Argos @ Montreal Game Thread

[AngeloV]

My only comment is about Polk. Last year, he did not play as well as his first year with the team. This year he does not inspired confidence with his play. With Herslow and Miller in the wings, Polk may find himself sitting, if his play doesn't improve.

My feelings exactly. Kahmann was a beast, albeit at a small college down south, but sure looked good last night. I love big receivers, so to me he is an absolute keeper.

[AngeloV]

That was a hell of a game, very entertaining. Lots of positives for the Argos, but also some important negatives that contributed to a disappointing final outcome.

Positives

• The offence looked very strong and dynamic. Loved to see so much no-huddle.

• Kelly missed on a few throws, but overall looked as good as he did for much of 2023.

• Three receivers -- Mital, Ungerer and Kahmann -- looked great.

• Hicks seems to be better than anyone we trotted out at RB last season, and Isaiah Smith looked good on a couple of second-half touches.

• Goss made a great play to force a fumble.

• Argos put a scare into what might be the best team in the league, and put everyone on notice that they are going to be a dangerous team to play against.

Negatives

• Despite the big yardage we piled up, some of Miller's play-calling was highly questionable. A deep (incomplete) pass on second-and-three comes immediately to mind, but there were a few other times when he seemed to prefer kill shot attempts to methodically moving the chains. And how many touches did Hicks have in the second half? Two?

• The only impact the three starting LBs made was on special teams.

• The pass rush wasn't nearly good enough, and it looked to me like Kongbo got hurt late.

• The secondary, other than Franklin, seemed utterly lost. Terrible games for Amos, McFadden and Priester.

• STs were bad all night except for the one nice Grant return.

• Despite that nice return, I'm increasingly concerned about Grant. He seems to love letting punts bounce rather than catch them in the air, and he heads for the sideline frequently.

• Coxie and Polk were never on the same wavelength as Kelly (which makes his 400-plus yards even more impressive).

I can’t disagree with any of this. Good summary Paul.

[OV Argo]

Only saw I. Smith get the ball once, but what a productive play for a 35 yard gain - big back ran thru arm tackles and showed some decent speed; hopefully note was made of that and he gets the ball more moving forward.

Just like note should be made of receiver's catch to target ratio; some receivers are good at making contested grabs downfield and make some spectacular catches, but OTOH drop passes or whiff on a bunch of routes; save those types for limited but bigger play targets and throw the ball more to reliable hands or sharp route running guys.

[paulwoods13]

I can’t disagree with any of this. Good summary Paul.

Thanks AV.

[argolio]

I'm not worried about Grant in the return game.

Hopefully no more blocked punts.

[ARGO57]

Good old 3Down not missing a chance to stir the shit with Kelly and the Argonauts.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/13/the- ... ke-miller/

[IssuesMcgee]

Not much I can say that hasn't already been said, so I will focus on the less important stuff as I often do.

Despite the loss, this game was a huge step in the right direction. The team played at a very high level and should only get better from here.

Good to see coach Miller win his first challenge. You didn't see that very often with Dinwidde.

Regarding the broadcast, it seems no one is afraid or reluctant to say positive things about Chad Kelly any more. That was a refreshing change.

For what it's worth, I noticed there was a much wider range of commercials for the game, rather than the same Save on Foods and CFL ads over and over again. That's a good sign, right?

As for the man I love to hate, Luke Wilson was a little less braggadocious, but it would be nice if he stopped using obscure American terms to analyze plays. I swear he was just making stuff up by the end of it. I don't want to hear nonsense along the lines of, "that was a classic Alabama alimony checkshot powerforce play right there!" Enough of that.

If Dinwiddie was truly the menace he was made out to be last season, then I expect the Argos to bring it against Ottawa next week and I am pumped for the game.

[IssuesMcgee]

Good old 3Down not missing a chance to stir the shit with Kelly and the Argonauts.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/13/the- ... ke-miller/

All this tells me is Kelly, Miller and the team really want to win.

[RichK]

Good old 3Down not missing a chance to stir the shit with Kelly and the Argonauts.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/13/the- ... ke-miller/

How is that stirring the shit? Would you prefer that Kelly’s flare-ups with Miller and with Polk went unreported? I noticed them, as many others surely did, and it is useful to see the team’s responses to them

I also noticed Chad looking agitated at times waiting for the play call to come in, and a couple of times looking to the sidelines and complaining after a play. All of these incidents are surely related to him not being in full game mode yet, and he will probably still need a couple more games to get there.

But when he does I’m convinced he could very well be on his way to another MOP season. Oh, one other useful thing about the 3DN article, it shows what an important guy in the dressing room Adarius Pickett is gonna be this year.

[RichK]

As for the man I love to hate, Luke Wilson was a little less braggadocious, but it would be nice if he stopped using obscure American terms to analyze plays. I swear he was just making stuff up by the end of it. I don't want to hear nonsense along the lines of, "that was a classic Alabama alimony checkshot powerforce play right there!" Enough of that.

After listening to Suitor say the same damn things over and over for 25 years, I thought Wilson made the broadcast fresh and exciting. His enthusiasm for the game and the players is infectious, and he may ending up being a huge asset for the league.