GA Russell Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 BC has signed Swayze Waters. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/b-c-lions-sign-formers-argo-kicker-swayze-waters/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/02/07/lions-add-kicker-punter-swayze-waters/http://www.tsn.ca/lions-sign-former-argos-kicker-waters-1.666473 ***** The league released its 2017 schedule today. Opening Day will be June 22, when Darian Durant and the Als host the Riders. Dominion Day will see the Riders open their new park, hosting the Bombers. BC gets the bye on Labor Day weekend. Ottawa gets two byes the last month of the season. If they get the bye for the playoffs, they might be VERY rusty for the Eastern Final. http://www.cfl.ca/schedule/http://www.tsn.ca/bring-it-riders-face-durant-in-week-1-open-new-mosaic-against-bombers-1.666316http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-darian-durant-schedule-1.3971056http://www.cfl.ca/2017/02/07/gate-no-shortage-storylines-week-1/http://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/2017-cfl-schedule/#comments http://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/2017-cfl-schedule/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/six-quick-thoughts-ticats-schedule/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/riders-get-lucky-fairly-balanced-schedule/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/ticats-schedule-good-fans-horrendous-team/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Today was the first day of free agency. For the first time that I can remember, none of the first-day guys who switched teams were "stars." Some of the linemen may be very good, and will help their teams win, but I wouldn't call them stars. This Dan Ralph article is the best I've found summarizing the day. I might find more tomorrow. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/riders-redblacks-make-big-splash-day-one-cfl-free-agency/#comments ***** I hope to list more articles about the guys who extended their contracts before the weekend. ***** Darrel K. Smith died Monday of cancer at 55. Even though he was treated like a star, I always thought that he deserved more. He was a great one. 3downnation.com/2017/02/14/former-argonauts-receiver-darrell-k-smith-dies-age-55/#comments ***** Rick Klassen died of cancer at 57 in December. http://3downnation.com/2016/12/11/former-b-c-lions-standout-klassen-dies-57/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Let's see how many more contract extensions we can do in the next few minutes. http://3downnation.com/2017/01/11/national-running-backreceiver-re-ups-toronto/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/16/noel-thorpe-contract-alouettes-2017/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/17/fans-dont-like-re-signing-cassius-vaughn-makes-sense-ticats/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/18/bombers-make-matt-nichols-extension-official/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/19/matt-nichols-signs-3-year-extension-bombers-means/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/20/stamps-sign-head-coach-dave-dickenson-extension-2020/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/20/willie-jefferson-key-re-signing-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/21/stamps-look-long-term-stability-dickenson-deal/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/25/alouettes-defensive-end-john-bowman-extends-and-restructures-contract/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/31/van-zeyl-re-signs-argos-report/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/31/star-adarius-bowman-signs-contract-extension-esks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/31/big-man-big-get-floundering-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/06/adarius-bowmans-new-deal-makes-him-highest-paid-receiver-in-cfl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/06/b-c-lions-re-sign-turner-moore-will-let-westerman-go-free-agency/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/07/ticats-agree-terms-offensive-lineman-xavier-fulton/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/10/receiver-greg-ellingson-re-signs/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/10/receiver-terrence-toliver-re-signs-ticats/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/all-star-defensive-tackle-micah-johnson-agrees-to-extension-with-stampeders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/video-2/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/stamps-leading-receiver-marquay-mcdaniel-agree-extension/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/ticats-agree-terms-canadian-receiver-giovanni-aprile/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/redblacks-re-sign-defensive-back-jerrell-gavins/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/ticats-add-terrence-toliver-core-group/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/defensive-tackle-michael-brooks-re-signs-b-c-lions/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/13/canadian-ol-nolan-macmillan-agrees-to-extension-with-redblacks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/bombers-extend-offensive-lineman-sukh-chungh/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/receiver-kenny-shaw-agrees-to-terms-with-redblacks/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yesterday saw some familiar names change teams, but today we have a big headline. Ernest Jackson has signed with the Alouettes.