TORONTO — Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie will take another day before deciding who'll start the Toronto Argonauts' home opener.
Dinwiddie said Nick Arbuckle got the bulk of reps under centre Tuesday but only because the rookie head coach felt Arbuckle needed the work.
Dinwiddie added he plans to decide Wednesday whether Arbuckle or veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will start when Toronto (1-1) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0) at BMO Field.
#Argos HC Ryan Dinwiddie says he gave Nick Arbuckle the practice reps today, but will make a decision on Wednesday about who his starting QB will be this weekend’s home opener @CFLonTSN @TSN_Edge #TSNEdge
— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 17, 2021
Bethel-Thompson started Toronto's opening two games of the season but was relieved by Arbuckle in the Argos' 20-7 road loss to Winnipeg on Friday night.
Toronto signed Arbuckle as a free agent this off-season, but he was hampered by a hamstring injury during training camp.
Canadian wide receiver Juwan Brescacin was absent from Tuesday's practice. He has two catches for 20 yards in two games this season.
Canadian WR Juwan Brescacin is not at #Argos practice @CFLonTSN @TSN_Edge #TSNEdge
— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 17, 2021
