August 28, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton

[gilthethrill]

Bonner definitely was responsible for outside contain on that play and got caught trying to go inside.

True. A rookie mistake. Overall, the Argo cover units have been very good this season. Another off season concern that has been answered in a positive way.

[AngeloV]

True. A rookie mistake. Overall, the Argo cover units have been very good this season. Another off season concern that has been answered in a positive way.

Agreed, and I do believe the 5 games in 25 days thing, including 2 short weeks had a lot to do with the way the game finished. Within 2 points to start the 4th quarter actually was pretty good.

[argolio]

Agreed, and I do believe the 5 games in 25 days thing, including 2 short weeks had a lot to do with the way the game finished. Within 2 points to start the 4th quarter actually was pretty good.

Agreed. We did well to stay close into the 4th quarter.

[ArgoRavi]

True. A rookie mistake. Overall, the Argo cover units have been very good this season. Another off season concern that has been answered in a positive way.

I was very concerned about having a newbie to Canadian football coaching the special teams this year but Scott Downing has done a nice job so far. The cover teams have been excellent. Hopefully he can get the return game going with more consistency in the second half of the season.

[AngeloV]

I was very concerned about having a newbie to Canadian football coaching the special teams this year but Scott Downing has done a nice job so far. The cover teams have been excellent. Hopefully he can get the return game going with more consistency in the second half of the season.

He works very hard teaching during practice. I agree he has done a nice job.

[D-Gap-Willie]

True. A rookie mistake. Overall, the Argo cover units have been very good this season. Another off season concern that has been answered in a positive way.

Not trying to be combative, but that is no " rookie mistake" - that is a fundamental flaw. I had it pounded into me about 60 years ago in Pop Warner Football. "Cover your lane at all costs " is about as fundamental to special teams coverage as putting your helmet on with the face mask at the front. This has not changed and will not change. The problem is not a "rookie mistake" but mental laziness, lack of discipline and focus. Bonner is not the only one -- it's a team-wide problem, that can not only be blamed on the players.

It's as though everyone feels this is a gimme year, and things only start to matter when the new ownership takes over.

[argolio]

Not trying to be combative, but that is no " rookie mistake" - that is a fundamental flaw. I had it pounded into me about 60 years ago in Pop Warner Football. "Cover your lane at all costs " is about as fundamental to special teams coverage as putting your helmet on with the face mask at the front. This has not changed and will not change. The problem is not a "rookie mistake" but mental laziness, lack of discipline and focus. Bonner is not the only one -- it's a team-wide problem, that can not only be blamed on the players.

It's as though everyone feels this is a gimme year, and things only start to matter when the new ownership takes over.

So you're saying we're really the Riders instead of 6-3.

[Wobbler]

Thanks Paul.

[PullTogether73]

Well said! I don't even look at these next two games as being the season for the Argos. The season is a sprint and not a marathon. I look at the next two games as giving the Argos a better idea of what they need to do to be a Grey Cup contender come November.

If the season is a sprint and not a marathon, wouldn't the next two games essentially decide the fate of the Argos for this season?
I think you said that backwards.

We will be 6-5 soon, but it won't be due to the schedule. The cats are going to beat us, but that's ok. This year is just a gimmie year. Don't put any thought into it. There's some glimmers of hope in Harris and the big 3 etc., but don't expect anything big out of this team. What they've given us so far is way more than enough expected from a shell of a pro football team. Barker and Milanovich have done the best they can, and they've proven they can do alot with little. Just hold on till next year. That being said, its not like this team hasn't won when they shouldn't have, and that may happen again when it matters. I'm not counting on it though. Its a gimmie year as far as I'm concerned.

A 6-3 record, with most games played on the road, tied for first place in their division, playing with a lot of rookies, and you are writing the season off already?
I think you have to turn in your fan card.

[Argo57]

Late and probably repetitive observations regarding the Edmonton game.
Our defensive play (and tackling) have regressed recently which is worrisome, Creehan always has the shit scared glare on when they show him on the sidelines, also worrisome!!
Barring an extreme elevation in the play of our D by seasons end I would at least place a call to Mike (Baba Booey) Benevides to gauge his interest in the DC job, he is a Toronto guy who knows the game inside out and has coached some pretty good Defences in the past.
Agnew should be gone by now, looked lost last game and can't tackle.
Does get tiresome seeing the Argonauts making these Rookie QB's look good.