Xs and Argos Podcast Ben Grant and JB
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Hosts Ben Grant and JB take you through the Toronto Argonauts season with previews, postgame reactions, chalk talk, the occasional therapy session, and complete coverage of everything Double Blue.
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What the Chad Kelly suspension means for the Argos going forward
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?
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Post Draft and Co-Defensive Coordinators
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,
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The 2024 Xs and Argos Draft Special
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.
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2024 Free Agency Special - "When the Dust Settles"
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.
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2023 Season Finale
It’s the Season Finale, which means it’s time for the Xs and Argos Awards! We’ll also go through all the big stories of the past week including Toronto’s CFL Award winners, Chad Kelly’s concussion, and MBT’s possible return to the CFL. Plus we’ll highlight this week’s transaction and which free agents must be a priority for the front office.
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Montreal 38 - Toronto 17
After a historically good regular season, the Toronto Argonauts couldn’t finish the job in the Eastern Final in front of a record crowd at BMO Field. The Toronto defence played one of their best games of the year, but what had been such a consistent offence simply couldn’t get out of their own way, turning the ball over nine times and surrendering two pick-sixes in the process. Where did it all go wrong? Hosts Ben and JB have some of the answers to your questions, while others may forever remain a mystery.