LB Barrin Simpson (turf toe) and CB Donovan Alexander (hamstring) left practice today with injuries coach Ken Miller said he’s concerned about. If either one is unable to go Saturday in Calgary, they would be replaced by Mike McCullough and Leron Mitchell respectively.
Former Argo punter Eddie Johnson was brought in for a look. He has not signed a contract. Coach Miller says that’s been in the works the past 48 hours. Johnson kicked after practice for GM Brendan Taman and personnel man Craig Smith.
SB Chris Getzlaf missed a second straight day with a calf injury but is expected to play against the Stampeders.
I asked coach Miller how tough it is for the defense to cover their men while Henry Burris is scrambling around. Ken said the plan is not to let him do that this week.
And I asked former Stampeder Wes Cates about how much the Stamps and their fans dislike the Rider Nation invading their stadium in these games.
“I think the Stamps really can’t stand it,” Cates laughed. “Because most of the people that are in Calgary right now originally came from Saskatchewan so they have a tough time bringing out fans and it’s almost like an away game when they play us at home. They always hate that atmosphere and they just hate that we’ve been pretty well beating up on them the past few years so they get really annoyed.”
We’ll discuss this all on the Sports Cage today with Stamps President Lyle Bauer. Jim Daley is our special guest on the Rider Coaches Show at 5:10. Joining me on the program are Mitchell Blair and John Lynch.
