Injuries

[paulwoods13]

Zic is reporting that Bourke injured a finger, McEwen is out two to three weeks with knee injury, and Jones might have to have season-ending surgery. Injuries are inevitable but these ones in particular are painful and frustrating.

[Will]

Of that list though, Bourke is the only one I'm concerned with.

BTW, here is the specific quote:

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/04...eer-with-argos

CAMP TAKES ITS TOLL


GUELPH — One first-round pick is wearing a cast around his wrist, while yet another first-rounder is walking around with the assistance of crutches.


It has been one hellish camp for the Argos, who lost free-agent offensive lineman Josh Bourke early in the team’s mock game Saturday with a finger injury.


There was no immediate word on Bourke’s status.


Sean McEwen, who was Toronto’s first-round selection last season, was wearing a knee brace to accompany his crutches after he was hurt in Friday’s practice.


McEwen may miss two weeks, perhaps three, which means he’s unlikely to play in any of the team’s two pre-season games.


With the regular season to open on June 23, the Calgary product may not be available.


This year’s first-round pick, Brian Jones, may miss the entire season if surgery is required to repair his right wrist.


Both A.J. Jefferson and Daryl Waud weren’t able to take part in the mock game, in all likelihood because each tweaked something.


There’s no on-field activity scheduled on Sunday, though many players have already booked time with the team’s training staff.

Coombs, Bulcke and Spencer are also nursing injuries. Hopefully they are all minor.

Bourke came to the training table, went back out, returned to the training table and then was presumably told to keep out.

[paulwoods13]

I agree Bourke is the most concerning, but missing both preseason games would really slow SMc's development. I've been hoping he could start as a rookie but that is far less likely if he doesn't get any game action. Jones is currently in the nice to have category but if we were to run into injuries later we'd be wishing he wasn't out for the season (if that in fact is what happens).

[Will]

It is definitely unfortunate with McEwen given that Milanovich said that he was happy with McEwen's progress. I just think the Argos have a better Plan B versus if Bourke is out long-term.

[sthfan1988]

Bourke won't be out. They popped his finger back, put a glove and taped it up and good to go. Yesterday was entertaining. Our receivers are sick. Gurley made a great catch and you could feel the emotion from the receiving corps. Injuries will happen, but it's a 20 week season. Can't wait to see what my seats are like next Saturday. See everyone there.

[jerrym]

Bourke won't be out. They popped his finger back, put a glove and taped it up and good to go.

Great to hear he'll be available.

[AngeloV]

Bourke won't be out. They popped his finger back, put a glove and taped it up and good to go. Yesterday was entertaining. Our receivers are sick. Gurley made a great catch and you could feel the emotion from the receiving corps. Injuries will happen, but it's a 20 week season. Can't wait to see what my seats are like next Saturday. See everyone there.

Gurley's catch was very good. I was also very impressed with the day Llevi Noel had. Edwin Baker also had some great acceleration out of the backfield, and finally, Andrie Durie looked to be in good form.

Although Gurley made that catch over Aaron Berry, I thought Berry looked the best out of the newcomers in the secondary. He was the 2nd best on the day after Owusu-Ansah.

[R.J]

Gurley's catch was very good. I was also very impressed with the day Llevi Noel had. Edwin Baker also had some great acceleration out of the backfield, and finally, Andrie Durie looked to be in good form.

Although Gurley made that catch over Aaron Berry, I thought Berry looked the best out of the newcomers in the secondary. He was the 2nd best on the day after Owusu-Ansah.

As a whole how was the mock game ?

[AngeloV]

As a whole how was the mock game ?

Not as long as last season's. They ran more situational things than anything. I enjoyed it.

Admittedly, I really only watched the QB's, receivers, backs and DB's. Hard to pay attention to the lines and the LB's, because there is no tackling allowed.

[KCargosfan]

Not as long as last season's. They ran more situational things than anything. I enjoyed it.

Admittedly, I really only watched the QB's, receivers, backs and DB's. Hard to pay attention to the lines and the LB's, because there is no tackling allowed.

How did the back-up QBs fare?

