The regular season is almost here, but first the Toronto Argonauts have one more preseason test. Ben Grant and JB get you caught up on everything happening around the Double Blue and get you set for Friday night's preseason finale in Guelph against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Projected starting Canadian safety Enoch Makonzo has unexpectedly retired, leaving Toronto with questions about roster construction. Can rookie Ethan John step into the role immediately? Or will the Argos need to pivot and open the season with an American at safety?

The guys also take a hard look at Toronto's Canadian depth across the roster. Which spots feel solid? Which positions are one injury away from becoming a problem?

Ben and JB also debate one of training camp's more unusual moments after Mike Miller ended practice early and took the team to the movies. Smart team-building move? Or valuable practice time a team can't afford to lose?

Plus:

• Which position battles matter most Friday night
• Which jobs could still be won or lost
• Who you should be watching closely in the preseason finale
• Why initiatives like Huddle Up, which wrapped up its 25th year in Guelph this week, continue to matter so much
• And finally, the guys dive into renewed discussion surrounding possible CFL expansion into Halifax or Quebec City

Training camp is winding down. Tough roster decisions are coming. And Week 1 is right around the corner.

The Toronto Argonauts opened their 2026 preseason with a 20–10 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium, but with cold temperatures, driving rain, and heavy winds throughout the night, this was far from an ideal environment for evaluation. Ben Grant and JB break down Chad Kelly's return to game action, his first appearance since suffering an injury in the 2024 East Final, and discuss what stood out from the Argos' franchise quarterback in limited preseason work. The guys also go position by position looking at who impressed, who helped themselves, and who still has work to do as Toronto moves toward final roster decisions. With weather making evaluation difficult for coaches, management, and even the podcast hosts themselves, separating performances from conditions becomes a major theme of the episode. With only one preseason game remaining, roster battles are heating up, difficult decisions are coming, and the road to Week 1 is officially underway.

Free agency has calmed down, and the Toronto Argonauts look very different than they did when we signed off in November. In this Free Agency Special, Ben Grant and JB break down the naming of new head coach Mike Miller, the additions of John Hufnagel and Jim Barker to the front office, the biggest signings and departures - including a star defender landing in Hamilton - and what it all means for 2026. We also walk through our post–free agency depth projection, highlighting positions of strength and areas of concern heading into camp.