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/ernest-jackson-signs-alouettes-report/#comments ***** Andre Durie has retired.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/argonauts-slotback-andre-durie-announces-retirement-tweet/#comments ***** The Ticats have cut Pete Dyakowski.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/ticats-release-veteran-offensive-lineman-pete-dyakowski/#comments ***** Mitchell Gale has signed with Calgary.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/15/former-riders-qb-mitchell-gale-signs-stampeders/#comments ***** Chris Williams has signed with BC.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/15/receiver-chris-williams-agrees-terms/#comments ***** Phillip Hunt will go to Edmonton.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/15/eskimos-agree-terms-dl-phillip-hunt/#comments ***** Marc-Olivier Brouillette will go to Regina.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/15/riders-agree-terms-star-canadian-db-marc-olivier-brouillette/#comments ***** Winston Venable will go to Toronto.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/linebacker-winston-venable-agrees-to-terms-with-argos/#comments ***** Abdul Kanneh will go to Hamilton.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/two-time-star-db-abdul-kanneh-agrees-terms/#comments ***** Derek Dennis (2016 MOL) will go to Regina.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/14/derek-dennis-agrees-terms-riders/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Dana must be going nuts with all of these people signing with the Riders. The latest is Chad Owens! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/roughriders-sign-1.3985042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Here are a few more thoughts about this year's schedule. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/08/bombers-schedule-decidedly-mediocre/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/08/good-bad-hamiltons-2017-schedule/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/08/scratching-pod-much-ado-schedule/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/09/six-thoughts-redblacks-schedule/#comments ***** Two hours after he was cut by the Ticats today, Pete Dyakowski signed with the Argos.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/pete-dyakowski-signs-toronto-argonauts/#comments ***** Dan LeFevour has signed with Winnipeg.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-quarterback-dan-lefevour/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Here is a great summation of all of the free agents, ranked by skill. Also noted is who has signed with whom, and who is left. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/18/every-single-cfl-free-agent-ranked-position/ Edited February 19, 2017 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) The Argos announced this morning that they have hired Jim Popp to be their new GM, and Marc Trestman to be their new head coach. http://www.cfl.ca/2017/02/28/new-captains-ship-popp-trestman-reunite-lead-argos/http://www.tsn.ca/argos-reunite-gm-popp-and-head-coach-trestman-1.683285 Edited February 28, 2017 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Here is this year's Hall of Fame ballot. http://cfhof.ca/eligible-candidates/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) There have not been many headlines since my Feb. 16 posts, so let's catch up a little bit on what has happened. First let's look at the articles about the Argos, Jim Popp and Marc Trestman, in chronological order. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/22/ex-alouettes-gm-jim-popp-now-leading-candidate-toronto-argonauts-post/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/24/madani-jim-popp-marc-trestman-set-take-toronto/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/27/popp-trestman-announced-tuesday/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/28/argos-reunite-gm-jim-popp-head-coach-marc-trestman/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/28/argos-hiring-process-mess-doesnt-mean-wont-work/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/28/20490/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/01/no-pressure-popp-trestman-arrive-save-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/02/can-trestman/#comments ***** Vince Young is considering coming out of retirement, and has spoken to the Riders. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/02/riders-add-former-nfl-star-vince-young-neg-list/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/02/vince-young-move-odd-one-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/15/rider-neg-list-quarterback-vince-young-hires-agent-wants-resume-career/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/vince-youngs-agent-says-hes-opened-discussions-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/16/young-poses-questions-answers-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/24/riders-neg-lister-vince-young-files-trademark-make-vince-great/#comments ***** Johnny Manziel is on the Ticats' neg list. He was rumored to have worked out with the Riders without Hamilton's permission. http://3downnation.com/2016/12/02/ticats-neg-lister-johnny-manziel-strikes-deal-domestic-violence-charges-dropped/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/09/riders-workout-johnny-manziel-2/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/01/johnny-manziel-re-hires-old-agent-aiming-nfl-comeback/#comments ***** The Stampeders gave Drew Tate to the Redblacks. