Argo Tryout Camps

[paulwoods13]

I don't agree with you that this is a waste of time at all. With so many U.S. colleges, it would be impossible to fully scout all of them, and these try-outs provide an opportunity for the team to find that "diamond-in-the rough" who may have been overlooked but has talent and passion to play. For example, Cameron Wake was shopping himself around to all teams and could barely get a sniff of interest until the BC Lions took a chance on him. The rest is history. I am not positive, but I think several players the Argos eventually signed were discovered at these free-agent tryouts. Cory Boyd comes to mind, but like I said, I am not positive. Not sure if that info is kept anywhere or if anyone else can clarify. But in the end, what does it hurt?

The Argos have definitely signed some guys who made the team out of these FA camps. One I recall who didn't turn out too well was Claude Wroten, a huge defensive tackle who turned heads at the Florida mini-camp in 2011 and looked as if he would make a big impact with the Boatmen. I remember a play where he fought off a double-team block and made a sack or tackle for a loss using just one arm. But he was gone a few months later for reasons we can only speculate about. He's just one -- there have been others who made it. Ravi will probably remember some.

[gilthethrill]

The Argos have definitely signed some guys who made the team out of these FA camps. One I recall who didn't turn out too well was Claude Wroten, a huge defensive tackle who turned heads at the Florida mini-camp in 2011 and looked as if he would make a big impact with the Boatmen. I remember a play where he fought off a double-team block and made a sack or tackle for a loss using just one arm. But he was gone a few months later for reasons we can only speculate about. He's just one -- there have been others who made it. Ravi will probably remember some.

I remember Barker raving about a RB named Decori Birmingham, who attending a couple FA camps, but for different personal reasons JB was never able to get him to come north of the border. I always find these camps intriguing.

[ArgoGabe22]

The Argos have definitely signed some guys who made the team out of these FA camps. One I recall who didn't turn out too well was Claude Wroten, a huge defensive tackle who turned heads at the Florida mini-camp in 2011 and looked as if he would make a big impact with the Boatmen. I remember a play where he fought off a double-team block and made a sack or tackle for a loss using just one arm. But he was gone a few months later for reasons we can only speculate about. He's just one -- there have been others who made it. Ravi will probably remember some.

A lot of players throughout the league have come from these camps. Pretty sure Emmanuel Arceneaux, Simoni Lawrence, Orrin Thomson (good Esks lineman who got injured), Pacino Horne (?) all attended such camps. From what I've read about these camps is that some players attend it themselves while other players were personally invited by the team to attend the camp. There's definitely a lot more good players who came from these tryout camps. Usually only 1-2 make it far in TC but if they end up being an Arceneaux then it's worth it.

[1971GreyCup]

There is a great CityTV series about Edmonton Eskimos tryout camp aired in 2012 called "Hail Mary". This camp featured an animated Simonides Lawrence from Minnesota. It often airs and is well worth the time watching.

[ArgoRavi]

I don't agree with you that this is a waste of time at all. With so many U.S. colleges, it would be impossible to fully scout all of them, and these try-outs provide an opportunity for the team to find that "diamond-in-the rough" who may have been overlooked but has talent and passion to play. For example, Cameron Wake was shopping himself around to all teams and could barely get a sniff of interest until the BC Lions took a chance on him. The rest is history. I am not positive, but I think several players the Argos eventually signed were discovered at these free-agent tryouts. Cory Boyd comes to mind, but like I said, I am not positive. Not sure if that info is kept anywhere or if anyone else can clarify. But in the end, what does it hurt?

A significant number of players seem to be coming from these camps. They are a cost-effective way of finding talent. I recall reading a Toronto Star article from the early 1980s in which the reporter went to one of these camps run by the Ottawa Rough Riders. If even one player from such a camp makes your roster, it is well worth holding the camp. It seems to me that these camps have produced more players in recent years than they used to although I don't have concrete figures to back that up. However, how often when reading about a newer international player in this league does it mention that the player was found at one of these camps? That seems to happen quite a bit today.

