CFL: Wes Cates chats about Riders’ start to season [Video]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had an “awesome” start to the season, according to former Rider Wes Cates.

“It’s been awesome … It’s a great start to the season and let’s see if we can just keep putting them together,” he said.

Cates and Brit Dort sat down on Wednesday to chat about player performances and what needs to happen to keep up the winning momentum.

“Shea Patterson comes out, looks a little shaky but gets it together. Defense helped him out and then he made some plays,” Cates explained. “AJ [Oullette] seeming to get things going a little better and the defense playing great, finishing games, getting turnovers.”

“So, what is there to be mad about? Not much,” he added.

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When asked if Patterson experienced nerves during the last game against Toronto or if he was …