August 28, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton

[Will]

Unacceptable Elliott, unacceptable!

[larz-7]

this team was very tired

[argotom]

First Hazleton does not run fill out on the deep pass, then Elliott has a brain cramp what was he thinking?

[argos1873]

Well that went from Chile to Antarctica very quickly.

[argotom]

No tackling tonight just horrible D.

[Will]

Ironically, the 4th quarter collapse does not fall entirely on the defense. The Argos won in the 4th against Ottawa with special teams and in this game that is what started their downfall with the Lawrence TD and then another solid return by Lawrence. Our own returns cannot generate much of anything. It is telling that Spencer trips at the 20 and then on the next punt Lawrence returns the punt that seals the deal.

[paulwoods13]

This was a classic trap game -- short week, long travel, opponent riled up after getting humiliated. But we still turned in a very disappointing effort all around.

Agnew is, remarkably, an even worse tackler than Isaac -- and we have a lot of other defenders who don't know how to wrap guys up. Our kickoff returns were atrocious -- never started even as far as the 30. We gave up a PR TD. Elliott gave up on a play that would have been a TD. Our run blocking was non-existent.

We absolutely must sweep Hamilton in the next two weeks to have any hope of finishing first. Lose one of them and we lose the season series. And we're likely not having all of our remaining home games at home, so we need to pile up points now.

[gilthethrill]

Two things that have problematic for some time....just unable to gain yard on the ground in short yardage situations....also the D just can't stop teams on second and long....Elliott should be shown the bench for that effort.

[Stevoman]

Failing to stop them on second and long (almost every time) and poor tackling are the main areas to blame. No excuses even though this is their 7th road game of the season. I think this loss can help them get re-focused and help prepare them for labour day and not just rely on 4th quarter comebacks.

[ArgoFan1]

Tackling was extremely horrible tonight !! Looked like some of those guys just didn't want any kind of contact. What a terrible game by the Argos all around though. A lot of work needs to be done to get this team ready for Labour Day !! Next two games could decide the fate of this season.

[Will]

Failing to stop them on second and long (almost every time) and poor tackling are the main areas to blame. No excuses even though this is their 7th road game of the season. I think this loss can help them get re-focused and help prepare them for labour day and not just rely on 4th quarter comebacks.

The 2nd and long conversions really hurt, and a couple of them were on dump/screen plays as well. Of course, that is the product of poor tackling.

How the Argos respond to this game on Labor Day is very key. Critics have been (rightly) pointing out that they have won their games by close margins so I hope that this gives them a kick in the pants.

This was a classic trap game -- short week, long travel, opponent riled up after getting humiliated. But we still turned in a very disappointing effort all around.

Agnew is, remarkably, an even worse tackler than Isaac -- and we have a lot of other defenders who don't know how to wrap guys up. Our kickoff returns were atrocious -- never started even as far as the 30. We gave up a PR TD. Elliott gave up on a play that would have been a TD. Our run blocking was non-existent.

We absolutely must sweep Hamilton in the next two weeks to have any hope of finishing first. Lose one of them and we lose the season series. And we're likely not having all of our remaining home games at home, so we need to pile up points now.

Two crucial games for both teams coming up.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Argos just looked like a team running on fumes. Some time off and games in their own time zone should help.

[larz-7]

were is Tim Burke these days?I think we have alot of talent on this team ,but something is missing

[Will]

were is Tim Burke these days?I think we have alot of talent on this team ,but something is missing

Tim Burke resigned from the team a couple of weeks before training camp for reasons that remain unknown. The Argos had no choice but to promote Casey Creehan to defensive coordinator.

[1argoholic]

Tackling has SUCKED ALL YEAR not just tonight. We have won with smoke and mirrors this year and tonight there was no smoke and the mirrors broke. I can't believe that the team and we as fans have to keep putting up with BULLSHIT schedules. Will things change next year or we be playing second fiddle to TFC?

We might be 6-3 but we could be 6-5 soon.

This game was a farce.

[argolio]

Can't say I'm too surprised what with the idiotic scheduling for this game. We gave up way too many second and long conversions, and tackled extremely poorly, yet we were still in the game longer than we probably deserved to be considering how flat we looked.

Put this one in a landfill and move on.

[argos1873]

Tackling has SUCKED ALL YEAR not just tonight. We have won with smoke and mirrors this year and tonight there was no smoke and the mirrors broke. I can't believe that the team and we as fans have to keep putting up with BULLSHIT schedules. Will things change next year or we be playing second fiddle to TFC?

We might be 6-3 but we could be 6-5 soon.

This game was a farce.

We will be 6-5 soon, but it won't be due to the schedule. The cats are going to beat us, but that's ok. This year is just a gimmie year. Don't put any thought into it. There's some glimmers of hope in Harris and the big 3 etc., but don't expect anything big out of this team. What they've given us so far is way more than enough expected from a shell of a pro football team. Barker and Milanovich have done the best they can, and they've proven they can do alot with little. Just hold on till next year. That being said, its not like this team hasn't won when they shouldn't have, and that may happen again when it matters. I'm not counting on it though. Its a gimmie year as far as I'm concerned.

[Stevoman]

We will be 6-5 soon, but it won't be due to the schedule. The cats are going to beat us, but that's ok. This year is just a gimmie year. Don't put any thought into it. There's some glimmers of hope in Harris and the big 3 etc., but don't expect anything big out of this team. What they've given us so far is way more than enough expected from a shell of a pro football team. Barker and Milanovich have done the best they can, and they've proven they can do alot with little. Just hold on till next year. That being said, its not like this team hasn't won when they shouldn't have, and that may happen again when it matters. I'm not counting on it though. Its a gimmie year as far as I'm concerned.

Keep in mind that they've played so many games on the road and generally, these are how games are won on the road: keep it close and wait for mistakes to be capitalized on. They are not a smoke and mirrors team. They have the ability to play excellent football but unfortunately it has only been in spurts so far. Even if they lose the next 2 to Hamilton, they would be far from done for this season. They are capable of beating anyone on any given week but yes, lots to be cleaned up if they want to win on labour day.

[ArgoRavi]

Keep in mind that they've played so many games on the road and generally, these are how games are won on the road: keep it close and wait for mistakes to be capitalized on. They are not a smoke and mirrors team. They have the ability to play excellent football but unfortunately it has only been in spurts so far. Even if they lose the next 2 to Hamilton, they would be far from done for this season. They are capable of beating anyone on any given week but yes, lots to be cleaned up if they want to win on labour day.

Well said! I don't even look at these next two games as being the season for the Argos. The season is a marathon and not a sprint. I look at the next two games as giving the Argos a better idea of what they need to do to be a Grey Cup contender come November.

Overall, we should be happy with a 6-3 record at the halfway point of the season, especially with the Argos having to make six trips out west already this season. Remember that this was essentially our second road game against the Esks this season.

[Argo]

The scheduling the Argos have had to endure, for yet another season, has been an absolute farce.

The team needs to find several better players on D - that unit is just not good enough.

Is Creehan really the best we can do? I doubt it.

Asleep at the switch... failing to sign Stephan Logan to, at least, return kicks.