paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:51 pm
Argos are starting nine NATs (four on the o-line, two receivers, plus Smith, Adeleke and Metchie). The designated INTs are all on defence: three on the d-line and Priester. This means the other two "backup" INTs (Grant and McMahon) can enter the game in place of a NAT at any time. I assume we will see the usual rotation on the d-line, and Priester will replace Darkangelo on some passing downs.
Bombers also set to start 9 NATs; similar 6 on offence & 3 on defence. And both teams sub in other Canadians on O or D (like Mital or Adeboboye for the Argos; or Gauthier & Schmekel on the Bombers D
Guess neither of these teams have the "ratio problems" that GOBs like Jonestown or Scotty M would have, and that some CFL commentators have swallowed hook, line & sinker.
Stevoman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:05 pm
I don't see Jonathan Jones on the roster. Injured?
I don't know what his injury status is, but he hasn't dressed in weeks, and Darkangelo has been playing well so IMO it's not surprising that he hasn't worked back into the lineup.
paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:28 pm
I'm with OV, for the most part. I'm surprised so many Argo fans seem to feel they will need luck and everything to go right. I'm completely convinced Argos are going to win. I won't write my projected score down so I don't jinx them, but I think the margin is going to be comfortable.
I agree that the Argos are underdogs again. Like 2012, 2017 and 2022, I’m convinced they’ll overcome odds and win the Grey cup tomorrow.
Keith became Argos CEO 20 years ago and Argos won the Grey Cup. He became head of MLSE in 20 years ago.
He is now in Vancouver and will be attending tomorrow’s Grey Cup. He’s as excited about tomorrow’s win as we all are.
Stevoman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:05 pm
I don't see Jonathan Jones on the roster. Injured?
I don't know what his injury status is, but he hasn't dressed in weeks, and Darkangelo has been playing well so IMO it's not surprising that he hasn't worked back into the lineup.
Jones' playing time gradually diminished as the season progressed; he didn't seem to be as good of a fit with the defence this year.
Noticed the Bombers are dressing only one back-up receiver (and that is main kick returner Lucky Whitehead) - another IMO risky / dumb roster management move, like we've talked about with dressing just one back-up O-lineman.
ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sun Nov 17, 2024 4:47 pm
Everyone is sleeping on Kevin Mital. Don't be surprised if he plays a significant role today.
I've always said that he is our version of Nik Demski. Let him loose. He provides the Argos with a different skillset than the other slotbacks.
Someone else that the experts are sleeping on is Jared Brinkman. They seem to be concentrating on Ceresna and Holley and for good reason. But the rotation of the D-lineman gives the Argos a formidable force and penetration from them will be crucial today.
