While the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from their third and final bye week of the season, the CFL dropped some major news this week with some new rule changes and playing field modifications coming as early as next year.

From the modified rouge and the 35-second play clock to the moving on the field goal posts and shortened field, the changes have got mixed reactions from fans across the CFL. In this week’s edition of the Rider Rumblings podcast, Leader-Post sports editor Taylor Shire and columnist Darrell Davis share what they liked and didn’t like when it comes to the changes made by CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston

The duo also previews Saskatchewan’s Week 17 contest against the Edmonton Elks, who are fighting to stay alive in the CFL playoff race, while the Riders look to clinch a home playoff game.

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