GAME THREAD Montreal @ Toronto

[Argo57]

Good win but frustrating to see the offence end drives with so many FGs and have struggled to get anything going (excluding Wilder's runs) in the second half in the past 3-5 games (maybe even more).

Wilder just keeps proving himself, and has really rejuvenated any kind of Argos running game - which was almost non-existent. Not sure if it's Wilder getting more touches or Himebaugh's presence, or both?

Matt Black has really played well ever since being re-signed after his release.

Wilder was rather impressive again tonight to say the least, Ricky Ray didn't look as sharp tonight IMO.
The D however is the heart of this team and is becoming a very impressive unit.

[paulwoods13]

Wilder was rather impressive again tonight to say the least, Ricky Ray didn't look as sharp tonight IMO.
The D however is the heart of this team and is becoming a very impressive unit.

Agreed on all fronts. It's a championship-calibre defence and has gotten deeper and stronger as the year goes on. Guys like Plummer and Tuggle are making very solid contributions, the line keeps getting a solid rush despite missing Lemon and Bishop, and the secondary looks strong with newcomers Darby and White excelling.

The passing game is cause for concern. Ricky has not been nearly as good in recent weeks as he was the first seven or eight games. Fortunately we now seem to have a commitment to run the ball, a RB who can bowl people over and hit holes quickly, an o-line that is relishing run-blocking, and Edwards and Green to catch difficult passes. But we definitely need to get Posey re-established and get more production out of the Coombs spot and the rotating INT spot. I suspect it's not a coincidence that our passing game tumbled around the time Coombs left the lineup. He was becoming a really effective weapon. Ralph doesn't even get any looks. I sure hope Coombs gets healthy down the stretch.

[Argo]

Agreed on all fronts. It's a championship-calibre defence and has gotten deeper and stronger as the year goes on. Guys like Plummer and Tuggle are making very solid contributions, the line keeps getting a solid rush despite missing Lemon and Bishop, and the secondary looks strong with newcomers Darby and White excelling.

The passing game is cause for concern. Ricky has not been nearly as good in recent weeks as he was the first seven or eight games. Fortunately we now seem to have a commitment to run the ball, a RB who can bowl people over and hit holes quickly, an o-line that is relishing run-blocking, and Edwards and Green to catch difficult passes. But we definitely need to get Posey re-established and get more production out of the Coombs spot and the rotating INT spot. I suspect it's not a coincidence that our passing game tumbled around the time Coombs left the lineup. He was becoming a really effective weapon. Ralph doesn't even get any looks. I sure hope Coombs gets healthy down the stretch.

Cannot disagree with any of that.

From The Toronto Star:

“He (Trestman) told me you have another opportunity,” said Wilder Jr., who was also named CFL Performer of the Week after the Edmonton game. “Everyone has that one game where everything goes right, but the question is, can you do it again.”

Well, that question was answered, now just bump up the index to 3 and repeat... I like Wilder's chances for 200+ against the Hammer Tabbies.