GAME THREAD / Week 8 / Argonauts de Toronto v Alouettes de Montréal

[AngeloV]

LeFevour & Matthews were both prolific passers in US college ball; but LeFevour threw for more yards in what is easily considered a better level of competition (MAC Conference vs. Ivy League); LeFevour was drafted in the NFL and spent a year on a PR there (i think?); Matthews had a couple of cup of coffee looks in the NFL and never made a roster. And LeFevour has passed for more yards in the CFL than Matthews has. AND - I've seen both play QB in the CFL and LeFevour has the better passing arm - unless it was some sort of debate about how hard or far the QB can throw the ball. But sure - Matthews has the better arm, if that's what you'd like to believe or have been told by some experts.

And I'm not "shi##ing" on Matthews at all - like to see him do well as an Argo QB - he just plain sucked as a Ticat QB; and somebody else here said something along the lines of wish LeFevour could start for the Argos now - and I agree, rather have him here - 10x better than Matthews; that's when our resident big-mouth QB expert had to chime in with LeFevour can't throw and added his usual big-mouth insults to address a poster who hurts his poor little feelings - tough $hite.

Your BS gets thicker and thicker every time you post. Always have to be the contrarian.

[Argo]

I'm picking Montreal to take this game.

[Wobbler]

No prediction from me. I don't think I've ever seen Mathews play. The return of Edwards will help in the speed department and maybe Cash will start to show why we were excited to sign him, but I hate the loss of Gabriel.

Who knows?

[gilthethrill]

No prediction from me. I don't think I've ever seen Mathews play. The return of Edwards will help in the speed department and maybe Cash will start to show why we were excited to sign him, but I hate the loss of Gabriel.

Who knows?

I am pretty sure Trestman in his interview said Cash won't play this week.

[jerrym]

With Trestman returning to Montreal, he'll want to win this one badly, but without Ray it will be tough. However, there is some good news if the OL can hold out long enough for our QB(s) to get the ball well downfield: the Als have an inexperienced safety and backup.

This Friday at Molson Stadium, the Als will start freshman Dondre Wright at safety against the Toronto Argonauts. And he’ll be backed up by Mikaël Charland. Although Charland is in his second season, he hasn’t played safety on a regular basis since his university days at Concordia. ...
Wright, whom the Als selected in the third round (20th overall) last May, will be replacing the injured Chris Ackie, himself in his first year as a starter, although his third pro season. Ackie underwent surgery for a torn triceps muscle and is lost for the season.Although Wright, 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds, has been used extensively on special teams, he has had an increasing role on defence when the Als utilize three down linemen. “I feel like I’ve played substantially the last six games. I’m progressively getting better,” said Wright, a native of Ajax, Ont., who played collegiately at Henderson State, a Division II school in Arkansas. “I’ve missed some opportunities, but I think I’m ready to step in and start.
The Als signed Charland near the end of training camp, following his release by Ottawa. He has been on and off the active roster throughout the season and, when dressed, contributes on special teams. But at 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds, he’ll provide the team with some much needed height in the secondary.

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/fo...down-argonauts

[jerrym]

Here's the Als' depth chart.

🚨 Here are the players that will tackle the @TorontoArgos tomorrow night. We can't wait! How 'bout you? #AlsMTL pic.twitter.com/vkssXbvmCu

— #AlsMTL (@MTLAlouettes) August 10, 2017

[Wobbler]

Not crazy about Paden starting over Williams. Gaydosh I believe is healthy.

Good to hear about Gaydosh, but surely Paden > Williams at this point. I hope we keep developing MW, but other than a couple of catches in garbage time against Saskatchewan he hasn't shown much yet.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

It's irrelevant that Matthews is starting over Fajardo or that Paden is ahead of Williams on the depth chart. The big story is that Shania Twain, will be headlining the Grey Cup Halftime Show.


By the way, Argos win by a field goal.

[Ron]

Your BS gets thicker and thicker every time you post. Always have to be the contrarian.

