GA Russell Posted February 5, 2019 Author Report Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) free agents... in general https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/05/ferguson-setting-stage-free-agent-frenzy/ ***** receivers https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/25/position-strength-elite-receivers-headline-2019-fa-class/ ***** Jonathan Rose will return to Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/25/position-strength-elite-receivers-headline-2019-fa-class/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/05/redblacks-re-sign-db-jonathan-rose-who-will-likely-serve-suspension-in-2019/ ***** Abdul Kanneh will return to Toronto. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/01/argos-extend-db-kanneh-ol-sackey-2019/ ***** Mike Reilly possibilities https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/01/team-team-look-mike-reilly-sweepstakes/ Edited February 9, 2019 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Posted February 9, 2019 More on free agents... East https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle#FAEast West https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle#FAWest linebackers https://3downnation.com/2019/02/08/cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers-2/ defensive ends https://3downnation.com/2019/02/06/cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-ends/ Riders https://3downnation.com/2019/02/07/stay-or-go-examining-the-riders-potential-free-agents/ Ticats https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/07/locked-ticats-offence-intact-ahead-free-agency/ ***** Marcus Brady will be the Indianapolis QB coach this year. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/07/former-cfl-qb-marcus-brady-elevated-to-quarterbacks-coach-with-indianapolis-colts/ ***** The Riders have promoted Jason Shivers to be their new DC. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/08/jason-shivers-to-be-named-riders-defensive-coordinator/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/08/by-hiring-shivers-the-riders-continue-their-march-towards-continuity/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/08/riders-name-shivers-defensive-coordinator/ ***** Tiquan Underwood will be an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/06/former-ticats-and-alouettes-receiver-tiquan-underwood-hired-as-miami-dolphins-coach/ ***** Jacques Chapdelaine will be the Argos' OC. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/07/argos-announce-2019-coaching-staff-including-chapdelaine/ ***** 2/6 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/06/checking-jacques-chapdelaine-argo-bound/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Posted February 9, 2019 The XFL has hired Bob Stoops to be the GM and HC of its Dallas team. https://www.xfl.com/articles/bobstoops ***** The AAF starts tonight. https://aaf.com/phoenix--hotshots-game-preview-stallions https://aaf.com/legends-vs-apollos-week-1-preview   Quote
GA Russell Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Posted February 9, 2019 Gary Robinson has died. RIP. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/09/lions-mourn-loss-gary-robinson/ **** SAM linebackers https://3downnation.com/2019/02/09/cfl-free-agent-rankings-strong-side-linebackers/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Posted February 10, 2019 secondary https://3downnation.com/2019/02/09/cfl-free-agent-rankings-cornerbacks-halfbacks/ ***** BC has signed Bryan Burnham. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/10/b-c-lions-re-sign-all-star-receiver-bryan-burnham-sources/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Posted February 11, 2019 Free agency begins tomorrow at noon eastern. https://www.cfl.ca/fa19/ ***** Here is a list (with links in red) of guys who have already signed with the NFL. https://3downnation.com/cfl-pending-free-agent-list/ ***** Delvin Breaux has signed with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/11/ticats-agree-to-terms-on-multi-year-extension-with-db-delvin-breaux/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/11/ticats-sign-db-delvin-breaux-three-year-deal/ ***** Simoni Lawrence has also signed with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/11/ticats-re-sign-linebacker-simoni-lawrence-fans-rejoice/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/11/ticats-ink-simoni-lawrence-two-year-deal/ ***** Edmonton President Len Rhodes will not seek another term. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/11/with-mike-reilly-set-to-leave-esks-president-len-rhodes-finds-the-door/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/11/esks-president-len-rhodes-not-seek-another-term/ ***** safeties https://3downnation.com/2019/02/10/cfl-free-agent-rankings-safeties/ ***** league-wide free agency preview https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/11/preview-breaking-nine-teams-ahead-free-agency/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Posted February 13, 2019 Yesterday was the first day of free agency, and many stars changed teams. Here is the best list I've found of who went where, and who lost whom. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/12/sudden-impact-team-team-look-free-agency-2/ ***** Two observations: 1) BC and Edmonton made the most headlines. 2) Eastern stars moved west, but Western stars didn't move east. ***** Here are the names of the best players still available. