Game Thread: Saskatchewan Roughriders "@" Toronto Argonauts NEUTRAL SITE GAME

[Will]

THE GAME IS NOT AT BMO FIELD ON JULY 29. PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR AT BMO FIELD. NO GAME WILL BE PLAYED THERE.

I'm going to Halifax, who else?

[AngeloV]

I am having a great group of friends at my place to watch this one.

[ArgoGabe22]

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I might still go to BMO Field and be like sign guy with “Argos need to stop giving up home games”

["Issues"Mcgee]

I'm not going but to anyone who is, please have a donair for me.

[RB957]

THE GAME IS NOT AT BMO FIELD ON JULY 29. PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR AT BMO FIELD. NO GAME WILL BE PLAYED THERE.

I'm going to Halifax, who else?

See you there. Thank God it was not this weekend with those terrible thunderstorms. Weather forecast for game day looks a pretty promising.

[RB957]

I'm not going but to anyone who is, please have a donair for me.

One of my "must do's". Still trying to find what is considered the best donair place in Halifax. If anyone has a strong recommendation, I would love to hear it.

["Issues"Mcgee]

One of my "must do's". Still trying to find what is considered the best donair place in Halifax. If anyone has a strong recommendation, I would love to hear it.

I wish I has some recommendations but I have never been to the East Coast. They are surprisingly easy to make at home though. I can help you with that.

[paulwoods13]

It's only Day 1 of practice for the week, but good to see Jordan Williams, Shawn Oakman and Isaiah Cage went full today. On the flip side, three guys who are now eligible to practice and could come off the six after this game -- Bladek, Carnell and Muamba -- did not practice today.

[AngeloV]

It's only Day 1 of practice for the week, but good to see Jordan Williams, Shawn Oakman and Isaiah Cage went full today. On the flip side, three guys who are now eligible to practice and could come off the six after this game -- Bladek, Carnell and Muamba -- did not practice today.

I really think Bladek is going to have a hard time getting back into the line-up. The line has been outstanding, and with young depth playing well when given the opportunity, I can see the Argos looking to move him....perhaps to the Elks who can really use help on the line.

[Waffle]

Thanks for the update. The injury reports at various sites are always confusing.

[gilthethrill]

One of my "must do's". Still trying to find what is considered the best donair place in Halifax. If anyone has a strong recommendation, I would love to hear it.

I can tell you to attend “The Freaks Lunch Box” if you get a chance. Pretty famous candy store. Actor Rob Lowe attended there once.

[gilthethrill]

It's only Day 1 of practice for the week, but good to see Jordan Williams, Shawn Oakman and Isaiah Cage went full today. On the flip side, three guys who are now eligible to practice and could come off the six after this game -- Bladek, Carnell and Muamba -- did not practice today.

Is Muamba really injured? Does anyone know when/what happened to his knee? I can’t help but think his signing is reminiscent to Bear Woods being signed a couple seasons back. Everyone knew he wasn’t going to play but it was great to have him with the team.

[Waffle]

I really think Bladek is going to have a hard time getting back into the line-up. The line has been outstanding, and with young depth playing well when given the opportunity, I can see the Argos looking to move him....perhaps to the Elks who can really use help on the line.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/25/argos-riders-injury-reports-williams-wieneke-take-part-on-tues/

[paulwoods13]

I really think Bladek is going to have a hard time getting back into the line-up. The line has been outstanding, and with young depth playing well when given the opportunity, I can see the Argos looking to move him....perhaps to the Elks who can really use help on the line.

I agree it's unlikely he'd step in to replace Nicastro at this point, but if either Nicastro or Ciraco were to get hurt, a healthy Bladek is likely our best option at RG IMO. Giffen looked incredibly promising against Edm, but is on the six and who knows when he'll be back. Mackellar is still an excellent prospect (with a decent amount of experience) but I'd rate a healthy Bladek as better. And I definitely think he's better than Richards (albeit they play different positions). A big salary works against Bladek sticking around all season without playing, but I never like to voluntarily surrender depth, especially in a key group like o-line. One injury can have a cascading impact; better to have plug-and-play guys available if at all possible.

[AngeloV]

I agree it's unlikely he'd step in to replace Nicastro at this point, but if either Nicastro or Ciraco were to get hurt, a healthy Bladek is likely our best option at RG IMO. Giffen looked incredibly promising against Edm, but is on the six and who knows when he'll be back. Mackellar is still an excellent prospect (with a decent amount of experience) but I'd rate a healthy Bladek as better. And I definitely think he's better than Richards (albeit they play different positions). A big salary works against Bladek sticking around all season without playing, but I never like to voluntarily surrender depth, especially in a key group like o-line. One injury can have a cascading impact; better to have plug-and-play guys available if at all possible.

We disagree in Richards. Richards IMO was good last year, and is versatile as he can play G or T. We do agree that Bladek's salary would be the biggest reason to let him go. If he's not starting, you can't justify that salary for a back up.

[OV Argo]

With the Argos O-Line depth, I wonder if Bladek might fetch something decent in trade return - starting experience - from a team in O-line need (and there are several of those IMO) ?

[gilthethrill]

One of my "must do's". Still trying to find what is considered the best donair place in Halifax. If anyone has a strong recommendation, I would love to hear it.

I asked my big brother who resides in Halifax. He said “King of Donair” is the place to go. I don’t have an address though. Hope that helps.

[RB957]

I asked my big brother who resides in Halifax. He said “King of Donair” is the place to go. I don’t have an address though. Hope that helps.

Sure does. I looked it up. Great reviews.... 6420 Quinpool Road... about 15 min from our hotel. Thanks!

[paulwoods13]

We disagree in Richards. Richards IMO was good last year, and is versatile as he can play G or T. We do agree that Bladek's salary would be the biggest reason to let him go. If he's not starting, you can't justify that salary for a back up.

I can justify a big salary for a backup if keeping him provides necessary depth at a position where depth is massively important. One loss of a starting guard and we'd be down to MacKellar, and after that?

I have no idea what you saw in Richards last year. I've rewatched a fair bit of last season in the past few months and I saw a guy who regularly got manhandled by edge rushers. I guess we agree to disagree.

[primetime31]

I can justify a big salary for a backup if keeping him provides necessary depth at a position where depth is massively important. One loss of a starting guard and we'd be down to MacKellar, and after that?

I have no idea what you saw in Richards last year. I've rewatched a fair bit of last season in the past few months and I saw a guy who regularly got manhandled by edge rushers. I guess we agree to disagree.

In my observation of Richards play, IMO, he has played much better as a guard than at tackle where his lack of a first quick step provides him with a massive disadvantage when dealing with speed rushers.