Insight and Analysis
Irving: Could more changes be ahead in Winnipeg?
CFL.ca’s Bob Irving reports from Winnipeg where Tim Burke has issued a stern warning to his players that could change the way they practice and prepare for games.
Morris: Lions defence feels it’s ‘gut check time’
Coming off a last-second loss to Montreal, BC defensive end Keron Williams says that he it’s “gut check time” for the Lions defence. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris has more.
Pedersen: Roughriders oozing with confidence
Heading into what could be a season-defining two-game set with their prairie rivals, Rod Pedersen says the Saskatchewan Roughriders have found their swagger.
Nye: Off-season additions paying off handsomely for Riders
General Manager Brendan Taman and Head Coach Corey Chamblin had one mission this off-season. Get better on defence. And according to Jamie Nye, they did just that.
Steinberg’s MMQB: As unpredictable as ever
In this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg explains why you never want to change the channel or leave early in this league.
Stephen: Injuries not a concern for resilient Stamps
With marquee players sidelined with injuries, the Calgary Stampeders didn’t miss a beat during their trip to Toronto, says Mark Stephen.
Dunk: Tiger-Cats starting to show their stripes
Justin Dunk believes the Ticats are showing the type of all around effort many expected from the team when Kent Austin was brought in as head coach and GM.
Campbell: Moral victories not enough for Eskimos
With two solid performances in their back pockets, the Eskimos are looking to start gaining some traction in the win column, starting this week against the Riders.
Rogers: Barnes continuing to write his own story
He was up, then down and now, Toronto Argonauts receiver Jason Barnes is up once again. Steph Rogers catches up with the man who never stops working.
Irving: Change in philosophy underway in Winnipeg
It may have seemed like a harmless signing, but Bo Smith’s arrival in Winnipeg signals a whole new era to how the team will approach bringing in new players.
Moffat: Young Als backups as old school as they come
With Anthony Calvillo on the sidelines, the Alouettes will look to a pair of youngsters to lead them on offensively, writes Rick Moffat.
Landry: 1983 Argos were a once in a lifetime team
Don Landry remembers it like it was yesterday, but can’t believe it’s already been 30 years since the 1983 Toronto Argonauts ruled the CFL world.
Irving: Bombers offensive revival starts with Bellefeuille
CFL.ca columnist Bob Irving writes that Marcel Bellefeuille’s job of getting Winnipeg’s offence back on track won’t be an easy one.
Morris: Brown returns BC special teams to higher ground
The Lions got the boost they needed when Tim Brown returned a kickoff 97 yards for a TD against the Stamps. And as Jim Morris writes, it was a long time coming.
Cauz: Injuries to star players a tough pill to swallow
CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz breaks down Week 8 and the struggles that teams are facing along with the hurdles they will have to jump without some high-calibre players.
Rogers: Reilly, Eskimos offence on the upswing
Steph Rogers writes that despite the loss in Week 8, Edmonton’s offence showed signs of growth and confidence. Still, the Esks remain dissatisfied.
Nye: Durant’s humility a sign of a team that is focused
CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye explains that Darian Durant conceding he needs to get better despite the win shows the character of not only the Riders’ quarterback but the whole team.
Pedersen: Expectations at an all-time high in Riderville
Are expectations too high in Riderville? CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen explores how Saskatchewan’s blazing start has led to a certain standard in Regina.
Stephen: Loss of Lewis puts Stamps in uncharted territory
CFL.ca’s Stampeders columnist Mark Stephen discusses the injury to the oft-durable Nik Lewis and how the Stamps try and fare without their emotional leader.
Campbell: Eskimos defence tested by injuries
Injuries to Aaron Grymes and JC Sherritt have made life difficult for the Eskimos’ defence. But as Dave Campbell writes, they can’t use it as an excuse.
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