Around the CFL: Could Redblacks coach Ryan Dinwiddie's QB decision backfire?
Ottawa Redblacks coach Ryan Dinwiddie faces scrutiny after a winless start to the season and a controversial quarterback decision. The team prepares to face former Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown, who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Why it matters
The performance of the Redblacks and the success of traded players highlight the high-stakes nature of professional sports management and roster decisions.
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie looks on during first-half CFL pre-season football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Friday, May 22, 2026. (Peter McCabe/THE CANADIAN PRESS) Ryan Dinwiddie raised eyebrows when he named Jake Maier as the Ottawa Redblacks' starting quarterback after training camp, leading to the eventual trade of predecessor Dru Brown.
The results have not been good for the Redblacks and their first-year general manager/head coach. They could get even worse Sunday, when Brown comes to the nation's capital with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to face the last-place Redblacks.
With Blue Bombers star QB Zach Collaros suffering a neck injury two games ago, Brown got the start last week. He was terrific (25-for-31 passing for 339 yards with one touchdown and one interception) in a win over the Toronto Argonauts.
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