Third Down Gamble

Mark Kilam (Edmonton) and Buck Pierce (B.C.) are named first-time CFL Head Coaches; what will each bring to their repsective new clubs?  Ted Goveia becomes the new General Manager in Hamilton.  Brent Monson takes over as Defensive Coordinator in Toronto, where does this leave Kevin Eiben and Howard Fields?  The race is still on to fill more coordinator coaching roles (offensive and/or defensive) in B.C., Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, and Winnipeg.  The NFL's swift and decisive suspension to Houston linebacker Azeez Al Shaair serves as a good model for the CFL to consider.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 4, 2024).

Vernon Adams Jr. is traded from BC to Calgary. Edmonton and BC may be vying for the same coaching candidates.  Montreal is all in on quarterback Davis Alexander, what is the future for Cody Fajardo?  Will Bo Levi Mitchell get a bigger, more secure, contract in Hamilton?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 27, 2024)

Toronto Argonauts win Grey Cup 111, have yet to lose a Grey Cup with Michael Clemons working for the franchise.  Nick Arbuckle was the game's MOP, but what about Wynton McManis or Willie Jefferson?  Blue Bombers' quarterback Zach Collaros' pointer-finger injury seems to have turned the tide in the Argos' favour, why did Winnipeg not have a capable backup?  Lions shake-up their front office, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden Elks bring back Ed Hervey as their General Manager, Head Coach Rick Campbell is let go, meanwhile the Elks bring back Ed Hervey as their General Manager, what does that mean for each coaching staff?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 20, 2024)

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly fractures his tibia in Montreal, but the Argonauts prevail in an amazing game.  Winnipeg easily defeats the Roughriders, what lessons are there for Saskatchewan Head Coach Corey Mace?  Barron Miles is out as Defensive Coordinator in Ottawa, who might replace him?  Winnipeg, facing legacy questions, is heavily-favoured in the Grey Cup.  Can Toronto's quarterback Nick Arbuckle create a different story?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded November 13, 2024)

BC Lions quarterbacking situation, where will Adams Jr. and Rourke be in 2025?  Will Rick Campbell be Lions' Head Coach in 2025?  Elks may interview up to nine candiates for General Manager.  Toronto's offence flexed against Ottawa; can the Argos do it in Montreal?  Is Winnipeg susceptible to an upset on Saturday?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 6. 2024).