Injury thoughts?

[Jesse]

Ok. I found the depth chart on Facebook. Kelly and Hallett out. Charbonneau and Weitz ( global ) in as the alternative for a Canadian roster spot.

Charbonneau has played on ST's this year and done ok. Weitz only played a couple of games when Canadian injuries were an issue earlier. He was invisible but that might not have been a bad thing. I have no real insight on what if anything he added etc.

Obviously the decision was made to not add Woli. I'm ok with that but still think we're thin at receiver and we have 2 that are less than 100%. Doesn't bode well for Murphy to not be considered.

I suppose MCI or Augustine are next men up if we have some hiccups at receiver. Whitehead will be the 1st to rotate in and / or be injury replacement.

Hopefully we find a away to use Wheatfall more often to surprise the Argos?

I was at first concerned at receiver, but again, we can't take the depth chart too seriously. They rarely run 5 guys as we play with extra linemen all the time. So we have more receiver depth than it looks like.

[Blue In BC]

I was at first concerned at receiver, but again, we can't take the depth chart too seriously. They rarely run 5 guys as we play with extra linemen all the time. So we have more receiver depth than it looks like.

It depends on the flow of the game. We do that alot but there are times we don't. I see MCI was taken off the roster as well.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I was at first concerned at receiver, but again, we can't take the depth chart too seriously. They rarely run 5 guys as we play with extra linemen all the time. So we have more receiver depth than it looks like.

Hope Demski stays healthy, if he gets knocked out they could be in trouble. Pray they don't run into any roster deficiencies in this game.

[Jesse]

Hope Demski stays healthy, if he gets knocked out they could be in trouble. Pray they don't run into any roster deficiencies in this game.

I think it looks good.

Can't predict injuries. But we're not walking in depleted like last year.

[TecnoGenius]

With their D knowing they have to win the game, our risk for injuries is on our O.  As such it maybe would have been nice to have more REC depth.

TOR's O will be anemic so stacking the D might not help much.  However, an extra body on DL might hint we want to try for pressure?

That said, Lucky and Johnny are both very competent RECs for depth.  Most of our RECs will play through any sub-"2019 Strev" injury.  I wouldn't worry too much.

Still no sign of TOR chart?

[Jesse]

With their D knowing they have to win the game, our risk for injuries is on our O.  As such it maybe would have been nice to have more REC depth.

TOR's O will be anemic so stacking the D might not help much.  However, an extra body on DL might hint we want to try for pressure?

That said, Lucky and Johnny are both very competent RECs for depth.  Most of our RECs will play through any sub-"2019 Strev" injury.  I wouldn't worry too much.

Still no sign of TOR chart?

Unless you're suggesting that the Argos D is going to start intentionally taking out our players, I don't think there's any increased risk of injury on O vs. D.

Argos depth chart is out too:

[Blue In BC]

Unless you're suggesting that the Argos D is going to start intentionally taking out our players, I don't think there's any increased risk of injury on O vs. D.

Argos depth chart is out too:

Augstine has 17 receptions for 139 yards in 67 games in 6 seasons. One big YAC for 58 yards of that total. That's not what I'd call good depth.

[Jesse]

Augstine has 17 receptions for 139 yards in 67 games in 6 seasons. One big YAC for 58 yards of that total. That's not what I'd call good depth.

I think you meant to quote Techno, but I think it is good depth. We run plenty of packages with 3 and 4 receivers. We don't necessarily need to waste spots on a bunch of extra receivers.

[TecnoGenius]

Augstine has 17 receptions for 139 yards in 67 games in 6 seasons. One big YAC for 58 yards of that total. That's not what I'd call good depth.

Out of all the backup NAT RBs, I'd pick Johnny if I needed an emergency REC.  I have faith in him.

Remember, he's not taking up a spot nor a DI: he's forced to be on the roster so we have a Brady backup.

Yes, he is not a legit IMP backup REC, but he doesn't have to be.

We have the exact same number of REC rostered as TOR for this game.  Though they put in a 3rd RB instead of a FB.

[Blueforlife]

Our lineup looks fantastic
Depth at every position but receiver

[TecnoGenius]

Unless you're suggesting that the Argos D is going to start intentionally taking out our players, I don't think there's any increased risk of injury on O vs. D.

TOR D knows they need to win the game.  I think they will be extra physical and extra rough.  There will be the ol' ankle twisting/squeezing at the end of most plays.  They will go right to the edge in terms of what we'd call good sportsmanship... and maybe over.

I also think they will be trying to pancake Zach as early and often as possible.  They'd like nothing better than Arbuckle vs Wilson.  And the injury spotter has shown they won't hesitate in a playoff game to take a QB out of the game after a head whack.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Unless you're suggesting that the Argos D is going to start intentionally taking out our players, I don't think there's any increased risk of injury on O vs. D.

My worry is Demski at less than 80% which I believe he is. Can't recall what he was operating at in last year's GC, but because of injury he was not an effective weapon.

[Jesse]

My worry is Demski at less than 80% which I believe he is. Can't recall what he was operating at in last year's GC, but because of injury he was not an effective weapon.

Yeah, but he came back into the game after his injury. And practiced this week.

Last year he wasn't practicing for weeks leading up to the Grey Cup. I know we have some PTSD, but I really think this is a way different scenario than last year.

[Blueforlife]

Demski will be fine as long as doesn't tweak anything early.  I would like to see a little Johnny in the run game to take the rep or two that Demski would get.