Bubba O'Neil is joined by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 in Edmonton, Matthew Cauz of CFL.ca and Sportsnet 960 The Fan's Pat Steinberg. The panel delves into the excitement of the CFL playoffs, highlighting thrilling game finishes, quarterback performances, coaching decisions, the implications of recent games and the potential trajectories of key players and teams in the league. They analyze the impact of Bo Levi Mitchell's season and debate the candidates for the Most Outstanding Player award. The discussion also covers playoff predictions for the Argonauts vs. Redblacks and the Lions vs. Roughriders, highlighting key players and strategies that could influence the outcomes.

Takeaways

• The CFL playoffs bring a new level of excitement.
• Recent game finishes have been some of the wildest in CFL history.
• Tre Ford's performance positions him as a key player for the Elks.
• Jake Maier's consistency raises questions about his future with the Stampeders.
• Coaching decisions significantly impact team dynamics and performance.
• The Tiger-Cats' defense needs improvement to become contenders.
• The importance of quarterback play in determining team success.
• Fan engagement is crucial for rebuilding team connections.
• The Elks must prioritize retaining Tre Ford as their starting quarterback.
• The future of the CFL is bright with emerging talents. The defense improved significantly with Chris Jones' return.
• Chris Jones has a track record of success as a DC.
• Stability in Hamilton could lead to a better start in 2025.
• Bo Levi Mitchell had an outstanding season despite missing the playoffs.
• Toronto is favored to win against Ottawa in the playoffs.
• Saskatchewan has a home-field advantage in the West Semi-Final.
• Rolan Milligan is a key player to watch in the playoffs.
• The CFL playoffs are unpredictable and can lead to surprises.
• The panel expresses optimism for the future of the CFL.

Chapters

00:00 - CFL Playoff Excitement Begins

01:25 - Wild Game Finishes: A Look Back

09:26 - Quarterback Futures: Trey Ford vs. Jake Maier

12:48 - Coaching Decisions and Team Dynamics

25:38 - Assessing the Tiger-Cats' Future

28:43 - Defensive Turnaround and Chris Jones' Impact

30:34 - Stability and Optimism for the Tiger Cats

32:31 - Challenges in the East Division

34:40 - Bo Levi Mitchell's MOP Quality Seas

Forge FC is facing Atletico Ottawa in the CPL Semifinal. A win for Forge sends them to the CPL Final and gives them a shot at their 5th Championship in 6 years!
When: Saturday November 2nd
Where: Tim Hortons FIeld
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/forge-fc-tickets/artist/2557308

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