Xs and Argos Podcast Ben Grant and JB

The former Argos came to play as McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., and Javon Leake did everything they could to give Edmonton their first win of the season, but nothing could stop Cam Dukes and the Argonauts offence on this night. Dukes followed up his fantastic season debut with another incredible performance completing 86-percent of his passes, and the Toronto defence did just enough to get the win. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the action from BMO Field.

The Toronto Argonauts host the former Toronto Argonauts, better known as the Edmonton Elks as MacLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., Boris Bede, Javon Leake, Josh Hagerty, Sam Acheampong, Martez Ivey, and Dakota Prukop come to town. Quarterback Cam Dukes showed up on the injury report, Tarvarus McFadden signed in Edmonton, the Argos added a receiver, and Running Back Relentless  - the Andrew Harris documentary - hits streaming platforms. Hosts Ben Grant and JB bring you all the details and get you set for Saturday's game at BMO Field.

It's been a busy first bye week of the season for the Toronto Argonauts, releasing defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion. It was also announced that Ricky Ray will be added to the All-Time Argos list. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break it all down and consider where the Argos stand in the East Division and the league overall through one week.

Cameron Dukes had a big day at quarterback and the Toronto defensive line was too much for BC to handle as the Argos came from behind to beat the Lions. Hosts Ben and JB break down all the action from BMO Field, select players-of-the-game, and try to pinpoint where the game was won.

Who will play corner for the Argos this season? Why did the team go so light at tackle? Which Argos were missing from TSN's Top 50 CFL Players list? Who will be Toronto's most valuable offensive and defensive players this season? Hosts Ben Grant and JB have the answers, plus all the usual bells and whistles in this Pregame Walkthrough edition of the Xs and Argos podcast.

Toronto's starters looked ready for the regular season, questions were answered at quarterback with Cameron Dukes putting together another solid outing, and first round draft pick Kevin Mital had a huge day. It wasn't all smooth sailing for the Argos, but hosts Ben Grant and JB will look at why Toronto should feel confident heading into the season, and why there will be some difficult cuts to make.