September 26, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa RedBlacks

[AngeloV]

I am happy to see Brandon Isaac back. I think he'll play well. That said, maybe Matt Black could play a bigger role and spell Isaac at times? I'm not sure what role Vincent Agnew will play this week, but Matt Black would obviously allow the team to play an international somewhere else when he is in the game at LB or another position. I think Matt Black has played very well this year and he is about the same size as Agnew, who did play at the LB position. I believe Matt Black also played a bit of outside LB last game, though he was listed as the backup safety on the depth chart. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

I've thought about a scenario where perhaps they can move Owusu-Ansah to HB and Black can take his field corner spot. Don't know if they think that Owusu-Ansah can be a good HB. but I would think he would be an upgrade there over either Hawkins or Smith.

[1971GreyCup]

We'll have to see when Isaac is back if he can still play at a level near where he played at in 2012 or 2013 (Hamilton), or if his consistent level of play is more like what got him released in Saskatchewan last year. With the DC coaching situation plus 2 out of three starting LBs down, our defence has really struggled. Hopefully, Isaac can help turn that trend around.

[Wobbler]

Argos leading receiver @Vidal_Hazelton7 has landed in coach's doghouse. He took second team reps again today. #CFL

— Curtis Rush (@CurtisGRush) September 25, 2015

[ArgoRavi]

Argos leading receiver @Vidal_Hazelton7 has landed in coach's doghouse. He took second team reps again today. #CFL
— Curtis Rush (@CurtisGRush) September 25, 2015

That move should make some on here happy as there have been a few calls for this sort of thing to happen. Looks like Spencer will take Hazelton's spot this week.

[AngeloV]

That move should make some on here happy as there have been a few calls for this sort of thing to happen. Looks like Spencer will take Hazelton's spot this week.

Wonder if this opens up a possible John Chiles return.

[Argo]

Wonder if this opens up a possible John Chiles return.

I'd like to see Chiles back, but there's nothing wrong with Hazelton that a stay in the doghouse won't fix, I'm sure.

[AngeloV]

I'd like to see Chiles back, but there's nothing wrong with Hazelton that a stay in the doghouse won't fix, I'm sure.

I guess. Personally, I wouldn't have benched him, but out of the all the receivers, he is the one I would sit if the team just wants to get Spencer in the line-up. Many would say Owens, but to me, he's a team leader, and a team first guy, that does things the right way. I would never sit a healthy Owens.

[Wobbler]

DEPTH CHART: The #Argos are set for an East Division tilt in the Capital on Saturday night. #CFL pic.twitter.com/WNXn3LclMA

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) September 25, 2015

[Wobbler]

Hazelton and Adjei as the scratches?

[AngeloV]

Hazelton and Adjei as the scratches?

Don't know about that. That would leave Stala as the only back up receiver. I'm thinking Brandan Smith or Agnew (more likely Smith) will be one of the scratches.

[Wobbler]

We need to sit one INT, and that will be Hazelton. Point taken about depleting the receiving corps; I think Herbert is a more useful backup and special teamer than Adjei, but maybe we'll scratch the former.

[AngeloV]

We need to sit one INT, and that will be Hazelton. Point taken about depleting the receiving corps; I think Herbert is a more useful backup and special teamer than Adjei, but maybe we'll scratch the former.

Probably right about Herbert being the scratch, but there is no rule against dressing 1 more NAT and 1 less INT. I honestly would sit Agnew.

[Argo]

I guess. Personally, I wouldn't have benched him, but out of the all the receivers, he is the one I would sit if the team just wants to get Spencer in the line-up. Many would say Owens, but to me, he's a team leader, and a team first guy, that does things the right way. I would never sit a healthy Owens.

My impression: Owens really seems to be struggling (and, IIRC, has always fumbled the football with some regularity). Watching half of the latest Argos - Ti-Cats game, after the fact, I noticed that Owens' height could be a problem (at this stage of his career?) - he often seemed to be lost / hidden in the traffic.

Of course, if he happens to have a great game, then congratulations.

[Stevoman]

Argos come out on fire and win this one in their most complete game of the season.

[Neely2005]

Argos come out on fire and win this one in their most complete game of the season.

I'm thinking the same thing.

[1971GreyCup]

I understood Brandon Isaac was ready to return. I don't see him on the starting roster?

I am hoping they have a defensive plan to defend that area just behind the LBs, if not Burris will pass for 500 yards tonight.

Also, I hope we also get away from the 3 man rush. We will need to put pressure on Burris. He is now a favourite for MOP.

[ArgoRavi]

I'm thinking the same thing.

I think that the Argos will play very well tonight but an appearance by Frank Burris is overdue as well.

[Wobbler]

I understood Brandon Isaac was ready to return. I don't see him on the starting roster?

They took him off the 6 game IR, but no one said he was ready to go. Presumably he's close, though.

[Wobbler]

Probably right about Herbert being the scratch, but there is no rule against dressing 1 more NAT and 1 less INT. I honestly would sit Agnew.

The scratches are Hazelton and Walker, so we're both wrong.

[jerrym]

I'd like to see Chiles back, but there's nothing wrong with Hazelton that a stay in the doghouse won't fix, I'm sure.

Having Chiles back would be dynamite and I'd love to see him play with the three rookie International receivers.