Jeremaine Copeland habgs up his cleats

[1argoholic]

I think it would have been strange to him to become a coach in TO right off of playing last year.

[Will]

I think it would have been strange to him to become a coach in TO right off of playing last year.

Why? I don't think it's unprecedented.

[bluto]

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/01/25/copeland-retires-from-argos-joins-ticats-as-coach

Frank Zicarelli in the Sun with a good write up on Cope

[jerrym]

It is too bad the Argos did not keep him as a receiver coach. While his production was down as an Argo, he always appeared to be a leader on the field, to have a positive attitude, and to always be ready to instruct the younger receivers in the intricacies of the game. I think he will do an excellent job in Hamilton, unfortunately for us.

[eiben35]

Copeland retiring has made the Argos much better off. They will save about 140,000 dollars in salary which can go to help with Ricky Ray's big ticket. It also opens up a spot for an import receiver which should be the easiest position to fill in the CFL. Barker better get off his big keester and start signing some pass catchers. He obviously didn't find any in 2011.

[matchuk]

sad to see him go...great leader....

i know the last 2 seasons obviously werent his best, but i think he could have had one more in the tank, espically with ray at qb, i thought for sure he would be around for 2012...imo, he was not used properly in his time in toronto