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The numbers aren’t good in a numbers-driven league, but the number of tackles Ian Wild made emerged as one of the few bright spots for the 0-3 Argos.

Double-digit tackles can’t be easily dismissed and for Wild, who returns to Winnipeg for the first time as an opponent on Friday, the 13 defensive tackles he recorded tied a career high he first set when he played for Big Blue.

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In the heat of battle, Wild says he’s not aware of how many tackles he’s making, but he had a sense more plays were coming his way.

When breaking down the Argos’ overall game, it was on defence where the biggest strides were made, despite the loss to the B.C. Lions.

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“I think we’re getting more comfortable with our schemes,’’ said the linebacker who left Winnipeg in free agency this past off-season. “We’re running to the ball more, tackling better, getting after the quarterback, being more sound in the run game.

“It’s definitely improving, but we’re still not quite there yet. We are definitely getting there.”