You missed the big one. I've been waiting years for him to do this ... and here it is

LeFevour was drafted in the NFL and spent a year on a PR there (i think?); Matthews had a couple of cup of coffee looks in the NFL and never made a roster.

OV using NFL tenure to prove one QB is far better than the other.

This after years and years of saying Ad Nauseam the NFL tenure does not matter a lick when he was pumping up Canadian QB's. He's now shot his whole dogma to hell. Now NFL tenure does matter!

[doubleblue]

Here's the Als' depth chart.

Montreal has sure changed their roster from last year. I still rank them 4th in the East but Ottawa and Hamilton can't seem to get things in gear. I like their new CB Mincy and the Canadian FB Beaulieu looks like a keeper. New LT OLafioye QB Durant and WR Jackson may be past their prime. The same with Hebert, Bowman and Cox on defense. But Montreal needs a winning team to keep their fans for sure.

[AngeloV]

You missed the big one. I've been waiting years for him to do this ... and here it is



OV using NFL tenure to prove one QB is far better than the other.

This after years and years of saying Ad Nauseam the NFL tenure does not matter a lick when he was pumping up Canadian QB's. He's now shot his whole dogma to hell. Now NFL tenure does matter!

LOL. Good catch there, Ron.

[OV Argo]

You missed the big one. I've been waiting years for him to do this ... and here it is



OV using NFL tenure to prove one QB is far better than the other.

This after years and years of saying Ad Nauseam the NFL tenure does not matter a lick when he was pumping up Canadian QB's. He's now shot his whole dogma to hell. Now NFL tenure does matter!

I was simply listing both QBs accomplishments/resume. But maybe it is totally meaningless that LeFevour played at a higher level of US college ball and passed for more yards; AND got more NFL attention; AND has done more in the CFL , compared to current Argo (that is very important to homer types here) Matthews - who has more "arm strength" apparently.

Too bad you either lack reading comprehension skills or are very selective in claiming you know anything about my football opinions. I've often sited, for years & years of CFL fan forum posting that a decent NFL resume is a reason to think a new Argo (or any CFL team) signing may be a good prospect. Doesn't mean I believe any player with an NFL resume is an automatic CFL superstar, and I usually am very leery of CFL teams signing washed-up, over-rated and over-the-hill ex-NFLers (see Jimmy Popp signing Ochocinco or the Argos wasting time with Andre Rison).

"Pumping up Canadian QBs" ??? - WTF ? - you mean thinking the very best ones might rate some sort of CFL shot ? OMG - Nooooooooo !!! Love how you trained seal CFL GOB "dogma" types get all bent out of shape when somebody dares stand up for Canadian talent in the CANADIAN Football League. Did some GOB type inform you that all Canadian QBs lack "arm strength" maybe ? Amusing.

[Wobbler]

It would be really nice if we could stop sniping at each other. It's possible to disagree without being obnoxious about it.

[argolio]

It would be really nice if we could stop sniping at each other. It's possible to disagree without being obnoxious about it.

That would close every forum on the internet.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

And speaking of sniping, what are the chances we see Drew Willy tonight aside from holding a clipboard?

[jerrym]

And speaking of sniping, what are the chances we see Drew Willy tonight aside from holding a clipboard?

Not great, since he is listed third behind Vernon Adams on the depth chart.

[jerrym]

Mike Horgan discusses the homecoming of the Toronto Alouettes Popp, Trestman, Green, Woods, Finley and Cash below.

https://www.cfl.ca/2017/08/11/hogan-...ming-montreal/

[Wobbler]

They might use him as the short yardage guy, though. I don't remember whether he is any good at that.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Not great, since he is listed third behind Vernon Adams on the depth chart.

Jerry. haven't we learned anything here about quarterbacks on the depth chart?

[ArgoRavi]

They might use him as the short yardage guy, though. I don't remember whether he is any good at that.

Adams is the short yardage guy in Montreal. I didn't realize Willy was third on the depth chart in Montreal as I thought he was still behind Jacory Harris there.