Royce Metchy's view as a safety start for Argos From a good point, the team's secondary should be fine if you focus on the details of the game.
Defensive back can see the right thing and looks like it's on the same page, but when communication is compromised, it always produces a lot of play. Needless to say, the Toronto backend was not the backbone of defense.
The defenders couldn't leave the field, and in each of the two Argos opening games, fatigue subsided as a result of being on the field for a long time.
Bring the 44-3 defeat last Saturday night to Host B.C. Lions.
Argos' defense gave him 583 yards, allowing Leo to own the pig skin for 40 minutes. In the process, B.C. Generated the first down of 35.
Since the opening round of the season opener against Montreal, Argos has been forced to make two outs. When Winnipeg arrives in town for a kick-off on Monday night, Argos can work in their favor by imposing a defensive will early on.
Metti wasn't in Argos last season.
Argos began in 2021 by setting a 1-1 record prior to the home opener with Winnipeg. Toronto is again 1-1 and trying to play the host of Winnipeg, but the way Argos reached this point is very different from a year ago when defensive secondary was primarily a national group.
Metti is Canadian. Regardless of citizenship, Argos needs to raise the bar against a team of bombers that won't beat himself.
Winnipeg is a key receiving option because it does not have the physical advantages it once had in winning the Gray Cup in a row and is nursing ankle pain. Nickdemski is not expected to be available.
Big Blue may not be very dominant, but it's still basically a healthy team and well-trained.
When Metti wore a suit in Calgary, he saw a lot of blue bombers. He gets his first look as an Argo.
Monday's match is also the first and only match between Argos and a bomber during the regular season. We believe that Metti can fix the problems that plague Toronto's defenses.
When Argos defeated the bomber at BMO last season, Toronto forced Winnipeg's opening three possessions to two and out.
Andrew Harris will face his previous team for the first time on Monday. Bombers are a team to win in the CFL, and the Harris element is becoming more attractive.
"I know what's in front of me," said Argos coach Ryan Dinwoody. "It's not easy, it's going to be a challenge, but we feel we can get it done.
" We're not the team we want to be, we're there We're not the team that feels like it, but we're working where we need it. All we can do is keep working, look at the Winnipeg award, and find a way to win at home. "
Practice Mode Edward
All-Star LB Chris Edwards was welcomed in Thursday's practice.
Edwards continued to maintain the suspension imposed by the CFL due to the final defeat in the east last fall, so he wore a uniform and served as a spiritual officer. ..
Edwards is believed to be eligible to return after the match on Monday.
"He was feeling a little pain," Dinwiddie said. "I wanted to prevent him from getting hurt before he got out on the field."
Edwards was a playmaker and Argos lacked a lot of play in defense. The best of the units so far has been Winton McManis.
First, Argos was allowed to wear shoulder pads in practice. The new CBA allows 12 padded exercises during the season.
When teams practice with shoulder pads, they are limited to 45 minutes per session.
"I thought everyone was a little nervous," Dinwidy said. "I need to learn how to practice again with the pad on. I'm glad I put it on. I needed it for a run fit."
LEAKE HAS SPRUNG
Javon Leake has two games under the CFL belt. He is used in the team's return game and is approaching to beat one for great profit.
"It was fun," said Leak, who was running back naturally.
He came to Argos from the NFL. So Leak spent one game in Washington in 2020 and then in Detroit in 2021. Leak will be 24 years old on August 1st.
"I'm happy to be able to play soccer at a professional level," said Leak, who went to Maryland. "At first, when I got here, you had to adapt to all the new rules, and I'm still adjusting.
" It's fun. I'm in Toronto. I'm happy to be an Argo. "
Hello gets used to the leak after playing in the south where Punt Returner's fair catch was routine. It's one of the features of CFL that I had to do.
"You're just not used to coming from the NFL," he said. “Just looking at the guys, the biggest change was the rule change going to CFL.”
Leak knows that the return unit is ready for breakout performance. Field position is also an important factor in any game, but even more so if your next opponent is Winnipeg.
"They are a great team," Leak said when discussing bombers. "You definitely have to pay their respect. They do a lot with a special team, they are mentally sharp and you need to pay attention to the keys.
"This is a big spiritual week for us for everything they do in a special team. Just prepare."
fzicarelli@postmedia.com
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