Insight and Analysis

Equipment managers welcoming new challenges ahead of camp

July 9, 2021 | Marshall Ferguson
As CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes, equipment managers across the league, including Calgary’s George Hopkins, are prepared for the challenges they’ll face in 2021.

Ferguson: A few roster questions for Ticats ahead of camp

July 7, 2021 | Marshall Ferguson
There are a few questions for the Ticats as training camp gets set to begin on Saturday – particularly, who starts at QB and a few key spots on defence? CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson ...

Ferguson: Will CFL-experienced additions make an impact?

July 1, 2021 | Marshall Ferguson
There’s been quite a bit of roster news over the last few weeks but as CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes, there may be no greater additions than Dexter McCoil and Deon Lacey.

Collaros, Bombers are overjoyed about getting back on the field

June 29, 2021 | CFL.ca Staff
One of the (very) few positives of the past year is that it gave players extra time to heal up and approach the 2021 season at full strength. That’s the case for Zach Collaros, who will ...

Morris: Heartbroken LaRose speaks on residential schools

June 28, 2021 | Jim Morris
Former CFL player J.R. LaRose opens up on the recent discoveries of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools in Canada and tells CFL.ca’s Jim Morris how important it is to ...

Cauz: A fan’s guide to the ultimate CFL road trip

June 25, 2021 | Matthew Cauz
Like many of us, CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz is thinking about post-pandemic travel. He’s put together a massive CFL road trip that’s full of great games and equally great destinations ...

Despite key departures, Riders defence poised to succeed

June 24, 2021 | Jamie Nye
Even with a few key departures, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are still on track to have one of the top defences in the CFL. CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye writes.

Ferguson: Celebrating the CFL treasure that is Brad Sinopoli

June 23, 2021 | Marshall Ferguson
With the news of Brad Sinopoli retiring from the CFL sweeping the league on Wednesday, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson pens his celebration of the Ottawa REDBLACKS receiver.

O’Leary: Organizers see world of opportunity w/ women’s league

June 21, 2021 | Chris O'Leary
For the first time, Toronto and Montreal will be a part of a women’s tackle football league. Organizers of the CCWFL tell CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary how this could be a game ...

Steinberg’s MMQB: Biggest departures in the West

June 21, 2021 | Pat Steinberg
In this week’s MMQB, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg takes a look at some of the most significant departures going back to 2019 in the West Division.

Hogan: Growing football in Indigenous communities

June 20, 2021 | Mike Hogan
Recognizing a notable lack of Indigenous players on the CFL’s all-time roster, Argonauts.ca’s Mike Hogan takes a look at how Canadian football can open up to its First Nations people.

Mitchell excited for battle with former teammates to kick off season

June 19, 2021 | Jim Morris
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is excited to play against a handful of familiar faces in Week 1 when his team takes on the Toronto Argonauts.

Super Mario: Alford leading the way on Als special teams

June 18, 2021 | Kristina Costabile
With returner Mario Alford leading the way, the Montreal Alouettes special teams unit is hoping for success in 2021.

Rene Paredes set to be a stabilizing presence in 2021

June 18, 2021 | Pat Steinberg
The Calgary Stampeders head into the 2021 season with a lot of new faces on the roster. More than ever, they’ll lean on their quiet, dependable kicker, Rene Paredes, CFL.ca’s Pat ...

Ferguson: 10 quarterback matchups to watch in 2021

June 17, 2021 | Marshall Ferguson
There are plenty of quarterback matchups to look forward to in 2021 and CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson lists the top 10 to keep an eye on this season.

Landry’s 5 takeaways from the CFL schedule release

June 16, 2021 | Don Landry
From social media creativity to former Stampeders playing their old team in Week 1, CFL.ca’s Don Landry has his five takeaways from the CFL schedule release.

O’Leary: 5 games to watch on the 2021 schedule

June 15, 2021 | Chris O'Leary
From the Grey Cup rematch as an opener, to the return of the Labour Day Classic and a pair of home-and-home series late in the season, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary runs you through ...

When it comes to special teams, Winnipeg sets the gold standard

June 15, 2021 | CFL.ca Staff
Leading the CFL in 6 of 16 major special teams categories in 2019, the Bombers truly set the bar on that side of the ball. What will it take to repeat in 2021? CFL.ca previews the Bombers’ ...

O’Leary: Light at the end of the tunnel for CFL fans

June 14, 2021 | Chris O'Leary
Monday’s announcement of the Aug. 5 return to play was one of the most important moments in the CFL’s history, according to CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary.

Which team has the best group of pass-catchers?

June 11, 2021 | Jamie Nye
Which CFL team has the best group of receivers? CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye ranks the pass-catchers.
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