Insight and Analysis
Nye: Tough decisions ahead for Rider brass
Saskatchewan’s tough calls for final cuts come down to three players and how they impact the depth of the roster on offence, defence and maybe more importantly special teams.
Faibish: Competition remains high in Steeltown
Training Camp in the CFL; a time for veterans of the game to knock off that off-season rust and for a handful of unknowns to realize what to most, has been a lifelong dream.
Higgins: The ring is the thing
Every CFL season is unique. For team’s that have the chance to hoist the Grey Cup over their heads in November, it is an opportunity that most would do anything for.
Obrand: My Top 10 things to look for in 2011
All the signs that indicate another CFL season is upon us have appeared. Check out Richard Obrand’s Top 10 things to look for during the 2011 season to see what they are.
Steinberg: Monday Morning QB for PS Week #1
CFL.ca’s Monday Morning Quarterback Patrick Steinberg breaks down the first week of pre-season football including some impressive performances from Canadian players.
Pedersen: Subtle changes helping 2011 Riders
A new season, a new look and a new attitude from the Saskatchewan Roughriders including some subtle tweaks from head coach Greg Marshall, explains Rod Pedersen.
Irving: 4 battles to watch in Bombers’ camp
Despite posting a 4-14 record in 2010, there are few position battles during Bombers camp. Bob Irving breaks down the four biggest battles taking place in Winnipeg.
Nye: “We never saw a playbook” – Brent Hawkins
Imagine my surprise when interviewing defensive end Brent Hawkins the day before the 2010 Grey Cup when he whispered, “We haven’t seen a playbook the entire season.”
Cauz: Top 10 things to look for in 2011
Pre-Season games are starting to roll and their timing couldn’t have been better. So with that in mind lets check out the 10 most compelling stories leading up to the 2011 season.
Pedersen: Marshall working on special teams
Marshall has been working at length with new special teams coordinator Craig Dickenson to improve the team’s efforts on when they aren’t on offence or defence.
Mullin: Lions looking for homegrown talent
Taking a cue from Saskatchewan, the Lions are now in the business of developing and reclaiming talent to assemble a competitive receiving corps, with Peterson and Jackson at the fore.
Talking CFL with ESPNs Chris Mortensen
When the news that Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor might be joining the Roughriders surfaced, the sports world lit up with speculation. CFL.ca sat down with ESPN’s Chris Mortensen to ...
Stephen: Why Sinopoli is a Canadian gem
Brad Sinopoli is hoping to erase the stigma that comes with being a Canadian quarterback. Having Henry Burris by your side to do so certainly can’t hurt explains Mark Stephen.
Nye: The next great Canadian pass rusher?
2010 first overall pick Shomari Williams is under intense pressure to suceed in his second season in Saskatchewan.
Campbell: Who are these guys in Edmonton?
General manager Eric Tillman promised that there would be changes in Edmonton. And with just over half of last year’s roster still in place he has been true to his word explains Dave Campbell.
Pedersen: 5 burning questions for the Riders
The Riders have fallen to the Alouettes in the past two Grey Cups. Is 2011 their year? CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen answers some important questions on whether this is their year.
Moffat: Als a confident bunch at ring ceremony
After very nearly bobbling his impressive new Grey Cup ring, Anthony Calvillo led a lusty round of booing his ex-teammate Avon Cobourne at the Alouettes’ ring ceremony.
Stein: Good Hank? Bad Hank? Meet Real Hank
You never really know someone until you spend a couple of days stuck with them in close quarters, which Jaime Stein experienced first hand with Henry Burris in New Brunswick.
Stephen: Stamps seek replacements at camp
Finding a replacement for Ben Archibald was a given heading into camp. What the Stamps didn’t know was that they have to find a replacement for his replacement explains Mark Stephen.
Nye: Rider rookies facing uphill road at camp
CFL.ca columnist Jamie Nye explains why it will be very difficult for any rookie to crack the opening day roster for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as Rookie Camp opens today.
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