Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions
TORONTO — It didn’t take Ka’Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts’ offence.
The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto’s season-opening 35-27 home win over B.C. Carey rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries (4.1-yard average) and added four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown as the Argos ran for 120 yard overall on 26 carries.
It was a solid debut for Carey, who signed with Toronto this off-season after being released by the Calgary Stampeders.
“That’s why we brought him in,” said head coach Ryan Dinwiddie, who is also Toronto’s offensive co-ordinator. “A lot of people bet against Ka’Deem.