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/21/redblacks-acquire-qb-drew-tate/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/22/tate-trade-provides-immediate-future-insurance/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/22/stamps-really-traded-drew-tate/#comments ***** Joey Abrams analyzes the free agent moves of the Eastern teams.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/21/won-free-agency-east-division/#comments Joey Abrams analyzes the free agent moves of the Western teams.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/21/who-won-free-agency-in-the-west-division/#comments Edited March 3, 2017 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 After more than a week of rumors, the Riders announced today that they have signed Vince Young. Young hasn't played since 2011, so I have to think that his chances of beating out Kevin Glenn aren't very good. Here are more links (in chronological order) since my last post. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/06/agent-says-vince-young-will-decide/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/07/3down-podcast-argo-hires-young-qb-simonize-suspension-cfl-week/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/08/vince-young-riderville-sure-not/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/08/3down-podcast-will-vince-young-make-difference-riderville/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/08/agent-way-regina-work-vince-young-deal-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/09/vince-young-touches-regina/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/09/riders-announce-official-signing-introduce-vince-young/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/08/nye-young-hail-mary-pass-worth-throwing/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/09/riders-officially-ink-former-heisman-nominee-vince-young/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/vince-young-signs-with-the-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.4017249http://www.tsn.ca/going-green-vince-young-signs-with-roughriders-1.692110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Now let's look at the headlines from the past week. It looks like SJ Green will be recovered from his knee injury by training camp time.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/01/alouettes-s-j-green-cleared-training-camp-knee-inury/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/01/s-j-green-ready-camp/ ***** Marc Trestman has selected Corey Chamblin to be his new defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Marcus Brady will return as the offensive coordinator.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/06/madani-former-riders-coach-corey-chamblin-argos-new-dc/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/07/argonauts-officially-announce-corey-chamblin-defensive-coordinator-brady-oc/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/07/chamblin-brady-lead-trestmans-coaching-staff/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/corey-chamblin-marcus-brady-argos-1.4013421 ***** Sugarfoot Anderson has died at 97.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/08/former-calgary-stampeders-star-ezzrett-sugarfoot-anderson-dies-age-97/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/08/cfl-mourns-passing-ezzrett-sugarfoot-anderson/ ***** Chris Best has retired. He was the last member of the 2007 Rider Grey Cup Champs.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/23/riders-offensive-lineman-chris-best-expected-announce-retirement/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/25/best-retirement-leaves-big-hole-riders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/23/chris-best-last-member-2007-grey-cup-team-retires/#comments ***** The Riders scheduled an open tryout camp for this Saturday IN MONTREAL!!! As it turns out, that's against league rules, so it was cancelled.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/07/riders-cancel-open-try-set-montreal-alouettes-raise-concerns-cfl/#comments ***** Rico Murray Has signed with the Argos.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/03/argos-land-former-ticat-rico-murray/http://3downnation.com/2017/02/24/defensive-back-rico-murray-latest-former-ticat-join-argos/#comments ***** Eddie Steele has signed with the Riders.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/07/riders-sign-national-dt-eddie-steele/ ***** Cory Greenwood has signed with the Eskimos.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/08/esks-sign-national-cory-greenwood/http://3downnation.com/2017/03/08/canadian-linebacker-cory-greenwood-expected-to-sign-with-eskimos/#comments ***** Bakari Grant has signed with the Riders.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/02/21/riders-add-veteran-receiver-bakari-grant/ ***** Greg Van Roten has signed with Jacksonville.