GAME THREAD / Week 10 / Toronto @ Calgary

**Wobbler** · 08-23-2017, 08:03 PM

Despite the fact that we looked unbeatable last week, I have a hard time believing that we're going to win this game. Calgary is a better team, and we have a patchwork secondary right now even if AK is somehow able to play. It sounds like Bishop will be back, but does he start over Wynn at this point? Getting Butler and/or Laing back would be more helpful but doesn't seem likely yet.

Prediction: Calgary 34, Toronto 24.

**RB957** · 08-23-2017, 08:17 PM

It is going to be a tough game, for sure. But last week's game was a great positive experience for the team and shows what they can accomplish. If they play smart and tough, and the game is close, win or lose I will be very happy and proud.

**gilthethrill** · 08-23-2017, 10:24 PM

Looking forward to being in attendance for my 1st CFL regular season game outside of the province of Ontario. Can't help but notice it seems like Calgary is looking ahead to playing Edmonton back to back. If Toronto can play anywhere close to how they played Saturday, the Double Blue sit at 500.
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**jerrym** · 08-23-2017, 11:24 PM

Calgary is getting mainly good news on the injury front. Bo Levi Mitchell's sore shoulder, which was injured in the Lions' game, looks like its coming around and it is expected that he will play. Jerome Messam and Charleston Highes were also injured in the same game. Messam remains a question mark and even if Hughes isn't available, DL Junior Turner and Ja'Gared Davis have returned. DB Brandon Smith is also coming off the six game injured list. Edge: Calgary

**Wobbler** · 08-24-2017, 12:39 AM

If Messam sits I'd say we have a chance. Unfortunately it feels like Posey won't be back yet - we'd have heard something - so our offense will remain somewhat impaired.

**Argo** · 08-24-2017, 06:40 AM

Though an Argonauts victory is desired, in this game I have to pick Team Winning Formula.

**AngeloV** · 08-24-2017, 09:43 AM

Hard to go against Calgary at home. They've only lost 3 home games since the start of the 2014 season.

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Unfortunately it feels like Posey won't be back yet - we'd have heard something - so our offense will remain somewhat impaired.

Frank Z says he will be returning this week.

http://www.torontosun.com/2017/08/23...-poseys-return

Argos receiver DeVier Posey, barring something completely out of the ordinary, will be back in the lineup, an addition that is long overdue.

**Wobbler** · 08-24-2017, 10:42 AM

Terrific news!

**Will** · 08-24-2017, 04:56 PM

An important game for symbolic reasons and practical reasons. Symbolic in the fact that the Argos can prove that they are capable of defeating a western team and practical in that it gets us back to the .500 mark. The latter is key, in my opinion, because of the game the following Monday in Hamilton. The Tiger-Cats may be 0-8 but all bets are off when it comes to Labour Day and as some of us know the Tiger-Cats have upset better Argo teams in the Classic most notably in 1988 and 1991.

The key against the Stampeders will obviously be pass protection. Ricky Ray was injured in the last game against the Stampeders and that was due to him holding onto the ball too long, but the OL did struggle in that game too. Defensively, the key will be stopping Messam on the ground. Bo Levi Mitchell didn't shred the Argo offence yardage wise last time, but the Stampeders offence in that game was well-balanced and the Argos had no answers for them that night.

**Wobbler** · 08-25-2017, 01:25 AM

It's great that our offense will be near optimal. No Coombs, but it's unreasonable to expect everyone to be healthy halfway through the season.

On D, so much depends on who's healthy (enough). At DT, I *think* our top performers have been Wynn (recently) and Bishop (before he got hurt), so I'd start both of them and dress Finley and Gaydosh as backups (and subs). Whether or not Messam plays, Calgary will run the ball and the middle must be protected. In the secondary... I hope AK is OK.

**Wobbler** · 08-25-2017, 12:19 PM

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Very few changes. No Bishop, and Cash is off the roster too; was he actually hurt?

That secondary looks pretty... unfamiliar. Good luck, guys.

**Will** · 08-25-2017, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Very few changes. No Bishop, and Cash is off the roster too; was he actually hurt?

That secondary looks pretty... unfamiliar. Good luck, guys.

There's 1 new face in the secondary.

**Wobbler** · 08-25-2017, 12:29 PM

...but only one guy who was a Game 1 starter.

**Wobbler** · 08-25-2017, 12:38 PM

Mitchell and Messam are both on Calgary's 46, but Hughes is not. Good news for our pass protection at least.

**AngeloV** · 08-25-2017, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Download the #Argos depth chart for tomorrow's road showdown with the @calstampeders.

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— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) August 25, 2017

Very few changes. No Bishop, and Cash is off the roster too; was he actually hurt?

That secondary looks pretty... unfamiliar. Good luck, guys.

Wouldn't surprise me to see Black on the corner again and Vaughan at safety, moving Plummer back to SAM and Ball to WILL. It worked so well last week, and with Plummer in the line up, they would be better equipped to slow down Messam.

**gilthethrill** · 08-26-2017, 07:40 AM

Was hoping to see an experienced CB in Wooten replace AK on the corner. With Messam in the lineup I am surprised we are going light on the DT position with Bishop healthy. Did Cash even get any reps last Saturday? I hope AV is right about Vaughn at safety and Black at the other corner. Our defence is coming off its best game by far, I was hoping to keep it somewhat intact.

**Jon Gonzo** · 08-26-2017, 09:08 AM

A big test. I'll be watching the lineplay. If the Argos win, it'll start with them physically imposing their will on the line.

No Charleston Hughes; that is one big break for our young LT (Campbell). The O-line needs to continue it's improved play, and the D-line needs to keep doing what's its been doing.

Remember, the Redblacks tied these guys, and missed by 4 points in Calgary.

The story will begin to unfold and will be told early IMHO.

**1971GreyCup** · 08-26-2017, 09:31 AM

Our first ESPN3 experience last week went very well. Hopefully tos game will go off without a hitch.

**1971GreyCup** · 08-26-2017, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

Looking forward to being in attendance for my 1st CFL regular season game outside of the province of Ontario. Can't help but notice it seems like Calgary is looking ahead to playing Edmonton back to back. If Toronto can play anywhere close to how they played Saturday, the Double Blue sit at 500.
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Enjoy! Stampeders fans are very accommodating to Eastern fans. Can't speak for Western fans.