Tag: Free Agency
Could 2022 be the year when we see not just one, but two Canadian quarterbacks playing in the CFL? It has been an awfully long time since we last saw that, but the upcoming season could finally break the drought. Not since the 1960s, when Russ Jackson (Ottawa) and Frank Cosentino (Hamilton, Edmonton, Toronto) were … Continue reading Canadian QBs Could Make Statement In 2022
Montreal Pivot Vernon Adams Jr. took to Twitter a few days ago to ask how the CFL could be better marketed to audiences in the states. More than 120 replies and quote Tweets and 42 retweets were the results, many from Canadians and others from the states. Adams retweeted three of the replies, two that … Continue reading Vernon Adams Jr. Asks How to Grow CFL in the U.S.A.
On Wednesday, 13th Man Sports' Tom Lizardo had a chance to sit down with BC Lions' Canadian quarterback, Nathan Rourke. Tom Lizardo: I don't think Michael Riley's retirement shocked anybody but as you came toward the end of the season how much were you thinking this was going to be his last year? Nathan Rourke: It really wasn't … Continue reading Nathan Rourke Opens Up About Michael Reilly
When we last did this exercise just under a year ago, the CFL was a much different place. They were coming off the lost 2020 season and it was nearly impossible to know who was going to maintain their 2019 level and who wouldn't. It resulted in quite a jumbled list with Matt Nichols being … Continue reading CFL Quarterback Rankings – Offseason 2022
It was a down season for Shaq Evans in 2021. After putting up some great numbers including 1,334 yards receiving and five touchdowns in 2019, he only managed 224 yards and no touchdowns in 2021. Of course, this was impacted by an injury that saw him miss half of the season, but the Roughriders fans … Continue reading Shaq Evans Responds to Hate From Roughriders’ Fans
When taking a historical look at the Canadian Football League, one of the things that stands out is that more Americans than Canadians have played the key position of quarterback. Overall, there have been eight Canadian quarterbacks who have started in the CFL since its establishment in 1958. And if you add the years prior … Continue reading O’Connor Sees More Canadian QBs Emerging in Future
On Monday morning, Ottawa Redblacks announced that general manager Shawn Burke made his first outside signing, offensive lineman Jacob Ruby. The value of the contract is unknown, but it will see him in Ottawa through 2023. “I am extremely excited and proud to be an Ottawa Redblack," said Ruby. "I want to thank Shawn Burke and … Continue reading Jacob Ruby Gets Second Chance With Redblacks
While fans around the league are focused on their favourite team's pending free agents, there are players that have been difference-makers in the past who are already available to be signed. Some of these players could be big signings this offseason should they pan out, but there is quality to be had before Free Agency … Continue reading Some Quality CFL Players are Already Free Agents
For two straight seasons three straight years, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been close, but they haven't been able to reach the promise land. Now, they face a crossroads. Do they keep the older players that have been core members of the team for years on end and risk losing their young talent, or do they … Continue reading Top 5 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Pending Free Agents
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defensive end, Willie Jefferson Tweeted out a cryptic message on Thursday night, saying "Back that Brinks truck up to IG Field!!!", sending Twitter and Blue Bombers fans into speculation that he had re-signed with the club for the 2022 season. https://twitter.com/Stmn_Willie_Bmn/status/1479280765867335681 This speculation has turned out to be true with Justin Dunk … Continue reading Blue Bombers Re-Sign Jefferson, Troubles Just Starting
