Toronto is at +850 to win the Grey Cup in CFL Futures betting Odds.

Cheatham, who played just one game last season with the Calgary Stampeders, has played NCAA Football with the Kansas State Wildcats and Independence Junior College. A starter as a senior, he dressed in 34 career games for the Wildcats in three seasons after arriving at Kansas State from Independence where he was named First-Team All-Conference and team M.V.P.

Walls caught for more than 1,000 career yards as a member of the North Carolina A&T Aggies, and was named All-Conference and invited to play in the college all-star game in California as a senior.

Meanwhile, the Edmonton Eskimos are hoping Brandon James will be a difference-maker in the CFL.

The Eskimos signed James, a former NCAA star, as a kick returner. James, who played three games with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts last season, set records during his collegiate career with the Florida Gators. At Florida, James helped the Gators win a national title in 2007 and was twice named an All-SEC player.

“In a highly competitive league like ours, special teams are often the difference in winning closing games,” said Eskimos GM Eric Tillman.

Edmonton is at +650 to win the Grey Cup in CFL Futures.

One of those was linebacker Henoc Muamba, who showed why he is considered the most highly rated player at his position.

Every team in the CFL, including the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, interviewed Muamba. The Bombers, who have the No. 1 pick in this year’s CFL draft, interviewed Muamba twice.

“I knew I was athletic enough. I came out here and wanted to show them I could be physical,” said Muamba. “I’m pretty satisfied overall.”

Muamba, a St. Francis Xavier grad, showed he has the versatility to drop back in pass coverage, while also being physical enough to rush the passer.

“One of my nicknames in university is A.O. cause I am able to play all over,” said Muamba. “I like covering running backs, but I also love the physicality of the game and like being in the box.”

Another linebacker who impressed in drills was Jeff Hecht, who lined up across from the highest rated receiving prospect, Anthony Parker, and did not look out of place.

The Blue Bombers are at +1300 to win the 2011 Grey Cup in CFL Futures odds.

Now, the Lions may loss the 33-year-old CFL quarterback after he decided to listen to offers from other Canadian Football League teams.

Although Jackson was not going to be the Lions starting QB in the 2011 CFL season, his loss could affect the Lions Grey Cup chances, and those of other CFL teams.

B.C. is at +700 to win the 2011 Grey Cup in CFL Odds.
Jackson, who has won 65 per cent of his games as a starter, has offers from two other teams and is waiting for a possible third proposal.

Jackson has also signed on with agent Dan Vertlieb of Vancouver to handle negotiations.

Other teams who are apparently fighting Lions coach/GM Wally Buono are the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Toronto is at +650 and Winnipeg is at +1300 in CFL Futures betting to win the Grey Cup.

The 38-year-old slotback won three Grey Cup championships with the Alouettes.

“I’ve been on a magical ride with highs and lows that I never could have imagined,” said Cahoon. “I just wanted to say thank you, it’s been amazing, and I’m looking forward to the next stage of my life whatever that is.”

The sudden announcement will no doubt affect CFL Betting Odds for the Alouettes next season.

Cahoon was drafted by Montreal in 1997, the same year veteran center Brian Chiu, who also retired after last season, began playing as a starter.

Cahoon’s contribution to the Alouettes was noted by Montreal GM Jim Popp.

“There’s not question that Ben will be an icon of the CFL for its history,” said Popp. “He is by far one of the toughest football players we have seen pound for pound. He’s got a tremendous future and we thank him very much.”

During his career Cahoon caught 1,017 passes for 13,301 yards and scored 65 touchdowns, and holds the Grey Cup receiver record with 666 yards and 47 receptions.

Cahoon hopes to get a coaching position with the BYU Cougars, where he went to university.

The best record in the CFL was held by the Calgary Stampeders with 13 wins followed by the Montreal Alouettes with 12 wins. Montreal and Toronto met for the last two game of the regular season and split them. Montreal winning the first of the two games 37-30 and then losing the last game of the season 30-4.

Now with the Grey Cup on the line Anthony Calvillo and his high powered offense will be gunning for Toronto in this game. The Toronto versus Montreal series has been one of the closest and bitterest in the CFL this season with the Montreal Alouettes holding a 3-2 edge over the Argonauts.

Toronto has a slim chance to earn their way into the Grey Cup. Cleo Lemon, the much maligned quarterback of the Argo’s, has shown glimpses of greatness in big games and if he can put together a big game this weekend, Toronto has a punchers chance.

Cory Byrd is another factor that can contribute to a Toronto Argonauts trip to the Grey Cup this season. Byrd is a solid up and down running back that can be a game changer. If Lemon is ineffective at the quarterback position, look for Byrd to get more carries to grind out a win.