Trash Talk: Tiger-Cats at Eskimos

Here’s a sampling of what the Tiger-Cats and Eskimos are saying ahead of their meeting at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday…

“He came back and took responsibility for his play. That’s what pros do.” “I’m sure we’ll see a completely different Kevin.
Marcel Bellefeuille on Kevin Glenn, Edmonton Journal, July 9

“We can’t be passive, because we know if Kevin gets into a rhythm he is deadly,“I expect he’s worked very hard this week to make certain he’s in sync with his receiving corps and I expect to see a very focused Kevin Glenn.”
Kavis Reed, Edmonton Journal, July 9

“They like to throw the ball down the field a bit more, Ricky likes to throw the corner routes,”  “They are more vertical, but they did good job running the ball. They had great balance.”
Corey Chamblin on Edmonton’s offence, The Hamilton Spectator, July 9

“No one thought we had a chance!! Hello first in the West. Time to focus on the hammer.”
Tyler Scott (@TylerScott80), Twitter, July 3

“It’s extremely important for us to establish our home field identity. We need to protect home field.”
Kavis Reed, Edmonton Journal, July 4,

“If you’re getting hit early in the game, it speeds up your whole process. You don’t feel like you have a lot of time back there. When they do what they did and give you that time, you can get into a rhythm back there.”
Ricky Ray, Edmonton Journal, July 5

“The biggest thing this year is he’s beginning to understand defences. He’s understanding coverages, leverages of DBs, how to release. He’s becoming a complete receiver, but he still has those physical tools to go with it.”
Marcel Bellefeuille talking about WR Maurice Mann, Toronto Sun, July 5

“On film, I just see a lot of guys who are hungry.  They play hard and they want to play fast. They were desperate and we have to match their intensity and play with the same level of desperation.”
Marcell Young, Toronto Sun, July 5

“This team doesn’t need that. You can’t forget about last year — Kevin set a team record for touchdown passes. He’s the guy. I said to him right after the game, ‘Remember 2009 and what happened to me, I’m not going to let that happen to you’.”
Quinton Porter, Hamilton Spectator, July 5

“Ricky Ray, I always say he is the Peyton Manning of the CFL. He’s a smart guy, he makes pinpoint throws and with Ricky we have to play excellent man-to-man coverage so he doesn’t get those throws that he wants.”
Corey Chamblin, Ticats.ca, July 5

“Getting geared up for our home opener. Bring on the #ticats”
Nathan Coehoorn (@NateCoehoorn), Twitter, July 6

“Fred [Stamps] is going to see a lot of double coverage and receive a lot of attention.”
Kavis Reed, esks.com, July 7

“When you’re an aggressive defence like that, sometimes you live by the sword and die by the sword, so we have to make sure we win more more than we lose in that situation. They’re gonna win their share by being aggressive but we have to make certain that when our opportunities are there, that we take advantage of them”
Kavis Reed, esks.com, July 7

“Sharpen up your game because there’s no point thinking about last season, last game, or what someone said to you. If you do, you’re going to always come up short.“
Arland Bruce III, Toronto Sun, July 8

“When the opposing team sees a hit like that on film, it sends a message that we’re a defence to be reckoned with. If you touch the ball, catch the ball or stand back in the pocket with it, you’re gonna have to pay.”
Jamall Johnson, Hamilton Spectator, July 8

“Ricky Ray throws one of the nicest balls in the CFL. That fade route, he puts it right there every time. If he can just sit back there, he will pick you apart.”
Renauld Williams, Hamilton Spectator, July 8

“Good win tonight. Got Hamilton on deck. I circled that game the day the schedule came out #esks”
Jason Barnes (@JayBarnes81), Twitter, July 3

“@Mr_Mobama_86 mobe u already kno. Lace ur cleats its a marathon. 28/8 aint no breaks.”
Jason Barnes (@JayBarnes81), Twitter reply to Ticats WR Maurice Mann, July 4

“@Mr_Mobama_86 that’s the only thing u master is the art of timothy. You can be the talk and I can be the walk.”
Jason Barnes (JayBarnes81), Twitter reply to Ticats WR Maurice Mann, July 4

“@JayBarnes81 round 1 of sense’ vs grass hopper! Our source of motivation is equal but my routes are alpha dog! Lol #watchmework”
Maurice Mann (@Mr_Mobama_86), Twitter reply to Jason Barnes, July 4

“@Mr_Mobama_86 “@JayBarnes81 hahahaha #GAMETIME sir… While your sleeping I’m working my son! Its Grown folks business vs this squad!”
Maurice Mann (Mr_Mobama_86), Twitter reply to Jason Barnes, July 4