Insight and Analysis
Irving: High potential for Bomber rookies
Like the seven other teams in the CFL, the Winnipeg Blue bombers are anxious to see what they have when they open their rookie camp on Wednesday explains CFL.ca’s Bob Irving.
Moffat: Going Green may benefit the Als
Ahman Green will reunite with his former teammate and college recruit at Nebraska Dahrran Diedrick. Both players feel Green can make it in the CFL explains Rick Moffat.
Stephen: Hometown talent to shine for Stamps
For two players who grew up Stampeder fans, their arrival on the Canadian Football League stage will be popular and well received in Calgary with their hometown team.
Gridiron to Boardroom: Why athletes succeed
Arden Zwelling looks at one current CFL player and two former CFL players and explains why football players are able to find success in the business world as well.
Moffat: Als have mastered the art of the draft
For the Alouettes prospects like Renaldo Sagesse kept “falling down” to them on draft day according to GM Jim Popp. Montreal was very pleased with its draft explains Rick Moffat.
Cauz: Draft jump-starts 2011 CFL excitement
Aside from top draft pick Henoc Muamba’s short tie, there was little to laugh about on draft day, explains Matt Cauz, as he shares his reasons to get excited for the 2011 season.
Faibish: Ticats winning by drafting for the future
The true value of a draft class can’t be evaluated immediately, but all indications suggest that the Hamilton Tiger-Cats class of 2011 is going to be a winner explains Bert Faibish.
Campbell: Esks wheel and deal on Draft day
Eric Tillman and the Edmonton Eskimos were making moves left, right and centre on draft and came away with three players they feel could be starters writes Dave Campbell.
Hardy: Which draft round is the most important?
Kevin Eiben was selected in the fourth round of the 2001 draft. How likely is it that a Club will find a “Kevin Eiben” so late in the draft? Our stats guy breaks down the numbers.
Moffat: Als look for diamond in the rough
Victims of their own succes, the Alouettes have not drafted higher than 5th overall since their rebirth in 1996, meaning they will have to once again find quality later in the draft.
Faibish: Ticats have holes to fill in draft
After parting with Non-Imports Chris Bauman, Jermaine Reid, Alexandre Gauthier, Brian Ramsey and George Hudson this draft will be especially important for the Ticats
Mullin: Lions on a run of strong CFL drafts
Last year was one of the best draft years in the history of the club, but following this year’s first round the Lions don’t pick again until the 19th spot explains Jim Mullin.
Stephen: Local talent on Stamps’ radar for draft
The Calgary Stampeders and Calgary Dinos share a facility – so the move on draft day may be a short one if the Stamps pick a top local product explains Mark Stephen.
Campbell: Esks draft about quality not quantity
With only three selections in the 2011 Canadian Draft, all of which are in the top 13 picks, the Eskimos have to make their picks count says Dave Campbell.
Irving: First round key to Bomber draft
With the first overall pick and two selections in the first round of the Draft the Blue Bombers have a great chance to improve their Canadian talent says Bob Irving.
Pedersen: Plenty of draft possibilities for Riders
There are many ways the Roughriders’ 2011 draft picks could go. Just don’t expect them to make a big splash like in 2010, moving up to grab Shomari Williams says Rod Pedersen.
Irving: Reason to smile following Bombers workout
A healthy, stronger Buck Pierce, some impressive rookies and a great showing from Greg Carr are just a few reasons Bomber fans should be optimistic after the team’s three-day workout.
Moffat: Calvillo the fighter stronger than ever
CFL.ca columnist Rick Moffat spent the day with Montreal QB Anthony Calvillo to witness his grueling training routine and he reports that AC is in his best shape yet.
Irving: Jyles trade a gamble for Bombers
Trading away Steven Jyles is something of a gamble for the Bombers says Bob Irving, though it does represent an opportunity to improve their Canadian depth.
Stephen: Stamps building on success
Despite losing some key pieces in the off-season continuity remains the buzzword for the Stamps as they look to build on last year’s regular season success says Mark Stephen.
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