\u201cThey\u2019re showing up in jeans, sweats, Jordans, like pretty lax,\u201d Woods said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting in the writers\u2019 room, just how they brainstorm and feed off each other. The team chemistry part of it was really dope to see.\u201d<\/p>\n
While he now looks at media like television or movies a little differently, Woods said he still has strong views about what makes a good plot line or character arc.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe chemistry between the writers\u2019 room and the actors, building the small stories, getting people to really get into the characters and watch the development, stuff like that makes shows good,\u201d Woods said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m rocking with this character. I want to see how far he makes it or what happens in his life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Woods is one character the Roughriders are eager to see on the field in 2026, especially with a pair of CFL veterans in Jameer Thurman and Antoine Brooks Jr. running beside him in practice.<\/p>\n
Mace said he believes Woods can be a big part of the picture this summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s handled it very well,\u201d Mace said. \u201cHe obviously was a productive player in his previous spot.\u201d<\/p>\n
One familiar face Woods will be leaning on this season is Roughriders linebackers coach Travis Brown, who served in the same role for the Lions between 2019 and 2024.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe cross-trained me over there to play multiple positions,\u201d Woods said.<\/p>\n
\u201cComing here and only having to really focus on (linebacker) right now, one spot hasn\u2019t been too bad. I think I\u2019m getting better every day, and I think everybody around me is making it easier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Woods said he\u2019s focused on establishing his game on the gridiron this summer, but there\u2019s another type of football which he\u2019ll be keeping a close eye on when the new season drops in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cTed Lasso is one of the best shows of all time,\u201d Woods said. \u201cI can\u2019t wait for the new season. I think they\u2019re going to venture to the women\u2019s side of football over there. I think that\u2019s going to be awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Rider training camp notes<\/p>\n
The Roughriders had arguably their most uptempo and focused practice of training camp on Thursday, with the session lasting just over two hours.<\/p>\n