Labour Day Classic 2019 game thread

[argonaut11xx]

That's more than can be said about virtually every Argonaut other than Laing, Walker, Rainey and maybe Green. I don't understand why it's the QB who wins or loses games. MBT might have been the QB of record in more wins by now had a few more of his teammates played as well as he did. He isn't missing blocks, dropping passes or allowing opposing receivers to get open all day. IMO he has played more than well enough to be part of a winning team in at least three games the Argos have instead lost this season because of breakdowns and failings elsewhere in the lineup.

The Quarterback is FAR more responsible for winning games than any other player, he handles the ball EVERY play he is on the field, AND decides what/where/who to move the ball to.

That said your pretty much bang on with your other comments. This team has been hard to watch this season.

[Argo57]

The Quarterback is FAR more responsible for winning games than any other player, he handles the ball EVERY play he is on the field, AND decides what/where/who to move the ball to.

That said your pretty much bang on with your other comments. This team has been hard to watch this season.

Sadly they’ve been hard to watch since their Grey Cup win.

[paulwoods13]

The Quarterback is FAR more responsible for winning games than any other player, he handles the ball EVERY play he is on the field, AND decides what/where/who to move the ball to.

Handles the ball more than anyone, yes. Decides what to do with it? Most plays are called by coaches but yes, QB has some decision-making authority on passing plays (primary read, secondary read, etc.). But his ability to make decisions is almost entirely contingent on how much time he has to throw and how well his blocking holds up. The greatest QB in history would have a "losing record" if blocking breaks down continually. And when he does throw it, his receivers have to catch it. Last week our receivers dropped at least four passes that were right in their hands. One of those gets caught, Argos win and MBT gets credited (by those who believe in QB won-loss records) with a win despite doing absolutely nothing differently than he actually did.