Montreal Alouettes Thread

[AngeloV]

Nik Lewis's description of the team toxic environment tells you what at least part of the problem in Montreal is, although he may have his own bias because, from his perspective, Reed supported him but Chapdelaine did not.



http://montrealgazette.com/sports/fo...ed-on-our-team

Chapdelaine was right in this case. I've mentioned many times that Lewis became a totally useless piece that was only still in the league because of his past history. I watched him closely run (walk?) 3 yards and turn around over and over again. He would make the occasional spectacular looking high hurdle, but overall did nothing to help the other receivers get open, essentially having extra players cover the remaining receivers because nobody worries about him. His under 9 yard average is as bad as it gets for a SB.

[R.J]

Chapdelaine was right in this case. I've mentioned many times that Lewis became a totally useless piece that was only still in the league because of his past history. I watched him closely run (walk?) 3 yards and turn around over and over again. He would make the occasional spectacular looking high hurdle, but overall did nothing to help the other receivers get open, essentially having extra players cover the remaining receivers because nobody worries about him. His under 9 yard average is as bad as it gets for a SB.

Chaps was also the guy who pushed to get Durant over there.

[AngeloV]

Chaps was also the guy who pushed to get Durant over there.

MAybe, but I bet the Als would have signed him with or without Chaps there. I think Reed loved the idea of getting Durant.

[R.J]

MAybe, but I bet the Als would have signed him with or without Chaps there. I think Reed loved the idea of getting Durant.

You may be right. I still don't comprehend how Kavis not only got the job, but it looks as though he'll get another season there.

I for one really wish the Molsons or Saputo's would buy the Als, because I think the Wetenhall's (Andrew more specifically now) are going to destroy that Organization.

[AngeloV]

You may be right. I still don't comprehend how Kavis not only got the job, but it looks as though he'll get another season there.

I for one really wish the Molsons or Saputo's would buy the Als, because I think the Wetenhall's (Andrew more specifically now) are going to destroy that Organization.

This is something we actually agree on.

[OV Argo]

Chapdelaine was right in this case. I've mentioned many times that Lewis became a totally useless piece that was only still in the league because of his past history. I watched him closely run (walk?) 3 yards and turn around over and over again. He would make the occasional spectacular looking high hurdle, but overall did nothing to help the other receivers get open, essentially having extra players cover the remaining receivers because nobody worries about him. His under 9 yard average is as bad as it gets for a SB.

I wouldn't call a guy who still catches pretty well everything thrown his way (plus makes some very tough catches) and who can still run over small defenders, "useless"; you could argue that Lewis being replaced by a much faster young receiver as an everydown slotback might make sense, but they would still have to find one of those and they can't seem to find any real good receivers for their offence (Earnest Jackson bombing there is a head scratcher; and they still deploy the mediocre Giguere). Declan Cross doesn't scare any defenders with his speed and route running, but he can still be a force or good factor on the Argo offence when they get him the ball some out of H-back, plus he can flatten LBs or DBs with his blocking - diversity is huge & under-rated in football/offence IMO. I'll take one big body, bruising, strong hands slotback in my CFL offence, rather than 3 smaller, faster guys who have iffy hands or are afraid of traffic.

[AngeloV]

I wouldn't call a guy who still catches pretty well everything thrown his way (plus makes some very tough catches) and who can still run over small defenders, "useless"; you could argue that Lewis being replaced by a much faster young receiver as an everydown slotback might make sense, but they would still have to find one of those and they can't seem to find any real good receivers for their offence (Earnest Jackson bombing there is a head scratcher; and they still deploy the mediocre Giguere). Declan Cross doesn't scare any defenders with his speed and route running, but he can still be a force or good factor on the Argo offence when they get him the ball some out of H-back, plus he can flatten LBs or DBs with his blocking - diversity is huge & under-rated in football/offence IMO. I'll take one big body, bruising, strong hands slotback in my CFL offence, rather than 3 smaller, faster guys who have iffy hands or are afraid of traffic.

I respectfully disagree. Cross is not a good comparison IMO, as they play completely different positions. And as a FB, he averaged more yards per catch than Lewis. Has underated speed too. Actually turned short passes into big gains. When was the last time Lewis did that. In my eyes, it's plain and simple, Lewis hung around well past a time where he was an effective player just to get the record for receptions. Had Chapedelaine been allowed to chose his talent and cut Lewis, I am fairly certain nobody would have signed him.

[cfl-cis fan]

I wouldn't call a guy who still catches pretty well everything thrown his way (plus makes some very tough catches) and who can still run over small defenders, "useless"; you could argue that Lewis being replaced by a much faster young receiver as an everydown slotback might make sense, but they would still have to find one of those and they can't seem to find any real good receivers for their offence (Earnest Jackson bombing there is a head scratcher; and they still deploy the mediocre Giguere). Declan Cross doesn't scare any defenders with his speed and route running, but he can still be a force or good factor on the Argo offence when they get him the ball some out of H-back, plus he can flatten LBs or DBs with his blocking - diversity is huge & under-rated in football/offence IMO. I'll take one big body, bruising, strong hands slotback in my CFL offence, rather than 3 smaller, faster guys who have iffy hands or are afraid of traffic.

Cross has been one of the most productive H-Backs in the league this year and only a 2nd year player, granted we may not have known the extent of some of his skills had Coombs not got injured. So not sure if he has a role anymore now that Coombs is back. Will the Argos bring Cross back next year!!

[paulwoods13]

Cross has been one of the most productive H-Backs in the league this year and only a 2nd year player, granted we may not have known the extent of some of his skills had Coombs not got injured. So not sure if he has a role anymore now that Coombs is back. Will the Argos bring Cross back next year!!

This is probably not the proper thread, but since it's here ... assuming he is headed into free agency (which seems very likely), there's no doubt in my mind the Argos will want Cross back. Obviously price is always a factor, though. He's an extremely useful guy, but not an every-down player in an offence that plays either five receivers or double tights. I would guess Cross wants to be here and will re-sign, but I have been surprised in the past when guys like Gillanders, Dupuis and Robinson departed. I think sometimes H-backs get wooed with promises of a bigger role on offence. It didn't work out that way for those three (if they were in fact given such a promise).

[Argo]

This is probably not the proper thread, but since it's here ... assuming he is headed into free agency (which seems very likely), there's no doubt in my mind the Argos will want Cross back. Obviously price is always a factor, though. He's an extremely useful guy, but not an every-down player in an offence that plays either five receivers or double tights. I would guess Cross wants to be here and will re-sign, but I have been surprised in the past when guys like Gillanders, Dupuis and Robinson departed. I think sometimes H-backs get wooed with promises of a bigger role on offence. It didn't work out that way for those three (if they were in fact given such a promise).

Hope Cross stays; he's been a bit of a revelation as the season progressed.