GAME 3: STAMPEDERS at Montreal
This game was supposed to be the game of backup QBs until Calvillo decided he is healthy enough to start the game. As we all know Kevin Glenn will start for Stampeders due to Drew Tate's injury (4-6 weeks). Last game between these two teams, Stamps embarrassed the Als so I can see Als not taking Stamps lightly on this game.
OFFENSE:
R Nik Lewis has been the most consistent Stamps so far this early season and hoping the rest will follow. Romby Bryant and Forzani hasn't been called upon much this season. Anthony Parker was a healthy scratch the last two games and that really puzzles me. Arjei Franklin has been on his spot so far. Looks like Jabari Arthur will play ahead of another non-import Chris Baumann on this game. As for RB Jon Cornish, he didn't have a good game against Toronto last week. Seems like everytime he touches the ball, the Argos gang-tackled him. QB Kevin Glenn will start the next few games because of Drew Tate's injury while Bo Levi Mitchell is going his backup and Brad Sinopli is back as a 3rd stringer.
Last week the Offensive Line was brutal. They couldn't block anyone hence changes will be made with Nashan Godard back and Edwin Harrison will be sitting out. I wonder if Harrison was still hurting and came back too early.
DEFENSE:
Front Four was not too good, Linebacker was so-so and DB got burned a few times. Overall defense was awful but they did made some good plays in some important plays. DL Pettway got signed before the season because they thought he would compliment Hughes on the other side as a pass rusher. Not sure he sat out last week. Could it be the ratio thing with import Coker back as Cornish backup.
SPECIAL TEAM:
Larry Taylor was the reason why the Stampeder almost beat the Argos. He was awesome in a few returns, 1 ran for TD and the other almost went all the way. Blocking was good, punting and kicking was also good. Need some more work on special team coverage though. Although they almost shut down Chad Owens.
In order for the Stamps to beat the Als. Kevin Glenn has to play like a starter and not force the ball. OLine needs to give Cornish or Coker lots of time and space. Defense needs to play tighter.
GO STAMPS GO!!!!
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