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About this episode

The episode discusses the CFL's salary cap changes, team management insights from Ed Hervey, and highlights Taylor Elgersma's upcoming performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Elks' General Manager Ed Hervey is 'bullish' on his teams chances in 2026. CFL player-salary cap has jumped nearly 50% since 2010, what is driving the change? Roughriders' part ways with their most accurate kicker in franchise history. U-Sports Canadian Quarterback Taylor Elgersma will show off his skills February 26 - March 1 at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (CFL on CBC opening theme and game audio used with express permission; podcast recorded February 23, 2026).

People in this episode

Host: Taylor Elgersma

Topics covered

• CFL
• football
• player salary cap
• NFL Scouting Combine
• team management

Keywords

• CFL
• Ed Hervey
• Taylor Elgersma
• salary cap
• Roughriders
• NFL Scouting Combine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFL, Roughriders

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