2018 Free Agent signings, contract extensions, and other transactions

[R.J]

CFL.CA now has it

https://www.cfl.ca/2018/02/15/lions-...-cody-fajardo/

Shirley is that you ?

[gilthethrill]

Twitter reports the Argos have agreed to terms with DB Ronnie "Rebel" Yell. Good addition if true.

[Argo57]

Twitter reports the Argos have agreed to terms with DB Ronnie "Rebel" Yell. Good addition if true.

He was a guy I was hoping the Argos would look at!
Great news!

[OV Argo]

Twitter reports the Argos have agreed to terms with DB Ronnie "Rebel" Yell. Good addition if true.

Yell with Heath = 2 veteran DBs added; both are good IMO.

Should be interesting in the secondary - i really like C. Vaughn & Q. Ford as well; and if Ansah is there again = could possibly go all import in the secondary (Vaughn at S?)' ? Jermaine Gabriel can play cover OLB, IMO.

[gilthethrill]

Yell with Heath = 2 veteran DBs added; both are good IMO.

Should be interesting in the secondary - i really like C. Vaughn & Q. Ford as well; and if Ansah is there again = could possibly go all import in the secondary (Vaughn at S?)' ? Jermaine Gabriel can play cover OLB, IMO.

I also feel Brandon Harris will continue to improve. For a second I thought you wrote Hell with Heath..😊

[R.J]

Twitter reports the Argos have agreed to terms with DB Ronnie "Rebel" Yell. Good addition if true.

Good pick up.

[Stevoman]

Sad to lose Fajardo but I'm kind of curious as to why he thinks he has a better chance at playing in BC than in T.O.? I have a good feeling that Jennings will bounce back in 2018 and if Lulay is healthy that would put Fajardo in third which is where he would've likely have been in Toronto. I know it appeared as though he was down the depth chart at the end of the season but I still think he would have been the #3.

[jerrym]

Sad to lose Fajardo but I'm kind of curious as to why he thinks he has a better chance at playing in BC than in T.O.? I have a good feeling that Jennings will bounce back in 2018 and if Lulay is healthy that would put Fajardo in third which is where he would've likely have been in Toronto. I know it appeared as though he was down the depth chart at the end of the season but I still think he would have been the #3.

The fact that Buono has always been more willing to use a backup if things aren't going well than Trestman probably played a role, and even more so with Franklin aboard the Argo ship.

[okguy]

Sad to lose Fajardo but I'm kind of curious as to why he thinks he has a better chance at playing in BC than in T.O.? I have a good feeling that Jennings will bounce back in 2018 and if Lulay is healthy that would put Fajardo in third which is where he would've likely have been in Toronto. I know it appeared as though he was down the depth chart at the end of the season but I still think he would have been the #3.

I am assuming that Toronto did not want him, and was not one of the multiple offers. Argos telegraphed that he was not in their plans. Cody has a better chance of being the actual #2 in BC, with Lulay injury record, also a unfortunate injury to Jennings puts Cody in a pretty good position. Trestman on other hand has 3 bums in McLeod Bethel-Thompson , Mathews,, krupok (something like that) and now the unproven James Franklin as the new #2 (who I btw think will be a bust). They did not want Cody, the fools

[AngeloV]

I am assuming that Toronto did not want him, and was not one of the multiple offers. Argos telegraphed that he was not in their plans. Cody has a better chance of being the actual #2 in BC, with Lulay injury record, also a unfortunate injury to Jennings puts Cody in a pretty good position. Trestman on other hand has 3 bums in McLeod Bethel-Thompson , Mathews,, krupok (something like that) and now the unproven James Franklin as the new #2 (who I btw think will be a bust). They did not want Cody, the fools

How long until you get banned again. Can't wait to see your next identity.

[okguy]

How long until you get banned again. Can't wait to see your next identity.

