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A major point of interest going into the Montreal game was whether rookie offensive linemen Dimitri Tsoumpas and Jesse Newman could hold up for 60 minutes against the Alouettes. It was Tsoumpas’ third career start and Newman’s debut.
"They played all right," said Stamps o-line coach Kris Sweet. "it was a good learning experience. They’re young, physical guys with big bodies and updside. It’s just an experience thing. They’ll be fine in the long run but they have a lot of work to do."
Tsoumpas has earned a passing grade for his work at right guard this season and is looking like a solid long-term starter. The jury was out more for Newman, who was hurt on the second day of training camp and missed valuable time. He played left guard against Montreal, filling in for injured Godfrey Ellis, and also raised his stock.