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/13/big-names-day-2-free-agency/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/13/the-top-50-remaining-cfl-free-agents/ ***** The word Monday night was that BC had signed Duron Carter, but the league has not confirmed it. Perhaps the Argos have filed a charge of tampering. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/12/duron-carter-reportedly-agrees-to-terms-with-b-c-promptly-gets-called-a-cancer/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Posted February 14, 2019 Now, at the end of Day 2, here is the list of free agent signings. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/13/all-the-player-moves-in-cfl-free-agency-so-far/ ***** The Eastern teams had a better day today than they did yesterday. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/13/excitement-east-day-2-free-agency/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 15, 2019 Author Report Posted February 15, 2019 Derel Walker and some decent players signed today. Jeremiah Johnson to Montreal. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/alouettes-sign-rb-jeremiah-johnson/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/als-ink-free-agent-rb-jeremiah-johnson/ ***** Courtney Stephen to Calgary. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/canadian-db-courtney-stephen-joins-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/stamps-sign-national-db-courtney-stephen/ ***** Derel Walker to Toronto. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/derel-walker-leaves-toronto-without-signing-deal-with-the-argos/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/argos-sign-star-receiver-derel-walker/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/fa19-analysis-argos-offence-takes-shape-with-derel-walker-signing/ ***** Cody Fajardo to Regina. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/riders-sign-qb-cody-fajardo-to-one-year-deal/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/riders-sign-free-agent-qb-fajardo/ ***** Kevin Francis to Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/redblacks-sign-lb-francis-one-year/ ***** Maleki Harris to BC. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/lions-sign-linebacker-harris-one-year-deal/ ***** AC Leonard to Regina. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/free-agent-c-leonard-returns-riders/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/riders-bring-back-dl-a-c-leonard/ ***** Caleb Holley to Ottawa. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/redblacks-sign-wr-holley-one-season/ ***** Rico Murray to Hamilton. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/14/defensive-back-murray-returns-ticats/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/rico-murray-has-re-signed-in-hamilton-and-thats-cool/ ***** Lirim Hajrullahu has decided to take a shot for an NFL offer, and will definitely not sign with a CFL team this month. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/lirim-hajrullahu-wont-sign-until-at-least-march-wants-to-take-nfl-shot/ Quote
GA Russell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Posted February 20, 2019 June Jones is 66 today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Jones Quote
T.D. Posted February 27, 2019 Report Posted February 27, 2019 In a surprise move, Johnny Manziel released by CFL's Montreal Alouettes, CFL doesn't want him on any team. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Posted February 28, 2019 4 hours ago, T.D. said: In a surprise move, Johnny Manziel released by CFL's Montreal Alouettes, CFL doesn't want him on any team. Thanks T.D.! Great link! The league ordered the Als to release Manziel, and announced that it would not approve a contract if anyone else signs him. The league says that Manziel violated the terms of his initial agreement with the CFL. But the accusation is not specific, and could concern almost anything. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-directs-alouettes-to-terminate-johnny-manziel-s-contract-1.5035959 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/27/alouettes-release-johnny-manziel/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/27/oleary-manziel-als-next-steps-centre/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/27/ferguson-pipkin-answer-montreal/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/27/ferguson-pipkin-answer-montreal/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/27/reed-we-took-a-risk-an-educated-risk-it-did-not-work-out/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/27/alouettes-release-qb-johnny-manziel/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/27/qa-alouettes-gm-kavis-reed-discusses-the-release-of-johnny-manziel/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/27/ambrosie-disappointed-manziel-let-cfl-opportunity-slip-through-fingers/  Quote
GA Russell Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Posted March 1, 2019 Travis Lulay has retired. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/28/travis-lulay-reflections-as-i-retire-from-the-cfl/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/28/travis-lulay-retires-10-cfl-seasons/ https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/lions-qb-travis-lulay-calls-end-to-10-year-career-1.5037918 Quote
