Game Thread: Toronto Argonauts @ Edmonton Elks

[jerrym]

Great forced fumble at the goal line by Peters. However, the Elks if they didn't have bad luck would have no luck at all.

[jerrym]

Adeboboye demonstrating he provides a third good RB if Harris or Ouellette go down at any time during the season.

[jerrym]

Doege shows some promise but gets intercepted because of his inexperience. But unlike Ford, he's American so give him another chance and another and another.

[dmont]

Sit Chad Kelly. He got run over on his INT, don't need him getting hurt. Give Scott some reps.

[OV Argo]

Doege shows some promise but gets intercepted because of his inexperience. But unlike Ford, he's American so give him another chance and another and another.

Tell us something we don't know jerry ;o) Jones is a fool in terms of QBs.


Nice to see the Argos pound the ground game - that's 3 good backs; and congrats on Dylan Giffen finally getting a chance to start - he's a massive interior O-lineman who can help the run game - be tempted to leave him there and let Hunter play OT

[Will]

The trio of Ouellette, Harris and Adeboboye was effective at RB rushing 31 times for 165 times.

Also of note, the Argos two leading receivers were David Ungerer III and Dejon Brissett who are both Canadians. Way to step up for Kurleigh guys.

[Argo57]

Argos front seven looks dominant so far this season, impressive talent and depth at DL and LB.

[Argo57]

The trio of Ouellette, Harris and Adeboboye was effective at RB rushing 31 times for 165 times.

Also of note, the Argos two leading receivers were David Ungerer III and Dejon Brissett who are both Canadians. Way to step up for Kurleigh guys.

Brissett also threw some nice blocks tonight.
Absolutely love the balance on O, punishing ground game opens up the passing game.
Big test coming next Monday against the Lions.

[OV Argo]

Brissett also threw some nice blocks tonight.
Absolutely love the balance on O, punishing ground game opens up the passing game.
Big test coming next Monday against the Lions.

Yes - real big test vs. BC

Both Ds use a full 8 man or so rotation on the D-line and it's working very well for both defences.

We'll see if the Argos stick with lots of ground game against a BC D that has been tough so far; pound the run game and then go with plenty of deep passing please.

[Stevoman]

Well, that was fun!

Always happy to see the Argos put up 40 points. I love how Peters redeemed himself for the penalty he took by stripping the ball away!

I'm loving the balance on offence so far this season!

[Argo57]

Yes - real big test vs. BC

Both Ds use a full 8 man or so rotation on the D-line and it's working very well for both defences.

We'll see if the Argos stick with lots of ground game against a BC D that has been tough so far; pound the run game and then go with plenty of deep passing please.

I think they need to continue with the run next week OV, otherwise Kelly will be under a lot of pressure.

[OV Argo]

The trio of Ouellette, Harris and Adeboboye was effective at RB rushing 31 times for 165 times.

Also of note, the Argos two leading receivers were David Ungerer III and Dejon Brissett who are both Canadians. Way to step up for Kurleigh guys.

When Gittens returns is he still the only starting Canadian receiver for this offence? Brissett is looking good and is likely the fastest Argo receiver for Kelly to go deep to; Ungerer showed he can play too after just sparing use with the Ticats.

[Shatto]

Sooner or later the Elks will win a home game and it may well be against a favoured team. It is hard not to be complacent when the opposition hasn't won a home game for forever.

Both the OL and DL of the Argos dominated tonight. Even with injuries to Bladek (what is his injury?) and Ciraco the OL gave excellent protection to Kelly and opened up gaping holes for the running game. On defense, the front 7 took turns putting pressure on the Elks QBs. Was Oakman really injured or was it a case of the coaches preferring Brinkman and Hendrix at DT? I guess we will find out in the next game.

The only concern was the performance of the return teams. They couldn't seem to stop the Elks return game and in turn they couldn't get their return game going at all. Considering this has been an ongoing problem for a couple of seasons, one must question both the schemes and the coaching of the special teams. Worthy had trouble returning kicks when he was with the Argos but with Montreal he has been dynamite.

