“We are definitely hungry.” Redblacks’ receiver Ryan Davis “excited” for year two in the CFL

Last season, having gone 3-11, the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks didn’t have a lot of positives, especially on the offensive side of the ball. With quarterback Matt Nichols only throwing for 544 yards and not scoring a single touchdown, and no 1,000 yard receiver or runner in sight, it was tough for Redblacks fans to figureContinue reading ““We are definitely hungry.” Redblacks’ receiver Ryan Davis “excited” for year two in the CFL”

Ottawa brothers Alex and Luiji Vilain set to play in championship games across the border on Saturday

In today’s day and age, you can turn on the television on Sunday to watch your weekly dose of NFL football and do so seeing Canadian players playing regularly. During the 2021-22 NFL season we have already seen Canadians Chase Claypool, Chuba Hubbard, Jevon Holland, Benjamin St Juste, Christian Covington, Tevaughn Campbell and Joshua PalmerContinue reading “Ottawa brothers Alex and Luiji Vilain set to play in championship games across the border on Saturday”

“It was everything I needed.” Edmonton Elks’ Jalen Tolliver looks back at off-season sessions with the 2 Live Late Night Crew

This off-season has been extremely long for a number of CFL players. Some hadn’t played since the league closed its 2019 season in November of 2019, some haven’t played in over two years due to injuries and cancelled seasons and then there are a group of players that have played in different leagues since NovemberContinue reading ““It was everything I needed.” Edmonton Elks’ Jalen Tolliver looks back at off-season sessions with the 2 Live Late Night Crew”

Carleton Ravens receiver Tristan Ready makes name for himself as “Receiver Teacher”

Tristan Ready signed to play football for the Carleton University Ravens in early 2020. The Ravens were getting a hometown, 6-foot-1, 195 pound receiver who has proven himself on the field at all levels including at football north, becoming the 4th ranked receiver in all of Canada and running a 4.50 40 yard dash, showcasingContinue reading “Carleton Ravens receiver Tristan Ready makes name for himself as “Receiver Teacher””

Brampton-raised receiver Joshua Palmer out of Tennessee drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 NFL Draft

After seeing both Jevon Holland and Benjamin St Juste get selected on the defensive side of the ball fellow Canadian Joshua Palmer thought he’d put his name in the mix. Getting the call from the Los Angeles Chargers at 77th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft Palmer looks to join Nkeal Harry and Chase ClaypoolContinue reading “Brampton-raised receiver Joshua Palmer out of Tennessee drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 NFL Draft”

JZ’s Scouting Reports; “Dreams keep coming true” for Canadian receiver Dylan Djete

When Chase Claypool was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers dreams became reachable for many Canadian football players. For years the only Canadian athletes showcased on the big stage were offensive and defensive linemen. Players like Tyrone Crawford, David Onyemata and Laurent Duvernay Tardif were often marketedContinue reading “JZ’s Scouting Reports; “Dreams keep coming true” for Canadian receiver Dylan Djete”

JZ’s Scouting Reports; Ottawa’s Alex Vilain wants to “beat the odds” moving forward with football career

Since 1997 when Kanata’s Pat Woodcock was signed to play for the Syracuse Orange in the NCAA, there hasn’t been a wide receiver from the Ottawa area to play at the division one. Canada in general has just recently been getting more attention from its skill position players with players like Chase Claypool, Joshua Palmer,Continue reading “JZ’s Scouting Reports; Ottawa’s Alex Vilain wants to “beat the odds” moving forward with football career”