GA Russell Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Posted March 1, 2019 I think that these are the links to every Checking Down column since the Grey Cup. So these alone should provide most of the off-season news till now. 12/06 https://www.cfl.ca/2018/12/06/checking-welcome-off-season-2/ 12/13 https://www.cfl.ca/2018/12/13/checking-stamps-ready-name-claybrooks-replacement/ 12/19 https://www.cfl.ca/2018/12/19/checking-list-pending-fas-narrows/ 1/09 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/09/checking-qb-talk-takes-winter-meetings/ 1/16 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/16/checking-rumours-swirl-riders-kick-off-coaching-search/ 1/23 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/23/checking-benevides-mix-riders/ 1/31 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/31/checking-loffler-bombers-drifting-apart/ 2/06 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/06/checking-jacques-chapdelaine-argo-bound/ 2/20 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/20/checking-news-notes-fa19-winds/ 2/28 https://www.cfl.ca/2019/02/28/checking-redblacks-gavins-calls-career/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Posted March 3, 2019 The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Marc Trestman (currently recovering from double hip replacement surgery) will be the Tampa XFL head coach. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/02/marc-trestman-to-be-named-head-coach-of-tampa-bay-xfl-franchise/ ***** Former Bomber Jim Zorn will be the Seattle XFL GM and HC. https://www.xfl.com/teams/seattle Quote
GA Russell Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Posted March 4, 2019 Every time somebody announces the intention to start up a new football league, the Nervous Nellies corner of the Football Reporters of Canada throw up the hands and wail, "The end is near!" They apparently think that no one worth watching will having any interest in competing for the Grey Cup. Much to my surprise, the AAF nearly folded two weeks ago. The reports said that they did not have enough money to pay the players their first game checks. This surprises me, because I had thought that Bill Polian would not become involved with an underfunded outfit. So the new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team (our local NHL team) contributed $250,000,000 (!!!) to keep the league going. With that he was appointed Chairman of the league's board. https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2019/02/19/canes-owner-puts-250m-into-spring-football-league.html https://3downnation.com/2019/02/19/its-future-in-jeopardy-alliance-of-american-football-gets-cash-infusion/ The first team with an obvious problem is Salt Lake. Only about 800 attended the home opener. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/23/nearly-nobody-at-salt-lake-city-aaf-home-opener-and-the-broadcasters-dont-care-either/ Nevertheless, some CFL players have signed recently with the AAF. Dylan Wynn https://3downnation.com/2019/02/19/former-argos-dl-dylan-wynn-signs-with-aaf-team/ Ciante Evans https://3downnation.com/2019/02/19/former-stampeders-db-ciante-evans-signs-with-aaf-team/ Freddie Bishop https://3downnation.com/2019/02/26/former-stampeders-dl-freddie-bishop-signs-with-aaf-team/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Posted March 8, 2019 3/07 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/07/checking-redblacks-qb-contest-wide-open/ ***** As expected, Marc Trestman has been named the XFL's Tampa GM and HC. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/05/marc-trestman-named-head-coach-and-general-manager-of-tampa-bay-xfl-franchise/ ***** Tristan Jackson has retired as a Rider. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/07/tristan-jackson-should-be-remembered-by-saskatchewan-and-the-riders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/07/tristan-jackson-signs-one-day-deal-retire-roughrider/ ***** Randy Richards has signed with the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/06/argos-sign-former-stampeders-ol-randy-richards/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/06/argos-sign-offensive-lineman-randy-richards/ ***** Terrell Sinkfield signed with the AAF, and was then let go. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/05/terrell-sinkfield-released-by-aaf-team/ ***** The league's national combine will be March 22-24. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/27/top-prospects-invited-to-the-national-cfl-combine-revealed/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/07/ferguson-names-know-combine-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/07/regional-combine-helped-howell-dream-come-true-rookie-season/ ***** Take a look at the Lions' new hamburger! https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/06/bc-place-unveils-mammoth-new-burger/ https://3downnation.com/2019/03/06/new-bc-place-burger-aptly-named-outrageous/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 9, 2019 Author Report Posted March 9, 2019 We have this week two very early power rankings. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/04/3down-power-rankings-holy-crap-what-just-happened/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/08/defending-champs-lead-way-early-nissan-titan-power-rankings/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Posted March 13, 2019 I haven't posted much about the CFL in the past month, so let's take a look. Here's a look at the noteworthy free agents not promptly signed. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/15/top-25-remaining-cfl-free-agents/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/15/riders-ink-receiver-manny-arceneaux/ ***** Nate Behar signed with Ottawa. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/15/canadian-receiver-nate-behar-to-join-redblacks/ ***** Naaman Roosevelt will return to Regina. