Ricky Ray's Arm

[jerrym]

On the eve of the season opener for the Argos, Trestman praised the Rider QBs while Ed Gainey said Ray's arm is not what it used to be. I suspect the Riders may get a lesson in diplomacy tomorrow night with Ricky's arm doing the talking and it will continue to do so throughout the season. After all, it helped win a Grey Cup last year.


Argonauts coach Marc Trestman said that his team has great respect for both Collaros and Bridge. He said that both QBs have good arm strength and can run well.
“We’re prepared for both guys,” Trestman said. “Both are exceptional. I don’t think they lose anything with either quarterback playing.” ...


As for Ray, Gainey said that he’s a savvy player, but believes that the Roughriders can stop him.
“He doesn’t have the arm that he used to have so we’re going to try to play top-down and come down and rally up and make tackles,” Gainey said.


http://3downnation.com/2018/06/14/ri...at-he-used-to/ (http://3downnation.com/2018/06/14/riders-gainey-argos-qb-ray-doesnt-have-the-arm-that-he-used-to/)

[macspectrum]

just shows the classiness of trestman

[nicholas.shalagan]

If #32 dominates on the ground there will be more than enough space 4-15 yards out from the line of scrimmage for Ray to do his thing even if "he doesn't have the arm that he used to".

[OV Argo]

Ricky Ray never got by on arm strength or being able to gun the ball with great zip; he is a smart QB who sees all the field, has poise and is very accurate, plus he throws a real nice touch deep ball - those things seemed to be evident as usual last season; not sure what Gainey is talking about with the arm; but playing the Argos receivers tight might be a good idea - until they can show some deep threat or speedster receivers who can stretch the defence - gotta try that some IMO