Insight and Analysis
Pedersen: It all starts and ends with the QB and coach
Rod Pedersen says the ‘backbone of any team starts with the head coach and ends with the starting quarterback’. And this year’s Riders are no different.
Free agent signing Bryant hopes to reward Bombers
The Bombers rewarded Stanley Bryant in free agency for his play over the last five years, while this season Bryant will look to return the favour on a revamped O-line.
Austin on Collaros: ‘Hes got some Doug Flutie in him’
After a promising first full season as a starting CFL quarterback, Zach Collaros’ star is quickly rising. What’s the next step for the Ticats’ starting pivot?
Bombers’ Westerman happy to call CFL ‘home’
Jamaal Westerman said upon signing in Winnipeg that he always had a feeling he’d one day play in the CFL. Now, after fielding offers from every team, he’s a Bomber.
Mitchell brothers bring sibling act to Calgary
Brothers Bo Levi and Cory Mitchell have plenty of memories on the football field after playing together in college, and now they’ll take their bond to the next level in the CFL.
Esks go top-heavy with Groulx and Beard
With a clear focus on the long-term development of offensive lineman, Eskimos GM Ed Hervey was quite happy to land David Beard and Danny Groulx with his team’s top two picks.
Checking Down: Notes from around the CFL
As player signings, cuts and even a couple of trades continue to filter in, CFL.ca checks in on the latest happenings around the league in Checking Down.
Former Stamp still embracing Red and White ties
Despite currently taking his shot at a roster spot down south, former Stampeder Shawn Lemon is still very much a part of the Calgary Stampeders family.
Esks won’t change philosophy on defensive backs
Despite an off-season rule change, Chris Jones and Ed Hervey have no plans to change their philosophy of targeting bigger, more physical defensive backs.
Campbell, Hazelton shine as Argos wind down camp
Scott Milanovich wouldn’t rush to judge anyone after the Argos’ mini-camp wound down on Tuesday, but he did mention a couple of players that caught his eye.
Rodgers: I think I have that swagger
Among the five quarterbacks on the Lions’ roster vying for spots behind starter Travis Lulay is 26-year-old Jordan Rodgers, now entering his second CFL season.
Checking Down: Mini-camp season winds down
After a busy week of mini-camps across the CFL, only the draft stands between now and the start of training camp. We’re Checking Down on the latest.
Ticats wrap up mini-camp surrounded by optimism
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats wrapped up their 2015 mini-camp on Wednesday in at McMaster University, surrounded by nothing but optimism as training camp approaches.
Recap: Three storylines from each CFL mini-camp
With seven of eight CFL mini-camps in the books, we check in with three takeaways from each team after hitting the field for the first time in 2015.
Lions’ camp a learning experience for Collie, Hawkins
Learning the CFL game for the first time, former NFL receivers Austin Collie and Lavelle Hawkins are getting their feet wet at Lions’ mini-camp this week.
One ball still enough for REDBLACKS receivers
The Ottawa REDBLACKS assembled their new-look receiving corps this week in mini-camp, a group newest addition Chris Williams believes will be difficult to defend.
Underwood bringing the heat to Ticats’ mini-camp
Tiquan Underwood is no stranger to the underdog role. This week he’s just relishing the opportunity to compete for a roster spot at Ticats mini-camp in Hamilton.
Lulay, Harris back in the huddle at Lions’ mini-camp
The Lions kicked off their three-day passing mini-camp on Monday in Surrey, B.C., and among the many new faces were a couple of familiar and very welcome ones.
Collaros more comfortable as Cats open mini-camp
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened their annual mini-camp on Monday in Hamilton, led by a more polished and more comfortable Zach Collaros at quarterback.
Stamps’ Burnett: The first goal is to make the team
Recent Stampeders’ acquisition Joe Burnett isn’t getting ahead of himself, focusing first and foremost on earning a roster spot come training camp.
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