TBURGESS

Thank dog the ref made a terrible spot on VAJ's 2nd down scramble or we'd be looking up at first place right now.

I thought it was pretty consistent last night. Both teams pushed players out of bounds, neither got a penalty. Both teams held, neither were penalized. The Refs let early hits by DB's go both ways.

VAJ doesn't struggle from the pocket any more & he'll only run when he has to.

The CFL hall of fame is the highlight in Hamilton.

And yet it's not me arguing.

None of the top 3 have completed 30 passes in a game. We destroyed the Lions without VAJ. They destroyed us with him. VAJ is the leader in yards thrown & rushing yards. VAJ is the only one of the top 3 with any 400+ yard games with 2. Picks are a problem for VAJ but, he's not as bad as folks are making him out to be. One horrible game doesn't define the season unless it's a playoff game. VAJ - 16, Collaros - 14, Kelly - 11 VAJ should be in the MOP conversation.

That's why we need first place. BC place is warm and cozy.

Dimwiddie knows what it's like for a QB to have to make their first start in a huge game. He made sure that won't happen with his backup QB.

The 2 points is all that matters. Keeps us tied for first in the West and sets up the biggest game of the year (so far) next week against BC. Great reverse return followed by not so great reverse return. Shows how quickly Toronto can adjust on the fly. We started great with a TD drive, then had to settle for FG's. We proved we could beat Toronto with their 2nd string QB, third string RB and 3 starters missing from the defence. Actually, they were still in the lead with their 2nd string QB et al, so we didn't even prove that. Note that Calgary beat them without their starting QB too & they suck this year. Toronto proved that they can hang with us even with a bunch of backups in.

If that's what I meant, then that's what I would have typed.

If we don't beat them when they are resting that much talent, we're in deep trouble.

It's disappointing that the Argo's aren't fielding the best team they can. Turns a game I've been waiting for all season into a glorified pre-season game.

I've been waiting for this game since the schedule came out. Too bad it doesn't mean anything to Toronto.

Chad Kelly

We need to play the full 60 minutes to win & we didn't do that again yesterday. I'm the biggest Collaros fan, but he hasn't looked right for about half of the season & it started before the hit that took him out. Too many picks. Gotta fix that. We need an upgrade at returner. Waiting for Grant will cost us. Biggie is on the back end of his career. Still a decent MLB who can cover side to side, but not the exceptional MLB he used to be. It's looking like our dominant days are coming to an end. Toronto has caught up and BC's not too far behind.

You can't take players salaries, divide them by the number of games, and apply that to our savings. You have to subtract the bonuses first. Lawler for example got a $125K signing bonus so his absence saved the team about $42K. - https://3downnation.com/2023/07/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-flex-late-on-winless-edmonton-elks-12-other-thoughts/#:~:text=It should be noted that,for each regular season game.

Brady O

Reminds me of last week doncha know.

Horrible first half except the goal line stand. Great second half with a bunch of lead changes and big plays. Can we have a moment of silence for the REDBLACKs? They are done.

That's people in glass houses shouldn't stow thrones dontcha know.

If they can keep Brady in check & their D line can provide pressure like in the first two games, I don't see us hanging 50 on them. I do see us winning by more than a TD though.

BUTLER, James

Tburg enters the chat... Does MOS know more than any of us? Yup. Does that mean he is perfect or above question? Nope. Do most folks think that MOS is making roster mistakes? Yup. Does that mean they want him fired? Nope. Tburg leaves the chat

Argo's are absolutely paying Kelly for what they expect him to do, not what he has done. Personally, I think it's an overpay, but time will tell.

Chad Kelly