June 26, 2014: Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

[T-Bone]

vs.

Week 1
Wednesday, June 26, 2014 at 8:30pm EDT.
Investors Group Field. Winnipeg, MB.

TV: TSN
Video Webcast: TSN Go - ESPN3
Radio: TOR: TSN 1050 - WPG: CJOB 680
Audio Webcast: TOR: Here - WPG: Here

Depth Charts: TOR: Here - WPG: Here

Pre-Game Preview: Here

Away Game Viewing: The Thirsty Fox 1028 Eglinton Ave W

Post-Game Update: Argos Drop Season Opener in Winnipeg

Final Score: 21-45

[Wobbler]

I still think it will take a few games for our D to solidify, but it's hard not to be encouraged by what we've seen in the pre-season. Our DL already looks like a significant upgrade over last year and if we can get decent pressure from those guys it'll make life easier for our revamped LB and DB corps.

And hey, all we need is an average D. It looks as though we've seamlessly patched the holes in our strong offense, so no worries there.

I think we'll beat the Bombers 31-21 in the first game of a 13-5 season.

[Argo]

I still think it will take a few games for our D to solidify, but it's hard not to be encouraged by what we've seen in the pre-season. Our DL already looks like a significant upgrade over last year and if we can get decent pressure from those guys it'll make life easier for our revamped LB and DB corps.

And hey, all we need is an average D. It looks as though we've seamlessly patched the holes in our strong offense, so no worries there.

I think we'll beat the Bombers 31-21 in the first game of a 13-5 season.

35-16, and 13-5 sounds about right.

[Qman]

35-16, and 13-5 sounds about right.

Did you watch WPG in preseason.
They won't score more than 10pts in their first game. 41-9.

Argos will win the east 12-6.
Tabbies 9-9
Larks 6-12
TwoColors 6-12

[Neely2005]

Did you watch WPG in preseason.
They won't score more than 10pts in their first game. 41-9.

Argos will win the east 12-6.
Tabbies 9-9
Larks 6-12
TwoColors 6-12

Shouldn't it be the TwoColours? This is the CFL after all. :-)

[tennyis]

Did you watch WPG in preseason.
They won't score more than 10pts in their first game. 41-9.

lol 45 and counting... this is comical... so bad you can't help but laugh...

[gilthethrill]

It should be a laugher. Not sold on Drew Willy. Just too much work to do for the new regime in Winnipeg. Also, the Oline there may be as bad as Edmontons....."Release the Hounds"...

[Will]

The Argos should win, but you never take any opponent lightly and I hope that's what Coach Milanovich is driving home to the guys this week.

[ArgoRavi]

The Argos should win, but you never take any opponent lightly and I hope that's what Coach Milanovich is driving home to the guys this week.

How true. Also, even the worst teams often seem to play over their heads in their first regular season game, especially a home opener. The Bombers have a lot of work to do to recover from the Joe Mack era but they are still capable of making plays.

[Wobbler]

This can't hurt: Defence problems will hamper Bombers opener.

[DanTheFan]

A bit pissed I can't watch their first game live. However, I'll be going to what should be a great jazz concert with two greats performing (Dave Holland and John Scofield).

[QBall]

Bomber fans have suffered for quite a while so hopefully it will be somewhat close. As much as big Argo wins keep my blood pressure in check a competitive league is good for the CFL.

[bluto]

my only concern (as i think we ought to mop the floor with that lot) is with blitz pickup. it has been a very short preseason with very little live ammo shot at our protection... and with new guys in at RB and the inexperience on the left side of the line (Ray's blindside), i'll take any sort of win Thursday night if it means we keep Ricky clean.

[paulwoods13]

my only concern (as i think we ought to mop the floor with that lot) is with blitz pickup. it has been a very short preseason with very little live ammo shot at our protection... and with new guys in at RB and the inexperience on the left side of the line (Ray's blindside), i'll take any sort of win Thursday night if it means we keep Ricky clean.

The left side is not all that inexperienced. Rogers played about as many games last season as King did on the right side, and Holmes played the last half-dozen or so. They're fairly green but not raw rookies. Nonetheless, your point about blitz pickup is certainly valid -- Johnson and Steele need to be up to the task.

[EmDiggy]

http://footballgameplan.com/fbgps-20...-blue-bombers/

Good afternoon Argo fans! Good luck this week! I also included a few fantasy tidbits in case you're playing this year

Enjoy

Em

[1argoholic]

Firstly Jazz doesn't come close to Argo and CFL football. haha. To each his own. I might have to miss a game if Rocket From The Crypt hit TO though. All joking aside, Argos Win!!!! Argos Win!!! Winnipeg screwed the pooch bigtime going with another horrible qb choice.

[Wobbler]

The depth chart has been posted.

- Sinkfield has been added to the IR
- Okpalaugo has come off the PR
- No sign of Marcus Thomas on the roster yet
- I still can't quite believe that we're starting an "international" at guard
- Steele is listed as the starting RB, but we've been told that it's more of a 1A/1B thing with Johnson
- We're starting the minimum seven "nationals"

[Neely2005]

The depth chart has been posted.

- Sinkfield has been added to the IR
- Okpalaugo has come off the PR
- No sign of Marcus Thomas on the roster yet
- I still can't quite believe that we're starting an "international" at guard
- Steele is listed as the starting RB, but we've been told that it's more of a 1A/1B thing with Johnson
- We're starting the minimum seven "nationals"

To bad I was looking forward to seeing Sinkfield. Is he actually hurt or is this a roster move?

[1971GreyCup]

After last nights debacle, I am most concerned about the penalties. 3 years running, the Argos have been going to address this. The team approach all time records. Perhaps if the declined penalties were accepted, the Argos May have set a record. Unless this is addressed, I will not be optimistic. The players are there, but the discipline is not!

Yes, it reminded me a lot of the Eastern Final where the team was run out of our stadium by the Ticats.

[mchesher03]

Agree with 1971 – I don’t want to put too much stock in one game but I feel like the argos have been taking way too many penalties for about 3-4 years now. Last night became laughable after a while at all the infractions. Also saw a post about the unnecessary roughness on the 3^rd down where Winnipeg still kept the ball and I too am still baffled by it. Correct me if I’m wrong but my understanding of the rule was even if there was a deadball foul after the play (essentially what the refs called that as in spite of it being within the flow of the play), argos would still get the first down on the 15 yard penalty.