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/02/27/former-argo-van-roten-lands-nfl-deal/ ***** Thomas Miles has left the Argos to sign with his hometown Bombers.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-sign-thomas-miles-1.4010453http://www.tsn.ca/blue-bombers-sign-winnipeg-born-lb-miles-1.687788 ***** Johnny Sears, Jr., has signed with the Argos.http://3downnation.com/2017/02/17/defensive-back-johnny-sears-jr-signs-argonauts/#comments Edited March 10, 2017 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Let's see how many contract extensions I can find, going back to Feb. 17. http://3downnation.com/2017/02/17/ticats-sign-receiver-brian-tyms-extension/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/17/riders-re-sign-offensive-lineman-thaddeus-coleman/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/17/argonauts-agree-terms-extension-canadian-defensive-back-matt-black/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/18/canadian-rob-cote-re-signs-stampeders/#comments http://3downnation.com/2017/02/18/canadian-rob-cote-re-signs-stampeders/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/20/alouettes-extend-running-back-brandon-rutley/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/23/ticats-agree-terms-defensive-back-cleshawn-page/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/02/26/receiver-kevin-elliott-return-ticats/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/02/argos-ink-extension-canadian-ol-sean-mcewen/#comments ***** Here's a brief article about the Riders' salary cap considerations.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/02/riders-ask-vets-take-pay-cuts-madani/#comments ***** Riders backup QB Jake Waters has retired to become a graduate assistant coach at Iowa State.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/10/rider-qb-jake-waters-retires-take-ncaa-coaching-job/#comments ***** Here's a look at the pay the guys who have signed with NFL teams hope to get.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/11/much-former-cfl-players-getting-paid-nfl/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 A few odds and ends... Marc Trestman will be the highest paid coach in the league, at over $600,000. per year.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/13/argos-make-marc-trestman-highest-paid-coach-in-the-cfl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/14/3down-podcast-trestmans-contract-youngs-motivation-pitfall-pro-days/#comments ***** Vince Young's contract did not include a signing bonus.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/10/vince-young-contract-doesnt-include-signing-bonus/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/09/dont-call-comeback-vince-young-faces-slew-challenges-cfl/#comments ***** J'Michael Deane has signed with the Argos.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/13/canadian-ol-jmichael-deane-agrees-terms-argos/#comments ***** BC is shopping Jovan Olafioye. The Als might be interested.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/15/lions-exploring-trade-market-star-ol-jovan-olafioye/#comments ***** Bryan Hall has signed with the Stampeders.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/16/former-ticats-argos-dl-bryan-hall-signs-stampeders/#comments ***** Johnny Adams has signed with the Eskimos.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/16/eskimos-sign-former-bombers-ticats-defensive-back-johnny-adams/#comments ***** John Hodges examines how each team stands regarding its Canadian content.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/15/ratio-round-west-division/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/16/ratio-round-riders-bombers-argos/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/17/ratio-round-ticats-redblacks-als/#comments ***** The Canadian football video game is almost ready.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/19/interview-canadian-football-video-game-almost-ready-launch/#comments ***** The Ticats have added both RGIII and Colin Kaepernick to their neg list. 3downnation.com/2017/03/20/ticats-add-quarterback-colin-kaepernick-neg-list/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/ticats-add-quarterback-robert-griffin-iii-neg-list/#comments ***** Brett Maher has signed with Cleveland.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/former-ticats-kicker-brett-maher-signs-browns/#comments ***** Justin Dunk previews the draft.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/2017-cfl-draft-prospect-rankings/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 For those of you interested in the draft, here are some recent articles. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/10/simon-fraser-linebacker-herdman-embracing-lengthy-audition-nfl-career/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/10/eastern-regional-combine-sees-five-prospects-move-national-event/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/13/antony-auclair-sees-17-nfl-teams-attend-pro-day-laval/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/14/jordan-herdman-disappoints-pro-day/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/14/top-lb-prospect-christophe-mulumba-wont-attend-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/14/nfl-teams-chasing-auclair-pro-day-agent/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/16/laval-offensive-lineman-added-2017-cfl-draft-class/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/18/justin-senior-enjoying-busy-off-season-leading-2017-nfl-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/2017-cfl-draft-prospect-rankings/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/next-singleton-looks-to-follow-brother-to-cfl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/dl-eli-ankou-top-ranked-cfl-prospect-posts-strong-ucla-pro-day/#comments ***** You may recall that Ticats OC Tommy Condell abruptly resigned last April. He has now agreed to be the Argos' receivers coach.