Riders make cuts ahead of CFL kickoff weekend – The Blitz: The Podcast

The Saskatchewan Roughriders might not play this week, but the CFL’s regular season kicks off.

The reigning Grey Cup champions are on a bye week, along with the B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts.

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While Saskatchewan isn’t practicing this week, there’s plenty of Rider news to talk about, as the team announced its cuts from training camp, as well as unveiling its Grey Cup rings.

In the latest episode of The Blitz: The Podcast, The Green Zone host Jamie Nye and Rider reporter Britton Gray discuss all of the news from the Riders and give their CFL season previews, with predictions about who will win each division and which two teams will meet in the Grey Cup.

Over the course of the season, lots can change, and it can be hard to keep up. The Blitz: The Podcast gives you an in-depth look at the Riders as the entire season unfolds.

The Green Zone’s Jamie Nye and Rider reporter, Britton Gray bring you the latest in the CFL, with a spotlight on the Riders. Episodes are uploaded weekly to YouTube ahead of the next Riders’ game and can also be found on Spotify, Apple Music and anywhere podcasts are available.

Jamie has been the host of The Green Zone since its inception in 2013 and is respected across Canada for his award-winning work, covering and commenting on sports. He grew up in Lumsden, Sask., and has gone from being a fan of the Riders to one of the go-to experts on the club. He hosts the pre- and post-game show with Darrell Davis and Belton Johnson.

Britton grew up in Regina and remembers going to Rider games as a child. Now, he gets a chance to cover the team daily, bringing up-to-the-minute reports and insight from players and coaches from practice as well as pre- and post-game interviews.