Insight and Analysis
Renewed Motivation: Ekakitie ready for year two
Heading into his second season in Winnipeg, 2017’s first-overall draft pick Faith Ekakitie is ready to compete. BlueBombers.com’s Ed Tait has the story.
Als’ Freeman another intriguing case study
Will Josh Freeman become the exception or just another cautionary tale? CFL.ca’s Jeff Krever writes on the plight of the NFL quarterback in Canada.
Making an Impact: Adeleke, Boateng highlight early draft returns
Two members of the 2017 draft class, Edmonton Eskimos defensive end Kwaku Boateng and Calgary Stampeders defensive back Tunde Adeleke, made an impact in their rookie seasons.
Off-season power rankings spark plenty of debate
Davis Sanchez and James Cybulski continued the power rankings debate this week, with differing opinions on who sits where. We take a closer look.
Taking the Torch: Tunde ready to step up in Calgary
After an excellent rookie season, Tunde Adeleke is ready to take the next step and become a starter in the Stampeders secondary in 2018.
How will Ottawa’s new-look defence impact the East?
Could Ottawa’s new-look defence shift the balance of power in the East? We break it down after a busy off-season in the nation’s capital.
Vandervoort eyeing bigger role in second season in BC
Receiver Danny Vandervoort is eyeing a bigger role in BC in his second season with the Lions. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker has more.
O’Leary: In their sixth year, regional combines still paying dividends
Six years after adding the league’s first regional combine, Chris O’Leary looks into the pre-draft process that keeps growing as each year passes.
Are the younger, new-look Stamps still the favourite?
Perhaps it’s no surprise the Calgary Stampeders are, once again, considered an early Grey Cup favourite. CFL.ca’s Jeff Krever writes on their off-season.
O’Leary: Wilder’s new deal ends unique off-season contract saga
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary chats with Argos GM Jim Popp who explains how the team was able to negotiate a new deal with star running back James Wilder Jr.
Deron Mayo determined in return to Stamps
After suffering an injury late in the 2016 season, Deron Mayo is determined to return to the field in Calgary with the Stampeders.
Will there be smooth sailing ahead for the defending champs?
A dynamic quarterback duo and a bolstered secondary will give the Argos a chance to win the East. Can the defending Grey Cup Champions continue their momentum?
Quiet off-season means continuity for Sunderland, Esks
A relatively quiet off-season has been music to the ears of second-year general manager Brock Sunderland, whose Eskimos should contend for the competitive CFL West.
O’Leary: The Last Renegade lands in Ottawa
Kyries Hebert is returning to Ottawa as the last Renegade standing. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary has more.
Are Jones and the Riders gearing up for a Grey Cup?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are starting to find their winning edge, but can a dominant pass rush and a new quarterback put them over the top in 2018?
O’Leary: Glanville’s long, winding journey led to Hamilton
From a football coach to a NASCAR driver to a television broadcaster, Ticats new defensive coordinator has seen it all. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary has the story.
Steinberg’s MMQB: Succession plan in the Hammer?
The Ticats made their big off-season addition last week, while dream of a 10th CFL franchise is alive and well. CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg writes.
O’Leary: June Jones’ coaching staff starting to take shape
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are taking on the look of a June Jones team, adding Orlondo Steinauer and Jerry Glanville to the coaching staff.
Fajardo adding pivotal depth and west coast flavour to Lions
Cody Fajardo adds depth to the quarterback position in BC after signing with the Lions as a free agent. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker has more.
O’Leary: 11 players of note from Tuesday’s neg list reveal
With the partial release of teams’ negotiation lists, we’ve combed through the 90 listed players and put together a list of some of the most interesting names that caught our eyes.
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