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OzSome · 07-11-2014, 05:26 PM

I don't know about Stamps playing the Argonauts for the last few seasons. I tried not to believe in bad lucks or anything but this is getting ridiculous. Everytime they play the Argos, Stamps will either lose some of the good players due to injuries or if they play healthy, they played undiscipline game. How many times did we watched the Stamps outplaying the Argos only to collapsed late in the game due to parades of stupid penalties or turnovers. I thought this season will be different but we already lost 3 of our top players. Only good thing I can think of, Stamps might play penalty-free all game to compensate on losing players due to injuries.

Game Time : 4:00pm MST in Toronto

OFFENSE :

QB Bo Levi Mitchell will start his 2nd consecutive game. BLM won all the games he started so far in his CFL career. He played well enough last game to get the win and we still a lot of potential for him to improve.

RB Matt Walter will replace the injured last season's MOP Jon Cornish who is out with concussion problem. I think this is a good move by the Stamps in not rushing him back. Season is still very early anyways so I would rather lose Cornish now than later. This is Walter's chance to shine and I hope he plays like a Dinos again. RB/Returner Jock Sanders will back him up. Stamps put Sederick Cunningham back in the lineup to replace the injured Nik Lewis and he will also back up Sanders as a returner. WR Joe West will be back in the lineup raplcing another injured top player receiver Maurice Price. Mo and Joe are supposed to be the Stamps dual threat in receiving but for some reason everytime one is playing, the other is injured and can't play. Of all the positions, I guess we can afford to lose a receiver(s) in one or two games and will not miss the beat because of our depth. We still have McDaniel, Jeff Fuller, Brad Sinopli, Anthony Parker and Campeau on our rosters.

OLine : I was very impressed with the way rookie Branden Craighead played last game. He played so well that you couldn't even tell he is a rookie. The other guy on the line that plays well last game was OG Spencer Wilson. He's been in a system for a few years now and it is starting to pay when the Stamps kept him. Looks like Dan Federkeil will be back in the lineup and that would help the Stamps OLine.

DEFENSE :

In the pre-season game against BC Lions, I was actually questioning the Stamps' defense aggressiveness. I did not see the pressure on Kevin Glenn in that pre-season game and that makes me wonder if that is Stubler's defensive style. I thought if that's his style then we are going to have a long summer for sure. In comes the regular season and defense was flying out there. Charleston Hughes to no suprise led the Stamps D. DeQuin Evans was impressive with his versatility but he needs to cool off a bit especially with that dumb penalty that he made late in the game. We missed Corey Mace last season especially against the Priders. This guy is a beast. I really like this DLIne group although we still need some more from DE Shawn Lemon or Freddie Bishop III. Once the team started double-teaming Hughes, I hope these two DE delivers. Lemon had some great moments last game though.

The linebacking crew seems to be good. Starters Juwan Simpson, Deron Mayo and Keon Raymond can be counted on all the time. I thought their backup LinJ Shell, Glenn Love, McCartney and even McDougall was good.

CB Buddy Jackson is becoming to be one of my favorite Stamps D after one game. Fred Bennett was awesome especially against OchoCinco. I don't think Ocho even caught a ball while Bennett was defending him. Bennett would have 3 INTs in the game if it wasn't for the stupid penalty by the Dlineman (I think it was Evans) and the dropped ball. All 3 was against Johnson. I couldn't really say much about safety Josh Bell's play. He didn't see a lot of balls coming his way though.

Stamps D will need to have a better game vs the Argos. QB Ricky Ray is one of the pure passers and also scrambling QB in the CFL. DLine will have to pressure him at all times and maybe punish him with the hit. If Ray gets the chance to throw, our secondary better be ready. Toronto Chad Kackert retired after last season so I am not sure if Argos RB is any better this season.

SPECIAL TEAM :

Decent game by the Special Team. Tackling and blocking was good. Sanders was not bad last game but I am hoping for a better game vs the Argos. Tackling needs to be better in this game because Stamps are playing against one of the best or even the best returner in the league Chad Owens.

PENALTIES and TURNOVERS :

Stamps need to cut down on some unnecessary penalties on both sides. With Cornish, Lewis and Price out of the game, the Stamps need to rely on the quickness and hope for sure handed catches by our receivers. Stay away from fumbles and INT. No cheap shots or retaliation on both sides to avoid stupid penalties that will give Ricky Ray another chance to score TD.

GO STAMPS GO!!!

