The feeling-out process between quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and receiver Brandon Banks continues.
Bethel-Thompson found Banks three times for 24 yards in the Toronto Argonauts' 30-24 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday afternoon in the '22 Touchdown Atlantic contest in Wolfville, N.S. That included an important two-point conversion following Wynton McManis's 50-yard interception return TD with just over two minutes to play.
The need for a period of adjustment is understandable given the five-foot-seven, 150-pound Banks is in his first year with Toronto. The 34-year-old signed as a free agent after eight seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Things got testy during the warm-up when Riders receiver Duke Williams and Argos defensive back Shaq Richardson became involved. Video of the incident showed Williams picking up Richardson's helmet and throwing it at him before the two players were separated.Afterwards, Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie accused Williams of spitting in Richardson's face twice — in the pre-game incident as well as in the second half. He said the two players have a history dating back two years.
The Riders will await word from the CFL this week regarding if Williams will be disciplined. Saskatchewan is already minus defensive tackle Garrett Marino, who received a four-game suspension last week for his actions on a low hit against Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. After the game, Fajardo said his knee felt, 'terrible,' and remained unsure whether he'd be able to play Saturday.
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