Game Thread Argos at Stampeders Thursday July 18th

[jerrym]

Since there are only two days until the game and no one has started a thread on the game, I will. Once again the Argos are in tough against a talented team. Since Calgary is only 2-2 and lost their last game, I think they will be out to prove they are still a top contender from the start of the game. It could be a bad outcome for the Argos. On the other hand, Calgary lost to Ottawa, whose inexperienced QB, Dominique Davis has the worst QB efficiency rating (75.1) in the league, and beat BC by only four points. Arbuckle is inexperienced but is showing significant promise. MBT had the best game of his career last week statistically but that was after the Bombers had built up a large lead, were only rushing three or four consistently, and appeared to have let their feet off the gas pedal. If the Argo OL can hold back what I suspect will be a relentless rush and MBT can perform reasonably well, I think the Argos have a chance. Then of course, the Argo defence and perhaps most important, the ST have to also do a decent job. A lot of ifs for the Argos, but not impossible.

[gilthethrill]

The first roster move for the Argos since the Winnipeg game has OL DJ Sackey, a National backup being placed on the PR according to CFL.ca transactions. Could Shane Richards, the #1 overall pick in this years CFL draft who played his college ball in the NCAA be coming off the IR?

[Joe Barnes]

Winning a game in Calgary would be a challenge even in a good year and based on the way the Argos have been playing they shouldn't have a chance. But the Stamps are struggling a little bit, so Argos will take this one.

[gilthethrill]

According to Frank Z, Shawn Lemon is not injured and did not make the trip to Calgary.

[Neely2005]

Wild and Richards are injured:

https://torontosun.com/sports/footba...-season-around

[Stevoman]

Calgary is not the same dominant team as last year but I'll be happy if the Argos are close at half time rather than getting blown away from the opening kickoff.

[mchesher03]

not being run off the field in the first quarter would be a good start. As usual, comes down to the line play on both sides of the ball. Win or lose, let's just be able to watch the team be competitive over full 60 minutes.

[Mike Hogan]

https://www.argonauts.ca/2019/07/17/week-6-whos-whos/

[Wobbler]

Fingers crossed for Boateng at field corner. If he takes over that job it'll create some nice flexibility.

[gilthethrill]

Lemon has his best game of the season against BC and gets surpassed in the lineup by Beltre? I guess Noels drops in Winnipeg may have cost him a start. Oline looks awfully thin.

[BantOarsman]

Fingers crossed for Boateng at field corner. If he takes over that job it'll create some nice flexibility.

Boateng started on the corner the last two games, contrary to the depth chart. Darby has been at Safety and Webster on the bench. Activating Smith and starting him ahead of Noel is peculiar. I'm not sure that's even an upgrade at SB, and playing two Nationals on the back end, one a rookie, and one who has not looked good at Safety at all (remember the game vs SSK) doesn't seem like a move that will yield a better performance from the secondary. We're really missing Gabriel.

[jerrym]

Activating Smith and starting him ahead of Noel is peculiar. I'm not sure that's even an upgrade at SB, and playing two Nationals on the back end, one a rookie, and one who has not looked good at Safety at all (remember the game vs SSK) doesn't seem like a move that will yield a better performance from the secondary. We're really missing Gabriel.

I was never a fan of Smith who even when he caught the ball often fell down or dropped to the ground at the slightest touch.

[lazycro]

Smith was a big part of the pre-season packages

[cfl-cis fan]

I was never a fan of Smith who even when he caught the ball often fell down or dropped to the ground at the slightest touch.

thinking Noel is banged up quite a bit ......

[Neely2005]

5 weekday games in a row, 3 on the road with late kickoffs for those watching from Toronto, 3 on Thursday nights. Seems like a solid way to build the fanbase.

[paulwoods13]

This is the first game I can remember in which we have dressed just six o-linemen. Big risk IMO. I guess Gaydosh is the emergency guy in the event of two injuries on the line.

[Rich]

Smith was a big part of the pre-season packages

And I thought he looked excellent in the pre-season, like a different player than the one we saw last year. It's like he found another gear. I'm excited to see what he can do for this offence.

[Jon Gonzo]

This is the first game I can remember in which we have dressed just six o-linemen. Big risk IMO. I guess Gaydosh is the emergency guy in the event of two injuries on the line.

I recall Calgary dressed 6 against us a couple of seasons ago and had 3 guys go down in the game. They beat us with 2 Defensive Lineman playing the O-Line if my memory serves correct.

[Jon Gonzo]

I am in favour of the move to Smith over Noel. A possession receiver must possess and Noel's drops in the last game were bad ones. Not writing him off, but those mistakes must be accounted for.

[AngeloV]

thinking Noel is banged up quite a bit ......

Thinking 3 glaring dropped balls the last 2 games all with no defender near him is more the truth. I hope he can find his way back into the line-up. I really do like him.

I am in favour of the move to Smith over Noel. A possession receiver must possess and Noel's drops in the last game were bad ones. Not writing him off, but those mistakes must be accounted for.

Now, well I agree with you as you can see by my comment above, why do the 2 huge drops by Edwards not result in him being replaced? Maybe Smith replacing him while Rainey replaces Noel in more of a hybred position.