Lefko's CFL Power Rankings: Week 2 - sportsnet.ca

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TW	LW	Team	Our Take
1	1	(2-0-0)	Continue to fire on all cylinders on offence with Calvillo absolutely lighting it up early - how many times has he done this in his career? - and plenty of production from a variety of sources. The defence held tighter than in Week 1. This team is unstoppable now and next up is Toronto.
2	2	(2-0-0)	Break up the Eskimos. The Green and Gold are truly the early surprise team. Ricky Ray is playing like he did a few years ago when he was putting up big numbers. He's one of several players who have been resurrected in one way or another. Jason Barnes, Jerome Messam and Damon Duval are others. And there are lesser-known players making major contributions.
3	6	(1-1-0)	Showed their mettle against the Lions, coming to life with a touchdown late in the first half and rolling in the second half. But they sure made it interesting at the end by fumbling and nearly giving B.C. a chance to tie the game. But you have to like the new kicker? A 50-yarder in his first attempt? Call him Paredes Lost.
4	4	(2-0-0)	Bombers have replicated their fantastic start from last year. Good defence has been consistent in both wins, while the offence showed marked improvement once quarterback Buck Pierce started to run and make some key first downs and that will be the key to his success, even though there's the risk of getting hurt. Proof of the Lions' mettle will be against a team other than sadsacks from Southern Ontario
5	5	(0-2-0)	Same mistakes as in the opening loss - too many dropped balls by young receivers - and some questionable long throws by quarterback Travis Lulay, who has to learn to throw some short, safe passes to move the chains. Is running the ball in the playbook? What's the point of dressing Jamal Robertson if you're not going to use him. Might want to use returner Tim Brown in some schemes. The kid is exciting.
6	7	(0-2-0)	Defence is clearly an issue. Maybe Gary Etcheverry's unorthodox formations weren't so crazy after all. Defensive co-ordinator Richie Hall unveiled much more blitz pressure, but the Als countered and racked up almost 500 yards on offence. And the players added to the defence were key veterans. Some early issues for rookie head coach Greg Marshall. Might break the goose egg this week in his old stomping grounds in Steeltown.
7	3	(1-1-0)	The Cleo Lemon critics - and there are many - are screaming again for a change at quarterback. Lemon took about three steps back in the extremely marginal progress he made from last year. And when the team's leaders on offence - running back Cory Boyd - and the return game - Chad Owens - are struggling, the defence and kicking game can only do so much. Best player so far is punter/kicker Noel Prefontaine.
8	8	(0-2-0)	And you think there's restlessness in Argoland about Lemon? Some Ticat supporters are growing even more impatient with starting quarterback Kevin Glenn. But look at the big picture: Their big weapons on offence - Arland Bruce and Avon Cobourne - aren't doing the job, and the offensive line is getting manhandled. Their lone bright spot continues to be kicker Justin Medlock.

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