Jim Popp eager to return to Canada with Redblacks
Jim Popp is gearing up for long days in front of a computer screen.
Jim Popp, a seasoned CFL veteran, has been appointed as a senior football adviser by the Ottawa Redblacks. This move comes after the team fired vice-president of football operations Shawn Burke and defensive coordinator Will Fields following a 0-10 record. Popp, who has spent 28 seasons as a coach and front-office executive, has been part of five Grey Cup-winning teams, including his last tenure with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017-19.
He will join the Redblacks after serving as senior vice-president of player personnel with the USFL/UFL from 2022-2025. Popp, 61, expressed his eagerness to return to Canada, stating that Canada is a second home for him. The Redblacks have struggled this season, dropping 16 straight games and ranking last in several offensive and defensive categories.
Popp, however, is optimistic about his new role and is eager to help the team turn things around. He will have time to assess his new situation, with the Redblacks hosting the B.C. Lions on Sunday night and then being off until September 12.
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