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In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton interviews Tom Flaxman, the new director of national scouting for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They discuss the upcoming CFL Combine, the importance of player evaluations, and the strategies behind the CFL draft. Flaxman shares insights on what scouts look for in players, the significance of special teams, and how university programs contribute to player development. The conversation highlights the depth of the 2025 draft class and the Ticats' approach to building a competitive roster.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Tom Flaxman and CFL Scouting
02:48 - The Importance of the CFL Combine
06:00 - Evaluating Players: Draft Stock and Interviews
09:03 - Draft Strategy and Team Needs
11:51 - Strengths of the 2025 Draft Class
14:45 - Special Teams and Player Evaluation
17:48 - The Role of University Programs in Player Development
June 14th
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The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
Twitter: @Ticats
Insta: @hamiltontigercats
TikTok: @hamiltonticats
Facebook: cfltigercats
YouTube: ticatstvchannel
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In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton interviews Tom Flaxman, the new director of national scouting for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They discuss the upcoming CFL Combine, the importance of player evaluations, and the strategies behind the CFL draft. Flaxman shares insights on what scouts look for in players, the significance of special teams, and how university programs contribute to player development. The conversation highlights the depth of the 2025 draft class and the Ticats' approach to building a competitive roster.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Tom Flaxman and CFL Scouting
02:48 - The Importance of the CFL Combine
06:00 - Evaluating Players: Draft Stock and Interviews
09:03 - Draft Strategy and Team Needs
11:51 - Strengths of the 2025 Draft Class
14:45 - Special Teams and Player Evaluation
17:48 - The Role of University Programs in Player Development
June 14th
www.ticats.ca/tickets
The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
Twitter: @Ticats
Insta: @hamiltontigercats
TikTok: @hamiltonticats
Facebook: cfltigercats
YouTube: ticatstvchannel
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