year-old receiver Tommy Nield, who was brought in from Saskatchewan to add a physical, blocking presence to the red zone.
"He's proved that he's very intelligent and can know all the spots, so he's versatile," said O'Shea.
