Argos/Blue Bomber Game Thread

**gilthethrill** · 07-11-2019, 11:23 AM

Well folks, week 5 is already here. Sitting at 0-3 but showing fight against BC is a positive. Friday night in Winnipeg will be a challenge, but who thought Montreal would manhandle the 'Cats last week? Walker has a breakout game.

**Wobbler** · 07-11-2019, 02:16 PM

Lemon is out, and we've changed kickers. Otherwise pretty similar to last week.

**ArgoGabe22** · 07-11-2019, 03:56 PM

Did Lemon get injured? Maybe I'm not seeking news as I once did or it really isn't reported anymore. Who knows? Google is my friend, i guess. Or the twitter search function (sometimes more useful).

**Wobbler** · 07-11-2019, 04:30 PM

He's on the one game IR.

**argolio** · 07-11-2019, 07:59 PM

I'm almost always optimistic right before game day, but this game scares me.

**jerrym** · 07-11-2019, 10:15 PM

Matt Nichols will be playing despite having being injured after being hit by Kevin Brown last week against the Redblacks and not returning to the game. Adam Bighill, who missed last week's game, will also be back.
If the Argos can contain Andrew Harris from having a big game rushing, I think they have a decent chance of winning.

**Wobbler** · 07-11-2019, 10:53 PM

The team needs the sort of work that isn't possible on short weeks with road games (i.e. we're in trouble next week too). Still, I'm hoping that we can experiment a little and lose with some dignity.

**mchesher03** · 07-12-2019, 12:32 PM

I can't say I share any optimism toward a win here but I do appreciate that this team put up a fight against BC and really should have won that game, if not for the debacle of the last couple minutes.

That said, I'd like to see the same defensive effort, may be tough without the DL pressure from Lemon but such is life.

On offence I'd like to see time of possession improve, MBT get some time to progress on his reads and to start getting SJ and Derrell Walker more involved in the process. I love what Armanti Edwards brings to the table, but there is no way in heck he should be racking up more touches, etc. then Walker or Green.

Time of possession would give Wilder more opportunities too. While I didn't like some of his decision making in the BC game (he ran right into tackles a few times) - he also played a big role in the ill-fated comeback and can be a powerhouse.

Anyhow, we will see how it goes! Go Argos!!

**Jon Gonzo** · 07-12-2019, 04:38 PM

If we are down by 10 going into the half, I'll be ok.

If we lose by 20 and under, I won't feel sick.

But if they DO go 0-4, the prospects of hitting labour day with only one or two wins is highly probable.

I had this team picked for 8 wins, but if the above scenario is the case, then we will be fortunate to finish with 4 or 5 wins.

It's early and anything can happen in the CFL, but should the worst happen, we will have to have a long, hard and honest talk about Jim Popp's reign here in Toronto.

When I compare the performance of his former Lt. here in Ottawa his winning %, drafting record, and free agent signings have much to be desired.

I hope we won't have to have the chat.

Go Argos!

**1971GreyCup** · 07-12-2019, 04:50 PM

The Argos will have their backs to the wall for the foreseeable future starting the season with three West Coast games due to the Toronto Indy. Structurally this local event really puts the team in a very difficult position and hasn’t helped the last four seasons. Four out of five away games against the West.

**ArgoGabe22** · 07-12-2019, 05:30 PM

With zero expectations, Argos might just surprise and win this. It’s the games vs Lions or Alouettes that make me the most anxious because I know a win is very possible but the team will somehow find a way to mess up.

**Argo57** · 07-12-2019, 06:55 PM

Hoping for the best, expecting the worst.
Will be somewhat surprised if the Argos don’t get their asses handed to them tonight.
Matt Webster at safety and Beltre at DE, oh boy😟

**argotom** · 07-12-2019, 07:59 PM

I just do not see under any circumstance how the team could pull the upset of the year, similar to what the Als did to the Cats last week.
Even though the BB have no players leading in any of the important defensive or offensive catagories, the Argos are brutal on all sides of the ball.
We will be lucky to keep it a 3 TD spread game.