Week Seven: CFL Quarterback Rankings

Here's a look at the top CFL quarterbacks for an exciting week seven:

1. (Last Week: No. 1) Henry Burris

He completed 30-of-45 passes for 479 yards and three TDs in a 38-35 loss to Edmonton. Once again Burris is in the top three on this ranking list. At the beginning of the season it appeared Burris and the Stampeders might be in for a long haul. But he has return to the form that saw Calgary think enough of him to sign him to a four-year deal.

Expect him to put in a solid performance in week eight. Also enjoy a much younger Henry Burris picture from his college days above.

2. (LW: No. 4) Ricky Ray

He completed 28-of-37 passes for 342 yards and three TDs in a 38-35 win over Calgary. Much like Burris many people including myself questioned his ability to be the starter for Edmonton at the beginning of the season. I am happy to see that Ray keeps getting better as the weeks go on.

Expect him as well to be back in the top three quarterbacks next week.

3. (LW: No. 2) Anthony Calvillo

He completed 23-of-37 passes for 261 yards and four TDs and two interceptions in a 39-12 thumping of Winnipeg. Calvillo and the Alhouettes are without a doubt the team to beat in the CFL this season. The aging Calvillo is making his case for the Most Outstanding Player award at the end of the season

4. (LW: Not ranked) Jarius Jackson

He completed 21-of-31 passes for 254 yards with three TDs and one interception in a 36-28 victory over Toronto. Wally Buono finally gave Jackson the playing time his season deserves. Jackson creates a much more dynamic and dangerous offence for the Lions.

If the Lions continue to use Jackson as the starter expect to see their season get back on track.

5. (LW: Not ranked) Cody Pickett

He completed 25-of-40 passes for 326 yards with one touchdown in a 36-28 win loss to the Lions. Pickett put in a good showing for his first start this season for the Argonauts. His numbers are good but next week will be a greater test for him as teams now have more footage to prepare for him.

Was it a good move to start him in place of Kerry Joseph? Yes it was. Is Cody Pickett the answer at quarterback for the Argos the rest of the season? Definitely not. Do not expect Toronto to awake up from their slump during the 2009 CFL season.

6. (LW: Not ranked) Kevin Glenn

He completed 12-of-27 passes for 183 yards with one touchdown in a 33-22 loss to Saskatchewan. In a game that saw Quinton Porter leave with injury, Glenn provided the quarterbacking to a steadily improving Hamilton franchise. The Tiger Cats have peace of mind knowing that their back up quarterback is quite possibly better than their starter. Expect to see Porter back starting next week health allowing.

7. (LW: No. 6) Darian Durant

He completed 15-of-30 passes for 193 in a 33-23 win over Hamilton. The win saw all the points for Saskatchewan come from the running or kicking game. It is becoming more widely believed that Durant is being mishandled in Saskatchewan. Fingers are starting to be turned to the coach not moulding an offence that allows his quarterback to have success.

Things need to turn around for Durant soon or he may find himself sitting on the bench.

8. (LW: No. 7) Michael Bishop

He completed 13-of-25 passes for 155 yards and two interceptions in a 39-12 loss to mighty Montreal. Once again Bishop is showing that he just does not have it between the ears to be the type of quarterback to lift a team on his shoulders and win consistently. The Blue Bombers look to be cellar dwellers this season and will begin to look to developing talent for the 2010 CFL season.

Will Quinton Porter be able to start week eight? Will anyone show that they are ready to play on the same level as Montreal has consistently this season? Will Ricky Ray and Henry Burris continue to look like they are back in as elite CFL quarterbacks? Please comment on where you would rank the quarterbacks of the CFL in week seven.