Shakeup in Edmonton - CFL This Week - July 16th, 2024

Bubba O'Neil is joined by Argos Sportsnet reporter David Morassutti, Mark Stephen - Voice of the Stampeders, and Blue Bombers reporter Christain Aumell of CJOB to chat the top stories across the league. The panel discusses the firing of Chris Jones as the general manager and head coach of the Edmonton Elks. They analyze the reasons behind his decline in performance and his inability to evaluate talent effectively. The panel also discusses the expectations for the Elks moving forward and the impact of the ownership issue on the team. They then shift their focus to the upcoming game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Argonauts, highlighting the importance of the rivalry and the need for the Tiger-Cats to be competitive. The panel also discusses standout performances from players such as Lucky Whitehead, as well as the impressive play of Dru Brown and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The hosts and guests discuss various topics related to the CFL, including the performance of the Blue Bombers, the potential of the Calgary Stampeders, the upcoming games of the week, and the legacy of Wally Buono and the challenges of player safety and scheduling in the CFL.

Takeaways

• Chris Jones' decline in performance as the general manager and head coach of the Edmonton Elks can be attributed to a lack of stability at the quarterback position and constant roster turnover.
• The Elks need to show improvement and competitiveness to regain the trust and support of their fan base.
• The upcoming game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Argonauts is crucial for both teams, and the Tiger-Cats need to capitalize on the rivalry to bring out their best performance.
• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are showing signs of their dominant form, with Zach Collaros leading the offense and the defense creating turnovers. The Blue Bombers are a strong team, but injuries have affected their performance. They still have the potential to be dangerous in the playoffs.
• The Calgary Stampeders have been surprising with their performance, and quarterback Jake Maier has shown more confidence.
• The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a history of slow starts but often end up in the playoffs.
• The Edmonton-Ottawa game is anticipated due to the drama surrounding the coaching change in Edmonton.
• The Toronto-Hamilton game is also of interest, as both teams have struggled this season.

Chapters

00:00 - Chris Jones' Firing

12:58 - Hamilton-Toronto Rivalry

19:19 - Standout Performances in the CFL

25:12 - Blue Bombers' Dominance

30:29 - Injury Concerns

35:05 - Surprising Performances

37:16 - Scheduling Games

48:22 - Game of the Week

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