The beauty of every CFL training camp rests in the unblemished hope that abounds in every huddle and every locker room across the land.

The standings are 0-0. Every team is on equal footing. New playbooks look promising on paper. New faces feel like answers to old problems.

And then the opening whistle blasts and the games begin.

Before CFL Kickoff on June 4, here’s one thing to watch for every team.

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BC LIONS | CAN THE BIG BOYS UP FRONT PROTECT NATHAN ROURKE’S BLIND SIDE?

Jarell Broxton left a massive hole on the BC offensive line this off-season by signing with Winnipeg.

The six-foot-five, 325-pound behemoth constantly steered defensive linemen to the inside, allowing Nathan Rourke the time and space to throw for 5,290 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions last season. Offensive linemen rarely generate headlines — unless they mess up — but Broxton’s impact can’t be understated.

Kory Woodruff has been getting the first look as his replacement, bouncing outside from his regular spot at guard. Woodruff says he sees Broxton as a big brother, and he credits the All-CFL lineman for teaching him over the last few years. But Woodruff, 26, says he’s ready to take the torch.

CALGARY STAMPEDERS | CAN THE STAMPS SUCCEED UNDER PRESSURE AS GREY CUP HOSTS?

Head coach/general manager Dave Dickenson is no stranger to the extra scrutiny that comes with hosting the Grey Cup, and Calgary is hungry for a return to the championship game for the first time since 2018.

True to their long-standing philosophy, the Stampeders held off on making big changes during the off-season in........

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