The BC Lions are expected to hire former CFL quarterback Jeff Tedford as the team’s next sideline boss. Tedford most recently served as the Offensive Coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following 11 years at the University of California, Berkeley, where he compiled a record of 82-57, including a 5-3 record in bowl games. Health…
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired Defensive Coordinator Gary Etcheverry after just one season with the team. “Obviously a decision like this is a very difficult one to make on many levels,” said Head Coach Mike O’Shea in a release. “The reality of the situation is such that we simply weren’t good enough on the…
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed pending free agent defensive back Matt Bucknor through the 2016 season. Bucknor started all 18 games for the Blue Bombers last season, his first with the club, after being traded from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the off-season. The Windsor product played two seasons with…
The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday that former quarterback Anthony Calvillo will join the team’s coaching staff in 2015. Calvillo retired following the 2013 season as statistically, the greatest pivot the Canadian Football League has ever seen. Throughout his illustrious career, Calvillo helped the Alouettes to three Grey Cup Championships, including back-to-back titles in 2009…
The CFL Scouting Bureau is out with it’s December rankings for the Top 20 players eligible in the 2015 CFL Draft. 1. Brett Boyko – OL – UNLV (September: 1) 2. Alex Mateas – OL – UConn (September: 6) 3. Daryl Waud – DL – Western (September: 5) 4. Tyler Varga – RB – Yale…
The Canadian Football League unveiled the official list of free agents for the 2015 period that opens up on February 10 at 12pm Eastern. MONTREAL ALOUETTES OL Pascal Baillargeon LB Nic Boulay KR Bo Bowling DB Jerald Brown WR Duron Carter WR Eric Deslauriers FB Dahrran Diedrick SB SJ Green DB Jamahl Knowles DE Aaron…
The Montreal Alouettes have the first of a shopping list of free agents under contract for 2015, as the team announced they have re-signed running back Tyrell Sutton. In his second season with the Alouettes, Sutton saw minimal playing time throughout most of the season, stuck behind Brandon Whitaker at the position. An injury to…
Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Chamblin announced on Tuesday that the team will not retain Richie Hall as Defensive Coordinator next season. Chamblin stated at a press conference that he called the plays on defence for the West Division Semi-Final game against the Edmonton Eskimos, and that if a suitable replacement for Hall isn’t found,…
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Monday that the club has signed Safety Maurice Leggett to a contract extension through the 2017 season. Acquired as a free agent signing in March, the Valdosta State product was quick to make an impact in blue and gold, tallying five interceptions to go with 65 defensive tackles and two…
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Friday that 12-year CFL Quarterback Kerry Joseph has elected to retire. A graduate of McNeese State, Joseph returned to the Riders late in the 2014 season after starting pivot Darian Durant was injured. Struggling with inconsistency and turnovers from Tino Sunseri and Seth Doege, the Riders looked to a more…
The Canadian Football League announced today that the Board of Governors and Commissioner Mark Cohon have agreed to set January 9th, 2015, as Cohon’s last at the helm of the league. Cohon announced in August that he would not be seeking a new term with his current contract set to expire in April. Jim Lawson,…
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Thursday that they will not renew the contract of Offensive Coordinator George Cortez. In his second stint with the green and white, Cortez re-joined the Riders in 2013, ultimately designing at times, a seemingly unstoppable offensive attack that was shared between veteran quarterback Darian Durant, and all-star running back Kory…
Unfamiliar with that name your team selected in Tuesday’s draft? What can you expect, and how may they contribute? Here is a review of all 9 First Round selections in the 2014 CFL Draft. RD 1 – Pick 1 – Calgary Stampeders – OL Pierre Lavertu, Laval – Lavertu has long been the kingpin when…
Weeks of analysis has come and gone, turning prospects in to roster players… you know who they are, but let’s take a little in-depth look at how some teams wound up with top talent while working the board to their advantage. Working the board is when you take a pick(s) and stretch it to maximize…
The following comes from Mark Fulton, who generously sent us these numbers and gave us free reign to use. Rather than incorporate it in to words, this is simply his work as is for your viewing pleasure… for more from Mark, check out his Twitter account @FenderGuy69 65 Players Drafted in Total 59 or 90.77%…
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