The Ottawa Redblacks have hired Jim Popp as a senior football advisor, the team announced on Monday. He has 28 years of experience in the Canadian Football League, most recently in 2019. “We need to get better and there is no reason to wait until the offseason to start doing that,” said Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) president and CEO Mark Goudie in a statement. “Jim has spent 28 years in this league and has been a part of building championship teams throughout his career. He brings a proven ability identify players who can succeed in the CFL, and he gives me an experienced and independent football perspective as we determine the right long-term structure for this organization.” #Redblacks #RNation #Ottawa #CFL #Canadian #Football