GA Russell Posted May 6 Author Posted May 6 Mitch Picton has retired. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-receiver-picton-announces-his-cfl-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/01/mitch-picton-retires-after-winning-112th-grey-cup-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/01/receiver-mitch-picton-announces-retirement-from-football/ ***** DeVaris Daniels, a favorite of mine, has retired. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/05/receiver-davaris-daniels-announces-retirement/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/05/veteran-cfl-receiver-davaris-daniels-retires-from-professional-football/ ***** Discussions about the schedule and playoff changes https://3downnation.com/2026/05/02/general-managers-deem-earlier-cfl-start-date-extremely-challenging-for-football-operations/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/02/opinion-cfl-sells-integrity-with-expanded-grey-cup-playoff-format/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/03/why-cfls-new-grey-cup-playoff-format-slaps/ ***** Neg Lists analysis https://3downnation.com/2026/05/03/every-cfl-teams-longest-tenured-negotiation-list-player/ ***** The Redblacks have let go Marco Dubois. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-release-veteran-canadian-fullback-dubois/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/04/ottawa-redblacks-release-veteran-marco-dubois/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/04/redblacks-release-tight-end-fullback-marco-dubois/ ***** Highest-Paid quarterbacks https://3downnation.com/2026/05/04/highest-paid-quarterbacks-for-2026-canadian-football-league-season/ ***** Highest-Paid running backs and fullbacks https://3downnation.com/2026/05/05/the-cfls-highest-paid-running-backs-in-2026/ ***** Top 3 running backs https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/04/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-running-backs-2/ ***** Luke Willson will be the analyst for TSN's Friday night games. I'm not going to let him spoil my fun. I'll be listening to the radio. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/04/luke-willson-announces-colour-commentator-role-for-cfl-on-tsn/ ***** The league contributed $4.6 million to amateur football last year. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-member-clubs-donate-over-46-million-to-amateur-football-programs-across-canada/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/05/cfl-touts-4-6-million-investment-in-amateur-football-in-2025/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/05/4-6-million-invested-in-amateur-football-in-2025/ ***** Sask analyses https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/5-in-five-players-in-roughriders-camp-to-look-out-for-young-canadian-receivers/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/roughriders-finally-show-imagination-unveil-new-theme-games/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-may-3-2026/ ***** Montreal analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/01/3-reasons-why-montreal-could-win-the-113th-grey-cup/ ***** Sean McEwen has signed with the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/04/ottawa-redblacks-sign-veteran-sean-mcewen/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/04/redblacks-sign-national-offensive-lineman-sean-mcewen/ ***** Draft grades https://www.cfl.ca/2026/04/29/grading-all-9-teams-2026-cfl-canadian-draft-classes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/01/ranking-every-teams-first-round-cfl-canadian-draft-pick/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/04/top-of-the-depth-chart-2026-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ ***** Calgary analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/05/3-reasons-why-calgary-could-win-the-113th-grey-cup/ ***** This thread's view count today stands at 571,600. That an increase of 11,300 since April 6 (390 per day). Quote
GA Russell Posted May 6 Author Posted May 6 Rookie camps opened today. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/06/rookie-camps-now-open-in-cfl-cities-across-canada/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/06/football-in-the-air-as-rookie-camps-begin-across-the-cfl/ ***** Calgary analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/06/5-things-to-know-for-2026-calgary-stampeders/ ***** Highest-Paid receivers https://3downnation.com/2026/05/06/the-cfls-highest-paid-receivers-in-2026/ ***** Marco Dubois has promptly signed with the Als. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/06/montreal-alouettes-sign-cfl-veteran-marco-dubois-four-others/ Quote
