Playoff Race - CFL This Week - September 10th, 2024

 In this episode of CFL This Week, host Bubba O’Neil is joined by CJOB's Christian Aumell, Taylor Shire of Regina Leader-Post, and Rod Mawhood of Niagara Sports Report for a deep dive into the latest CFL action as Week 15 kicks off. The panel discusses various topics including Chad Kelly's struggles with the Toronto Argonauts, the playoff race in the West division, and the quarterback situations in Calgary and Edmonton. They also touch on the importance of having two quarterbacks and the potential impact of Tre Ford starting for the Edmonton Elks. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the CFL, including the quarterback situation in Edmonton, the importance of having a strong franchise in Edmonton, the race for Coach of the Year, the scheduling of games, the significance of games being broadcast on CTV, and the upcoming games for the week.

Takeaways

• Chad Kelly's slow start back with the Toronto Argonauts is a cause for concern, but the team can afford to be patient given their position in the standings.
• The Calgary Stampeders are struggling this season and may need to consider making changes at the quarterback position.
• The Edmonton Elks have found success with McLeod Bethel-Thompson, but Tre Ford may give them a better chance to win.
• Having two quarterbacks with different skill sets can be beneficial for a team's success.
• The playoff race in the West division is wide open, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders having a chance to turn their season around.
• The bye week comes at a good time for the Roughriders to regroup and make a push for the playoffs.
• The Edmonton franchise needs to be healthy and successful for the overall health of the CFL
• The race for Coach of the Year is between Jason Maas, Bob Dyce, and Mike O'Shea
• The scheduling of games should aim for a balance between number of games and viewer interest
• Broadcasting games on CTV increases the visibility and accessibility of the CFL
• The most intriguing game of the week

Chapters

00:00 - Chad Kelly's Struggles and the Argonauts' Patience

11:28 - The Quarterback Situation in Calgary

13:20 - The Quarterback Situation in Edmonton

15:11 - The Importance of Having Two Quarterbacks

17:17 - The Wide Open Playoff Race in the West Division

23:26 - The Roughriders' Chance to Turn Their Season Around

28:37 - The Importance of a Strong Quarterback Su

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