QBs, so ...

[Antwon]

I think this is a big reason why the Argos are bringing back both Harris and Oulette in the backfield. A strong threat in the run game will make life easier for inexperienced QB’s. I expect to see the Argos do a lot of RPO action this year.

I agree 100%. The Argos are a strong team all around. And having a good punishing run game takes pressure off Kelly in that he doesn't have to do everything.

[OV Argo]

I agree 100%. The Argos are a strong team all around. And having a good punishing run game takes pressure off Kelly in that he doesn't have to do everything.

Yep - in theory - like to see it happen - we shall see.

Argos were dead last in the league last year in both rushing yards & rushing attempts.

[paulwoods13]

Yep - in theory - like to see it happen - we shall see.

Argos were dead last in the league last year in both rushing yards & rushing attempts.

The Argos had basically no running game until the last four or five weeks of the season, IIRC. Basically once Hunter got ensconced at LG. Hopefully this year they can build on that cohesion and become more effective running the ball. It would help if their tackles stayed healthy, of course.

[OV Argo]

The Argos had basically no running game until the last four or five weeks of the season, IIRC. Basically once Hunter got ensconced at LG. Hopefully this year they can build on that cohesion and become more effective running the ball. It would help if their tackles stayed healthy, of course.

Yet, pretty well most O-line wisdom says it is easier for O-linemen to run block and they enjoy that more. This is way more to do with offensive philosophy and thinking rather than playing to offensive strengths, IMO. You would think the coaching staff learned from the better ground game that helped paved the way to a GC win, AND get that it can help take pressure off a young QB. Could be a good time to see what young Adebobye can bring to the run game to go along with the talented duo of Harris & AJ - that would show faith in the run and diversity. But we shall see - seeing is believing for me in football - talk is another thing.

[paulwoods13]

Yet, pretty well most O-line wisdom says it is easier for O-linemen to run block and they enjoy that more. This is way more to do with offensive philosophy and thinking rather than playing to offensive strengths, IMO. You would think the coaching staff learned from the better ground game that helped paved the way to a GC win, AND get that it can help take pressure off a young QB. Could be a good time to see what young Adebobye can bring to the run game to go along with the talented duo of Harris & AJ - that would show faith in the run and diversity. But we shall see - seeing is believing for me in football - talk is another thing.

I think most o-line wisdom also says you need cohesion. The o-line had many configurations last season, including three different left tackles, a raw rookie for much of the season at LG and a weak link for a few games at RT. I don't disagree that the offensive philosophy might have been too pass-oriented, but I didn't see much evidence of success when they did run the ball until the home stretch.

[Rich]

I think most o-line wisdom also says you need cohesion. The o-line had many configurations last season, including three different left tackles, a raw rookie for much of the season at LG and a weak link for a few games at RT. I don't disagree that the offensive philosophy might have been too pass-oriented, but I didn't see much evidence of success when they did run the ball until the home stretch.

Yeah how many times did we see both Harris and Ouellette fighting like hell for 5 or 6 or 7 yards completely on their own with no help from the hogs. Dinwiddie stuck with it even when it wasn’t working, which was to his credit in the big picture. Part of the problem was statistical, IIRC the Argos didn’t have a single run from scrimmage longer than 20 yds, and most teams have a few of those to pad the stats.

Incidentally they haven’t officially announced Harris’ re-signing yet. Are one or both of the parties having second thoughts?

[Will]

Yeah how many times did we see both Harris and Ouellette fighting like hell for 5 or 6 or 7 yards completely on their own with no help from the hogs. Dinwiddie stuck with it even when it wasn’t working, which was to his credit in the big picture. Part of the problem was statistical, IIRC the Argos didn’t have a single run from scrimmage longer than 20 yds, and most teams have a few of those to pad the stats.

Incidentally they haven’t officially announced Harris’ re-signing yet. Are one or both of the parties having second thoughts?

I don't know if there were many, but A.J Ouellette's longest gain was 34 yards against the Alouettes.