GA Russell Posted May 7 Author Posted May 7 (edited) Boris Bede will play in Paris this year. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/07/former-cfl-kicker-boris-bede-signs-with-paris-lights/ ***** Ottawa analyses https://3downnation.com/2026/05/06/definitive-ottawa-redblacks-2026-cfl-training-camp-primer/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/07/ottawa-redblacks-2026-cfl-training-camp-primer-defence/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/is-brown-the-answer-for-redblacks-at-quarterback/ ***** Edmonton analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/07/3-reasons-why-edmonton-could-win-the-113th-grey-cup/ ***** Highest-Paid OL https://3downnation.com/2026/05/07/the-cfls-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-in-2026/ ***** ***** Or if you prefer... ***** Edited May 7 by GA Russell Quote
GA Russell Posted May 9 Author Posted May 9 BC has let go Christian Covington. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/08/lions-release-national-defensive-lineman-christian-covington/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/08/b-c-lions-release-canadian-christian-covington/ ***** League-Wide analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/08/everything-you-need-to-know-for-2026-cfl-training-camps/ ***** Toronto analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-returning-faces-get-argos-back-to-grey-cup-contention/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/08/top-of-the-depth-chart-for-2026-toronto-argonauts/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://3downnation.com/2026/05/08/five-position-battles-in-winnipeg-blue-bombers-training-camp-in-2026/ ***** Highest-Paid DL https://3downnation.com/2026/05/08/the-cfls-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-in-2026/ Quote
GA Russell Posted May 9 Author Posted May 9 Highest-Paid linebackers https://3downnation.com/2026/05/09/the-cfls-highest-paid-linebackers-in-2026/ ***** Sask analysis https://3downnation.com/2026/05/09/position-battles-to-watch-in-saskatchewan-roughriders-2026-cfl-training-camp/ ***** Hamilton analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-tiger-cats-defence-get-hamilton-over-grey-cup-hump/ ***** Toronto analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/argos-miller-set-to-open-his-first-training-camp-as-a-head-coach/ ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted May 10 Author Posted May 10 Highest-Paid DBs https://3downnation.com/2026/05/10/the-cfls-highest-paid-defensive-backs-in-2026/ ***** Davis Alexander says that he is 100% now. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/10/im-at-100-percent-davis-alexander-fully-healthy-for-montreal-alouettes-cfl-training-camp/ ***** The teams are reducing their rosters to 85 men, as required. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/09/cutdown-tracker-cfl-teams-make-their-first-rounds-of-cuts/ ***** The league has an Official YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@cfl ***** Single-game tickets are now for sale. https://www.cfl.ca/tickets ***** Montreal analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-the-alouettes-replace-veteran-contributors/ Quote
GA Russell Posted May 11 Author Posted May 11 The Stamps' Reggie Begelton and Folarin Orimolade are still injured from last year. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/11/dave-dickenson-provides-injury-update-on-reggie-begelton-folarin-orimolade/ ***** The league's Top 30 highest-paid players https://3downnation.com/2026/05/11/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-players-for-2026/ ***** Backup QB Max Duggan was let go by the Argos Saturday, and was immediately signed by Ryan Dinwiddie and the Redblacks. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/11/ottawa-redblacks-sign-qb-max-duggan-after-release-from-argonauts/ ***** Grey Cup tickets are now on sale. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/11/tickets-to-the-113th-grey-cup-now-on-sale/ ***** Top 3 cornerbacks https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/11/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-cornerbacks-2/ ***** League Preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-training-camps-open-sunday-as-teams-gear-up-for-june-4-season-start/ ***** The veterans' training camps opened yesterday. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/11/one-training-camp-wish-for-every-cfl-team/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/11/the-road-to-the-113th-grey-cup-starts-now-with-cfl-training-camp-underway/ ***** 4 QB training camp battles https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/11/4-backup-qb-battles-to-watch-in-training-camp/ ***** Calgary analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-training-camps-open-sunday-as-teams-gear-up-for-june-4-season-start/ ***** BC analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/lets-continue-to-build-lions-look-to-continue-growth-as-training-camp-opens/ ***** Sask analyses https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-the-roughriders-defence-remain-elite-following-free-agency-purge/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-may-10-2026/ ***** Television Deal consideration https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfls-broadcast-cliff-happens-league-2026-tsn-deal-expires ***** ***** Just to refresh your recollection... ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted May 13 Author Posted May 13 CFL News Hub has a new offering this year - fans get to vote on the power rankings. https://cflnewshub.com ***** Hamilton training camp battles https://3downnation.com/2026/05/12/five-position-battles-to-watch-in-2026-hamilton-tiger-cats-cfl-training-camp/ ***** Training camp battles for each team https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/12/9-training-camp-battles-to-watch-at-cfl-training-camp/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/12/one-position-battle-for-each-cfl-training-camp/ ***** Highest-Paid player at each position https://3downnation.com/2026/05/12/highest-paid-cfl-players-at-every-position-for-2026/ ***** Cody Fajardo is talking big. He thinks the Elks can win the Grey Cup. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/qb-fajardo-believes-elks-can-contend-for-grey-cup-after-years-of-futility/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/13/cody-fajardo-edmonton-elks-have-grey-cup-winning-cfl-roster/ ***** The Board of Governors has approved the rules changes for 2026. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-going-back-to-20-second-play-clock-in-last-three-minutes-of-halves/ https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/12/2026-annual-off-season-rule-changes-approved-by-board-of-governors/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-press-2026-annual-offseason-rule-changes-approved-by-board-of-governors ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/12/5-things-to-know-for-2026-winnipeg-blue-bombers/ ***** Ottawa analysis (I'm still not sold on Brown.) https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/12/5-things-to-know-for-2026-ottawa-redblacks/ ***** Hamilton analyses https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/13/top-of-the-depth-chart-2026-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-middle-linebacker-mcmanis-quickly-making-presence-felt-with-ticats/ ***** Edmonton and BC will be broadcasting their games in Punjabi again this year. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/13/7-tricks-of-the-trade-for-bringing-the-cfl-to-life-in-punjabi/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/bombers-return-star-vaval-pushing-for-starting-role-on-defence-in-second-cfl-season/ ***** Calgary analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-the-stampeders-replace-talent-lost-to-the-nfl/ ***** Toronto analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/veteran-argos-receiver-mital-paying-attention-to-detail-during-training-camp/ Quote
GA Russell Posted May 15 Author Posted May 15 I am happy to report that The Maestro at Door Flies Open is back for another year. He will again be hosting a pool. https://doorfliesopen.com/2026/05/14/cfl-beat-259/ ***** Matthew Shiltz has retired as a Ticat. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/14/matthew-shiltz-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-ticat/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/14/matthew-shiltz-inks-one-day-contract-to-retire-with-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tiger-cats-sign-qb-shiltz-to-one-day-deal-to-retire-with-club/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/qb-matthew-shiltz-ends-cfl-career-hamilton-tiger-cat ***** Pre-Season games will be streamed on the league's website. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/14/where-to-watch-2026-cfl-preseason-games/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/14/tsn-broadcasting-two-cfl-preseason-games-in-2026-remainder-available-to-stream/ ***** Sask analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/14/top-of-the-depth-chart-for-2026-saskatchewan-roughriders/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-injection-of-free-agent-talent-get-bombers-back-to-grey-cup/ ***** AJ Ouelette is #91? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted May 15 Author Posted May 15 Jarret Doege has signed with BC. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/15/b-c-lions-sign-former-argos-elks-qb-jarret-doege-one-other/ ***** Toronto analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/15/5-things-to-know-for-2026-toronto-argonauts/ ***** BC analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/can-the-lions-offence-remain-lethal-after-changes/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-predicting-the-most-impactful-first-year-roughriders/ Quote
