Edmonton Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season
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The Edmonton Elks defence that has given up 69 points in two games, both losses, while registering just one quarterback sack.
Growing. Inconsistent. Building.
Just a few of the words being used to describe the Edmonton Elks defence that has given up 69 points in two games, both losses, while registering just one quarterback sack.
“We definitely have to get better,” defensive end Robbie Smith understated as the 0-2 Elks prepare to meet the 2-0 Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Thursday.
“We have to fix the missed assignments. Obviously we have to pressure the quarterback, we have to turn the ball over, because turnovers and sacks, those help to win games and give the offence field position.”
Smith had six sacks last season with the Toronto Argonauts.
“Growing, that’s the one word I can use to describe the defence,” offered linebacker Nick Anderson who leads the Elks with 18 tackles. “We’re trying to connect, trying to build chemistry.
With that comes the expected but painful growing pains, including the inability to put together 60 minutes of consistent defence.
“We’ve played a couple of halves spread out over two games,” said head coach Mark Kilam. “That’s not a recipe for success.”
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