FORECASTS

“Mike Reilly. He’s a dual-threat quarterback, he knows how to run an offence efficiently, and how to carry himself as a pro, proving times and times again that he’s always willing to put the team first. I think he’s great to build a team around, not just on offence.” Who will win Most Outstanding Canadian? 40% Andrew Harris 37% Alex Singleton 15% Brad Sinopoli

“The Harris /Wilder Jr. yardage battle will get a ton of coverage this season, so their names will be in the news all season. Harris will benefit from that more than any other candidate. He’ll have an outstanding season.”

Who will win Most Outstanding Defensive Player? 46% Alex Singleton 21% Willie Jefferson 17% Solomon Elimimian

“Singleton is the best defensive player in the game right now, until he is proven not to be can’t doubt he will be as dominant if not more so next season.” Who will be the comeback player of the year? 48% Zach Collaros 18% J.C. Sherritt 15% Jonathon Jennings 14% Adarius Bowman “It’s gotta be Sherritt . The only thing that kept him from dominating — again — last year was injury. If he’s fully recovered, the guy is as terrifying as any linebacker in the league.”

Which 2017 CFL draft pick will have the most impact this season? 27% Tunde Adeleke, CGY 25% Kawku Boateng, EDM 13% Nate Behar, EDM

“The Stampeders got the steal of the draft last year when they chose Tunde Adeleke out of Carleton. Adeleke has already turned heads with his puntreturning, but he’s primed to take over the Stamps’ starting safety spot this season now that Josh Bell has moved on to coaching. He’s the one to watch.”

“Behar has all the makings to be a star in the CFL. He will get plenty of opportunity to show it this year.”

Which non-playoff team a season ago will have the most wins in 2018? 70% Hamilton Tiger-Cats 26% B.C. Lions

4% Montreal Alouettes

“Hamilton went 6-4 under June Jones last year and it could’ve been better if not for some late-game mistakes. Jeremiah Masoli and Johnny Manziel are ready to operate a new style of offence debuting in 2018.” Who is the most underrated CFL player? 4% Cleyon Laing 4% Jeremiah Masoli 4% Tyrell Sutton 3% Brandon Banks 3% Bryan Burnham 3% Alan-Michael Cash 3% BJ Cunningham 3% Armanti Edwards 3% Kevin Glenn 3% Micah Johnson 3% Maurice Leggett 3% Antoine Pruneau

“Antoine Pruneau. He’s tough, reliable, a starter since he came into the league. He made a very average defence look better last year with Ottawa. He will have more help this year and he should be able to shine even more.”

Which CFL team has the biggest home-field advantage? 67% Sask. Roughriders 17% Calgary Stampeders 11% Winnipeg Blue Bombers

“It’s a different world in Regina. It’s loud, packed and hostile, exactly what a home field is supposed to be.” Redblacks DB Antoine Pruneau was one of a handful of players thought to be the most underrated in the CFL.

Which current head coach would you want coaching your team? 65% Marc Trestman 15% Dave Dickenson 8% Wally Buono

“Trestman’s football IQ is second to none. Also his calm demeanor filters through the team, just look at the East final versus the Riders. There was no panic and the team did what it had to do.”

Which up-and-coming coach (current co-ordinator or positional coach) would you hire as a first-time head coach? 46% Orlondo Steinauer 16% DeVone Claybrooks 10% Mark Washington

“Steinauer probably was ready for it before he left for Fresno State, but a year working under June Jones and Jerry Glanville will make him even more ready to take on HC role.” Will there be a crossover this season? 66% Yes 34% No