In this episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of Friday night's exhibition game against Toronto, focusing on the significant roster cuts made over the weekend. Despite the 25-14 loss, the real story lies in the tough decisions the coaching and player personnel staff had to make, resulting in 29 potential Tiger-Cats being released, including six players that played for the team last season. Steve analyzes surprising moves, especially on the defensive line, where former first-round picks Mason Bennett and Anthony Federico were let go and the impact of recent signings, like veteran Canadian defensive lineman David Ménard, and the ripple effects on players like Steven Dunbar Jr. and new arrival Dezmon Patmon.

This episode also covers the complexities of the CFL’s import rules and how they affect the starting lineup, the evolving role of tight ends in Coach Scott Milanovich's playbook, and the influence of special teams on the final roster decisions, insights into the intricate balancing act of forming a competitive team while adhering to league regulations and preparing for the season opener against Calgary.

Don't miss Monday’s episode as we preview Bo Levi Mitchell’s much-anticipated return to Calgary in a Ticats uniform.


Takeaways

• The Ticats released 29 players, including six from last year's team, with notable surprises among the cuts.
•  Recent signings like David Ménard and Dezmon Patmon influenced roster decisions and contributed to unexpected cuts.
• The Ticats must strategically place Canadian players to meet CFL regulations,  using complex rules like "Designated Nationalized Americans."
• Special teams performance significantly affected final roster decisions, highlighting the importance of versatile players.
• The team is gearing up for the regular season opener against Calgary, with discussions about Bo Levi Mitchell's return to Calgary anticipated.
• Coaches and personnel staff faced the challenging task of making tough roster cuts.

Chapters

00:00 - Post-Exhibition Game Analysis and Player Cuts
03:14 -  Canadian Player Strategy
05:33 - Special Teams Considerations
07:05 - Coach Milanovich

Click HERE to check-out all of the Ticats' transactions on Saturday, June 1 after the last Preseason Game in Guelph.

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