Calgary Stampeders offensive line gets off to a sizzling start this season

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There are many things that have worked for the Calgary Stampeders this season.

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You can’t get a 3-0 record unless everyone plays their part.

However, the contribution of the attack line may have been placed a bit under the radar in 2022. This is common in o-line play, but it may be time for people to start paying attention to what the Stampeders group is doing.

Allowed a total of 2 sack through 3 games. BC Lions are at the same pace, but not so impressive, especially given that Hamilton Tiger-Cats allowed eight games in one game this year.

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It is often said that football games are won in trenches. Therefore, allowing less than one bag on average is a great indicator of why the Calgary crew started the season so strongly.

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“We’re proud of that,” Stamps is working on Julian Good Jones right. “We want to reduce that number to zero, but we’re proud of it and spend extra time on conservation meetings. (Offensive Line Coach Pat Del Monaco) has a really good plan and I We’re gathering together as a group. Later in the week, there’s a player-only protection meeting, and Pat isn’t there. Check everything and make sure everyone is dialing in. “

Many factors contribute to the success of o-line. After the initial instability of the unit last year, they improved through the campaign and grew together as a group. There is also a lot of continuity, with starters who were in the same place last year occupying four of the five positions.

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Another starter, left tackle Derek Dennis, is a veteran who knows the Stampeders system like the back of his hand. He had been out of football for two years, but he seemed not to miss a step and came back to the field.

The right approach is Good-Jones. In his second CFL season, he’s already playing at the All-Star level.

Locking two tackles like Good Jones and Dennis is a big boost for Stampeder.

“Traditionally (quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell) doesn’t take a lot of bags, he’s smart,” said Dave Dickenson, head coach of Stamps. “But the team tried Blitz, but we were able to keep him upright. What I’m happy about is that it also limits sales. Sometimes it’s a hand. Go on. There is pressure on the quarterback and you may not receive the bag, but you have a turnover.

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“We’re getting better. Our attack lines are consistently strong, the balance between running and passing is pretty good, and I think it’s definitely a good job to keep the quarterback upright. . “

Not to lose to teammates in the tackle position are guards Ryan Skevia and Zack Williams, and center Sean McEien.

They were exceptional in that they drilled holes for the Stampeders running back, picked up the blitzkrieg, and finally gave Mitchell the time needed to find a receiver.

It’s a group effort, and so far it has paid off.

“I don’t think we pay much attention to the numbers, but Pat likes to talk about it and let us know where we are and how we can improve,” Dennis said. Told. “Now, I think we’re doing a really good job as a group of five people playing with communication, staying trapped in the game plan and maximizing their abilities.”

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Stamper

Robertson’s Back

The Stampeders resumed practice at McMahon Stadium on Sunday after the first buy week of the season. As he prepares for a rematch with Elks in Edmonton on Thursday, some of the team’s sick bodies seem to have done well during the break (7 pm). TSN/ 770 CHQR).

Panther Cody Grace and defensive back Elie Bouka were both full participants after being injured in the training camp. Meanwhile, Mitchell participated fully even after suffering an ankle injury before the last match of the stamp.

Tre Roberson is back too. This is good news for Beatup Stamp’s Backfield after missing a 30-23 home victory over Elks on June 25th.

“Yes, he actually collided a bit with the receiver and looked good,” Dickenson said. “I wondered if he was just trying to test things. He had a small puncture wound on his neck, and obviously we paid attention to him, and I said he was me I think it’s better than any of our cover guys. It’s sized and the tackler is better. “

But that wasn’t really all good news.

Canadian receiver Richard Sindani did not participate because the hamstring injury prevented him from defeating Elks.

“I’m hoping he’ll be back,” Dickenson said. “He tweaked Hamee. It’s difficult as a receiver, but there was an extra week. It’s not a serious week, but I can’t get out and practice when I’m not good at hamstrings.”

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