Rider Rumblings Ep 160: Roughriders training camp preview
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders set to open rookie camp on Wednesday before main camp opens on Sunday, the Rider Rumblings podcast is back for another season.
In Episode 160, Leader-Post sports editor Taylor Shire is joined by columnist Darrell Davis as they reflect on the off-season that was for the Green and White from a busy free agent period to the CFL draft.
With training camp getting underway on Wednesday in Saskatoon when the rookies take the field before main camp opens Sunday, the duo gives their thoughts on the high expectations many fans have this year for the Roughriders after the team lost in the West final last year.
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Shire and Davis also share their thoughts on the the main storylines heading into camp and what to watch for at each position.
Each week throughout the season, the duo will be back for a new episode to break down the week that was while looking ahead to what's on the table for the upcoming week.
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