Game Thread: Toronto Argonauts @ Ottawa Redblacks

[Will]

It's going to be a slog. Forecast doesn't look great.

[AngeloV]

If the Argos want to host a playoff game this year, this is a must win.

[Scooter McCray]

Ottawas receivers are all injured or ineffective, as well as Jovan Santos Knox at MLB.
Argos are getting these guys at the right time, just like BC last week.
Must win for Toronto.

[primetime321]

In addition to their banged up receivers, it appears that Bryce Carter and Devonte Dedmon will be out for this weekend's game and they also released Ryquell Armstead who was impressive at times this season. With Dedmon and Armstead out of the picture, Jamal Morrow may be replacing both on returns and in the backfield.

Since this is the case, I hope that the Argos secondary plays much more aggressively like they did against Saskatchewan in Quarters 2-4. Allowing Dru Brown a zone defense will be trouble for the Argos D.

[OV Argo]

In addition to their banged up receivers, it appears that Bryce Carter and Devonte Dedmon will be out for this weekend's game and they also released Ryquell Armstead who was impressive at times this season. With Dedmon and Armstead out of the picture, Jamal Morrow may be replacing both on returns and in the backfield.

Since this is the case, I hope that the Argos secondary plays much more aggressively like they did against Saskatchewan in Quarters 2-4. Allowing Dru Brown a zone defense will be trouble for the Argos D.

Brown relies on, and has been pretty good at, mostly short or intermediate routes and he did spread the ball around pretty well to a veteran receiver group (now minus 2 starters or 3 if u include rookie phenom Pimpleton); they almost never try real deep shots. IMO they need to blitz the hell out of Brown early, with press coverage in behind; the Ottawa O-line gives up lots of pressures; and their run game is mostly a first down affair, and new back Morrow could be good with fresh legs, or be confused and hesitant in his new offence. And no Dedmon to worry about is huge IMO.

Argos talent & coaching wise should be able to beat this Ottawa team easily IMO - even with both teams at 100% starters. This Argo team is still missing some guys with injury too, but this is a very win-able game.

[ARGO57]

In addition to their banged up receivers, it appears that Bryce Carter and Devonte Dedmon will be out for this weekend's game and they also released Ryquell Armstead who was impressive at times this season. With Dedmon and Armstead out of the picture, Jamal Morrow may be replacing both on returns and in the backfield.

Since this is the case, I hope that the Argos secondary plays much more aggressively like they did against Saskatchewan in Quarters 2-4. Allowing Dru Brown a zone defense will be trouble for the Argos D.

Brown relies on, and has been pretty good at, mostly short or intermediate routes and he did spread the ball around pretty well to a veteran receiver group (now minus 2 starters or 3 if u include rookie phenom Pimpleton); they almost never try real deep shots. IMO they need to blitz the hell out of Brown early, with press coverage in behind; the Ottawa O-line gives up lots of pressures; and their run game is mostly a first down affair, and new back Morrow could be good with fresh legs, or be confused and hesitant in his new offence. And no Dedmon to worry about is huge IMO.

Argos talent & coaching wise should be able to beat this Ottawa team easily IMO - even with both teams at 100% starters. This Argo team is still missing some guys with injury too, but this is a very win-able game.

For sure a winnable game but no Argo victory seems easy.
Mixed results when the Argos blitz, quite often they don’t get to the QB in time on blitz packages which leaves the secondary vulnerable.

[Stevoman]

After blowing it last week, this is one that they really need to win.

[ARGOFanIan]

Nice to listen to pre game show on 1050. Always try to listen to these if I can do...

[Unplayable]

7 min into the first quarter. Kelly has thrown 2 interceptions, both his fault, and Ottawa leads 10 zip. Great start.

[Deez_Dreams]

Uh oh. Kelly got the yips.