September 1, 2014: Toronto Argonauts vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

[ArgoGabe22]

CFL.ca stats credited MLB Greg Jones will 11 tackles on Monday...did he replace Emry when Carter was replaced by Black or were they on the field at the same time?

I noticed Jones on the field at the same time with Emry. Not sure if on every play or for just a few.

[AngeloV]

CFL.ca stats credited MLB Greg Jones will 11 tackles on Monday...did he replace Emry when Carter was replaced by Black or were they on the field at the same time?

I think Jones is a hell of a player. Emery has not been what I had hoped for this year. If they can juggle the ratio, I'd love to see Jones start to see what he can do as THE guy.

[gilthethrill]

I think Jones is a hell of a player. Emery has not been what I had hoped for this year. If they can juggle the ratio, I'd love to see Jones start to see what he can do as THE guy.

Yes, I agree. Emry has improved since the beginning of the season, but Jones, who also plays a good ST, could easily be the starting MLB.

[ArgoRavi]

CFL.ca stats credited MLB Greg Jones will 11 tackles on Monday...did he replace Emry when Carter was replaced by Black or were they on the field at the same time?

Did Rod Black and Duane Forde mention Greg Jones' name even once on Monday? I don't recall hearing his name at all which is remarkable given how involved in the play he was.

[argolio]

Rod Black had too much on his plate to leave much time for in-depth analysis. In addition to his normal mentioning of players with NFL connections, there was his fawning over Chris Berman and John Saunders, and his ten second updates about how far away Ray was from 50,000 yards.

[paulwoods13]

Jones and Emry were on the field together for much of the game. It appeared to me (and it was difficult to be certain because I couldn't see numbers on the fronts of the jerseys and was sitting behind the goal-line) that Jones often lined up at DE and sometimes replaced Horton at OLB. Jones appears to be a serious player so they're going to have to get him into the lineup somewhere. I agree that after a bad start, Emry has played better but he is nowhere near all-star status at this point.

The other intriguing personnel move on Monday was the use of Matt Black at wide-side corner with Gabriel staying at safety. It also appeared the Argos used all of their INT DBs throughout the game so I think they were playing a six-man secondary fairly often. If Black and Gabriel can both start, that would allow Emry to be benched for Jones (but it ain't easy to bench a captain).

[Argo57]

Jones and Emry were on the field together for much of the game. It appeared to me (and it was difficult to be certain because I couldn't see numbers on the fronts of the jerseys and was sitting behind the goal-line) that Jones often lined up at DE and sometimes replaced Horton at OLB. Jones appears to be a serious player so they're going to have to get him into the lineup somewhere. I agree that after a bad start, Emry has played better but he is nowhere near all-star status at this point.

The other intriguing personnel move on Monday was the use of Matt Black at wide-side corner with Gabriel staying at safety. It also appeared the Argos used all of their INT DBs throughout the game so I think they were playing a six-man secondary fairly often. If Black and Gabriel can both start, that would allow Emry to be benched for Jones (but it ain't easy to bench a captain).

I thought the guy with the big A on his jersey played well whereas the other guy with the big A on his jersey missed some tackles, I think making the whole team Assistant Captains was a cute team building exercise.

Rod Black had too much on his plate to leave much time for in-depth analysis. In addition to his normal mentioning of players with NFL connections, there was his fawning over Chris Berman and John Saunders, and his ten second updates about how far away Ray was from 50,000 yards.

Argolio I disagree, gripping stuff learning that Berman was one of the first people to eat a donut at the stadium, who'd a thunk it.

[ArgoRavi]

Jones and Emry were on the field together for much of the game. It appeared to me (and it was difficult to be certain because I couldn't see numbers on the fronts of the jerseys and was sitting behind the goal-line) that Jones often lined up at DE and sometimes replaced Horton at OLB. Jones appears to be a serious player so they're going to have to get him into the lineup somewhere. I agree that after a bad start, Emry has played better but he is nowhere near all-star status at this point.

The other intriguing personnel move on Monday was the use of Matt Black at wide-side corner with Gabriel staying at safety. It also appeared the Argos used all of their INT DBs throughout the game so I think they were playing a six-man secondary fairly often. If Black and Gabriel can both start, that would allow Emry to be benched for Jones (but it ain't easy to bench a captain).

