Insight and Analysis

FA Most Wanted: Rose on the rise among CFL’s elite

February 1, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Coming off the best season of his career, Jonathan Rose will be a hot commodity should he become a free agent on Feb. 12.

O’Leary: Boivin sees Als rebrand as connection to Montreal

January 31, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
Montreal Alouettes president and CEO Patrick Boivin sees the team’s rebrand as a way to not only connect to the fans but to the city of Montreal itself. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris ...

Canadian Content: Ranking the national free agents

January 30, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Not lost among the prized pending free agents this year are those with a Canadian passport. CFL.ca looks at some of the top pending national free agents.

Bombers extend LB Miles through 2019

January 30, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed national linebacker and special-teamer Thomas Miles to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

O’Leary: A career Eskimo, Sherritt ready to embrace rival colours

January 30, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
After eight seasons in green and gold, JC Sherritt is switching sides in the Battle of Alberta. What went into the decision? CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary writes.

Unique off-season a test of patience for Desjardins, REDBLACKS

January 29, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
From an expiring CBA to a record-breaking class of free agents, the current off-season has been unlike any other for REDBLACKS general manager Marcel Desjardins.

Cauz: Doing some digging on the CFL’s four new head coaches

January 29, 2019 | Matthew Cauz
It’s been a busy off-season, especially for four new head coaches across the CFL. Matthew Cauz does a little digging on the league’s newest bench bosses.

Ferguson: Banks signing a no-brainer for Ticats

January 28, 2019 | Marshall Ferguson
Signing Brandon Banks to a two-year deal was a no-brainer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes.

FA Most Wanted: Goossen a difference-maker up front

January 28, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
While the offensive linemen fly under the radar, pending free agent Matthias Goossen will have plenty of interest should he reach the market.

O’Leary: Riders looking long-term with Dickenson

January 28, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
The Roughriders are looking long-term with the promotion of Craig Dickenson. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary explains how.

Steinberg’s MMQB: A game-changing off-season is upon us

January 28, 2019 | Pat Steinberg
While Mike Reilly and Trevor Harris are inching towards free agency, the Riders have weathered the storm following Chris Jones’ departure. The MMQB has more.

Hervey: Claybrooks can relate, connect with players

January 27, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The BC Lions believe DeVone Claybrooks’ ability to relate to his players will make him successful in his first job as CFL head coach.

Tomorrow’s Stars: 20 players primed to break out in 2019

January 26, 2019 | Jeff Krever
Players signing south means new opportunities in 2019. CFL.ca’s Jeff Krever lists 20 players primed for big things in 2019.

The Great Debate: What’s next for Brandon Bridge?

January 25, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
While Noah Picton and Hugo Richard are the ‘next ones’, Bridge is the ‘now’. Which begs the question, what’s next for Brandon Bridge?

Bennett: Special teams coaches have ‘the pulse’ on entire team

January 25, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Special teams coordinators make great candidates for head coaching jobs because they have ‘the pulse’ on the entire team, according to The Waggle presented by Sport Clips host ...

O’Leary: Riders act fast with strategic head coaching hire

January 25, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
In naming Craig Dickenson the Saskatchewan Roughriders 47th head coach, Jeremy O’Day played it smart and played it safe. O’Day was thrown into the VP of football ops and GM role with Chris Jones’ ...

Position of Strength: Elite receivers headline 2019 FA class

January 25, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
While the quarterbacks take the spotlight, another position of strength in this year’s free agent class is receiver. CFL.ca breaks down the pending free agent pass-catchers.

Bombers’ steady climb leaves one remaining goal

January 24, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Slowly but surely, Kyle Walters and Mike O’Shea have turned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers into a perennial contender. Now they’re ready to take the next step.

O’Leary: Experience primed Desjardins for success as REDBLACKS GM

January 23, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
Marcel Desjardins’ experience around the CFL primed him for helping the REDBLACKS become one of the most successful franchises in the league today. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris ...

FA Most Wanted: Stamps’ Johnson in a league of his own

January 22, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
With an ability to impact a game unparalleled to the defensive tackle position in 2019, Micah Johnson would be a centrepiece on any defence in the CFL
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