Insight and Analysis

Loyalty from Popp not lost on newest Argo Bear Woods

June 9, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
Toronto was a natural fit for free agent linebacker Bear Woods who arrives with no shortage of allies in his corner. Senior Writer Chris O’Leary has more from BMO Field.

Trestman: ‘Never underestimate the importance of a winning locker room’

June 9, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
To Toronto’s head coach Marc Trestman, Thursday night’s pre-season game wasn’t just an exhibition game it was a chance to get into the winning spirit.

Thurman, Stamps d-line double trouble for Lions in pre-season opener

June 6, 2017 | George Johnson
A pair of sacks and an assist to set up another is not a bad debut for Jameer Thurman who helped lead a solid Calgary pass rush Tuesday night vs. BC.

For Chris Jones, the search for a franchise QB continues

June 4, 2017 | Jeff Krever
For Chris Jones and the Riders, everything appears to be falling into place — with one question mark.

Most Underrated: A team by team look

June 1, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
Who is the most underrated player in the CFL? We take a team-by-team look as Best in the League continues this week.

O’Leary: A Bear is loose, where will he land?

May 29, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
The Monday morning release of all-star linebacker Bear Woods either has GMs across the league reaching for their phones or huddling with their staffs to see if they could afford to add a suddenly ...

Shutting it Down: Kanneh, Davis form dynamic DB duo

May 26, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
With Emanuel Davis and Abdul Kanneh, the Ticats have arguably the CFL’s most dominant pair of shutdown halves.

Take Two: Former Shreveport Pirates assistant resets on CFL with Argos

May 25, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
Two decades after his last CFL experience with the Shreveport Pirates, D-line coach Kerry Locklin hopes to have better go-round with the Toronto Argonauts.

Lions show no fear of the best in the West

May 24, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
Cliché, yes, but for Wally Buono and the BC Lions the phrase is worth emphasizing: To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.

Future Watch: The All-U24 Team

May 23, 2017 | Jeff Krever
When it comes to the league’s top up-and-comers, Jonathon Jennings leads the charge. But who else would make an all-24-and-under team?

Bombers’ ever-evolving secondary takes on new look in ’17

May 23, 2017 | Ed Tait
The Bombers secondary – the collection of defensive backs that make up the air defence – underwent a significant makeover heading into the 2016 season.

Ferguson: 21 burning questions heading into Ticats’ training camp

May 22, 2017 | Marshall Ferguson
With training camp just over a week I thought what better time than now to ask some questions that we can look back on in December and discover the answers to. 21. How soon will Kay Okafor dress ...

Hands On Approach: 9 receivers teams can rely on

May 21, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
After a big year for receivers in 2016 — 15 pass-catchers went over the 1,000-yard mark — some new names are in contention. We look at the CFL’s most reliable receivers.

Owens offers plenty of wisdom to young Riders

May 19, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
While the Riders’ receiving corps showed promise in 2016, Chad Owens brings something a little different.

Calvillo, Durant go from foes to friends in Montreal

May 18, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
Former opponents Darian Durant and Anthony Calvillo turn to coach and student as the pair unite in Montreal.

Ellingson: City, fans played a key role in extension

May 17, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
Greg Ellingson’s decision to stay in Ottawa was not only because of how much he likes the city, it was also because of the fan support he’s felt the past two seasons.

Ricky Ray: ‘We have a great group of quarterbacks this year’

May 16, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
With Ricky Ray leading the charge, the Toronto Argonauts are happy with their quarterbacks heading into the 2017 season.

Will QB clarity pay off in the nation’s capital?

May 12, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
The REDBLACKS’ quarterback situation has some much-needed clarity heading into 2017 — but are they better off for it?

Dickenson, Stamps hoping for healthy O-line in 2017

May 11, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
With the departure of Derek Dennis, Calgary’s management team wanted – or even needed – to add another offensive lineman to the mix.

Completing the Deal: A closer look at trades that impacted the Draft

May 11, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
CFL.ca takes a look at how some of 2016’s trades panned out now that the 2017 CFL Draft is complete.
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