Redblacks begin quest for bounce-back season, host Bombers
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) The host Ottawa Redblacks will begin their season against the short-handed Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night. The Redblacks, idle in Week 1, finished last in the East Division with a 4-14 record last season. Quarterback Dru Brown makes his Ottawa debut against his former team, having spent the previous three seasons as Zach Collaros' backup with the Blue Bombers.