With Rookie Camps getting underway Wednesday, it's time to talk about the 2026 CFL season!

Seems to me this is a linebacker who is thinking about it in terms of who is going to be more elusive. Brady isn't that elusive, he'll just run you over.

25 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Seems to me this is a linebacker who is thinking about it in terms of who is going to be more elusive. Brady isn't that elusive, he'll just run you over.

AJ Allen is a WIL. If he were a MIKE his opinion would likely be far different.

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

CFL.ca

A.J. Allen's top 5 running backs in the CFL - CFL.ca

From Justin Rankin to Brady Oliveira, Ottawa REDBLACKS linebacker A.J. Allen counts down his top five running backs to play against in the CFL.

When explaining what makes Brady Oliveira special and why he’s been included in the linebacker’s rankings, Allen only had one thing to say.

“They give him the ball a ton,” laughed Allen.

Why don't other teams give their running back the ball more? Are they stupid?

1 hour ago, Booch said:

putz...I think he over rated as well...decent but not the start many make him out to be

BO gets the ball a lot...yeah cause he gets it done...and like you said...best avg yards per carry...yards after contact..etc....You have a workhorse bell-cow back...you use him. The others don't get used as much because.....well they don't get it done as consistently...it's as simple as that

Yup and is not the saying ‘you hate him cuz you ain’t him’ appropriate here?

AJ Allen's top 5 movies:

1 - Gigli

2 - Battlefield Earth

3 - Glitter

4 - War of the Worlds(2025)

5 - Batman and Robin

55 minutes ago, bustamente said:

good on Kenny.....gotta make that Bank when you can...Sure wish he was still here but oh well

CFL players reveal anonymous 2026 Power Rankings - CFL.ca

CFL Players Anonymous Best teams of all time Ranking:

1 - 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2 - 2008 Detroit Lions

3 - 1992-1993 Ottawa Senators

4 - 1980-1981 Winnipeg Jets

5 - 2009-2010 New Jersey Nets

4 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

CFL players reveal anonymous 2026 Power Rankings - CFL.ca

are some these players high?...or was this just the writers assumption cause the Riders lost a good chunk of their corp from last year....not returned a major part

1 hour ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

CFL players reveal anonymous 2026 Power Rankings - CFL.ca

Good, good, let the hate floooow through you.

I am glad, though, I am happy to see the league under-rate this team. If we stay reasonably healthy and Zach performs at a higher level than the last 2 years, this will be the best team we've put on the field since 21 imo.

3 hours ago, bustamente said:

Good for Kenny. Glad he's making bank if he's going to play somewhere else. Will be interesting to see how that 3rd year as the highest paid non-QB goes for a 34 year old receiver.

3 hours ago, Booch said:

good on Kenny.....gotta make that Bank when you can...Sure wish he was still here but oh well

Walters is going to regret his departure for a long, long time.

Just now, Tracker said:

Walters is going to regret his departure for a long, long time.

I dunno. Did Hamilton win the grey cup? Argument could be made that paying 1 receiver that much is a detriment to the rest of the team. He’s 1 receiver out of 5 or 6 who line up. To justify that money you almost have to throw him the ball all game long every game and while that works occasionally it doesn’t all the time. That’s great for Kenny but the QB needs to be upright to throw him the ball and I feel the cats oline will once again be their downfall. And D. Cats are all O. Bo throws for 5000 yards and they lose.

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3 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Walters is going to regret his departure for a long, long time.

I think Walters has more freedom to build a complete roster. That kind of cash tied up in a non-QB really limits what you can do.

Good on Kenny for getting the bag though.

Walters screwed up royally letting Kenny walk. PERIOD. Anyone thinking that Kenny Freaking Lawler lessens your chances of winning is crazy. The guy is an X factor and does so much more than catch the ball. Would I pay him 333k a season? With the new cap....I think I would.

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2 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

Walters screwed up royally letting Kenny walk. PERIOD. Anyone thinking that Kenny Freaking Lawler lessens your chances of winning is crazy. The guy is an X factor and does so much more than catch the ball. Would I pay him 333k a season? With the new cap....I think I would.

