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    Quote Originally Posted by Shatto View Post
    The receiving group may be better than most of us expect. Presently there are 11 International receivers on the roster--5 of them were drafted by NFL teams. Also 5 have played multiple games in the NFL--3 of them more than 20 games during their time in the NFL. When you add Green, who has been an exemplary East Division and CFL All-Star player, there is some reason to be hopeful.
    If these players have a modicum of their previously demonstrated talent, we might have a reasonable receiving crew. One player who impressed in the 4 games he played last year, was Posey. He has size (6' 2"/210) and speed (4.39). He ran sharp disciplined routes and appeared to have good hands. If he has kept in shape and is motivated, he could be an asset to the team this year.
    I just hope that people do not put too much pressure on S.J Green. He is clearly the veteran of that group and it isn't much different from the circumstances that Jeremaine Copeland found himself in when he was acquired by the Argos in 2010. Now, Ricky Ray is a way better QB than Cleo Lemon, but I do recall Jeremaine Copeland receiving some criticism (from Foley's brother mind you) about his lack of production. You'd also recall that not only was the Argo QB situation unstable at the time, but the receiver depth wasn't great either.
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    At this time I really don't see an improved team over the one that won 5 last season. I think the coach and hopefully a few surprises in camp can get at least 4 more wins. 9-9.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoZ View Post
    At this time I really don't see an improved team over the one that won 5 last season. I think the coach and hopefully a few surprises in camp can get at least 4 more wins. 9-9.
    I decidedly to bump the thread after it was mentioned in another thread and also to brag that I called it, LOL. Most of us had realistic expectations and were pretty close in our predictions for the Argonauts but not so much for other teams. A good read to cap off the year.

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    Ray staying healthy without question was one of the biggest reasons for the turnaround this season. Popp bringing back Ball, and bringing in Trestman can't be overlooked either. Pleasently surprised that we lead the league in sacks, had to double check that as we were without Butler and Lemon for awhile.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    Ray staying healthy without question was one of the biggest reasons for the turnaround this season. Popp bringing back Ball, and bringing in Trestman can't be overlooked either. Pleasently surprised that we lead the league in sacks, had to double check that as we were without Butler and Lemon for awhile.
    team all back, rested, healthy and hungry. I'd say that's a good formula for success. Offence will have 13 men. It's going to be fun. Someone make sure the weatherman knows

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    Quote Originally Posted by Argofan_1000 View Post
    team all back, rested, healthy and hungry. I'd say that's a good formula for success. Offence will have 13 men. It's going to be fun. Someone make sure the weatherman knows
    That could lead to some penalties, no ?

    Maybe you meant us being the 13th man on defence ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    That could lead to some penalties, no ?

    Maybe you meant us being the 13th man on defence ?
    It's puzzling being at the game and watching Argo fans make noise while the team is on offence.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    Ray staying healthy without question was one of the biggest reasons for the turnaround this season. Popp bringing back Ball, and bringing in Trestman can't be overlooked either. Pleasently surprised that we lead the league in sacks, had to double check that as we were without Butler and Lemon for awhile.
    It was a strange season for sack totals--Charleston Hughes led the league but only with 11. While the Argos pass rush was not as strong as earlier in the season you did have guys like Dylan Wynn and Justin Tuggle stepping up with Lemon and Butler out of the lineup.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoZ View Post
    I decidedly to bump the thread after it was mentioned in another thread and also to brag that I called it, LOL. Most of us had realistic expectations and were pretty close in our predictions for the Argonauts but not so much for other teams. A good read to cap off the year.
    I too predicted that 9-9 record is possible. Where is my prize?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22 View Post
    I too predicted that 9-9 record is possible. Where is my prize?
    A beer at the tailgate?

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