The Real Deal - CFL This Week - June 25th, 2024

Host Bubba O'Neil is joined by Matt Cauz - writer for CFL.ca, Peter Klein - Host of the Couch Potato Diary podcast, and Rick Zamperin of 900CHML to chat about various topics in the league, including the performance of the Montreal Alouettes, the struggles of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and the best deep threat in the league. The panelists discuss the potential of the Alouettes to maintain their success after winning the Grey Cup and the impressive play of quarterback Cody Fajardo. The panelists also debate who the best receiver in the league is, with mentions of Tyson Philpot, Kamar Jorden, and Lucky Whitehead. Discussion on the performance of specific teams and players, the lack of return touchdowns, and the pressure on certain teams to win. The conversation concludes with a discussion on which winless team, the Blue Bombers, Edmonton Elks, or Hamilton Tiger-Cats, has the best chance of turning their season around.
Takeaways
The Montreal Alouettes have the potential to maintain their success after winning the Grey Cup, thanks to their talented roster and strong coaching.
Cody Fajardo's performance as the quarterback for the Alouettes has been impressive, and he has the potential to continue playing at a high level.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Elks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats are winless teams that have the potential to turn their seasons around.
Tyson Philpot is considered one of the best receivers in the league due to his versatility, physicality, and consistent performance. The hosts discuss the performance of CFL teams and players, including the Edmonton Elks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
They highlight the lack of return touchdowns in the CFL and speculate on the reasons behind it.
The conversation touches on the pressure on certain teams, such as the Ottawa Redblacks, to win after a string of losing seasons.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and CFL Topics
02:37 - Alouettes Sustaining Their Success
06:48 - Cody Fajardo: The Real Deal?
13:40 - Winless Team Turnaround
25:16 - CFL Team Performance and Player Analysis
27:15 - Pressure on Teams to Win
34:14 - Game of the Week
41:19 - No Chance for the Elks?
45:28 - Different Animal at Home
49:01 - No Undefeated Season
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