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Hervey Looking to Win Second Grey Cup in Edmonton
Hervey says ownership, coaching and roster changes helped Edmonton climb from six straight playoff misses to first in the West.
- General manager Ed Hervey has turned Edmonton into a CFL West Division contender, with the club now preparing to host the 2026 division final after missing the playoffs for six straight years.
- The turnaround followed major organizational changes: owner Larry and Deb Thompson hired Chris Morris as president and Mark Kilam as head coach, providing the leadership structure Hervey needed to return in November 2024.
- Hervey overhauled the player experience, noting "there were a lot of things that needed to be fixed" regarding food quality, travel consistency, and player treatment, focusing the roster on accountability and community engagement.
- Credit for the turnaround is shared, Hervey said, noting "there was a lot of heavy lifting done by a lot of people who don't get mentioned," as organizational alignment drives their team-first success.
- Hervey said the organization aims to reclaim its flagship status: "We want to get back to the standard of being the flagship franchise that this place once held so proudly," signaling long-term ambition.
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