2018 Free Agent signings, contract extensions, and other transactions

[jerrym]

Yes it`s obvious that Trestman Popp feel as you say, but I am not sure that Cody would agree with that perception of him. He had very good passing numbers in college.

I say Trestman and Popp are wrong. BTW Doug Flutie might not be viewed as a pocket passer, just to name 1

Welcome on board the good ship Argo.

[doubleblue]

That was a surprise to me resigning Waters. Nothing against him but he will take up a valuable Import spot that Trestman used to keep some players fresh in a rotation. Also he does seem to get injured easily just kicking the ball. I thought it would be a slam dunk for Hajrullahu to be resigned. Did a good job IMO and a Canadian to boot. I would hope Waters came a lot cheaper than the 145,000 Hajrullahu is suppose to have signed for in Hamilton. Otherwise I don't get it.
Would rather have Murray instead of Sears. White instead of Heath. Both probably got more money in Ottawa and Montreal. Maybe Popp is saving up to extend Wilder. lol Looks like the Argos are going with young second year guys in the defensive backfield to save money. Darby, Ford, Mitchell will all be in their option year like Wilder around the minimum.

[AngeloV]

Yes it`s obvious that Trestman Popp feel as you say, but I am not sure that Cody would agree with that perception of him. He had very good passing numbers in college.

I say Trestman and Popp are wrong. BTW Doug Flutie might not be viewed as a pocket passer, just to name 1

Shirley, you can't be serious?

[AngeloV]

That was a surprise to me resigning Waters. Nothing against him but he will take up a valuable Import spot that Trestman used to keep some players fresh in a rotation. Also he does seem to get injured easily just kicking the ball. I thought it would be a slam dunk for Hajrullahu to be resigned. Did a good job IMO and a Canadian to boot. I would hope Waters came a lot cheaper than the 145,000 Hajrullahu is suppose to have signed for in Hamilton. Otherwise I don't get it.
Would rather have Murray instead of Sears. White instead of Heath. Both probably got more money in Ottawa and Montreal. Maybe Popp is saving up to extend Wilder. lol Looks like the Argos are going with young second year guys in the defensive backfield to save money. Darby, Ford, Mitchell will all be in their option year like Wilder around the minimum.

I think the extra cash on the QB's has a lot to do with the moves. You also failed to mention Harris, who was pretty good for a first year guy last year. I expect him and Ford to both start in the secondary this year.

[R.J]

Isn't Mitchell also an FA ?

[Will]

Isn't Mitchell also an FA ?

Yeah, but don't think he'll be too much in demand.

[Will]

The Heath signing is official now.

[okguy]

Shirley, you can't be serious?

Please stop calling me Shirley

[Wobbler]

How about recently-released Muamba at MLB? Is anyone else looking for a MIKE starter at this point? The price might be reasonable...

[Argo]

How about recently-released Muamba at MLB? Is anyone else looking for a MIKE starter at this point? The price might be reasonable...

As the "star" of Storage Wars invariably bid: "Yep".

[ArgoRavi]

I'm not ecstatic of this signing either. I would rather run with Pfeffer.

I too have reservations about both Heath and Waters. As OV says, let's hope that there is stiff competition at both positions and if they subsequently come out on top, then fine.

[ArgoRavi]

As I mentioned before, I would have preferred Maher over Waters. Although Waters at his best is significantly better, his injury record and on again-off again FG kicking could become a major problem.

I am not all that crazy about Maher either. I think I would take a healthy Waters over Maher. My perception is that Maher can be a bit more erratic kicking field goals. Who knows though? Maybe Pfeffer really comes into his own in training camp and wins the K/P job outright.

[Stevoman]

Happy to have both Waters and Heath back! Now let's sign Bear Woods.

[jerrym]

Now let's sign Bear Woods.

I'll second that.

[Will]

I'll second that.

Perhaps Muamba being on the open market will drive Woods' price down a bit?

[paulwoods13]

Perhaps Muamba being on the open market will drive Woods' price down a bit?

Taylor Reed is out there as well, unless I've missed him re-signing. A glut of MLBs pricing themselves out of the market?

[R.J]

I am not all that crazy about Maher either. I think I would take a healthy Waters over Maher. My perception is that Maher can be a bit more erratic kicking field goals. Who knows though? Maybe Pfeffer really comes into his own in training camp and wins the K/P job outright.

I think you may want to head over to cfl.ca and look at the stats Ravi. Aside from Maher's first year in the CFL, Waters has been significantly more erratic kicking field goals.

Why do I get the feeling that Swayze Waters somehow became yet another Argo Legend.

[Will]

I think you may want to head over to cfl.ca and look at the stats Ravi. Aside from Maher's first year in the CFL, Waters has been significantly more erratic kicking field goals.

Why do I get the feeling that Swayze Waters somehow became yet another Argo Legend.

With all due respect, you aren't the only poster who has stated they are not crazy about this signing.

[R.J]

With all due respect, you aren't the only poster who has stated they are not crazy about this signing.

Noted, but the statement that Maher is more erratic compared to Waters is just plain false.

[R.J]

Still some decent players available: OL Matt Albright, DB Jerrell Gavins, K Brett Maher, DB Josh Mitchell, LB Bear Woods, DL Michael Atkinson, DL Evan Gill, K Quinn Van Gylswyk, DL Michael Klassen, LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis (if healthy), DL Craig Roh, DB Ronnie Yell, OL Derek Dennis, LB Henoc Muamba, LB/DE Glenn Love.

If Dennis has a chip on his shoulder and comes cheap, I'd bring him in.