GA Russell Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 The Riders have released Luca Congi. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=383173 ***** The Regina City Council has voted to kick in for a new Riders ballpark. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=383164 ***** The Argos have hired Jason Maas as their receivers coach. I find that odd considering that he was a quarterback, but maybe not. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=383162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McG Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Jeff Garcia signed with the Houston Texans Thursday. At 41 he is now the NFL's third oldest player. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-08/houston-texans-sign-quarterback-jeff-garcia-after-losing-schaub-leinart.html I'd take him over the Niners' Alex Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Here is a list of the players who will become free agents February 16. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?id=54713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 TSN and The Globe & Mail are reporting that the Stamps and the Ticats are close to finalizing a deal that will send Henry Burris to Hamilton for Kevin Glenn. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384050 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/report-stampeders-deal-qb-henry-burris-to-ti-cats/article2289268/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Barron Miles will be the new defensive backs coach of the Riders. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384297 ***** Rich Stubler will be the new defensive coordinator of the Lions. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384323 ***** Here's the post-announcement article on the Burris-Glenn trade. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 It's a new world. The Ticats have hired George Cortez as their new head coach, and Bob Young made the announcement on Twitter. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384486 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/george-cortez-named-tiger-cats-head-coach/article2294967/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has tweeted that he is considering hiring Jim Popp to be the Colts' new general manager. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/als-popp-candidate-for-colts-gm-job/article2294908/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384466 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Reports say that Marcus Thigpen and Khalif Mitchell have come to terms with the Miami Dolphins. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384491 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) The Riders' Sean Lucas has retired. The Eskimos have released Patrick Kabongo and Chris Bauman. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384879 ***** Former Stamps and Ticats backup QB Bob Torrance has died at age 43. No word on the cause of death. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384820 Edited January 13, 2012 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Reports say that Marcus Thigpen and Khalif Mitchell have come to terms with the Miami Dolphins. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384491 The Lions have re-signed Khalif Mitchell. They have also released Tad Kornegay. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385215 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/khalif-mitchell-inks-new-deal-with-bc-lions/article2304172/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has tweeted that he is considering hiring Jim Popp to be the Colts' new general manager. http://www.theglobea...article2294908/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=384466 The Colts are interested in the CFL, it seems. Today they signed Jerrell Freeman, the Riders' nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385275 ESPN is reporting that they are considering Marc Trestman to be their next head coach. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385366 Edited January 19, 2012 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Adam Rita has landed a coaching gig in Prague! I had no idea that Dave Ritchie is in Switzerland. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/adam-rita-returns-to-gridiron-sidelines-in-europe/article2305943/ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385259 ***** Calgary news: They have signed Chris Bauman. And DeVone Claybrooks has retired to become an assistant coach with them. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385415 ***** Als defensive coordinator Tim Tibesar has left to take the same position at Purdue. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385400 ***** Jonathan Himebauch, who a month ago agreed to be the Argos' offensive coordinator, has decided to coach at Wake Forest instead. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385401 ***** Edmonton has released Jason Armstead. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385429 ***** Dylan Barker, the first pick in the 2008 draft, has retired due to injuries. He is going to go back to school to study to become a dentist. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 The Riders have released Ryan Dinwiddie. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 The Colts decided to hire someone other than Jim Popp. Here's a TSN roundup of players looking to sign with the NFL, or otherwise explore free agency. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385704 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I had forgotten all about Lawrence Tynes, who won the NFC Championship Game with an OT field goal today. I guess he turned out to be the Renegades' most successful player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 The Stampeders released Joffrey Reynolds today. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385844 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/stampeders-release-joffrey-reynolds/article2311650/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I see that Brandon Browner will play in the Pro Bowl this Sunday. PS - I didn't know that Cameron Wake has played in it too. Edited January 24, 2012 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that Marc Trestman interviewed with the Colts for their head coaching job over the weekend. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=385954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Jeremaine Copeland has retired, and will be an assistant coach for the Ticats. Copeland played for championship teams in college (Tennesee), the XFL (Los Angeles?) and the CFL (Montreal and Calgary). http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386031 ***** Solomon Elimimian has signed with the Vikings. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 The Argos have released Lin-J Shell. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GA Russell Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Bob Nicholson has resigned as Argos president. It's not clear to me if he found something better or was sacked. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386426 ***** Martell Mallett is back, and has signed with the Ticats. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386431 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Kerry Watkins announced his retirement today. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 The Lions have released Jarious Jackson. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386640 ***** The Ticats have released Avon Cobourne and Luc Mullinder. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 The Eskimos have released Damon Duval, and have signed former Ticat Eric Wilbur to replace him. http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=386673 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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