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/formers-ticats-oc-tommy-condell-join-argos-receivers-coach/#comments ***** Drew Edwards considers the Ticats' neg list moves.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/ticats-put-kaepernick-rgiii-neg-list/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/3downpodcast-nfl-quarterbacks-condells-move-prospect-rankings/#comments ***** Justin Dunk has more to say about Jim Popp and Marc Trestman.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/03/deal-jim-popp-marc-trestman-came-together/#comments ***** The league's new marketing idea called CFL Week is in Regina this week.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/biggest-player-snubs-cfl-week/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/21/outsiders-perspective-cfl-week/#commentshttp://www.thesnap.ca/5-ways-apart-markscflweek-cant-come-ssk/http://www.tsn.ca/moon-to-participate-in-cfl-s-panel-discussion-1.699129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) There have been a few real news items since the last post, so let's begin. The Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2017: Anthony Calvillo Geroy Simon Mike O'Shea Kelvin Anderson and 2 Builders: Stan Schwartz Brian Towriss http://3downnation.com/2017/03/22/calvillo-simon-headline-canadian-football-hall-fame-inductees/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/behind-scenes-look-hall-fame-makes-selections/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/hall-famers-oshea-calvillo-ticat-history/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/anthony-calvillo-credits-veteran-tracy-ham-helping-resurrect-cfl-career/#comments ***** Larry Highbaugh has died at 67. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/eskimos-larry-highbaugh-winner-six-grey-cups-dead-67/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/22/cfl-eskimos-mourn-passing-larry-highbaugh/ ***** The Lions traded Jovan Olafiore to the Alouettes for David Foucault and Vincent Brown. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/27/b-c-lions-trade-star-jovan-olafioye-alouettes-david-foucault/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/27/lions-traded-star-olafioye-als-hint-money/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/lions-verge-trading-star-ol-jovan-olafioye-alouettes/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/05/alouettes-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman-jovan-olafioye-extension/#comments ***** Terrell Sinkfield has signed with Minnesota. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/30/former-ticats-receiver-terrell-sinkfield-signs-vikings-db/#comments ***** The Argos released Ricky Foley. It was a payroll issue, not a comment on his abilities. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/argos-release-canadian-dl-ricky-foley/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/3down-podcast-foleys-release-grays-pro-day-smith-retires/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/ ***** Ryan Smith has retired. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/former-riders-bombers-receiver-ryan-smith-retires/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/31/ryan-smiths-retirement-means-bombers/#comments ***** Yesterday the Eskimos fired Ed Hervey. http://3downnation.com/2017/04/07/esks-gm-ed-hervey-relieved-duties-sources/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/07/3down-podcast-ed-hervey-got-fired-might-replace/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/09/len-rhodes-wrong-fire-ed-hervey/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/07/eskimos-part-ways-gm-ed-hervey/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/07/contract-philosophical-differences-key-herveys-dismissal/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/07/oleary-herveys-exit-signals-clear-mandate-esks-managment/http://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-fire-general-manager-hervey-1.718178 ***** The Als have released Jonathan Crompton. http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/04/als-part-ways-veteran-pivot-crompton/ ***** The Bombers made a profit of C$2.8 million last year. http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/05/winnipeg-football-club-posts-operating-profit-2-8-million-2016/ ***** The Argos have released Logan Kilgore. http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/03/argos-release-quarterback-logan-kilgore/ ***** Avon Cobourne will not be returning to the Bombers' staff this year. http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/01/statement-running-backs-coach-avon-cobourne/ ***** John Ojo has signed with the New York Jets. http://www.tsn.ca/jets-sign-former-esks-cb-ojo-1.718553 ***** Now let's catch up on the status of this year's free agents. http://www.tsn.ca/2017-cfl-potential-free-agents-1.622946 Edited April 10, 2017 by GA Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Jeffrey Orridge Wednesday announced his resignation effective June 30. http://3downnation.com/2017/04/12/cfl-commissioner-jeffrey-orridge-stepping-report/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/12/cfl-commissioner-jeffery-orridge-got-boot/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/12/league-hopes-replace-orridge-time-2017-season-starts/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/12/3down-podcast-orridge-commish-oday-interviewing-esks/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/15/five-good-things-jeffrey-orridge-commissioner-cfl/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/orridge-steps-down-as-cfl-commissioner-1.722497http://www.tsn.ca/cfl-s-challenges-extend-well-beyond-its-search-for-a-new-commissioner-1.722992http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/jeffrey-orridge-steps-cfl-commissioner/http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/jeffrey-orridge-ouster-leaves-cfl-starting-yet/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/orridge-departs-cfl-commissioner-1.4067412http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/12/statement-canadian-football-league-regarding-jeffrey-l-orridge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 In the next few days, I will post a number of links regarding this year's draft prospects. For now, let's look at the Scouting Bureau's final rankings.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/13/cfl-scouting-bureau-releases-final-rankings-draft/#comments Justin Dunk lists five players he would add to the rankings.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/14/five-players-not-ranked-cfl-scouting-bureau-probably/#comments ***** The Eskimos have hired Redblack Asst. GM Brock Sunderland to be their new GM.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/20/redblacks-brock-sunderland-interviews-edmonton-gm-job/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/22/brock-sunderland-will-named-eskimos-general-manager-report/#comments http://3downnation.com/2017/04/22/brock-sunderland-will-named-eskimos-general-manager-report/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/27/oleary-redblacks-deserve-kudos-sunderlands-transition-gm/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/24/steinbergs-mmqb-quick-resolution/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/24/esks-name-brock-sunderland-new-general-manager/http://3downnation.com/2017/04/24/eskimos-to-compensate-redblacks-after-hiring-brock-sunderland/#comments ***** The Als traded SJ Green to the Argos for two draft picks. You will recall that Green injured his leg severely, so he may be unable to come back.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/22/argonauts-acquire-star-receiver-s-j-green-trade-alouettes/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/24/s-j-green-signing-toronto-beyond-happy/http://3downnation.com/2017/04/21/alouettes-chose-ernest-jackson-s-j-green/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/20/alouettes-deal-s-j-green-argos-draft-picks/#comments ***** Wayne Smith has retired.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/28/argos-veteran-ol-wayne-smith-announces-retirement-12-seasons/http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-ol-smith-announces-retirement-1.737540 ***** The Argos have signed former Als Jeff Perrett and Kyle Graves.http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-add-former-als-perrett-graves-1.734530http://3downnation.com/2017/04/20/argos-sign-canadian-ol-jeff-perrett/#comments ***** Here are some recent podcasts, in chronological order.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/17/podskee-wee-wee-episode-71/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/21/3down-podcast-domestic-violence-policy-esks-gm-search-argo-moves/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/24/3downpodcast-esks-hire-brock-sunderland-new-gm/#comments The league has its own podcast, The Waggle, which can be found here:http://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/ ***** Santino Filoso thinks these four unsigned free agents could help the Redblacks.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/27/four-veteran-free-agents-redblacks-invite-training-camp/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 A few Canadian rookies signed NFL contracts today. http://3downnation.com/2017/04/29/manitoba-ol-geoff-gray-signs-packers/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/29/laval-te-antony-auclair-signs-tampa-bay/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/29/ucla-dl-eli-ankou-signs-texans/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/29/canadian-lb-jordan-herdman-to-attend-rookie-mini-camp-with-chiefs/#comments ***** The Scouting Bureau's #1 man Justin Senior was drafted by Seattle.