2015 CFL Free agents: what should the Argos do?

[gilthethrill]

Rumour has it that Watt has turned down the Argos' offer and is seeking $140k. He must be banking on Ottawa overspending or may want to go back home to BC but no way Buono spends that much.

Is that amount for 2 years? If the Argos do start a Nat on the wide side, does anyone think Adjei could start there & develop? Would still like to see a Receiver get drafted.

[doubleblue]

What would Sinopoli merit in FA? I think he would be a plus for the the Argos.

Sinopoli seems to be headed to Ottawa where he played with the Gee Gees but being from Peterborough, Toronto is just as close for family and friends if that makes any difference. I believe his father had a short tenure with the Argos as a TE/Rec if I am recalling things correctly.

[Wobbler]

Samuel Giguere likely to land with #RedBlack today #CFLFA15

— CFL Stats And Info (@CFLStats) February 10, 2015

They can't sign all of the FA receivers, can they?

[OV Argo]

IMO - you should take CFL salary figures trotted out by a lot of CFL reporters (not the brightest group exactly IMO - cliche fest morons or dutiful parrots a lot of them) with a grain of salt - a lot of it is total made-up B$ or gossip they heard from a CFL "insider". CFL salary figures are not published - but if you want to get all in a lather speculating on what CFL players make and wether they are worth it (in a league where players are NOT making anything close to million$ - salary cap, league minimum, play-off bonus monies are known however) ... whatever.

I doubt Watt is going to get decent starter money unless some team views him as a sure-fire productive starter or upgrade on what they have.

Sinopoli to Ottawa makes some sense i guess - they have big need at receiver, the guy has flashed some surprising skills there, he is a local guy ... i just wonder if some local yokels will be calling for him to get a shot at QB there, and that might scare off Desjardins & Campbell.

Like to see Pszonzack back for another Argo look at TC (i hope he will get one anyways - very productive and athletic CIS receiver) - between him, Adjei + add another draft pick = don't see a need for Sinopol, or Giguere (quite over-rated IMO)i and Watt might not be a big loss if he goes.

[AngeloV]

Samuel Giguere likely to land with #RedBlack today #CFLFA15

— CFL Stats And Info (@CFLStats) February 10, 2015

They can't sign all of the FA receivers, can they?

That's too bad. He is the one guy I really wanted the Argos to go after. I think Hamilton has wasted him over the last few years on the wide side. He arguably was more of a force at SB during Fantuz IR stint than Fantuz was when healthy. I think he can play the short side WR position.

[Antwon]

That's too bad. He is the one guy I really wanted the Argos to go after. I think Hamilton has wasted him over the last few years on the wide side. He arguably was more of a force at SB during Fantuz IR stint than Fantuz was when healthy. I think he can play the short side WR position.

I would like to see him in the Argo offense as well. Lot's of potential. We seen last year after Chiles, Durie, and Owens, there was nothing to fear in our receivers.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Considering how bad Ottawa's receivers were last year they should sign as many as they can.

They can't sign all of the FA receivers, can they?

[Neely2005]

Free Agent Tracker Link:

http://www.cfl.ca/article/2015-free-agent-tracker

[Antwon]

@swayzewaters @swatt89 Swatt to the hammer!

— Zach Collaros (@ZCollaros7) February 10, 2015

[Fumblitis]

Holy shite the Argos are gonna have a completely new receiving core this year other than C.O.

[Wobbler]

It seems as though the rest of the league valued our free agents more highly than we did. Good luck to SirVincent Rogers in Ottawa, Spencer Watt in Hamilton, and Darvin Adams in Winnipeg.

[Neely2005]

Argos in holding pattern:

http://www.thesudburystar.com/2015/0...olding-pattern

[Rich]

If the Argos do start a Nat on the wide side, does anyone think Adjei could start there & develop?

I do. Starting our slowest guy Bradwell on the wide side was the definition of futile. Adjei's got the speed to beat man coverage, and if you factor in a speedster like Surgent on the other side, we will really give defences something to think about. I still think we should have Bradwell bulk up a bit and line up at H-back, he's still got the good hands to catch balls over the middle in traffic.

[paulwoods13]

Rogers is a big, big loss. He was not a star but he was solid on the blind side. I think King may have to go to that side. I doubt we'll pick up a FA OT but I hope we are at least kicking tires.

[Will]

It is not so much the loss of Watt, Rogers and Adams that irks me. Well, the loss of Rogers perhaps a little more than Adams and Watt, it is the fact that Barker isn't likely to address needs at WR and LT through free agency. I recognize the talent available might not be as significant because a lot of teams re-signed their talent, but rather going into the season with unknowns at these positions. I don't have as much faith in Barker as others do. The Argos arguably had one of the better receiving corps in 2013 with Durie, Owens, Chiles, Inman, Barnes, Watt and Bradwell. Now you take potentially four players out of the equation and what are we left with? Durie and Owens who are great but have health concerns, Coombs, Adjei and a bunch of other guys who have done lickedly split in the CFL.

[Rich]

The Argos arguably had one of the better receiving corps in 2013 with Durie, Owens, Chiles, Inman, Barnes, Watt and Bradwell. Now you take potentially four players out of the equation and what are we left with? Durie and Owens who are great but have health concerns, Coombs, Adjei and a bunch of other guys who have done lickedly split in the CFL.

It's a good bet Barnes will be back, nobody else will overpay for him, and his highest value is here as Ricky's clutch receiver.

[Antwon]

It's a good bet Barnes will be back, nobody else will overpay for him, and his highest value is here as Ricky's clutch receiver.

That's depressing! I think Barnes best before date has passed.

[Wobbler]

...if Watt does depart, could Adjei replace him on the wide side?

At least one person seems to think so:

@CFLLandry @CFLLandry Never want to see a teammate and friend go, but I'm definitely ready to step up!

— Natey Adjei (@Tey11_) February 10, 2015

[Antwon]

It seems as though the rest of the league valued our free agents more highly than we did. Good luck to SirVincent Rogers in Ottawa, Spencer Watt in Hamilton, and Darvin Adams in Winnipeg.

Losing Rogers hurts. I wonder if Ottawa just paid that much more than Toronto, or if the ownership/stadium issues make some FA's reluctant to play here.

[gilthethrill]

Is Marcus Thomas still unsigned??