Arash Madani tweeted:

If Argos next GM wants his own coach, how will he fill out a staff now that most assistants league-wide are locked in with their #CFL teams?

The 2016 Argos season was effectively over Oct. 10. Instead of a six-week head start on their off-season, they're 2+ months behind. #CFL

Jim Barker had been working, business as usual for the Argos. Even attended the NFLPA Bowl in California ten days ago. #CFL

Per #CFL sources: Argos ownership had "lost faith" in Barker in the fall. And yet, the trigger isn't pulled until late January? Ridiculous.