[jerrym]

Today's scheduled Argonaut tryout camp in Atlanta has been cancelled although the tryout website still shows Friday's and tomorrow's tryout camps in Tallahassee Florida and New Orleans respectively as operating. Whether this is related to the firing of Barker and Milanovich is unclear.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Florida A&M Recreation Center/Recreation Fields | 2101 Wahnish Way. Tallahassee, FL 32310

Registration starts at 6 PM EST | Workout begins at 7 PM EST
$100 (Cash Only) payable at registration
Athletes must bring own equipment: shorts, shoes, gloves, tape
Testing: 40 Yard Dash, Broad Jump, Short Shuttle, Individual Drills & 1-on-1s
Saturday, January 28, 2017 (CANCELED)

Panther Stadium at Clark Atlanta University | 735 Beckwith St. SW Atlanta, GA 30314

Registration starts at 11AM EST | Workout begins at 12PM EST
$100 (Cash Only) payable at registration
Athletes must bring own equipment: shorts, shoes, gloves, tape
Testing: 40 Yard Dash, Broad Jump, Short Shuttle, Individual Drills & 1-on-1s
Sunday, January 29, 2017

‘Victory Field’ Joe W. Brown Park | 5601 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127

Registration starts at 10AM CST | Workout begins at 11AM CST

http://www.argonauts.ca/try-out-information/

[jerrym]

The Argos will be holding a tryout camp in Bradenton Florida on Monday.

We're hosting a Florida workout in just over a week. The top performers will attend mini-camp.

✍️ » https://t.co/vPyfbbhg0u#Argos #CFL pic.twitter.com/pBGYKHljGU

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) April 15, 2017

[jerrym]

Trestman discusses mini-camp.

#Argos HC Marc Trestman discusses the 🔑 lessons taught at mini-camp.

🎥» https://t.co/M9TKDACO8O pic.twitter.com/twrhYLU6tQ

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) April 25, 2017

[jerrym]

SJ Green discusses his first day of action with the Toronto Alouettes.

"Consistency, precision & attention to detail." What is @SJ19_19SJ referring to?
Watch his scrum availability📽➡https://t.co/EeNPApSrmJ pic.twitter.com/J12Aqhjdee

— CFL (@CFL) April 26, 2017

[Wobbler]

SJ Green discusses his first day of action with the Toronto Alouettes.

A solid Alouettes joke and nicely embedded videos! That's gold, jerrym... gold!

[jerrym]

More of the Toronto Alouettes.

"We got a good start."@PoppJim evaluates the team's progress following mini camp.

🎥 » https://t.co/OxjgR2QMRK pic.twitter.com/pA8guyCUfc

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) April 27, 2017

[jerrym]

Still more on the Toronto Alouettes from this Winston Venable video.


http://www.argonauts.ca/2017/04/26/w...able_april-26/

[jerrym]

Defensive coordinator and DB coach Corey Chamblin discusses the Argo mini-camp, including the need of a disciplined focus on all aspects of what is happening on the field, in the video below.

http://www.argonauts.ca/2017/04/26/c...blin_april-26/

[jerrym]

Below is Johany Jutras's photo collection of the Argo mini-camp.

https://spark.adobe.com/page/u1JE0tc420vmg/

[jerrym]

Following their mini-camp, the Argos have made the following cuts:

LB Trevontii Barber, DB Santavious Bryant, WR Dobson Collins, WR RJ Harris, K Ryan Hawkins, WR Jameon Lewis, DB Jabriel Washington

http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/01/roster-...deadline-hits/

[gilthethrill]

Following their mini-camp, the Argos have made the following cuts:



http://www.cfl.ca/2017/05/01/roster-...deadline-hits/

Dobson Collins time with the Argos was shorter than Jeff Perrets.

[argolio]

Dobson Collins time with the Argos was shorter than Jeff Perrets.

But I bet their 10th year reunion party will be awesome!

[jerrym]

Think you've got what it takes to play #ArgosFootball?

We're hosting a free agent workout this weekend in Charlotte. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/r3vue502oS

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 18, 2017