Winniepg spent a lot on free agents in 2025, none stuck with the team, by spending more in 2026 will the Blue Bombers fare better? Should a rule be in place to clarify how teams can communicate to potential free agents prior to the negotation window? Howie Mooney provides insight into the major 2026 free agent signing so far, including a huge spash by Ottawa, and a signifcant set of contracts signed by the Edmonton Elks (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded February 16, 2026).

Doug Flutie weighed in on the CFL moves to change field dimensions and placement of goalposts, expressing his concerns over the percieved move to 'americanize' the game. Realtionships are hard wn and sometime even harder lost as Darian Durant explains his feelings after Andy Fantuz left via free agency for Hamilton from Saskatchewan in 2012. Some big names have landed with new teams: Wynton McManis and Tre Ford find themselves in Hamilton; Austin Mack signs in Edmonton, Dakoda Shepley returns to the CFL signing with Toronto and the Roughriders defence looks to get picked over by Ottawa (CFL on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded Feburary 9, 2026).

Special guest Steve Daniel joins to talk about the statistically measureable comparisons between the CFL and NFL game, the role of Statistics in informing Coaches and General Managers about their teams, the 2026 Winter Meetings held in Calgary, and discusses further how the placement of the goal posts will influence third down gambles (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).

CFL revenues continue to climb and as a result so does the Salary Cap, however the Expenditures Cap (coaches and foootball operations) may remain stagnant, again. Willie Jefferson admits to thinking about leaving Winnipeg after the playoff loss in Montreal. While some recievers re-sign with their clubs (Ottawa- Justin Hardy, Saskatchewan- Samuel Emilus) others are released (Hamilton- Tom White, Montreal Austin Mack) prior to off-season bonuses. When to fire a Coach, was NFL Buffalo Bills ownership correct in firing Sean McDermott after seven-straight 10-win seasons? (CFL on CBC theme music used with epxpress permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).

Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) co-hosts as we discuss what may happen at the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary, what might happen to the final three minutes, quarterback sneaks, overtime, the Replay Centre, playoff formats, player awards, and more. Andrew dusicsses the 2025 season and what the Elks have as priorities as they prepare for the 2026 season under General Manager Ed Hervey (CFl on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded January 12, 2026).

Tommy Condell lands in Winnipeg while Jason Hogan is demoted, what will that room be like and can the Bombers find their way back in the Western Conference? Jarious Jackson leaves Winnipeg to Quarterback Coach in Calgary. Two veteran defensive players retire to become Defensive Line Coaches... Jake Thomas (Winnipeg) and Micah Johnson (Saskatchewan). While Bo Levi Mitchell signs a contract extension in Hamilton, what does that mean for Taylor Powell? (CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recordd January 6, 2026.

Special guest, and author, Howie Mooney discusses growing up in Ottawa, being a fan of the Rough Riders, and a career that had him working a day job and working in media at night. Howie then does a deep dive into Ottawa's 5-11 1981 CFL season (first-ever season of full-interlocking play) and how Ottawa made it to the Grey Cup versus Edmonton. The discussion moves to the 1981 Grey Cup game and the infamous double-interference penalty call. (CFL on CBC game audio and opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded December 17. 2025).