The Anatomy of a Play: The Klukas Onside Kick

Just when all seems lost, the Calgary Stampeders pull a rabbit out of their hat. Rene Paredes' onside kick to Michael Klukas was one of the most brilliantly executed special teams' plays in recent memory and completely changed the outcome of the game. For this reason, the play deserves a deep dive to examine the …

Anatomy of a Play: Mike Reilly’s Nightmare

The BC Lions were the big winner of the CFL offseason but have yet to notch a win early this season. A big reason why, at least in Week 2, was a failure by the offensive line to protect their prized free agent acquisition. Mike Reilly was having flashbacks to his early days in Edmonton …

Anatomy of a Play: The Lawrence Hit

Within three plays of the CFL season kicking off, controversy had already struck (quite literally in fact). Simoni Lawrence's headshot on a sliding Zach Collaros enraged fans instantly and sentiment has not cooled as a two game suspension was announced and an appeal was filed. Emotion is understandable, the hit was illegal and another head …

2019 CFL Season Predictions

CFL kickoff is tomorrow and everyone has an opinion as to how the season will shake out. I'm no different and here is my 100% accurate prediction of how the season will go that totally won't blow up in my face. West Division 1. BC Lions Predicted Record: 13-5 An offseason of major changes will …

6 Intriguing Players to Watch in the Preseason for each CFL Team

Preseason is the time when jobs are on the line, players are determined to prove themselves and new stars enter the CFL. With the first preseason game kicking off this afternoon, I thought I’d make a list of new faces on each team that I’m excited to see in preseason for each team (yes, even …

A Way Too Early Top 30 2020 CFL Draft Prospect Watchlist

The 2019 Draft is in the books, the East-West Bowl has been played and training camp is underway, but for all the excitement about the season, the mind of a draftnik is always on next year. The CFL doesn't release its first prospect ranking until September but here is a way too early list of …

2019 CFL Draft Class Rankings and Analysis

With the dust settled and the draft in the bag, I've had time to formulate my thoughts on each team's draft class. This year, I'll still be ranking the draft classes but I've decided to stay away the archaic practice of assigning each pick a letter grade. Instead, I'll be focusing on my own opinion …

2019 CFL Mock Draft

Its finally time for my annual eight round CFL mock draft. I asked and you answered, so this will be a predictive mock draft. That means I will be attempting to predict each team's pick and the selections will not necessarily adhere to my own evaluation of the prospects. For a bit of added fun, …

10 Players You’ve Never Heard Of Who Could Be Draft Day Surprises

I love the CFL Draft, that much is obvious, but even on its best day it is the biggest crap shoot in professional sports. I spend hundreds of hours every year evaluating prospects and come draft day there is inevitably a name called I've never even considered. Now that the draft eligible list is public …

2019 CFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 5 Quarterbacks

For the first time ever in my evaluations there is a QB class with enough depth and top-tier talent to merit its own prospect ranking. While not all the players listed may ultimately suit up as quarterbacks, the dream of a Canadian starter at the position may be achieved due to this draft.   Top …