Chris O'Leary

Senior Writer

Chris O'Leary, formerly of the Toronto Star and Edmonton Journal, is a senior writer on CFL.ca and associated platforms.

O’Leary: 5 dream free agency pairings

December 9, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at some dream scenario free agent signings, including a mass family reunion in the Alberta capital.

O’Leary: Each team’s top pending free agent

November 28, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary takes a look at the top pending free agent for each team in the league.

O’Leary: Vernon Adams Jr. a great reset for Stamps

November 26, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary analyzes what the Calgary Stampeders’ acquisition of Vernon Adams Jr. means, both for the team and the star quarterback, as he moves one province ...

O’Leary: 6 off-season storylines to follow

November 26, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at six storylines that stand to drive the off-season.

O’Leary: Lions, Elks create a possible wave of change

November 22, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the ripple effect that stands to come from the changes made in BC and Edmonton this week.

O’Leary: Elks dig into their past to move forward

November 21, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the Edmonton Elks’ hiring of Ed Hervey and sees a very Edmonton reunion.

O’Leary: Argos’ win bonds Arbuckle, Dinwiddie

November 18, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
In his Grey Cup MVP performance, Nick Arbuckle gave Ryan Dinwiddie something he missed out on as a player 17 years ago, says CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary.

In My Words | Nick Arbuckle: Thanks, Dad

November 16, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Ahead of starting for the Toronto Argonauts in the 111th Grey Cup, Nick Arbuckle shares how his father, Steve, shaped him into the player and man he is and how that will help him on Sunday.

3 ways Makai Polk will impact the 111th Grey Cup

November 15, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that Toronto Argonauts receiver Makai Polk can impact the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday.

5 things to know about the Argos ahead of the 111th Grey Cup

November 14, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary shares five things to know about the Toronto Argonauts as they head into the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The 111th Grey Cup Players Survey: Punt the onside punt away?

November 14, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
What rule would you change? Who has the brightest future in the league? Where should the CFL expand to? CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary asked players these questions and more for a 111th ...

3 ways Ka’Deem Carey can impact the 111th Grey Cup

November 12, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that Toronto Argonauts’ running back Ka’Deem Carey can impact the 111th Grey Cup.

O’Shea, Dinwiddie open up on connections with their QBs

November 12, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the confidence that both head coaches in Sunday’s 111th Grey Cup have in their starting quarterbacks, despite both coming into the game ...

O’Leary: The 111th Grey Cup, from A to Z

November 11, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Just in time for the 111th Grey Cup festivities to get underway, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary gives you a Vancouver-themed Grey Cup A to Z (be sure to pronounce it zed).

O’Leary: 3 ways it can work for Nick Arbuckle and the Argos

November 9, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at three ways that the Toronto Argonauts and Nick Arbuckle can make his last-second start in the coming 111th Grey Cup a success.

O’Leary: 5 things to know about the Eastern Final

November 8, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary gives you five things to watch for in Saturday’s Eastern Final, as the Montreal Alouettes host the Toronto Argonauts in a battle for a spot in the ...

3 reasons Wynton McManis will impact the Eastern Final

November 8, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary brings you three ways that Toronto Argonauts linebacker Wynton McManis can impact the Eastern Final on Saturday against the Montreal Alouettes.

3 reasons Cole Spieker will impact the Eastern Final

November 8, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at how Montreal Aloeuttes’ receiver Cole Spieker can impact the Eastern Final on Saturday, when the Als welcome in the Toronto Argonauts.

O’Leary: The Argos finally get their shot at the Als

November 2, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
The Toronto Argonauts won’t say much about it, says CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary, but they’ve gotten the game that they’ve wanted for almost a full year, facing the ...

5 things to know about the Eastern Semi-Final

November 1, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary gives you five things to know about Saturday’s Eastern Semi-Final, which kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET from BMO Field in Toronto.
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