Game Thread - June 6, 2025 - Argonauts at Alouettes

[argolio]

There was a revealing interview with John Murphy on the latest Xs and Argos podcast. Murphy seems to be saying that Kelly won't play for the first 3 games of the season.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spgAqihU-7Y

[paulwoods13]

Kelly, Grant and Cox are officially out for this game. Hopefully Grant is week-to-week and nothing serious.

[gilthethrill]

Kelly, Grant and Cox are officially out for this game. Hopefully Grant is week-to-week and nothing serious.

Could Argo fans see the debut of Calvin "After Burner" Turner as the primary Return Man in Grant's absence?

[Will]

Kelly, Grant and Cox are officially out for this game. Hopefully Grant is week-to-week and nothing serious.

Could Argo fans see the debut of Calvin "After Burner" Turner as the primary Return Man in Grant's absence?

He just might be...

McMahon has filled in there before, however, given his new status as RB1 it may be prudent to not have him return punts and kicks, especially if the Argos are only dressing 2 RBs, which seems possible.

[paulwoods13]

The chart is out. Turner dresses as backup receiver (and presumably primary kick returner). McMahon starts at RB, backed by Williams.

To me the most interesting story is the o-line, which is Moore/Doxtater/Ciraco/Vandal/Hunter, with Nicastro and Giffen backing up. Only one of those guys (Vandal) was in the same position at the end last year. And I have to wonder how long Argos will want to keep Nicastro as a backup, given that he is (according to 3DN) one of the nine highest-paid o-linemen in the league, at over $200k.

[OV Argo]

The chart is out. Turner dresses as backup receiver (and presumably primary kick returner). McMahon starts at RB, backed by Williams.

To me the most interesting story is the o-line, which is Moore/Doxtater/Ciraco/Vandal/Hunter, with Nicastro and Giffen backing up. Only one of those guys (Vandal) was in the same position at the end last year. And I have to wonder how long Argos will want to keep Nicastro as a backup, given that he is (according to 3DN) one of the nine highest-paid o-linemen in the league, at over $200k.

I guess rookie Doxtater musta been just outstanding in TC - playing a new position and unfamiliar Canadian game - to beat out a former all-star in Nicastro ?

[OV Argo]

Als depth chart: pulling the usual CFL GOB roster stunts to get to 7 only need apply, by listing a number of Canadians as starters with veteran, former starting imports listed as back-ups behind them.

[ArgoRavi]

The chart is out. Turner dresses as backup receiver (and presumably primary kick returner). McMahon starts at RB, backed by Williams.

To me the most interesting story is the o-line, which is Moore/Doxtater/Ciraco/Vandal/Hunter, with Nicastro and Giffen backing up. Only one of those guys (Vandal) was in the same position at the end last year. And I have to wonder how long Argos will want to keep Nicastro as a backup, given that he is (according to 3DN) one of the nine highest-paid o-linemen in the league, at over $200k.

I guess rookie Doxtater musta been just outstanding in TC - playing a new position and unfamiliar Canadian game - to beat out a former all-star in Nicastro ?

That's what happens with real training camp competition.

[OV Argo]

The chart is out. Turner dresses as backup receiver (and presumably primary kick returner). McMahon starts at RB, backed by Williams.

To me the most interesting story is the o-line, which is Moore/Doxtater/Ciraco/Vandal/Hunter, with Nicastro and Giffen backing up. Only one of those guys (Vandal) was in the same position at the end last year. And I have to wonder how long Argos will want to keep Nicastro as a backup, given that he is (according to 3DN) one of the nine highest-paid o-linemen in the league, at over $200k.

I guess rookie Doxtater musta been just outstanding in TC - playing a new position and unfamiliar Canadian game - to beat out a former all-star in Nicastro ?

That's what happens with real training camp competition.

Exactly right Ravi

[gilthethrill]

Great looking roster. Lots of depth with the absence of Grant and Kelly. Arbuckle and the RBs should really benefit behind a tremendous O Line. Sorry media "Experts", Argos play well in Montreal and will win this one in a hard fought battle.