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KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides wants his players to embrace the role of being Grey Cup hosts. He told them as much before CFL training camps got going Sunday. "I was pretty honest about it. You know what? Its additional pressure," said Benevides. "Every team across the country is saying the same thing -- we want to win a championship. Im not going to be dishonest and say Well its at home so its no big deal. It is a big deal." The Lions started a string of three straight host teams winning the title in their own backyards with their victory at B.C. Place Stadium in 2011 and will be looking to make it a four-peat for host cities this November. "We want to win it in front of our fans," Benevides continued. "Last time it was here thats exactly what occurred, and thats what we get paid to do. Distraction, focus, motivation -- call it whatever you want. Thats the No. 1 goal." The Lions have not won a playoff game since raising the Grey Cup three years ago, but running back Andrew Harris said he believes they have the horses to get it down in 2014. "The expectation for us every year is to be in the Grey Cup. Obviously theres maybe a little more added pressure, but last time it was here we won and that was a great year for us," said the Winnipeg native. "Were looking to do the same and I definitely think looking around and seeing the guys that we have solid chance to do that." That chance could rest heavily on Travis Lulays surgically repaired shoulder. The Lions quarterback was injured during last seasons 11-7 campaign and returned for their playoff loss before going under the knife. Lulay said Sunday "it remains to be seen" if he will be ready to go when B.C. opens its regular season on June 28. "Im still in a stage where camps going to be a continued progression for me, but it has steady upward progression throughout the off-season," said Lulay. "Im actually really anxious to see how it recovers on a day-to-day basis coming out here." B.C. traded for veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn at the CFL draft as an insurance policy, and while Benevides and Lulay were both adamant the Lions No. 1 quarterback is on schedule, the head coach added its his job to make sure his star gets back to 100 per cent. "All these guys that are elite athletes, theyre champions and MVPs," said Benevides. "You have to make sure you help them in understanding the overall picture. Hes intelligent, he understands it, hes been through this before but theres no doubt that well have various conversations and discuss it back and forth." Added Lulay: "Sometimes you think you can be Superman and overcome some of that stuff. Managing expectations is one of the biggest parts of coming off an injury and thats one of the things Ive learned and you have to learn to deal with that." The Toronto Argonauts won the Grey Cup as hosts in 2012, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders took the title on the Prairies in 2013. Both teams loaded up through trades and free agency in the off-season leading up to the CFLs marquee event, but the Lions had a quiet winter by comparison. What B.C. does have is a lot of fresh faces at camp both on the field and the sidelines. A number of veteran players were either traded, retired or moved on through free agency, while the club also has new offensive and defensive co-ordinators. Khari Jones has been brought in to kick-start an offence that was criticized for being too predictable, while Mark Washington was promoted to run the defence after six seasons coaching the secondary. "We have a lot of open positions," Benevides said of the competitions for spots at camp. "Were going to have a young team and we have to evaluate and find that talent. "Our football team is going to play fast. Everything we do is fast." Apart from a lot of new blood and fresh schemes, the Lions who have been around awhile believe theyre also wiser as hosts because of what they went through in 2011 after starting that season 0-5. "The biggest thing for us is just coming through adversity and staying on that one track and definitely building as a team," said Harris. "I think we did that in 2011 and we have some components this year to make that happen again. Its being persistent and staying at it. Its a full 18-game season and you never know how it ends." Benevides was the defensive co-ordinator with that championship team and will be looking for his first playoff win as a head coach in a season he hopes will culminate with a victory for the Lions in Vancouver on Nov. 30. "Its a long, long journey. Its a long, long season," he said. "Its about making critical plays at critical times and winning that critical game. "Nobody can tell you how the script is going to be written, but its going to be written and someones going to stand on the podium." Notes: The Lions had a meeting with CFLPA representative Paul McCallum before Sundays first practice, a session the veteran kicker said helped clear the air of any questions players might have with regards to the threat of a strike. The leagues collective bargaining agreement expired on Thursday night. ... The Lions first pre-season game is scheduled for June 13 on the road against the Edmonton Eskimos. Aaron Sanchez Jersey . The team reported the signing on its website Thursday, but said Friday the deal was off in "a mutual parting of the ways that had to do with the language of the contract. Jaime Garcia Jersey . Halladays resume as a Blue Jay is among the elite in the franchises 36-year history. Over 12 seasons in Toronto, he was named an All-Star six times. 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The Argos first half of the game against Calgary last week was nothing short of magnificent for Toronto. Andre Durie was effective and made a difference and Ricky Ray was smooth and accurate in probably playing his best game/half game in the entire year. The defense was exceptionally aggressive too and took it to Calgary. What happened in the second half is still a bite of a mystery but I think it was more of Calgary waking up than Toronto being complacent and satisfied with a 29 point halftime lead. The Argos stay in Calgary all week to practice, so East-West time zone change will not matter. Good enough to beat BC? I would have to assess no, not this week. Kevin Glen knows "he is the man" with the Lions. He will embrace that challenge and run with it. Should be a good game but in the end - Lions. Edmonton at Hamilton The Ticats are 2-0 at Tim Hortons Field! After the Argos 13-12 win, the Ticats looked good in beating Saskatchewan 29-3. Better competition this week, with Mike Rielly an established CFL quarterback and who would ever take East over West at any time this year? I would! With a solid practice facility, meeting rooms, training room and everything that goes along with new, it may make an edge of difference. Maybe the single biggest determiner of success is how Hamilton handles Adarius Bowman. Edmonton has talent but the most talented player they have with the ball is Bowman. If he has a 10 catch game then Edmonton wins big. The first game was way back in Week 2, when Zach Collaros was knocked out by Odell Willis and the final score ended at 28-24. Can thee Ticats get their just revenge? Yes they can.dddddddddddd Hamilton over Edmonton. Calgary at Montreal Drew Tate will start in this one as Bo Levi Mitchell repairs his knee and ankle. You know Tate will be ready to go and is in a perfect situation, as John Cornish is playing exceptional as a running back right now. When you have the support that Tate has, then the key is not to be the hero. Just follow the game plan and good things will happen. That is what Tate will do and that is what I think will happen -- good things. For Edmonton, game number four for Jonathan Crompton. His improvement is critical but will be taking on the leagues top defense so it will be a test. But most likely no Charleston Hughes. Calgary will come into this one confident and should be. Down one half by 29 to come back to win by seven against the Argos last week? You should be confident. Tates enthusiasm to perform and win will make an ordinary road game in September an event to win. Calgary over Montreal. Ottawa at Saskatchewan Dangerous game for the Riders. They may be coming off a loss and back home but Ottawa is coming off the bye week and will look at this game as the beginning of a new season. Anthony Allen, Jerome Messam and if Will Ford is healthy, could all have productive games. Ottawa has had trouble stopping running backs this year and Saskatchewan has three good ones. Henry Burris has to make the next eight games his best too, as he wants to be back next year. He has not had a great year but I do wonder what quarterback would with a team as new as Ottawa. Am I calling for an upset as Otawa goes into Regina and does what Hamilton did last Sunday? No. Lets be real. Tino Sunseri will get better this week compared to last week and Saskatchewan must keep pushing for at least one home field playoff win . I think the game will be close, as Ottawa has had their moments, but just moments. Saskatchewan pulls away in the fourth. Riders. 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