Xs and Argos Podcast Ben Grant and JB

The annual Double Blue Game is in the books. The defence set the tone with their aggressive play, and the quarterback production was strong across the board. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from Monday night and get you set for Toronto’s preseason opener in Montreal this Saturday.

With Toronto's training camp underway at the University of Guelph, hosts Ben Grant and JB check in with Argos Manager of Communication and play-by-play voice, Mike Hogan, to see what this year's projected starting lineup might look like and who has stood out in the first few days of camp. Then, the guys take a preseason stab at the power rankings. Where does Toronto stand without Chad Kelly at quarterback for at least the first half of the season?

On Tuesday, the CFL suspended Argos quarterback Chad Kelly for a minimum of nine games. Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a look at the options the team has in terms of handling this suspension from a football perspective - many of which are dependent on how Kelly himself handles the conditions outlined in limiting the suspension to nine games. Will the team head into the season with Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott, or might they look elsewhere?

The 2024 CFL Draft has concluded, and the Toronto Argonauts have nine new players on their roster, including one who could have an immediate impact. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the Argos' picks and consider different directions the Argos could have gone in the draft. They also take a look at the new coaching hires, reveal which new American signings they're most interested to see, and provide their thoughts on today's announcement that the team will go with co-defensive coordinators this season, 

The Toronto Argonauts have knocked the draft out of the park in recent years, and they'll look to continue that trend in the 2024 CFL Draft next week. When it comes to Canadian players, is there an area of weakness or need on the team? Who will they take with the fifth overall pick? Why is the third round the most important round of the draft for Toronto this year? Hosts Ben Grant and JB have all the answers and all the draft analysis your double-blue heart needs.

The team is by no means complete, but most of the heavy lifting has been done. There were many high-profile losses, both on the roster and to the coaching staff, but the Argos' front office did a spectacular job ensuring Toronto will be in a position to finish first in the East Division for the fourth straight year. How will the team replace players like A.J. Ouellette, Adarius Pickett, Jamal Peters, and Javon Leake? Who has to step up as a team leader? Which new signings might turn into future CFL stars? Hosts Ben and JB return for this special episode of the Xs and Argos Podcast to answer your questions and set the stage for Argos football in 2024.