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/naaman-roosevelt-agrees-to-terms-with-riders/ ***** Cody Fajardo signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/riders-sign-qb-cody-fajardo-to-one-year-deal/ ***** Derel Walker signed with the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/derel-walker-leaves-toronto-without-signing-deal-with-the-argos/ ***** DJ Lalama signed with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/15/bombers-sign-manitoba-product-d-j-lalama/ ***** Manny Arcenaux signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/15/riders-ink-receiver-manny-arceneaux/ ***** Justin Tuggle signed with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/19/ticats-add-possible-larry-dean-replacement-in-former-argos-lb-justin-tuggle/ ***** Ian Wild signed with the Argos. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/18/argos-sign-lb-ian-wild/ ***** The league announced that Regina will host the 2020 Grey Cup, and Hamilton the 2021 game. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/21/grey-cup-double-shot-saskatchewan-and-hamilton-going-back-to-back/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/18/argos-sign-lb-ian-wild/ https://3downnation.com/2019/02/22/much-to-celebrate-as-hamilton-finally-gets-to-host-a-grey-cup/ ***** Kienan LaFrance signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2019/02/21/riders-repatriate-canadian-rb-kienan-lafrance/ Quote
GA Russell Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Posted March 19, 2019 Joe Kapp is 81 today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kapp Quote
GA Russell Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 3/28 checking down https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/28/checking-rutleys-time-shine-bc/ ***** The AAF may fold after this one season because the NFL union is not allowing its members to play. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/27/aaf-major-owner-tom-dundon-contemplating-discontinuing-the-league/ ***** A report says that the Als have not paid all their bills. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/28/montreal-alouettes-creditors-may-be-closing-in-report/ ***** The rules committee has issued its report. https://3downnation.com/2019/03/22/the-cfl-finally-planning-to-use-replay-to-address-qb-headshots/ ***** Attention Jim Sangrey! Sports Illustrated has investigated the beers sold at MLB parks. Here is the Blue Jays report with a link to the full list. https://www.si.com/eats/2019/03/28/toronto-blue-jays-beer-list-rogers-centre-best-options ***** The AP reports that MLB has become the first of the four US sports major leagues to have no one left from the 20th century. I wonder who in the CFL has the longest tenure. https://apnews.com/c171fd38f1d0498390b4e7f0e5b092ee Edited April 2, 2019 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Posted April 2, 2019 Jaime Elizondo has quit the Redblacks, apparently to join Marc Trestman with the XFL's Tampa team. The Redblacks are unhappy about that. https://3downnation.com/2019/04/01/redblacks-offensive-coordinator-jamie-elizondo-quits-plans-to-take-xfl-job/ https://3downnation.com/2019/04/01/redblacks-fire-off-surly-press-release-following-elizondo-departure/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/04/01/jaime-elizondo-leaves-redblacks-pursue-opportunities/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/04/01/oleary-redblacks-campbell-scrambling-elizondo-departure/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Speaking of Marc Trestman, it looks like he has hired Jerry Glanville, too. https://3downnation.com/2019/04/01/former-ticats-defensive-coordinator-jerry-glanville-to-be-hired-in-xfl/ ***** Lirim Hajrullahu has decided to rejoin the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2019/04/01/ticats-bring-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-back/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/04/01/lirim-hajrullahu-re-signs-ticats/ Edited April 2, 2019 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Posted April 2, 2019 The AAF is apparently suspending operations. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/aaf-to-suspend-operations-report-says/ar-BBVwKdD?ocid=spartandhp https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/football-world-reacts-to-reports-of-the-aaf-suspending-league-operations/ar-BBVxTMw?ocid=spartandhp https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/johnny-manziel-offers-surprisingly-sensible-advice-for-fellow-aaf-players/ar-BBVxRJN?ocid=spartandhp https://3downnation.com/2019/04/02/aaf-suspending-football-operations-reports/ https://3downnation.com/2019/04/02/aaf-players-who-could-be-on-their-way-back-to-the-cfl/ https://3downnation.com/2019/04/02/johnny-manziel-takes-shot-at-alouettes-money-situation/ Quote
GA Russell Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Posted April 3, 2019 Fred Stamps has retired as an Eskimo. https://3downnation.com/2019/04/02/former-star-receiver-fred-stamps-retires-as-an-eskimo/ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/04/02/fred-stamps-signs-one-day-contract-retire-eskimo/ ***** The AAF made the end of their season official this afternoon. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025120/article/aaf-suspending-operations-canceling-end-of-season https://www.cbssports.com/aaf/news/as-aaf-suspends-operations-lets-take-a-look-at-10-players-whove-earned-an-nfl-shot/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/02/alliance-of-american-football-suspends-operations-after-just-eight-games Quote
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