[ArgoRavi]

Yes - real big test vs. BC

Both Ds use a full 8 man or so rotation on the D-line and it's working very well for both defences.

We'll see if the Argos stick with lots of ground game against a BC D that has been tough so far; pound the run game and then go with plenty of deep passing please.

This may be a potential Grey Cup preview.

[OV Argo]

Sooner or later the Elks will win a home game and it may well be against a favoured team. It is hard not to be complacent when the opposition hasn't won a home game for forever.

Both the OL and DL of the Argos dominated tonight. Even with injuries to Bladek (what is his injury?) and Ciraco the OL gave excellent protection to Kelly and opened up gaping holes for the running game. On defense, the front 7 took turns putting pressure on the Elks QBs. Was Oakman really injured or was it a case of the coaches preferring Brinkman and Hendrix at DT? I guess we will find out in the next game.

The only concern was the performance of the return teams. They couldn't seem to stop the Elks return game and in turn they couldn't get their return game going at all. Considering this has been an ongoing problem for a couple of seasons, one must question both the schemes and the coaching of the special teams. Worthy had trouble returning kicks when he was with the Argos but with Montreal he has been dynamite.

Can't see anyway that the D coaches think either of Hendrix or Brinkman are an upgrade over Oakman, but you never know I guess. Oakman, Hendrix, Acheampong and Knight (looking good IMO) is a solid rotation at DT, and the Argos do this D-line rotation more than any team (with BC copying them).

[Blue90]

Love the way Chad Kelly is playing. He looks like a keeper.

AJ reminds me of Chad Kackert. Great hard running

Let's go Argos.

[paulwoods13]

I wasn't able to listen to the radio broadcast and have no info to impart, but I'm concerned that both Williams and Smith might have been injured during the game. I saw neither guy on the field after about the first quarter, and it was clear that McManis was playjng MIKE and Jones was at WIL. Those would be huge losses; hopefully Muamba could come off the six early if needed.

Great game by the o-line. Interesting that Giffen has surpassed MacKellar on the depth chart. Hopefully Cage is OK.

The front six, even without Oakman and Smith, exhibits hellacious pressure, at least against sieve o-lines in Hamilton and Edmonton.

Huge test next week.

[paulwoods13]

When Gittens returns is he still the only starting Canadian receiver for this offence? Brissett is looking good and is likely the fastest Argo receiver for Kelly to go deep to; Ungerer showed he can play too after just sparing use with the Ticats.

Ungerer has surprised me a lot. He looks small, but is able to make plays. Gittens is still the top NAT receiver (and probably our top receiver, period) but both those guys will need some playing time. I expect we will be starting two NATs at receiver regardless, especially if Williams and Muamba both end up on IR at the same time.

[AngeloV]

I wasn't able to listen to the radio broadcast and have no info to impart, but I'm concerned that both Williams and Smith might have been injured during the game. I saw neither guy on the field after about the first quarter, and it was clear that McManis was playjng MIKE and Jones was at WIL. Those would be huge losses; hopefully Muamba could come off the six early if needed.

Great game by the o-line. Interesting that Giffen has surpassed MacKellar on the depth chart. Hopefully Cage is OK.

The front six, even without Oakman and Smith, exhibits hellacious pressure, at least against sieve o-lines in Hamilton and Edmonton.

Huge test next week.

Not sur if Giffen has surpassed MacKellar. I think it all had to do with where they practice, with Giffen practicing at RG and MacKellar at LG. With Nicastro moving to C from RG, Giffen drew in.

[paulwoods13]

It's too bad we gave up that late touchdown to shrink the margin to 19 points; if Edm hadn't scored there (with about half the fourth quarter left), it would have been a good opportunity to give Scott some playing time. (Even when they did score, it might have still been a good opportunity.)