I could care less, btw whats your problem? I am welcome at other forums, only a lifelong CFL fan. I am logging out right now, I hope it makes you happy. Whats that about bullying, you dont agree with CFL position I take it

[R.J]

I am assuming that Toronto did not want him, and was not one of the multiple offers. Argos telegraphed that he was not in their plans. Cody has a better chance of being the actual #2 in BC, with Lulay injury record, also a unfortunate injury to Jennings puts Cody in a pretty good position. Trestman on other hand has 3 bums in McLeod Bethel-Thompson , Mathews,, krupok (something like that) and now the unproven James Franklin as the new #2 (who I btw think will be a bust). They did not want Cody, the fools

I wouldn't call any of them bums, especially in comparison to Farjardo. Personally I think Matthews is useless, and that Bethel Thompson only moved up the latter because he's a pocket passer, but I like Prukop's game, and the only thing Farjardo showed was that he could run around. Franklin has shown well every time he's stepped on the field, unproven yes, but also easily the most highly thought of QB prospect in the CFL today.

[paulwoods13]

No surprise to lose Fajardo. I doubt we made him an offer. He's behind B-T in the coaches' eyes, and Prukop is a similar player.

Good to see Yell come on board.

[Argo57]

Argos re-sign Khalil Bass and Jeff Fuller.
The Bass signing I understand but bringing Fuller back is a head scratcher.

http://3downnation.com/2018/02/18/ar...r-khalil-bass/

[Jon Gonzo]

Argos re-sign Khalil Bass and Jeff Fuller.
The Bass signing I understand but bringing Fuller back is a head scratcher.

http://3downnation.com/2018/02/18/ar...r-khalil-bass/

With Bass back, I have a feeling the team is moving past Bear Woods, who is probably looking for a sizable 2 year deal; potentially his last contract.

And with some need out there for Mike's in the CFL, he had some market clout, although that is closing up for him quickly.

I think this team could trot out Bass, Plumber, Ball and Jordon and totally get the job done. Add the Canadians (Herdman, Onyeka, a Draft Pick) and a Nickle-back (Vaughan or Ford) and you've got some size, skill, experience and flex. There are big play guys in the mix there.

Bear tracks well, but with his body type he's on the verge of a downward trend. It may happen a little later (than sooner) but it will happen. 2 years is probably the sticking point.

Mark the Fuller signing as one of those deals that will have fans wondering; but really this is totally all about nothing ventured, nothing earned. He comes cheap and desperately needs to prove himself to continue his pro career. With that ability, mark this down as one of those sneaky good deals GM's make that can really pay off.

Keep in mind, the coaches know that injuries hurt him early, before he then lost his confidence. I believe he struggled with a hand injury last season which is a death knell for a receiver. With his ability and price tag, I endorse this deal as one that could easily surprise.

And if it doesn't? We move along. This guy can bring size, vertical and an outside shot at a breakout CFL season if he puts it together and stays healthy.

[AngeloV]

Argos re-sign Khalil Bass and Jeff Fuller.
The Bass signing I understand but bringing Fuller back is a head scratcher.

http://3downnation.com/2018/02/18/ar...r-khalil-bass/

I'm surprised to see Fuller back too, but he wouldn't be the first player to bounce back after a bad year should he do something. Happy to see Bass signed. Love a guy that can play both middle and weak side. As time goes on, I don't see too many teams now having a need at MLB, and my hunch is that Woods will come back and take the Argos offer once he sees nobody will be offering what he's looking for..that is if the Argos haven't decided to move forward with Bass and Plumber.

[Argo]

Why are Mathews and Fuller still Toronto Argonauts?

[dmont]

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Ugh, Fuller? Seriously?

[mchesher03]

Also really surprised with the fuller re-signing - I thought he has played his way off the team last year. A turnaround year would be great though we could use it.

[Stevoman]

I agree with Gonzo that the Fuller signing has potential. He should be incredibly motivated this year and if he finds his redemption, the Argos will benefit as well.

I like the Bass signing and still hope that Woods re-signs.