Zach would be in concussion protocol every week. Jake would still be starting. Cuz that’s Broxxton plus ceresna really. Or it’s 1 plus like nield. So I dunno. Lawler goes MIA for long stretches.

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Lawler is great... Happy that he's happy. But let's simmer the hyperbole a little bit. He would have been helpful last year with no Schoen, but we can win without him.

I enjoyed Kenny as a bomber but the greatest bomber receiver I’ve ever seen is number 85 Milt Stegall and it’s not close. Milt was consistent game in game out. Dude didn’t really ever go MIA. Never was an off field distraction either. Some folks didn’t like his humour or cockiness if you will but never caused problems. Stuck around even when we sucked. Wanted to win so badly as a bomber.

I enjoyed Kenny and I get why guys chase the bank if you will but I respect a guy like milt who probably could have but didn’t. Wanted to win here. Kenny seems to just chase the money. I get it. It’s all good but I think I prefer guys who putting winning first. All the power to him, some GM paid him. That’s great. A sucker is born every day. Good for Kenny but he’s not the greatest bomber receiver ever or even close.

19 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Zach would be in concussion protocol every week. Jake would still be starting. Cuz that’s Broxxton plus ceresna really. Or it’s 1 plus like nield. So I dunno. Lawler goes MIA for long stretches.

?..I dont want you anywhere near our GM or SMS if that's the only way you think we could sign Kenny. Good grief.

18 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Lawler is great... Happy that he's happy. But let's simmer the hyperbole a little bit. He would have been helpful last year with no Schoen, but we can win without him.

Did anyone state otherwise?

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13 minutes ago, Goalie said:

I enjoyed Kenny as a bomber but the greatest bomber receiver I’ve ever seen is number 85 Milt Stegall and it’s not close. Milt was consistent game in game out. Dude didn’t really ever go MIA. Never was an off field distraction either. Some folks didn’t like his humour or cockiness if you will but never caused problems. Stuck around even when we sucked. Wanted to win so badly as a bomber.

I enjoyed Kenny and I get why guys chase the bank if you will but I respect a guy like milt who probably could have but didn’t. Wanted to win here. Kenny seems to just chase the money. I get it. It’s all good but I think I prefer guys who putting winning first. All the power to him, some GM paid him. That’s great. A sucker is born every day. Good for Kenny but he’s not the greatest bomber receiver ever or even close.

Did anyone suggest Kenny was the best Bomber receiver ever? Not even close. What he would have been, by far, is the best receiver now.

Kenny is easily a top 3 receiver in this league and i miss him, but i wouldnt pay him 333K X3.

Kenny is an unreal talent and I loved watching him play.

Consistent he ain't though. 2025 was is first season playing every game.

Letting someone walk to become the highest paid non-QB in the league isn't the same thing as saying you don't want him on your team.

45 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Lawler is great... Happy that he's happy. But let's simmer the hyperbole a little bit. He would have been helpful last year with no Schoen, but we can win without him.

Not so far.

44 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

Walters screwed up royally letting Kenny walk. PERIOD. Anyone thinking that Kenny Freaking Lawler lessens your chances of winning is crazy. The guy is an X factor and does so much more than catch the ball. Would I pay him 333k a season? With the new cap....I think I would.

Honestly, I think you could go either way and justify it with ease.

At the end of the day, you are gonna overpay a couple of guys no matter what. Kenny is the type of player I would want to overpay for. That type of skill set is incredibly valuable in any league or level of football. Dominant WR who can go up and get most any ball in his rough direction? Is Poor Man Randy Moss? Want that kind of player.

Now the person behind that is much harder.

While I don't consider him a bad guy or toxic. But the lack of loyalty, the inability to stay healthy, and the lackadaisical approach he had to sorting out his passport issues are huge red flags. Especially after the team stood behind him with his DUI suspension.

I love how he plays, but I would not trust him as a franchise cornerstone.