Third Down Gamble

Quick Kicks: Ben Grant (TSN 1050).

Ben Grant (TSN 1050, Argonauts in-game radio colour commentator) talks about his journey to the booth, the Argonauts' season and their 2024 Grey Cup championship, as well as free agent 'musts' in the off-season for Toronto. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 2, 2024).

Willing to spend.

Up to three teams may be over the player salary cap in 2024, does that raise a concern or is it part of competing in the CFL?  Edmonton Elks introduce Mark Kilam and then sign Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year deal, what does that mean to the team, how does the change the free-agency landscape?  Special guest from the Turf District Podcast Andrews Hoskins joins the show. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded Demember 10, 2024)

Explosive mix.

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).

The race is on.

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)

Believe in us.

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)