GA Russell Posted Saturday at 08:43 PM Author Posted Saturday at 08:43 PM Edmonton analysis https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/will-elks-new-look-offensive-line-hold-up-in-2026/ ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In my day (!) the Riders were Ottawa. Sask was the Roughies. ***** ***** By the way, I mentioned The Maestro Thursday. If you haven't already, I recommend you read his thoughts on the proposed rule changes. https://doorfliesopen.com/2026/05/14/cfl-beat-259/ Quote
GA Russell Posted Sunday at 09:45 PM Author Posted Sunday at 09:45 PM The first pre-season game is tomorrow with a 3:00 pm eastern kickoff. Riders vs. Stamps. You can watch it here. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/14/preseason-week-1-saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-calgary-stampeders/ ***** Tips on watching pre-season games. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/17/5-things-to-watch-during-cfl-preseason-games/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-may-17-2026/ ***** ***** Sherman Lewis has died at 83. I had his bubble gum card in 1964. RIP. https://www.bing.com/search?q=Sherman+Lewis+dies&efirst=0&ecount=50&filters=tnTID%3a"PE_8EE931C1-1C86-48E9-9198-6E720783AD65"+tnVersion%3a"6683622"+Segment%3a"popularnow.carousel"+tnCol%3a"5"+tnOrder%3a"5c2bb640-ad62-4116-b0b7-7f2abd8fa6aa"&form=HPNN01 Quote
GA Russell Posted Monday at 10:02 PM Author Posted Monday at 10:02 PM Jovan Santos-Knox is out for the year. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-jovan-santos-knox-out-for-2026-season/ ***** Top 3 receivers https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/18/mmqb-ranking-the-cfls-top-3-receivers-2/ ***** The league has created a chart to keep track of the quarterbacks' work during the pre-season. https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/18/qb-tracker-breaking-down-preseason-playing-time-4/ ***** Sask-Calgary previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-preseason-today-18-saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-calgary-stampeders-tv-channels-live-stream-odds https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/game-day-roster-spots-up-for-grabs-in-riders-preseason-opener-in-calgary/ Quote
GA Russell Posted Tuesday at 10:26 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 10:26 PM Players pick the 3 most improved teams https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/19/3-most-improved-teams-according-to-cfl-players/ ***** Edmonton analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/19/5-things-to-know-for-2026-edmonton-elks/ ***** Montreal analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/19/top-of-the-depth-chart-for-2026-montreal-alouettes/ ***** Sask-Calgary https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/stampeders-top-roughriders-in-cfl-pre-season-action/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/19/calgary-stampeders-best-defending-grey-cup-champions-in-preseason-opener-five-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/scores/cfl-scores-today-calgary-stampeders-20-saskatchewan-roughriders-15-philpots-70-yard-strike-powers-stamps-past-late-riders-rally ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/my-key-takeaways-training-camp ***** ***** Quote
GA Russell Posted 50 minutes ago Author Posted 50 minutes ago Eastern Preview https://doorfliesopen.com/2026/05/21/cfl-beat-260/ ***** BC analysis https://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/20/top-of-the-depth-chart-for-2026-bc-lions/ ***** Hamilton analysis, etc. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/tiger-cats-itching-to-hit-someone-else-in-pre-season-opener-against-argonauts/ https://3downnation.com/2026/05/15/i-dont-care-how-good-you-run-it-scott-milanovich-puts-one-ability-above-rest-in-tiger-cats-rb-battle/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/watch-pre-season-game-1-toronto-argonauts-hamilton-tiger-cats ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2026/05/20/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-how-teams-stack-up-entering-full-preseason-slate/ ***** The league has revealed the 34 regular season games to be carried in the US by the CBS Sports cable channel. Those games will not be available to the US for streaming on the league's website. Only three of the games are after Labor Day. https://3downnation.com/2026/05/21/cfl-unveils-broadcast-schedule-for-final-year-of-american-tv-deal-with-cbs-sports-network/ ***** 3 predictions for 2026 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-bold-2026-cfl-predictions/ Quote
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