Originally Posted by
Kenners
Personally, i think it would be GREAT for the Argos. Manziel + Drake are buddies, you want that Millennial interest? there it is. That's a 100% recipe for gold.
Why would Johnny want in? Easy, if he is reformed as he says he is, it's the EASIEST way to to get the attention of the NFL. Prove yourself, prove that you don't have an ego, that you still have skill, that you can work with a team and the NFL will come CALLING. how many players did the CFL release early to "pursue NFL opportunities" already? The NFL cherry picks our talent, they're always watching.
Johnny signs with the Argos, for 1 year for decent money (CFL terms, not his) it shows he's humbled
Johnny will get opportunity to play, Willy may not pay off and Ray is too often injured, which will get the attention of NFL big-wigs
Johnny reaches out to Drizzy, Drizzy shows up to 1 game. JUST ONE, and we'll have sold out tickets. 100% guaranteed.
The risk?
brings bad press to the Argos...but as the saying goes, no such thing as bad publicity.
we do shit in the season. we'd still sell out, for those who buy tickets in hopes to see Drake chillin' on the sidelines.
we pay too much. Willy. need i say more?
he leaves after 1 season - expected
he trashes the game/league. <- this is the worse case scenario IMO.
the rewards?
rejuvenate the Argos
recognition on the world stage
Johnny gets opportunity show his new colours
Argos get to show the beauty of our stadium
CFL gets to show our awesome game.
The biggest group who would oppose this play would be the old guard, the purists. Unfortunately, we need to reach beyond them. We need spectacle. If we want the Argos to thrive, we'd need to sacrifice what we "think" is best and open our eyes to opportunity.
I really hope someone from Argos HQ saw this. lol