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/29/mississippi-state-ol-justin-senior-selected-in-nfl-draft/http://3downnation.com/2017/04/26/canadian-ol-justin-senior-taking-low-key-approach-nfl-draft/#comments ***** I don't have a publicist. Do you have a publicist? Well, Johnny Manziel has a publicist, and he met with Chris Jones. Manziel is on the Ticats' neg list, so the league fined the Riders $31,000. for this and various other infractions. One wag on Twitter said that Jones has had nearly as many fines as wins!http://3downnation.com/2017/04/28/riders-chris-jones-fined-meeting-manziel-publicist/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/28/riders-fined-31k-roster-recruitment-violations/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/28/riders-lions-issued-fines-violating-cfl-laws/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/roughriders-fined-for-meeting-with-johnny-manziels-publicist-1.4090265http://www.tsn.ca/jones-fined-for-meeting-manziel-s-publicist-1.737516 ***** The Argos have signed Cleyon Laing.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/29/back-blue-argos-sign-free-agent-dl-cleyon-laing/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argos-sign-cleyon-laing-1.4091974http://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-sign-canadian-dt-laing-1.738373 ***** Jarious Jackson discusses trash talk.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/26/cfl-trash-talk-101-with-riders-jarious-jackson/ ***** The CBC's Zack Smart provides an early pre-season analysis.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-off-season-roundup-1.4088077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 The draft will be this weekend, so I will plan to post relevant links. First, the combine.http://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/five-prospects-from-western-regional-earn-invites-to-national-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/linebacker-jordan-herdman-looking-improvements-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/23/cfl-week-fireside-chat-setting-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/24/3down-podcast-tweaking-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/25/3down-podcast-winners-losers-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/26/top-5-performances-at-the-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/27/top-prospects-interviewed-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/27/laurier-defensive-lineman-boateng-performs-well-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/28/mackie-vandervoot-make-mark-cfl-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/29/ranking-one-one-performances-cfl-combine-ol-vs-dl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/01/ranking-one-one-performances-cfl-combine-wr-vs-db/#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Jeff Perrett has changed his mind, and decided to retire.http://3downnation.com/2017/05/01/veteran-canadian-ol-jeff-perrett-retires/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/former-alouettes-ol-perrett-retires-1.739463 ***** Indianapolis has waived Alex Bazzie.http://3downnation.com/2017/05/01/cfl-star-dl-alex-bazzie-waived-colts/#comments ***** More Canadian rookie NFL signings. http://3downnation.com/2017/04/30/montreal-kicker-felix-menard-briere-accepts-invite-giants-mini-camp/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/01/eskimos-draft-pick-db-arjen-colquhoun-attending-seahawks-mini-camp/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/01/canadian-laurier-dl-kwaku-boateng-accepts-bears-mini-camp-invite/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/01/saskie-native-kahlen-branning-heading-to-mini-camp-with-detroit/#comments ***** John Hodge and Marshall Ferguson look at how the NFL's draft effects this year's CFL draft.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/30/last-night-nfl-moves-shake-cfl-draft/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/30/ferguson-signings-south-change-next-weeks-draft/ ***** Now let's go back and look at what has been written about this year's prospects. http://3downnation.com/2016/12/19/top-ten-rated-cfl-prospects-accept-invites-to-tropical-bowl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/12/26/cfl-guide-post-christmas-ncaa-bowl-games/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2016/12/28/canadians-set-to-play-prominent-roles-in-ncaa-bowls/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/03/coveted-cfl-draft-eligible-athletes-heading-college-gridiron-showcase/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/05/regina-receiver-mitchell-picton-attending-nfl-regional-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/08/regina-offensive-lineman-attending-nfl-regional-combine/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/09/two-players-ncaa-championship-game-cfl-ties/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/17/top-rated-2017-cfl-prospect-attending-senior-bowl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/20/canadian-linebacker-accepts-invite-senior-bowl/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/20/top-cfl-prospect-justin-senior-looks-catch-eye-nfl-scouts/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/01/31/scouts-saying-cfl-prospects-senior-bowl/#comments ***** Teams were required to get their rosters down to 75 men by today, so they have been letting people go.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/01/roster-roundup-teams-make-cuts-may-deadline-hits/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I have found some mock drafts. These are in chronological order, so the most recent should have the greatest credibility. