2019 CFL Regular Season predictions! (CFL)

          Now that it's officially June, we are less than two weeks until the start of the 2019 CFL campaign. Throwing The Slant looks at each team in the CFL, and breaks down where they finished last season, and where they will be going this year. So, without further adieu, let's begin!

1) Ottawa RedBlacks. 2018: (11-7) Finished first in the East Division, lost to the Calgary Stampeders in the 106th Grey Cup. As much as I like the RedBlacks, and even though it's been awesome to see them as a Grey Cup contender almost every year since they've been back in the league. I don't see them going as far this year. Will Jonathon Jennings be a standout with his new team? Will Brad Sinopoli keep being the top Canadian receiver and improve? Is Ottawa's defence still good enough? Only time will answer these questions.

Prediction: 9-9, second in the East.

2) Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 2018: (8-10) Finished second in the East Division, lost to the Ottawa RedBlacks in the East Final. This should be the year the Ticats run out of lives, and start a downward trend. Aside from Jeremiah Masoli and Brandon Banks, this team doesn't look very good at all. Orlondo Steinauer has a LOT of work to do, and I don't think he'll get it done in his first season at the helm.

Prediction: 5-13, third in the East.

3) Montreal Alouettes. 2018: (5-13) Finished third in the East, and missed the playoffs. The Johnny Manziel era is over (thank God), and now the Alouettes can get their house back in order. I expect to see Antonio Pipkin names starting QB, and I think that the Alouettes will surprise this season. They are a young team that no one is giving a chance to, and I think that might help them achieve a quick start, and turn some heads. That being said, don't expect much of a playoff run.

Prediction: 10-8, first in the East.

4) Toronto Argonauts. 2018: (4-14) Finished last in the East, eliminated early from playoffs. The only way for Toronto to go is up. Ricky Ray retired in the off-season, leaving a big hole at the QB position. It's a toss up at this point on who is named the starter. I have low expectations for the Argos this year as they try to find their identity in the post-Ray era.

Prediction: 4-14, last in the East.

5) Calgary Stampeders. 2018: (13-5) Finished first in the West, and won the 106th Grey Cup. Three straight years the Stamps have been the to the Grey Cup, winning it last season. Yes, Bo Levi Mitchell is good, but not without his flaws. The Stamps have been on top too long, and this shouldbe the year they start a slow decline. A couple teams found the Stamp's weaknesses last season, but ended up falling short due to their own ineptitude. Look for the Stamps to get beaten more often this year.

Prediction: 12-6, second in the West.

6) Saskatchewan Roughriders. 2018: (12-6) Finished second in the West, lost to Winnipeg in the West semi-final. The Roughriders have the tools to stay near the top of the West, but still lack a QB that can finish the job. Zach Collaros is one head injury away from retirement, and the backups on the roster are terrible, to say the least. Not much to see here.

Prediction: 9-9, fourth in the West.

7) Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2018: (10-8) Finished third in the West, lost in the West final to Calgary. This is the year that Matt Nichols should finally get the monkey off his back and win a Grey Cup. Most of the offensive core of the team is intact, as well as the defence, which should make a huge impact this year. Expectations have never been higher in Winnipeg.

Prediction: 13-5, first in the West.

8) Edmonton Eskimos. 2018: (9-9) Finished fourth in the West, missed the playoffs. 2019 should be a interesting year in Edmonton. Mike Reilly is gone, and has been replaced with Trevor Harris. The season could go either way for the Eskimos, who could surprise, or go down hill in the blink of an eye. Personally, I think they may just slide a bit this time around.

Prediction: 7-11, last in the West.

9) B.C. Lions. 2018: (9-9) tied for fourth in the West, crossed over to the East and lost to the Tiger-Cats in the East semi-final. The addition of Mike Reilly at QB just raised the Lions' profile, and should move them up in the West as quickly. Look for Reilly to make good use of his star targets at WR and make an immediate impact.

Prediction: 11-7, third in the West.


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