Elks and Riders, once proud CFL teams fallen on hard times, seek redemption in 2024

WATCH: The Edmonton Elks are back in action battling the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday. Evan Daum joined us on Global News Morning to talk more about the upcoming game opener and season ahead.There will be so many former Toronto Argonauts in the building that it might feel like that team is celebrating an alumni night rather than the Elks beginning their 75th anniversary season.

Meanwhile, former Argos defensive co-ordinator Corey Mace is the Roughriders’ new head coach. Saskatchewan’s biggest free-agent splash was the signing of former Argo running back A.J. Ouellette, who gained 1,009 yards on the ground in 2023.“You know, all good things end up falling apart,” Gittens said of the great Argo exodus.

But he’s excited for the new start with the Elks, who were 4-14 in 2023 and haven’t been to the playoffs since 2019.“One hundred per cent, it’s an exciting thing,” he said.“I am blessed. The recovery process has been smooth, no real setbacks. I am working, just getting better every single day. I am pretty much thankful for all the little things.”But while Gittens adds to the Elks attack, the rebuilt defensive line will have to figure out a way to stop Ouellette.

“It’s about keeping the gaps down and, really, we call it ‘STB,’ which means sprint to ball. Twelve hats, one ball, tackle by population.”

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