Al's Argo's game

[MadJack]

Good points papa. . . the Als are giving up the most yards passing so far, but the Argos' air attack hasn't been terribly effective at all so far. On the other hand, the Als have the top defence against the run, and the Argos have the league's top rusher so far, so something's gotta give somewhere. . .

[HfxTC]

How does one kick 7 field goals and is probably the only reason y we won, doesnt get special teams player of the week. Yet some guy brings back a kick for a td in a blowout win get it? Ah the love for Montreal! Keep it up Damon, hope it continues thursday.

What are you talking about. Mr. Bowman had 3 Sacks and 3 Forced fumble.

[Senior Ah Me]

I wouldn't count the (shudder) Argos out too glibly.
They have a solid defense.
If anyone watched the post-game dressing room RARAs, Barker has the Hogtown boys swilling the koolaid.
They're suddenly tied for 1st, and dreaming of an upset.

If the Als don't wake up and realize that NO team can win long-term without a balanced offense...we may be in for a bit of a shock. Just ask the RoughRiders after Calgary trounced them last week.

Still...Lemon hasn't been much of a threat through the air. And McElveen seems to have come a LONG way in just 4 games. Our run defence seems pretty solid.

I'm betting the Als will win on turnovers yet again. Hopefully Calvillo will manage to convert one or two and let Duval collect some bench-splinters for a change.

[tony]

If I am not mistaen, Copeland has been held to 179 yards in the 4 games... no Argo receiver in the top 20.

[Niagara Als]

Although I am an avid Als fan, I would like to have Toronto win this game. This franchise is struggling and a few more wins might do wonders. The Als will win the east even with another loss.

[Niagara Als]

To all the regular Als posters you will note I have taken an anonyous new game. I used to go by the name hass...

[HfxTC]

Also notice that Avon has the most reception yards of any running back in the league, so there are touches there too.

[disciplineandpunish]

Also notice that Avon has the most reception yards of any running back in the league, so there are touches there too.

No doubt. But nothing replaces production from the RB spot specifically, because only if the other team fears your ground game do you take a little heat off the pass rush. If defenses know that the guy lining up beside the QB is mostly a blocking back, they'll have no fear about pinning their ears back and coming after Calvillo.

We have to start making defenses pay for aggressive pass rush.

[HfxTC]

I agree, I think running the football is the only opportunity his offensive teammates have to go hit their agressors back and it would alleviate the problems. Anthony is smart, I think he will do what's right. You can't expect him to come out and say we are going to run the ball 22 times this week. He's not going to help defensive coordinators plan against him. Maybe he's sucking them in and he'll start running the ball at some point.

[Senior Ah Me]

Anthony is smart, I think he will do what's right.

He'd better be, or he's going to spend tomorrow night on his butt.

[MadJack]

Our offensive line, in particular Brodeur-Jourdain and Perrett, better darn well put in better performances on Thursday than they did last time out. . .

[disciplineandpunish]

I agree, I think running the football is the only opportunity his offensive teammates have to go hit their agressors back and it would alleviate the problems. Anthony is smart, I think he will do what's right. You can't expect him to come out and say we are going to run the ball 22 times this week. He's not going to help defensive coordinators plan against him. Maybe he's sucking them in and he'll start running the ball at some point.

I hope so. And it's not just Anthony. Trestman and Milanovich have to call more running plays. Zone read or not, when I see us going 100% pass in the opening series of a game, with no play action off the draw, I get angry. We scored opening-series points last season by mixing the run and the pass, not by being one-dimensional.

[DocJ]

Does Trestmen still don't know that you can't use a 3rd flag when one of the first 2 was not successful ? It's not the first time he makes that mistake.

[HfxTC]

Does Trestmen still don't know that you can't use a 3rd flag when one of the first 2 was not successful ? It's not the first time he makes that mistake.

I know but its not ok for Santiago to make a mistake in his first game in 5 years. Even in a blowout, Trestman didn't give him an opportunity to make things rights. Not impressed with that.

[disciplineandpunish]

Well, penalties aside, that was a dominating offensive performance. For the first time this season, Calvillo & co. looked like a veteran unit slicing and dicing a stout Toronto defense. I have to say, I wasn't expecting us to pile up the points on Toronto's D like that. Hats off to everyone, including Trestman and Milanovich for incorporating the run into the game plan, Calvillo for giving Avon his touches, and Avon ... boy. A double double: 100+ yards receiving, 100+ yards rushing, two TDs. I'll be surprised if he doesn't win offensive player of the week award.

Defense still plays like Swiss cheese on second and long -- how many times did we let Toronto convert on second and 10, 15, and even 20? -- but they made plays when they had to (Wilson's fumble recovery was a comedy highlight) and more importantly, they held the league's top running back to 7 carries and 41 yards.

I hope Bratton's okay. Looks like a concussion, unfortunately. He's been arguably our most consistent receiver this season and it's a shame to see him injured away from the play.