October 4, 2014: Edmonton vs. Toronto Argonauts

[jerrym]

In the BC game the Argos had Chad returning until he was injured in the first half. When he returned to play in the second half, he no longer was returning punts or kicks.
The Argos need to start using Owens only as a receiver if they hope to have him around long-term. He is simply too valuable as a pass catcher, as witnessed by what happens to the offence when he is not available, to risk him being injured returning, especially when he only rarely breaks the big one for a TD anymore on returns.

[MEEZY]

I thought that even before Durie was injured, the Argos would be hard pressed to win this game. Now with him confirmed as out for the game, I have difficulty believing that they have much of a chance. Not to be negative, but Jones knows Ray inside out and the Edmonton defense will be stingy.

I've been thinking about all of the receiver injuries this year, and even in the last few years, it seems Durie an Owens, as well as some of the others, were also sidelined for parts of the year in past seasons. Is it something in Millanovich's schemes that cause this? At this point, I have trouble believing that it's just bad luck...

[Wobbler]

Older players are more likely to be injured, and players that fight for extra yardage rather than running out of bounds are more likely to be injured.

[larz-7]

I thought that even before Durie was injured, the Argos would be hard pressed to win this game. Now with him confirmed as out for the game, I have difficulty believing that they have much of a chance. Not to be negative, but Jones knows Ray inside out and the Edmonton defense will be stingy.

I've been thinking about all of the receiver injuries this year, and even in the last few years, it seems Durie an Owens, as well as some of the others, were also sidelined for parts of the year in past seasons. Is it something in Millanovich's schemes that cause this? At this point, I have trouble believing that it's just bad luck...

as for schemes look at calgary ,how many times has cornish went down for example.Just these type of players give it that extra mile.

[ArgoRavi]

If it's true that Anthony Woodson took his reps in practice yesterday, that too can be interesting. Likely not as explosive as Durie, but still as a running back, he may be able to break some tackles running the short routes that Durie does.

It looks like Gill might be the guy although Woodson and Bradwell may play there as well: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/10/02...gainst-eskimos

[Wobbler]

Nice call, Ravi. I haven't been very impressed with Gill, but it sounds like he'll be active at the very least and I hope he can help us.

[gilthethrill]

If Gill does replace Durie, would that not mess up the ratio? I suspect an International will have to replace Cleyon Laing on the D-line unless you start our only other Canadian Ivan Brown, which won't happen.

[Neely2005]

It looks like Gill might be the guy although Woodson and Bradwell may play there as well: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/10/02...gainst-eskimos

"Durie injured his right shoulder during practice on Wednesday when he went up for pass and fell on to the hard turf."

Hard turf?

[ArgoGabe22]

"Durie injured his right shoulder during practice on Wednesday when he went up for pass and fell on to the hard turf."

Hard turf?

Turf isn't as soft as natural grass, so it's a a lot harder to fall on. I think that's what they mean.

[ArgoRavi]

If Gill does replace Durie, would that not mess up the ratio? I suspect an International will have to replace Cleyon Laing on the D-line unless you start our only other Canadian Ivan Brown, which won't happen.

If they started 9 non-imports in B.C., they could be without both Laing and Durie and still be okay with the minimum of 7. It isn't ideal but it is possible.

[Wobbler]

The depth chart shows that we have indeed gone with the bare minimum seven nationals.

Instead of pretending that Bradwell is the starting WR, we have Smith listed as the starter at RG. I'm curious to see how much King plays.

I am shaking my head at the fact that we came out of the bye week with more injuries than before it! We didn't even get Chiles back, as had been expected.

[Wobbler]

Oh, and Durie is on the six game injured list. Sigh.

[AngeloV]

Oh, and Durie is on the six game injured list. Sigh.

As is Laing.

[gilthethrill]

The depth chart shows that we have indeed gone with the bare minimum seven nationals.

Instead of pretending that Bradwell is the starting WR, we have Smith listed as the starter at RG. I'm curious to see how much King plays.

I am shaking my head at the fact that we came out of the bye week with more injuries than before it! We didn't even get Chiles back, as had been expected.

Was Chiles not a game time decision....2 months ago????

[argolio]

Was Chiles not a game time decision....2 months ago????

LOL, you're right.

Stuff happens I guess.

[Argocister]

Oh, and Durie is on the six game injured list. Sigh.

Broken clavicle again ..... Wonder if it's the same one..... Get Durie some calcium and vitamin D!


http://www.cfl.ca/article/sidelined-...aced-on-6-game

[gilthethrill]

I am surprised Delano Johnson is starting, yet Logan Harrell, who was getting better & is now off the IR, but not on the depth chart. Last game Okapalugo was playing inside on certain downs, basically taking away our best & only dangerous DE....

[Wobbler]

Harrell is starting at DT.

[gilthethrill]

Harrell is starting at DT.

My eyes deceived me....

[Stouffvillain]

The depth chart shows that we have indeed gone with the bare minimum seven nationals.

Instead of pretending that Bradwell is the starting WR, we have Smith listed as the starter at RG. I'm curious to see how much King plays.

I am shaking my head at the fact that we came out of the bye week with more injuries than before it! We didn't even get Chiles back, as had been expected.

All the injuries this year have me wondering if the coaching staff is doing something new or if this is all just bad luck.