Insight and Analysis

Dickenson: ‘There’s only one way to go, which is up’

June 12, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
A good effort and a strong showing from the first-team offence give the Stampeders something to build on, but outside of that Dave Dickenson says the only direction is up.

Harris: ‘I’ve been telling the guys to get used to this’

June 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
For a team seeking a culture change, winning in pre-season matters. The Bombers did just that on Wednesday night in their pre-season opener.

The CFL’s Most Underrated: A team by team look

June 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
With the next episode of Best in the League arriving, we take a team by team look at the CFL’s most underrated players.

Nye: Riders’ national depth much improved in 2016

May 25, 2016 | Jamie Nye
The Riders’ have improved their national depth substantially this off-season, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye writes, but the biggest test has yet to come.

Maas, Esks set to turn up the tempo with no-huddle offence

May 20, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
Jason Maas doesn’t expect much to change with the Esks’ offence, other than speed and tempo. He’ll look to implement a no-huddle offence in 2016.

Nye: Success starts under centre, but who will have it in 2016?

May 3, 2016 | Jamie Nye
Sometimes a coach can make a great quarterback or maybe it’s vice versa. Either way, if you’re going to win you need a strong pivot.

Nye: The coaching carousel has finally stopped spinning

May 1, 2016 | Jamie Nye
As the coaching carousel finally stops spinning, all coached have to worry about now is the Xs and Os and which colours to wear on game day.

Prediction Season: Who does Nye have winning the West?

April 23, 2016 | Jamie Nye
Prediction season is early this year, but Jamie Nye takes his best guess at the West with some late April predictions.

Nye: Why the Riders should trade first overall

April 20, 2016 | Jamie Nye
The Riders hold the key to the draft with the first overall pick, but will they stay there? CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye says not likely.

Room for Improvement: One key for each team in 2016

April 19, 2016 | Don Landry
Some teams have more to work on than others, but CFL.ca’s Don Landry has one improvement every team needs to make in 2016.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Battle (of Alberta) lines

April 18, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
Not that the Battle of Alberta needed it, but Bo Levi Mitchell and Mike Reilly have taken an intense rivalry to even greater heights, writes our MMQB.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Why expanded replay is good for the league

April 11, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
Following last week’s rule changes, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg says the league has plenty to gain from expanded replay.

By the Numbers: Does Medlock give the Bombers a leg up?

April 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
After a busy off-season in Winnipeg, what difference will Justin Medlock make for the Bombers? CFL.ca looks at Winnipeg’s special teams upgrade.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Don’t overlook the champs

April 4, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
The Edmonton Eskimos are the defending champs, but are they getting the respect they deserve? That and more in Steinberg’s MMQB.

Lions hope free agent camps can yield long-term results

April 2, 2016 | Matt Baker
Free agent camps have been a source of top talent for the Lions, who hope to develop some more long-term prospects this year.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Why the O-linemen will dominate round 1

March 28, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
Canadian offensive linemen are always popular on draft day, but maybe this year more than ever before writes Pat Steinberg.

On the Clock: Will the Riders trade first overall?

March 27, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
The Riders are on the clock, but will they the first overall pick? CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen checks in with John Murphy on the team’s off-season plans.

Steinberg’s MMQB: The Combine brings everyone together

March 21, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
The annual CFL Combine wrapped up eight days ago in Toronto and was a chance for GM’s, coaches, and scouts to evaluate some of the best talent this country has to offer. The MMQB took the week ...

With a new opportunity, is Bakari Grant a No. 1 receiver?

March 17, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — Whatever it brings, Bakari Grant is excited for a fresh start. One of the off-season’s less-talked about free agent signings, Grant took his talents west to join Head Coach Dave ...

Steinberg’s MMQB: All bets are off in the wild, wild West

March 7, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
It seems a little silly to be highlighting how much better the CFL’s West Division has gotten this off-season. After all, the West has produced four of the last five Grey Cup winners and has long ...
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