I started out to talk about a few teams only and then expanded and didn’t even realize I missed Saskatchewan.
I think they did pretty well. Better than most and behind only Edmonton and Hamilton so far as far as free agency is concerned.
That isn’t an assessment of their overall team which I’m not even attempting to make and it’s still way too early in my opinion to make that type of assessment.
But I don’t think Rider fans have any reason to be disappointed so far.
Yes, of course - - the Elks cheat. 
That being said, they must not be very good at it - since they’ve ‘basked’ in irrelevance since 2018!
Agree, but also would add Dave D. is no longer on solid ground either. This is time to prove taking on the GM position wasn’t a step to far for him.
Well I am very confident Calgary is coming out of the basement this year to make room for either Winnipeg or BC.
Edmonton has done a fantastic job in FA and I think the Battle for Alberta is going to be classic again.
Mark Kilam is looking to show Dave Dickenson he made a bad mistake firing him. So those matchups are going to be tough fought battles.
I looked at Riders and they too seem ready to do battle too, unfortunately.
I sure hope though that neither Regina or Edmonton out do Calgary. It’s ok to beat the other 6 teams though and each other of course.
This was one of my favourite moves by Hervey - - Signing Mark Kilam as Head Coach! He is a good motivator, and players really respond to his style of teaching, a player’s coach. It would be nice to see both the Stamps and Elks ‘rise’ out of the West Division basement.
Agree with you on this - - taking on the GM role along with Head Coaching duties may have been a ‘bridge too far’ for Dave D. 
Have to believe DD Dickenson driving Kilam to the edge of town, ie. firing him was the best thing that ever happened to long-hair Mark.
He’ll flourish in Edmonton. Might have the odd clash with the GM, but who doesn’t?
Right now, I’d have the Elks as slight favorites to take the CFL duke in 2025. Perhaps co-favorites with Montreal. Ryan Dinwiddie will have to work a veritable Houdini act in Toronto to repeat as champions. Here’s some early odds based only partly on the draft rankings:
The obvious - Edmonton is rising up. Winnipeg struggling to avoid being flushed down the drain.
Ya, right.
New member from Arizona I love the CFL been watching for about 10 years. I was at the Super Bowl and have you ever felt you got robbed. Many of us were so bored we bet on drunk fans passing out. All the hype for a couple of weeks only to be labeled as a worthless game. Any love the CFL
Welcome to the forum. You will find many here who love the CFL as well and even some who love the NFL or college/university football and the odd UFL fan. All are welcome.
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The West will be tough & other than the Stamps, hard to handicap. But IMO the Riders are better than last year & were a freak gale away from 1st. At this moment, they may be the favourite to take the West. I DO think they need another veteran body in the middle for depth behind their DT’s.
Still, a lot of players available, draft to come, so too early to tell.
Greetings, Drooler. Wouldn’t mind being in Arizona right now.
Reminds me - got to get ready for golf.
You already have a Canucks type if humour. - - bienvenue, Welcome, Herzlich willkommen, Bienvenido, Huānyíng!
Not only did the riders retain all of their star players they also retained their core receivers. Then they upgraded the QB lineup, the Oline, the Dline and the secondary. This was an A+ effort by the team.
who is this Marshall Ferguson? what the hell does he know?
the Riders didn’t need to go out and sign a Big time Receiver. they have a lot of really good and talented Receivers thank you! he’s so full of it.
Never count out the defending champion; in any sport.
Unless his name was Leon Spinks.
IMO both BC and Calgary are going to be hard to judge until we get into the season.
Lots of changes on both teams both player and coach wise. Plus there is the new HC thing in BC, where they will lose a game or two with the new head coach. Seen it too many times to say it won’t happen…
I’m unfamiliar w/ him but I’ll take your word for it.