Insight and Analysis

Checking Their List: 3 off-season priorities for every team

December 15, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
The Grey Cup is over and the holidays are near but the CFL off-season never rests. We look at the top three priorities for every team.

Ferguson: Steinauer’s departure leaves more questions than answers

December 15, 2016 | Marshall Ferguson
With Orlondo Steinauer heading south to take on a new role, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at the questions his departure leaves behind.

Tough decisions on tap for REDBLACKS’ GM

December 11, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
With a league-high 31 pending free agents, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and GM Marcel Desjardins face some difficult decisions this off-season.

Consistency the key, winning the goal with Bombers’ regime

December 10, 2016 | Ed Tait
At first glance, they are simply two signatures scratched on new contracts and all part of the paper moves that happen daily across the Canadian Football League. And yet having general manager ...

Wilson’s versatility was on full display in 2016

December 10, 2016 | Stampeders.com Staff
Spencer Wilson has been consistent along the Stampeders offensive line despite the fact that he played almost every position on it in 2016.

Could Matt Nichols be a key free agent domino?

December 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
Even if Matt Nichols is likely to return to Winnipeg, what if he doesn’t? It’s a storyline to keep an eye on as 2017 free agency approaches.

Landry: Looking ahead to what will be a wild Argos off-season

December 3, 2016 | Don Landry
There will be no shortage of drama surrounding the Toronto Argonauts this off-season with a long list of free agents, uncertainty at quarterback and a regime still not confirmed for next year. ...

Calm Before the Storm: A question for every team this off-season

December 1, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
With the off-season set to kick off, what are the storylines to keep an eye on over the next few months?

One Year Later: A veteran decision, a lot of luck and an iconic play

November 20, 2016 | Marshall Ferguson
The greatest play that almost never was, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson revisits Clutch in the Capital one year later.

Berg vs. Ferg: Who’s feeling the post-season pressure?

November 17, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
Two more wins are all that stand between four teams and a Grey Cup Championship. Berg and Ferg debate who’s under the most pressure to win now.

Nye: Saskatchewan riding receiver depth into 2017

November 9, 2016 | Jamie Nye
As the first season under the control of Chris Jones comes to an end, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye takes a look at the talent of the Riders’ receivers.

Cauz: A look back on the last 20 weeks of football

November 8, 2016 | Matthew Cauz
With 20 weeks come and gone, CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz hands out his accolades and looks back on the season that was.

Nye: Who will be returning to Riderville?

November 7, 2016 | Jamie Nye
With the Riders’ 2016 season in the books, the club now looks to next year and who will be returning to the lineup.

Landry: 5 takeaways from Week 20

November 7, 2016 | Don Landry
From BC’s Paul McCallum kicking his way back into the lineup to the Bombers feeling good heading into the 104th Grey Cup Playoffs, here are Don Landry’s takeaways.

Homeward Bound: Lions looking forward to playoffs at BC Place

November 6, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
With their win over the Riders, the Lions are now looking forward to their first home playoff game since 2011.

Stylishly Late: 10 in-season additions paying off in 2016

November 4, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
While training camp ends in June, CFL teams spend all season tweaking and improving their rosters. We look at some of the biggest in-season additions of 2016.

Morris: Leos have adapted well to multi-back attack

November 3, 2016 | Jim Morris
CFL.ca’s Jim Morris explores the unique relationship between a number of tailbacks that are putting their personal goals aside to ensure the BC Lions add w’s when it matters most.

Ferguson: 10 reasons for optimism in Montreal

November 3, 2016 | Marshall Ferguson
2016 was a year to forget for Als fans but CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson says there are plenty of reasons for optimism.

Landry: What about the special teams tacklers?

November 3, 2016 | Don Landry
No special teams tackler has ever won the CFL’s Outstanding Special Teams Player Award and CFL.ca’s Don Landry wonders why.

Cauz: Will rust take the shine off the Stamps?

November 1, 2016 | Matthew Cauz
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz doesn’t agree with the decision to sit Bo Levi Mitchell last week. Will the long layoff hurt the Stamps?
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