With training camp in the books and the 2017 Canadian Football League season on the horizon, general manager Marcel Desjardins, head coach Rick Campbell and the Ottawa Redblacks had the difficult task of paring down the roster to the league-mandated maximum of 46 (not including injuries, plus 10 practise roster spots) over the weekend. Here's … Continue reading Your 2017 Ottawa Redblacks
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Redblacks Training Camp battles – It’s Trev’s offence now
By Cranky Frank Clair Hope you had a chance to read my defensive preview. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the Redblacks offence. Quarterback Hank is gone, but the team’s QB corps is solid thanks to GM Marcel Desjardins’ timely acquisitions of Trevor Harris prior to the 2016 season and Drew Tate this past winter. … Continue reading Redblacks Training Camp battles – It’s Trev’s offence now
Redblacks Training Camp battles – De-fence!
By Cranky Frank Clair I hope #RNation has enjoyed its post-championship glow, because life moves fast and the win-loss columns are all about to be set to zero. While some familiar Redblacks have left (or not been asked back), the team is looking strong. Starting with the defence, today is the first of two position-by-position … Continue reading Redblacks Training Camp battles – De-fence!
Training Camp update – A few answers, but still many questions
By Cranky Frank Clair So we’re almost two weeks into camp. Thus far there’s been a weak attempt by the media to stir up a QB controversy, a sidelined DE and a soggy mock game. The RedBlacks had a lot of question marks coming into camp and if they haven’t been answered, at least we have … Continue reading Training Camp update – A few answers, but still many questions
Redblacks 2016 training camp battles
By Cranky Frank Clair My view from the corner of TD Place Stadium isn’t the greatest. I don’t talk to coaches and can’t see the whiteboards downstairs. But I still have a view of the RedBlacks heading into camp. The Redblacks 2016 training camp storylines don't begin with the opening of camp. They begin with … Continue reading Redblacks 2016 training camp battles
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