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TORONTO — Duron Carter could suit up for the Als after all in Week 4, while Rakeem Cato has confirmed he will start at quarterback.
Plus, what’s Trevor Harris saying about his return to Toronto?
That and much, much more in the latest Checking Down:
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BC LIONS
The Lions’ defence expects better in Week 4 against the Riders (The Canadian Press)
– After a minor stumble in Week 3, Mark Washington believes his defence can do better in an all-West duel in Week 4 against the Riders (Matt Baker, BCLions.com).
– Ask anyone on the Lions about Loucheiz Purifoy and the first word that comes up is ‘athleticism’ (Cam Tucker, Vancouver Province).
EDMONTON ESKIMOS
The Esks will need more from Odell Willis and co. moving forward (The Canadian Press)
– With one sack in two games, the lack of pressure from the Eskimos’ defensive front has been a big problem thus far (Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun).
– Mike Reilly and Adarius Bowman have been unstoppable in two games in 2016, but the key to Edmonton’s early offensive success? The O-line (Gerry Moddejonge, Edmonton Journal).
– Adarius Bowman looked much like Adarius Bowman in a thrilling OT win in Week 2, which tabbed him Shaw Top Performer honours for the week (CFL.ca).
CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Can the Stampeders bounce back from a bizarre tie heading into Week 4? (Johany Jutras/CFL.ca)
– The Stampeders are mourning the loss of former great Ron ‘Badger’ Allbright, who died at age 81 (Scott Fisher, Calgary Herald).
– In one drive, rookie linebacker Alex Singleton went from zero to hero for the Stamps after forcing a critical goal line fumble (Scott Mitchell, Calgary Sun).
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Darian Durant and Rob Bagg celebrate during back-and-forth action in Week 3 (The Canadian Press)
– Construction continues on the new Mosaic Stadium, including new field turf that can drain 100 inches of water per hour (Phil Andrews, 620 CKRM).
– While Darian Durant shows little rust early in 2016, Chris Jones is busy looking for the future of the quarterback position in Regina (Darrell Davis, 3 Down Nation).
– Newly-added Riders Jake Waters and Cedric McKinley practised for the first time on Tuesday, while Josiah St. John (ankle) was also on the field (Rod Pedersen, CFL.ca).
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Can the Bombers get on a roll with their second straight win vs. the Eskimos? (The Canadian Press)
– It’s been almost two years since the Bombers won back to back games, something they hope to change at home in Week 4 (Jeff Hamilton, Winnipeg Free Press).
– The Bombers’ Week 3 matchup definitely had the feel of a ‘must-win game’ inside the organization (Darren Cameron, BlueBombers.com).
HAMILTON TIGER-CATS
Zach Collaros is back at practice for the Ticats but won’t play in Week 4 (Adam Gagnon/CFL.ca)
– While Zach Collaros has returned to practice wearing a knee brace, Kent Austin has confirmed he will not play on Friday (Mike Koreen, Toronto Sun).
– Luke Tasker has some of the surest hands in the CFL, but what’s his secret? (Steve Milton, The Hamilton Spectator).
TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Expect Brandon Whitaker to be a big part of the Argos’ plans this week (The Canadian Press)
– The Argos are up against the top-ranked run defence this week, but it didn’t stop them from running against the Lions and it won’t against the REDBLACKS either (Chris O’Leary, The Toronto Star).
– With Trevor Harris set to return, Scott Milanovich reflects on what happened this past winter that resulted in his departure (Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun).
OTTAWA REDBLACKS
All eyes will be on Trevor Harris this week in his return to Toronto (The Canadian Press)
– It hasn’t taken Trevor Harris long to show he’s one of the CFL’s toughest players, but where did that toughness come from? (Dave Naylor, TSN.ca).
– In Chris Williams, REDBLACKS fans have a chance to enjoy something very special right before their eyes (Wayne Scanlan, Ottawa Citizen).
– Injuries in the secondary have the REDBLACKS juggling their lineup as Forrest Hightower and Jerrel Gavins won’t play Wednesday vs. Toronto (Tim Baines, Ottawa Citizen).
– While the media make waves, Trevor Harris is downplaying his return to Toronto (Tim Baines, Ottawa Citizen).
MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Duron Carter could be on track to play for the Alouettes this week (The Canadian Press)
– According to Joey Alfieri, Duron Carter is taking reps with the Alouettes’ first-team as he appeals his one-game suspension (Joey Alfieri, TSN 690).
– According to multiple reports, Rakeem Cato will start for the Alouettes vs. Hamilton.
