Rider Rumblings Ep 161: Roughriders pre-season preview

After two weeks of training camp, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to play their first CFL pre-season game on Saturday when the Green and White visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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In Episode 161 of the Rider Rumblings podcast, Leader-Post sports editor Taylor Shire and columnist Darrell Davis give their thoughts on the first two weeks of training camp in Saskatoon plus what to keep an eye on in Saskatchewan's first pre-season game.
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Are injuries along the offensive line already becoming a concern? Who is going to win the backup running back job? Will there be a new primary returner this year? How about the quarterback depth chart?
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The duo discusses that and more to get you set for Saturday's game, which is slated to get underway at 2 p.m. Saskatchewan time on CFL+.
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