But the Ottawa Redblacks will have to hope a tough 22-21 pre-season loss, decided by a last-play field goal, on a beautiful Friday night at TD Place, isn’t a sign of things to come. Not on the heels of what they’ve been through the past three seasons. Remember, the Alouettes left most of their starters in Montreal. So, there’s that.
Ottawa had a big edge in net offence: 398-269. But they had trouble finishing drives.
The Redblacks will have to evaluate, learn and bounce back. There’s plenty of time before the Canadian Football League regular season begins. Starting quarterback Nick Arbuckle played a bit more than a half and completed 15-of-25 passes for 209 yards. Tyrie Adams played the remainder of the game, completing 7-of-11 passes for 105 yards and also rushed twice for 26 yards. He also had a costly fumble in the fourth quarter, trying to squirm for more yardage. Eleven different Redblacks caught passes.
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Savon Scarver (81) runs with the ball during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Ottawa Redblacks kicker Richie Leone (13) congratulates kicker Lewis Ward (10) on a field goal during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (3) runs with the ball after avoiding a sack during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Montreal Alouettes running back Walter Fletcher (25) during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Nick Arbuckle (9) throws a pass during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Jamar McGloster (61) battles Ottawa Redblacks defensive back C.J Onyechi (92) during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Ottawa Redblacks offensive lineman Zack Pelehos (52) prepares to block Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Nick Heninger (43) during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Montreal Alouettes kicker Jose Maltos (72) celebrates a field goal with Montreal Alouettes punter Rhys Byrns (70) during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Tyrie Adams (7) hands the ball off to running back Ante Litre (34) during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MAY 26: Montreal Alouettes quarterback Mike Glass III (14) prepares to throw a pass during Canadian Football League pre-season action between the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks on May 26, 2023, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
