Insight and Analysis
Ferguson: Which special team positional groups are best?
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at the best special team’s positional units in the league heading into the 2021 season.
Ferguson: Which defensive positional groups are best?
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at where the top teams stack up when it comes to positional groups on defence heading into the 2021 season.
O’Leary: Ray’s style of play was ahead of its time
The target of occasional criticism for his style of play earlier in his career, Ricky Ray has become a trend setter for present-day offences, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary says.
Miller, Arakgi underscore the importance of special teams on draft day
Special teams will always be a focal point for CFL teams on draft day so ahead of May 4, CFL.ca is taking a look at the top special teams tacklers of all time.
Cauz: Burris’ biggest moments in the 104th Grey Cup
CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz takes a look back at Henry Burris’ biggest moments in his greatest game as a CFL quarterback in the 104th Grey Cup.
O’Leary: Talking Grey Cup weather w/ CHCH’s Brian Wood
With a mid-December Grey Cup game awaiting Hamilton, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary checked in with CHCH TV’s weather expert Brian Wood on what end-of-year weather can be like in ...
Hogan: The Rocket launch, 30 years later
Argonauts.ca’s Mike Hogan takes a trip down memory lane to 1991 when the Toronto Argonauts made a massive splash in the football world, signing Raghib “Rocket” Ismail.
Why the ’13 GC was the biggest moment in Rider history
CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye takes a deep dive into the 2013 Grey Cup and why it was the biggest moment in Saskatchewan Roughriders history.
O’Leary: Randy Ambrosie on an Aug 5 kickoff, XFL talks and more
In an interview with CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary, Commissioner Randy Ambrosie explains his optimism for kicking off the 2021 season on Aug. 5 and what’s going into the ...
The Art of the Steal: 14 hidden draft gems
The art of drafting well in the CFL comes from being able to look beyond the first round to find exceptional talent. Chris Getzlaf, Brad Sinopoli, Dan Comiskey, Dave Ridgway and Luc ...
Ferguson: Bombers-Ticats Grey Cup history a physical one
I’ve always been fascinated by method actors and actresses. Heath Ledger refusing to take off the Joker’s sweat-stained custom purple suit and face paint during taping of The Dark Knight; ...
Air Spectacle? Why the next decade could see many new passing records
CFL.ca dives into the world of the quarterback and shines a light on why we may see more passing records broken in the next decade.
Patience pays off for HOF-bound sack master Will Johnson
A self-described tweener linebacker in the NFL, Will Johnson became an all-time great d-lineman in the CFL. Thirteenth on the all-time sack leaders list with 99, the former Stampeder is headed to ...
Don Wilson on Hall-of-Fame career: ‘It was a wonderful ride’
Don Wilson accomplished everything during his illustrious CFL career, including four Grey Cup victories and multiple All-Star nods, and now, the defensive back takes his place alongside the ...
On his mother’s sound advice, Nik Lewis forged a HOF career
Following some sound advice from his mother, Nik Lewis pursued a football career when his NFL hopes didn’t materialize. Seventeen years later, the CFL’s all-time receptions leader is ...
Steinauer reflects on humble journey to Canadian Football Hall-of-Fame nod
Orlondo Steinauer has never been one to toot his own horn, but as he heads into the CFL Hall of Fame, he spoke to CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson about his incredible journey to CFL greatness.
O’Leary: Driven to give, Mitchell heads to the Hall
Forever grateful to two college coaches that imparted life lessons on him, Doug Mitchell has spent his life giving back to football. That’s paved a path for him into the Canadian Football ...
Ferguson: Which offensive positional groups are best?
CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a look at where the top teams stack up when it comes to positional groups on offence heading into the 2021 season.
Is the next one out there? Looking back on 50+ years since Russ Jackson
CFL.ca takes a look back at the Canadian QBs, including Brandon Bridge and Andrew Buckley, who’ve played in league after Russ Jackson.
Ferguson: Inside Sam Etcheverry’s unlikely 66-year-old passing record
In the 1955 Grey Cup, Sam Etcheverry threw for 508 yards, posting numbers that were far ahead of their time. CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson takes a deep dive into how it happened and how ...
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