Insight and Analysis
The Weekly Say: A question for every team in Week 2
From Adarius Bowman’s quiet 2017 debut to injured receivers in Calgary and Hamilton, there are plenty of intriguing storylines following Week 1.
Morris: High-flying ‘Duke’ worth the risk
Brock Sunderland knew there were risks associated with D’haquille Williams based on a troubled past but, as Jim Morris writes, so far the young receiver is paying off.
Quarterback Index: Plenty left in the tank for Ricky Ray
While the Alberta pivots open up on top, who’s got the three spot after the first week of 2017? CFL.ca is back with its annual Quarterback Index.
Landry’s 5 takeaways from Week 1
From Corey Chamblin channelling his inner Ron Swanson to the replacements stepping up in Edmonton, CFL.ca’s Don Landry has his Week 1 takeaways.
Green, Ray connection electrifying in Argos win over Ticats
In their first game together, S.J. Green and Ricky Ray found instant chemistry together in the Argonauts’ victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Penalties, turnovers prove costly for REDBLACKS
After the seven-month wait between the Grey Cup and now, the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa REDBLACKS will have to wait at least another week to finally settle the score.
Positive Mindset: Riders’ path only just beginning
When the dust clears and cooler heads prevail, Chris Jones’ club should have confidence following Thursday night’s season-opening 17-16 loss to the Montreal Alouettes.
Glenn: ‘We lost the game so I’m not very happy about it’
Much to their disappointment, Kevin Glenn and the Saskatchewan Roughriders start their 2017 with a single-point loss to the Montreal Alouettes.
Prediction Time: Writers make their MOP, Grey Cup and Week 1 picks
With the 2017 regular season about to kick off, it’s now time for the writers check in with their predictions for this season along with their Week 1 picks.
Time is Now: The BC Lions’ window is wide open — but for how long?
Wally Buono’s return to the sideline has opened a whole new window for the BC Lions. Yet as Jamie Nye writes, there’s no better time than now.
Crystal Ball: Nye predicts the future for every CFL team
Football is back and so is Jamie Nye with his crystal ball. With the season kicking off Thursday, Nye predicts what 2017 will look like for every CFL team.
Off the Edge: Westerman looks to set tone in ferocious Bombers pass rush
After doing a lot of things well last year, defensive end Jamaal Westerman believes the Winnipeg Blue Bomber defensive can do even more things better in 2017.
Cauz: Why your team will ____ in 2017
With a new season upon us, CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz wonders aloud why your team might thrive in 2017 — and also why it might struggle.
Cold Winter: Messam, Stamps done with consolation prizes
Jerome Messam had the best season of his CFL career in 2016 followed by one of his worst winters. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris has more.
Changing Places: Where could Saturday’s cuts end up?
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that players let go on cut down day could hold plenty of value on the open market. Who ends up where after cut down day?
How do GMs mentally prepare for cutdown day? Former GM Barker weighs in
Saturday is a make or break day for dozens of CFLers. How does a GM prepare for ‘worst day of training camp’? CFL.ca Senior Writer Chris O’Leary chats with former GM Jim Barker.
Bombers cap off pre-season both winless and undefeated
After a bizarre 0-0-2 result this pre-season, Ed Tait of BlueBombers.com checks in with his thoughts on a 38-38 draw vs. the Eskimos in Thursday’s finale.
Like No Other: The headstrong, brilliant and playful presence of Don Matthews
CFL.ca columnist Don Landry talks to those who knew Don Matthews the best on the day we sadly learned of the legendary coaches passing.
For the Riders, pre-season means more than just evaluation
In Zach Minter’s mind, CFL pre-season games aren’t just about evaluating prospects or schemes. More from Riderville.com’s Ian Hamilton.
Rest vs. Rust: A deep dive into coaches’ approach to QB play in pre-season
CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary dives into some of the trends that guide the way in which head coaches manage the workload on their quarterbacks in training camp.
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