07-11-2014, 05:26 PM	#1
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	GAME 2 : STAMPEDERS at Toronto I don't know about Stamps playing the Argonauts for the last few seasons. I tried not to believe in bad lucks or anything but this is getting ridiculous. Everytime they play the Argos, Stamps will either lose some of the good players due to injuries or if they play healthy, they played undiscipline game. How many times did we watched the Stamps outplaying the Argos only to collapsed late in the game due to parades of stupid penalties or turnovers. I thought this season will be different but we already lost 3 of our top players. Only good thing I can think of, Stamps might play penalty-free all game to compensate on losing players due to injuries. Game Time : 4:00pm MST in Toronto OFFENSE : QB Bo Levi Mitchell will start his 2nd consecutive game. BLM won all the games he started so far in his CFL career. He played well enough last game to get the win and we still a lot of potential for him to improve. RB Matt Walter will replace the injured last season's MOP Jon Cornish who is out with concussion problem. I think this is a good move by the Stamps in not rushing him back. Season is still very early anyways so I would rather lose Cornish now than later. This is Walter's chance to shine and I hope he plays like a Dinos again. RB/Returner Jock Sanders will back him up. Stamps put Sederick Cunningham back in the lineup to replace the injured Nik Lewis and he will also back up Sanders as a returner. WR Joe West will be back in the lineup raplcing another injured top player receiver Maurice Price. Mo and Joe are supposed to be the Stamps dual threat in receiving but for some reason everytime one is playing, the other is injured and can't play. Of all the positions, I guess we can afford to lose a receiver(s) in one or two games and will not miss the beat because of our depth. We still have McDaniel, Jeff Fuller, Brad Sinopli, Anthony Parker and Campeau on our rosters. OLine : I was very impressed with the way rookie Branden Craighead played last game. He played so well that you couldn't even tell he is a rookie. The other guy on the line that plays well last game was OG Spencer Wilson. He's been in a system for a few years now and it is starting to pay when the Stamps kept him. Looks like Dan Federkeil will be back in the lineup and that would help the Stamps OLine. DEFENSE : In the pre-season game against BC Lions, I was actually questioning the Stamps' defense aggressiveness. I did not see the pressure on Kevin Glenn in that pre-season game and that makes me wonder if that is Stubler's defensive style. I thought if that's his style then we are going to have a long summer for sure. In comes the regular season and defense was flying out there. Charleston Hughes to no suprise led the Stamps D. DeQuin Evans was impressive with his versatility but he needs to cool off a bit especially with that dumb penalty that he made late in the game. We missed Corey Mace last season especially against the Priders. This guy is a beast. I really like this DLIne group although we still need some more from DE Shawn Lemon or Freddie Bishop III. Once the team started double-teaming Hughes, I hope these two DE delivers. Lemon had some great moments last game though. The linebacking crew seems to be good. Starters Juwan Simpson, Deron Mayo and Keon Raymond can be counted on all the time. I thought their backup LinJ Shell, Glenn Love, McCartney and even McDougall was good. CB Buddy Jackson is becoming to be one of my favorite Stamps D after one game. Fred Bennett was awesome especially against OchoCinco. I don't think Ocho even caught a ball while Bennett was defending him. Bennett would have 3 INTs in the game if it wasn't for the stupid penalty by the Dlineman (I think it was Evans) and the dropped ball. All 3 was against Johnson. I couldn't really say much about safety Josh Bell's play. He didn't see a lot of balls coming his way though. Stamps D will need to have a better game vs the Argos. QB Ricky Ray is one of the pure passers and also scrambling QB in the CFL. DLine will have to pressure him at all times and maybe punish him with the hit. If Ray gets the chance to throw, our secondary better be ready. Toronto Chad Kackert retired after last season so I am not sure if Argos RB is any better this season. SPECIAL TEAM : Decent game by the Special Team. Tackling and blocking was good. Sanders was not bad last game but I am hoping for a better game vs the Argos. Tackling needs to be better in this game because Stamps are playing against one of the best or even the best returner in the league Chad Owens. PENALTIES and TURNOVERS : Stamps need to cut down on some unnecessary penalties on both sides. With Cornish, Lewis and Price out of the game, the Stamps need to rely on the quickness and hope for sure handed catches by our receivers. Stay away from fumbles and INT. No cheap shots or retaliation on both sides to avoid stupid penalties that will give Ricky Ray another chance to score TD. GO STAMPS GO!!!