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Ottawa Red Blacks face a critical roster battle as the young offensive tackle faces inevitable demotion due to persistent blitz protection failures. Tom analyzes the systemic linebacker hesitation that is crumbling the defense's ability to diagnose pre-snap pressures. The episode explores depth chart implications for the secondary and running backs.

Key players discussed include the unnamed young offensive tackle, the starting middle linebacker, and the backup center who is trending upward. Topics covered range from pass protection mechanics and leverage issues to leadership voids on the offensive line. Fans will learn why the backup center may replace the struggling tackle.

The hosts predict the tackle will join the practice squad within a week. They also identify a specific outside linebacker as a potential cut candidate due to missed tackles. The backup center emerges as the primary trend-up candidate for stabilizing the interior line.

In this episode: The Offensive Line Collapse · Secondary Depth & Communication · Roster Cut Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfl/orb/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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