CFL Players to Watch.....

[Rammer]

Allan Maki, David Naylor

WEST DIVISION EIGHT TO WATCH

B.C. LIONS

Joe Smith, running back

In less than a full season, Smith gained 887 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Imagine what he can do if he stays healthy from June to November.

CALGARY STAMPEDERS

Jeremaine Copeland,

receiver

Gone is the brash trash talker who liked to celebrate his touchdowns in wild fashion. With a new attitude, Copeland is ready for business.

EDMONTON ESKIMOS

Trevor Gaylor, receiver

He enjoyed a strong preseason in a new offensive scheme that could feature him as much as all-star Jason Tucker.

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

Kent Austin, head coach

He was the quarterback who won the 1989 Grey Cup for the 'Riders. But what will he deliver in his first season as a head man?

Allan Maki

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EAST DIVISION EIGHT TO WATCH

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

Timmy Chang, quarterback

The former University of Hawaii star will start the season as a backup, but an impressive training camp means the Ticats won't hesitate to turn to him.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

Derrick Armstrong,

receiver

The former Saskatchewan Roughrider and Houston Texan receiver was a late-season addition in 2006. He should give the Blue Bombers the receiving threat needed to complement Milt

Stegall.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS

Jamel White, running back

His preseason work helped push veteran John Avery to the sidelines. A former Cleveland Brown, White replaces Ricky Williams as Toronto's main ball carrier.

MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Robert Edwards,

running back

The Montreal veteran should be more prominent in an offence with a renewed emphasis on the ground game.

David Naylor

Fun to speculate, this one came from the Globe and Mail. I like the Lions selection, the game of offence is about to be evolve again, and the power RB should be as good a choice as any to hammer at those quick LB's/DB's, utilizing the RB pass.