August 23, 2014: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton

[paulwoods13]

I suspect what Argocister meant was that Sewell in and Eppele out is the only real change on the line from last year, not that a trade should be made.

Sewell has now started two games and has been mostly dominated both times. Coincidence or not, those are the worst two games the o-line has played as a unit. And both times Rogers was missing. My conclusions are that (a) Rogers is the key guy on the line, and (b) Sewell is not yet ready for prime time. I'm not even close to giving up on him -- the guy is massive, and clearly has outstanding potential. He didn't play much last year in CIS, and not every prospect develops quickly. I believe he will eventually become a long-term starter for us, but doubt it will be this year.

[Argocister]

I suspect what Argocister meant was that Sewell in and Eppele out is the only real change on the line from last year, not that a trade should be made.

Sewell has now started two games and has been mostly dominated both times. Coincidence or not, those are the worst two games the o-line has played as a unit. And both times Rogers was missing. My conclusions are that (a) Rogers is the key guy on the line, and (b) Sewell is not yet ready for prime time. I'm not even close to giving up on him -- the guy is massive, and clearly has outstanding potential. He didn't play much last year in CIS, and not every prospect develops quickly. I believe he will eventually become a long-term starter for us, but doubt it will be this year.

Thanks for interpreting my thoughts Paul . I don't think we give up on Sewell either, but the Oline isn't playing up to snuff. Are they not communicating? Possibly their planning isn't functional in a game? The biggest change is lack of McAdoo .

[gilthethrill]

Thanks for interpreting my thoughts Paul . I don't think we give up on Sewell either, but the Oline isn't playing up to snuff. Are they not communicating? Possibly their planning isn't functional in a game? The biggest change is lack of McAdoo .

I was surprised you, an intelligent poster would suggest a Sewell for Eppele trade....got me thinking your Ti-Cat loving hubby posted such an idea....TSN reported at half time Keeping drew up some blocking schemes....I applaud both Chui and Millanovich for allowing the leader of the unit to do that...that is good coaching.