[Shatto]

To the best of my recollection, the following players sat out all or part of the Mock Game because of some form of injury--Bourke, Buicke, Coombs, Davis, B Jones, McEwen, Jefferson, Spencer, W Smith, Waud and Wylie. Most of the injuries, like Bourke's dislocated finger, appeared to be minor in nature. Other than Davis, who is probably out for the year and McEwen who had a walking cast and crutches, the rest looked like could have played if this had been regular game.
Both DL's Bishop and Watson seemed to have a good power rush at the snap of the ball and DE Hazell was very quick and penetrated into the backfield nearly every time.

[doubleblue]

Shatto said:

Both DL's Bishop and Watson seemed to have a good power rush at the snap of the ball and DE Hazell was very quick and penetrated into the backfield nearly every time.

I have been intrigued by this guy DE Hazel, listed at 6'5 and only 227 lbs. Seems a little light to play DE even in the CFL. I suppose if he shows an outstanding ability to rush the QB he could be kept to rotate with Hickman (or who ever) on passing downs at the Import DE spot on the D-Line. With from all appearances, the Argos will start 9 Canadians, that leaves spots for 4 DI's. DL, DB, RB and WR. Where am I going wrong here?

[Wobbler]

We put Bulcke, Jefferson, and Spencer on the 6 game IR yesterday. I think we'll be starting 8 NATs for the time being.

[paulwoods13]

We put Bulcke, Jefferson, and Spencer on the 6 game IR yesterday. I think we'll be starting 8 NATs for the time being.

Brutal news about Bulcke. We have good depth at the other two positions but at DT we will have to play two INTs regularly. Agree we are probably starting eight NATs rather than nine: three on D (altho Waud will play a lot), four o-linemen and one receiver.

[AngeloV]

Brutal news about Bulcke. We have good depth at the other two positions but at DT we will have to play two INTs regularly. Agree we are probably starting eight NATs rather than nine: three on D (altho Waud will play a lot), four o-linemen and one receiver.

The Cam Walker looked on Saturday, I wouldn't count him out from the rotation either. Not starting, but I see playing time in his future.

[Wobbler]

I think Waud was going to get some reps regardless, but now either Bishop or Watson will definitely make the team. Has anyone formed an opinion about either?

If Bulcke's health proves unreliable (yes, I'm being pessimistic), it would be nice to find another path to starting nine NATs. I agree with you, Paul - that's where we want to be. Sans Bulcke, who is closest to being #9 without significantly disrupting our projected lineup? Watman/McEwen/Smith on the OL (displacing Van Roten) followed by Miles at MLB (displacing McFadden), I suppose...

[KCargosfan]

I think Waud was going to get some reps regardless, but now either Bishop or Watson will definitely make the team. Has anyone formed an opinion about either?

If Bulcke's health proves unreliable (yes, I'm being pessimistic), it would be nice to find another path to starting nine NATs. I agree with you, Paul - that's where we want to be. Sans Bulcke, who is closest to being #9 without significantly disrupting our projected lineup? Watman/McEwen/Smith on the OL (displacing Van Roten) followed by Miles at MLB (displacing McFadden), I suppose...

I was under the impression gobs only started 7 Canadians? Perhaps I was misinformed?

[Will]

Well we sorta knew Bulcke came with a bag of goods injury wise.

[paulwoods13]

The Cam Walker looked on Saturday, I wouldn't count him out from the rotation either. Not starting, but I see playing time in his future.

Absolutely -- he looked great. But IMO he's more of a DE than a DT.

[paulwoods13]

I think Waud was going to get some reps regardless, but now either Bishop or Watson will definitely make the team. Has anyone formed an opinion about either?

If Bulcke's health proves unreliable (yes, I'm being pessimistic), it would be nice to find another path to starting nine NATs. I agree with you, Paul - that's where we want to be. Sans Bulcke, who is closest to being #9 without significantly disrupting our projected lineup? Watman/McEwen/Smith on the OL (displacing Van Roten) followed by Miles at MLB (displacing McFadden), I suppose...

Waud will play for sure. The clearest path to nine IMO is on the o-line -- McEwen to replace Watman, who slides to RG. Miles could play at MLB but it's possible McFadden is better at this point -- let's see him play a few games.