Game Thread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Toronto Argoanuts - September 23, 2023

[OV Argo]

Physicality and the willingness to participate in it is a legit area of examination, imo.

Butler does show some power and runs hard ... at times; he just gets stuffed for little or no gain and tackled easily far too often - hence the sub-par yds/carry average.

Prize, big FA signing by the Ticats though (just ask Glen Suitor and his "game notes"), who, along with Bo & Duke, will lead them to the GC ... ooops (season is not over yet ;o) )

[bluto]

Disagree. Pretty sure he leads the league in rushing yards after first contact.

I wasn't disputing that.

Just observing that bringing a player's alleged "wimpyness" level up ought to be permissible.

[AngeloV]

I wasn't disputing that.

Just observing that bringing a player's alleged "wimpyness" level up ought to be permissible.

And I will suggest that there really isn't a "wimpy" pro football player (with the exception of a kicker or 2).

[Will]

I will again suggest that there are ways of framing it without using the word wimpy.

[Mocha]

Brisset named CFLPA member of the week for his performance against the Cats.


https://x.com/CFLPA/status/1706796762646696201?s=20

[bluto]

And I will suggest that there really isn't a "wimpy" pro football player (with the exception of a kicker or 2).

I'd agree with that. On the sliding scale of "wimpy" to "he-man", most professional football players are well toward the latter.

I will again suggest that there are ways of framing it without using the word wimpy.

Copy that.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpy

[Mocha]

And Brisset also is PFF's OPOW:


OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: WR DEJON BRISSETT, TORONTO


While the Argonauts rested much of their rushing attack this past week, their passing game was still going strong, and Brissett led the way. The receiver caught all seven of his catchable targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He forced three missed tackles after the catch and averaged 3.93 yards per route run.

This was a big step up for Brissett, who hasn’t put together the strongest season. Prior to this game, he had forced just three missed tackles in his previous 12 games and averaged just 1.53 yards per route run. If he can keep this level of play going into the playoffs, he’ll give the Argonauts yet another option in an already seemingly unstoppable offense.

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McManis is the PFF CPOW:
COVERAGE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: LB WYNTON MCMANIS, TORONTO

It’s not often that a linebacker gets the coverage player award, but this was a no-brainer. McManis allowed two catches for 19 yards while recording a pass breakup on another target. But it was his two interceptions, the first returned for a touchdown and the second coming up just a couple of yards short, that put him over the top. Those plays led to a league-leading 91.9 coverage grade on the week. It’s been a great season for McManis, who is one of the few linebackers in the CFL grading out above average in all three defensive phases.

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Good week for the D.


OFFENSE

QB: Dustin Crum, Ottawa
RB: William Stanback, Montreal
Outside WR: Kiondre Smith, Hamilton
Slot WR: Dejon Brissett, Toronto
Slot WR: Jevon Cottoy, BC
Slot WR: Reggie Begelton, Calgary
Outside WR: Kyran Moore, Edmonton
LT: Jarell Broxton, BC
LG: Brandon Revenberg, Hamilton
C: Justin Lawrence, Montreal
RG: Logan Ferland, Saskatchewan
RT: Dejon Allen, Toronto


DEFENSE

DI: Shawn Oakman, Toronto
DI: Casey Sayles, Hamilton
Edge: Bryce Carter, Ottawa
Edge: Christian Albright, Saskatchewan
LB: Wynton McManis, Toronto
LB: Jameer Thurman, Hamilton
Cover LB: Adarius Pickett, Toronto
CB: Kai Gray, Edmonton
CB: Quan’tez Stiggers, Toronto
HB: Tarvarus McFadden, Toronto
HB: Darrius Bratton, Edmonton
S: Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Montreal


SPECIAL TEAMS

K: Sean Whyte, BC
P: Adam Korsak, Saskatchewan
Returner: Mario Alford, Saskatchewan