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/24/justin-dunks-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/03/29/post-combine-cfl-mock-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/02/post-nfl-draft-cfl-mock-draft/#comments ***** Cleveland has released Brett Maher.http://3downnation.com/2017/05/02/former-ticats-kicker-brett-maher-released-browns/#comments ***** Duane Forde has announced his interest in the commissioner's job.http://3downnation.com/2017/05/02/tsns-duane-forde-interested-cfl-commissioners-job/#commentshttp://www.tsn.ca/tsn-analyst-forde-interested-in-cfl-commissioner-s-job-1.740775 ***** San Francisco has released Eric Rogers.http://www.tsn.ca/49ers-release-former-cfl-star-rogers-1.740877 ***** Here are some recent Checking Down columns. 3/15http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/15/checking-olafioye-block/ 3/30http://www.cfl.ca/2017/03/29/checking-harris-sees-future-ottawa/ 4/5http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/04/checking-ojo-close-landing-south/ 4/12http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/11/checking-mini-camp-season-arrives/ 4/19http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/19/checking-maas-getting-message-across/ 4/26http://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/26/checking-ticats-close-signing-fa-fantuz/ 5/2http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/02/checking-rogers-market/ ***** And here again are your links to Waggle podcasts #1 - 48.http://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 The draft is tomorrow, so let's look at some final thoughts about the teams and the prospects. http://www.3downnation.com/2017/05/03/orridge-wont-host-cfl-draft-coverage-report/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/04/five-prospects-dropped-cfl-draft-failed-drug-tests/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/04/final-2017-cfl-draft-prospect-rankings/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/05/four-things-redblacks-may-first-round-cfl-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/05/madani-bombers-negotiations-ekakitie-will-draft-first-overall/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/05/nine-things-know-ticats-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/06/dunk-final-cfl-mock-draft/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/06/five-questions-alouettes-draft-coordinator-eric-deslauriers/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/04/26/game-changing-linebacker-late-add-to-cfl-draft/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/05/primer-need-know-2017-cfl-draft/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/05/oleary-draft-preparation-different-cfl-team-says-gms/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/05/mock-3-0-bombers-got-faith/http://www.cfl.ca/live/2017/05/03/ferguson-mock-draft-qa/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/04/gray-tops-canada-west-cfl-prospect-rankings/http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/03/forde-ferguson-tackle-drafts-burning-questions/http://www.tsn.ca/blue-bombers-in-talks-to-make-ekakitie-no-1-pick-1.744309http://www.tsn.ca/lions-draft-preview-back-to-work-while-dealing-with-loss-1.744227 ***** And here are recent podcasts. http://3downnation.com/2017/05/02/podskee-wee-wee-episode-72/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/03/blue-bomber-talk-podcast-episode-45-ft-duane-forde/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/06/3downpodcast-2017-cfl-draft-preview/#comments ***** More Canadians have been invited to NFL mini-camps. http://3downnation.com/2017/05/02/sherbrooke-fb-anthony-gosselin-invited-chiefs-mini-camp/#commentshttp://3downnation.com/2017/05/03/several-canadian-players-invited-new-york-giants-mini-camp/#comments ***** Shawn Gore has retired.http://3downnation.com/2017/05/04/shawn-gores-retirement-means-lions/#commentshttp://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/04/lions-gore-retires-7-cfl-seasons/ ***** The Riders have released Greg Jones.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/21/riders-release-linebacker-greg-jones/#comments ***** The Als have signed Devon Bailey.http://www.3downnation.com/2017/04/20/canadian-receiver-devon-bailey-signs-with-alouettes/ ***** David Foucault has decided to play in the CFL, and has signed with BC.http://3downnation.com/2017/04/17/david-foucault-contract-details-bc-lions/#comments ***** Here is a look at first round picks of the past five years.http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/05/draft-rewind-5-years-1st-round-picks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 It's time for the draft! You can follow it here: http://www.cfl.ca http://3downnation.com/2017/05/07/cfl-draft-live-blog/#comments And try #CFL on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 The draft is now complete. You can read Justin Dunk's brief description of every player here: http://3downnation.com/2017/05/07/cfl-draft-live-blog/#comments As he says, a player who received a great deal of press coverage, Johnny Augustine, was not picked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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