I thought that Black had moved into that cornerback spot after Jalil Carter suffered a head injury in the first half. Did you see Black playing in the defensive backfield in the first half, Paul?

[paulwoods13]

I thought that Black had moved into that cornerback spot after Jalil Carter suffered a head injury in the first half. Did you see Black playing in the defensive backfield in the first half, Paul?

No, I didn't -- that would explain it as I could not figure out who (if anyone) was missing in the secondary. Thanks, Ravi.

[AngeloV]

I thought the guy with the big A on his jersey played well whereas the other guy with the big A on his jersey missed some tackles, I think making the whole team Assistant Captains was a cute team building exercise.

Argolio I disagree, gripping stuff learning that Berman was one of the first people to eat a donut at the stadium, who'd a thunk it.

LMFAO!!! Glad to see it wasn't just me that felt this way.

[ArgoRavi]

LMFAO!!! Glad to see it wasn't just me that felt this way.

I think that it is great that Berman is a fan of the CFL. However, I do feel uncomfortable with the amount of kissing up that TSN and the league does to him. It reeks of the idea that we need this notable American's validation to tell us how great Canadian football is.

[argolio]

I think that it is great that Berman is a fan of the CFL. However, I do feel uncomfortable with the amount of kissing up that TSN and the league does to him. It reeks of the idea that we need this notable American's validation to tell us how great Canadian football is.

That's just the way it is here, Ravi. Hundreds of people are lining up at this very moment for ten second glimpses at (mostly) American movie stars.

[Double Dare]

I think a few of Berman's comments made Canadians (CFL) look backwoods.

[Deerkeeper]

I think that it is great that Berman is a fan of the CFL. However, I do feel uncomfortable with the amount of kissing up that TSN and the league does to him. It reeks of the idea that we need this notable American's validation to tell us how great Canadian football is.

Exactly. I had the sound turned down and listened to the game mostly on radio. When this Berman guy came on (had no idea who those other guys were) I made no effort to turn up the sound. I'm was hoping we were past the point of needing that star spangled stamp of approval, but maybe not.

[argotom]

I think that it is great that Berman is a fan of the CFL. However, I do feel uncomfortable with the amount of kissing up that TSN and the league does to him. It reeks of the idea that we need this notable American's validation to tell us how great Canadian football is.

I agree with you Ravi.
However, it is the wannabe factor here in Toronto and Southern Ontario which is disgusting and no wonder the rest of the country hates the people and the City of Toronto.

[ArgoZ]

I think a few of Berman's comments made Canadians (CFL) look backwoods.

Berman plays the part of "huge CFL fan" on his scripted, practiced NFL broadcasts. On live TV, he showed very little knowledge and a lackadaisical attitude. Those are is his true feelings, which is perfectly fine, but he failed trying to fool us.

[Stouffvillain]

Berman plays the part of "huge CFL fan" on his scripted, practiced NFL broadcasts. On live TV, he showed very little knowledge and a lackadaisical attitude. Those are is his true feelings, which is perfectly fine, but he failed trying to fool us.

You can't expect him to know all of the players on the field. How many people watching can instantly identify the revolving door of players that happens in the CFL in general?

I never bought Berman as a "huge" CFL fan I do think that he is a fan of the game. I think that he is someone who does have interest in the league, which is more than a lot of Americans (and Canadians in the GTA).

With all the football available south of the boarder between NCAA and NFL the fact that he can name all the teams and know what a "rouge" is would make him a "huge" fan amongst the football people around him. The little exposure that Berman brings to the CFL is good for the league.

[Argo57]

Exactly. I had the sound turned down and listened to the game mostly on radio. When this Berman guy came on (had no idea who those other guys were) I made no effort to turn up the sound. I'm was hoping we were past the point of needing that star spangled stamp of approval, but maybe not.

The other guy with him (John Saunders) would be very well aware of the Canadian game as he was one of the on air sports personalities on CITY-TV and had great interest in the team (back in the Holloway era), Saunders is a good guy who moved down south and has made a good career for himself.

[ArgoRavi]

The other guy with him (John Saunders) would be very well aware of the Canadian game as he was one of the on air sports personalities on CITY-TV and had great interest in the team (back in the Holloway era), Saunders is a good guy who moved down south and has made a good career for himself.

Saunders talked up the Argos quite a bit when he was doing those International Bowl games at SkyDome for ESPN a few years back.