Thread for the Team that Cannot Be Named

**Mocha** · 08-19-2023, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Hamilton certainly is in disarray, tough task to turn around an offence when taking over mid season.

Especially when they're down to their 3rd-stringer QB. Fortunately for them, they were able to sign Butler in the off-season.

**Argo57** · 08-19-2023, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mocha

Especially when they're down to their 3rd-stringer QB. Fortunately for them, they were able to sign Butler in the off-season.

Absolutely correct.
I have a ton of respect for Milanovich as a coach, 2 time Grey Cup Champion with Montreal and World Champion with the Argonauts.
Conducted himself in a professional manner with an Argonaut organization that at the time was being run like a semi pro outfit.

**jerrym** · 08-20-2023, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

I have to say that the Ticats have been lagging the past few years in recruiting their own quality players.

Another sign of that: Hamilton has signed Canadian OL Jakub Szott off the Riders PR.

**jerrym** · 09-01-2023, 03:26 AM

James Butler's 118 yards against BC and his 635 yards rushing this season should be making the Lions rue letting him go.

**Argo57** · 09-06-2023, 06:16 PM

Perhaps troubles in the Hammer with Duke?

https://3downnation.com/2023/09/06/h...duke-williams/

**gilthethrill** · 09-06-2023, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Perhaps troubles in the Hammer with Duke?

https://3downnation.com/2023/09/06/h...duke-williams/

Good character guy. Such a shame.

**ArgoRavi** · 09-06-2023, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Perhaps troubles in the Hammer with Duke?

https://3downnation.com/2023/09/06/h...duke-williams/

Big surprise.

Looks like the final playoff spot is going to be a battle between Hamilton, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Ottawa has to win what is effectively a "gimme" game this week (Redblacks coming off bye and playing at home; Ticats coming off a very short week). If the Redblacks can't win Friday, they are done for this season.

**OV Argo** · 09-06-2023, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

Big surprise.

Looks like the final playoff spot is going to be a battle between Hamilton, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Ottawa has to win what is effectively a "gimme" game this week (Redblacks coming off bye and playing at home; Ticats coming off a very short week). If the Redblacks can't win Friday, they are done for this season.

Not sure I'd bet on the RedBlacks this coming game, but if they can't beat that mediocre Ticats team, they need to pack it in for the season, and then fire most of their coaching staff (GM too) IMO and look to next season. Big mistake in recycling/ hiring those 2 fired Als hacks Jones & Miles - and it shows with all the dumbness on both O & D there.

**AngeloV** · 09-06-2023, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

Good character guy. Such a shame.

Salt of the earth.

**AngeloV** · 09-06-2023, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

Not sure I'd bet on the RedBlacks this coming game, but if they can't beat that mediocre Ticats team, they need to pack it in for the season, and then fire most of their coaching staff (GM too) IMO and look to next season. Big mistake in recycling/ hiring those 2 fired Als hacks Jones & Miles - and it shows with all the dumbness on both O & D there.

I don't think the coordinators are the problem. Dyce (and I really like him, so I pull for him) IMO has cost them 2 games with bad calls. The first being the obvious in kicking an 8 yard FG in Regina. The second in the last loss to Montreal, when Montreal scored on 3rd and goal, he didn't use a time out to stop the clock prior to that play. That gave his team 16 seconds to try and get into FG range for the win, rather than 36 seconds. Even if Montreal didn't score there, the game is over with the kneel downs.

**jerrym** · 09-07-2023, 03:15 PM

Hamilton has placed Duke Williams on the six game injured list after he injured his ankle in Monday's game and then said he wanted out of Hamilton.

https://3downnation.com/2023/09/07/t...-injured-list/

**Argo57** · 09-07-2023, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by jerrym

Hamilton has placed Duke Williams on the six game injured list after he injured his ankle in Monday's game and then said he wanted out of Hamilton.

https://3downnation.com/2023/09/07/t...-injured-list/

They should boot his ass out of town, not worth the aggravation.

**gilthethrill** · 09-07-2023, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

They should boot his ass out of town, not worth the aggravation.

Looks like the much needed house cleaning in Steeltown has commenced. Not sure who would be willing to pick up this guy in 2024.

**ArgoRavi** · 09-07-2023, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

They should boot his ass out of town, not worth the aggravation.

At this point, his salary is guaranteed for the rest of the season and they don't want it counting against the cap. They have effectively closed him down for the season and he will likely be released in the off-season. I remember the Argos doing something similar with the likes of Josh Bourke in past seasons. Williams probably won't be around the team at all for the rest of the season.

**OV Argo** · 09-07-2023, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

At this point, his salary is guaranteed for the rest of the season and they don't want it counting against the cap. They have effectively closed him down for the season and he will likely be released in the off-season. I remember the Argos doing something similar with the likes of Josh Bourke in past seasons. Williams probably won't be around the team at all for the rest of the season.

The signings of superstars like Duke, Bo and Butler not working out for the Ticats thus far? What a genius GM they have.

**Argo57** · 09-08-2023, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

The signings of superstars like Duke, Bo and Butler not working out for the Ticats thus far? What a genius GM they have.

I agree in regards to Bo and the Duke, Butler on the other hand has performed pretty well in Hamilton so far this season.

**AngeloV** · 09-08-2023, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Argo57

I agree in regards to Bo and the Duke, Butler on the other hand has performed pretty well in Hamilton so far this season.

Butler has been amazing for them.

**Will** · 09-08-2023, 08:42 AM

Yes, he's been very solid for them amidst the uncertainty at QB.

**OV Argo** · 09-08-2023, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

I agree in regards to Bo and the Duke, Butler on the other hand has performed pretty well in Hamilton so far this season.

So, aside from Ottawa or maybe his old BC team, what other team in the league would sign Butler and his career 5 yards/carry average to a big FA contract to upgrade the position? Would you have the guy replace Ouellette for the Argos for example ? Mind you, some thought CJ Gable was this great CFL back too; so to each his own opinion, and Suitor on TSN gushing about his "game notes" fave players can help I guess ?