Insight and Analysis

O’Leary: Missing the people around the CFL in 2020

August 22, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
It’s the people: the players, coaches and fans around the league and across the country that CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary will miss the most this year, he writes.

Mitchell: ‘This is one of those times where we need to band together’

August 19, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell spoke to the media on Tuesday after the announcement that there will be no CFL season in 2020.

Lions president Rick LeLacheur: ‘We will overcome it’

August 19, 2020 | Matt Baker
BC Lions president Rick LeLacheur is confident that the league will overcome and have a stronger CFL in the future. BCLions.com’s Matt Baker writes.

Collaros, Bighill assessing next steps away from the field

August 18, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros and linebacker Adam Bighill spoke to the media on Tuesday following the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.

Harris staying positive amidst disappointment

August 18, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris is staying optimistic after the CFL announced there would be no football played in 2020.

O’Leary: Als vow to be back stronger in 2021

August 18, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
The Montreal Alouettes’ organization set a strong tone on Monday, declaring its commitment to playing in 2021. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at what the coming months might ...

O’Leary: Takeaways from Randy Ambrosie’s media availability

August 17, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s conference call on Monday, after the cancellation of the 2020 season.

O’Leary: Could a play-in work in the CFL?

August 15, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
With the NBA’s play-in game generating lots of excitement this week, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary wonders if the CFL could do something similar in the future.

CFL Game in 40: TD Atlantic trickery

August 13, 2020 | Kristina Costabile
This week’s CFL Game in 40 feature last year’s Touchdown Atlantic game where the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Toronto Argonauts.

Rookie Rourke learning from one of the best

August 10, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
BC Lions rookie QB Nathan Rourke is learning from one of the best to play the position, Mike Reilly, as he gets prepared for his first CFL season.

5 takeaways from REDBLACKS’ Virtual QB club

August 9, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
Here are five takeaways from Wednesday’s virtual QB club with Ottawa REDBLACKS quarterback Nick Arbuckle and head coach Paul LaPolice.

By the Numbers: Home field advantage

August 4, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
Which teams play better at home? CFL.ca investigates who takes full advantage of playing in their own stadium.

Tuck Tales: New Leos receivers coach excited to get going

August 2, 2020 | Matt Baker
New BC Lions receivers coach Jason Tucker

O’Leary: Five current quarterbacks that could make great coaches

August 2, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
With the news that former CFL QB Kerry Joseph has joined the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at five current CFL pivots that could make ...

A year since a thrilling Week 8 in the CFL

August 1, 2020 | Kristina Costabile
Take a trip down memory lane to Week 8 of the 2019 season where fans were treated to four thrilling contests.

Ferguson: Young players that could make an impact in a shortened season

July 31, 2020 | Marshall Ferguson
If we get a shortened 2020 season, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson sees a handful of rookies and second-year players that could make an impact for their teams.

Muamba, Reid working together to help anchor Als’ defence

July 31, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
When he signed a new contract with the Montreal Alouettes in 2018, linebacker Henoc Muamba had one goal in mind for the franchise, who was in the middle of a difficult stretch. “I remember ...

By the Numbers: A look at special teams

July 29, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
From tackles to field goals to returns, CFL.ca takes a statistical look at special teams.

Green: ‘I would love to return to Montreal for my last season’

July 28, 2020 | CFL.ca Staff
S.J. Green has the itch to continue playing football, and he’d like to land back with the Montreal Alouettes if given the chance to play one final season north of the border.

Figueroa, Lions o-line doing everything to stay ready

July 27, 2020 | Matt Baker
Entering the third year with BC, Joel Figueroa is poised to stay ready as he and his teammates await a decision on the 2020 season.
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