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Ottawa Red Blacks face critical roster battles as the young offensive tackle is demoted to the practice squad, exposing pass protection weaknesses. The defense suffers from systemic linebacker hesitation, leaving secondary corners isolated in coverage. This episode analyzes the impact on playoff chances.

Key players discussed include the demoted offensive tackle, the rookie safety trending up, and the veteran safety facing competition. Topics cover pass protection adjustments, gap discipline, and special teams stability under pressure.

The hosts predict Ottawa may qualify for the postseason but struggle in the first round due to defensive inconsistencies. Insights focus on leveraging speed over experience in the secondary and adjusting offensive schemes to compensate for line vulnerabilities.

In this episode: Offensive Line Shakeup · Secondary & Special Teams · Roster Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfl/orb/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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