In just one month, the CFL’s annual free agency period will open up. It will be the first time that the league’s Ottawa Redblacks will enter a free agency without their former general manager Marcel Desjardins. Outside of the 2015 CFL free agency period, in which the team signed a number of CFL stars likeContinue reading “One month until free agency; what do the Redblacks need to do before February 8th?”
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Jean-Marc Edme and Pier-Yves Lavergne added to Alouettes front office from the Ottawa Redblacks
As the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks brought in their new front office, led by general manager Shawn Burke, now the second GM in franchise history, there have been a few members of the old front office that have received new opportunities outside of Ottawa. Alongside Marcel Desjardins, who was the Redblacks’ general manager, OSEG also partedContinue reading “Jean-Marc Edme and Pier-Yves Lavergne added to Alouettes front office from the Ottawa Redblacks”
Ottawa Redblacks announce front office staff for 2022 CFL season
On October 25th 2021 the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks and long time general manager Marcel Desjardins parted ways. Desjardins, who was with the Redblacks since day one in 2013 was the only general manager and the only man in charge that the franchise knew until Shawn Burke was brought in. Burke was hired by the RedblacksContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks announce front office staff for 2022 CFL season”
2021 comes to an end; what can be done for a better 2022 in Ottawa?
Featured image from Joshua O’Connor The last three calendar years haven’t been too great for the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks, and thats on all aspects. In 2019, to kickoff the year, the Ottawa Redblacks lost star players Trevor Harris, William Powell, Diontae Spencer, Greg Ellingson, Sir Vincent Rogers, Kyries Hebert and Rico Murray to other teams.Continue reading “2021 comes to an end; what can be done for a better 2022 in Ottawa?”
Newly hired General Manager Shawn Burke “excited to be a part of this community” with Ottawa Redblacks
Just before Christmas, the Ottawa Redblacks made a move that leaves a large impact on the entire CFL. Yes, they signed a couple of free agents including Canadians Will Corby and Shaiheem Charles-Brown, but the big move was hiring general manager Shawn Burke. Burke will be the second general manager in franchise history, after theContinue reading “Newly hired General Manager Shawn Burke “excited to be a part of this community” with Ottawa Redblacks”
Veteran defensive back Jonathan Rose released by Edmonton Elks; time for a return to the capital
After bringing in both Chris Jones and Geroy Simon to lead their front office, it was announced that the CFL’s Edmonton Elks released twelve players to kickoff their off-season. On the list of now free agents was defensive back Jonathan Rose. Rose is coming off of a season in 2021 which he played in 13Continue reading “Veteran defensive back Jonathan Rose released by Edmonton Elks; time for a return to the capital”
A look into the off-season; who will newly acquired GM Shawn Burke build his Ottawa Redblacks’ team around?
On Sunday the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks announced that they acquired Shawn Burke as their next general manager. The move comes after they fired original general manager Marcel Desjardins in October, and bringing in Burke may have surprised a lot of people around the Ottawa Redblacks, fans, coaches and even players may have been surprised, especiallyContinue reading “A look into the off-season; who will newly acquired GM Shawn Burke build his Ottawa Redblacks’ team around?”
CFL, Ottawa Redblacks reveal 10 names on negotiation list
On Tuesday, the CFL revealed 10 names on each of the 9 teams negotiation lists, a list that could go up to 45 names long of players that the team would have rights to. Some are current free agents, and some are student athletes waiting on their opportunity to enter the professional level. One player,Continue reading “CFL, Ottawa Redblacks reveal 10 names on negotiation list”
Ottawa Redblacks sign U of T receiver Will Corby
On Monday it was announced that the Ottawa Redblacks had signed receiver Will Corby. The move, despite being posted on Monday happened earlier in December and looks to be a good move. Corby, a 6-foot-3 receiver went un-drafted in the 2021 CFL Draft and played out his final year of U-Sports eligibility in 2021. HeContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks sign U of T receiver Will Corby”
Ottawa Redblacks hire Shawn Burke as General Manager; what should be done this off-season?
On Sunday morning, just before football fans got their fantasy football lineups and their NFL bets locked in, the news came out of Ottawa that the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks had hired their newest general manager. After failing to win more than 3 games in back to back seasons, going 6-26 over the past 32 games,Continue reading “Ottawa Redblacks hire Shawn Burke as General Manager; what should be done this off-season?”
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