2018 Free Agent signings, contract extensions, and other transactions

[argofan81]

Whatever happened to Brandon Whitaker ? I don't recall seeing any news about him after last season. Did he retire, or has he tried out with another team?

Wasn’t he a free agent this year? I just assumed that he was and that the Argos didn’t offer him a new contract and that he wasn’t picked up by any other teams either.

[ArgoZ]

Who won the backup QB job?

Despite what we heard, I don’t believe there was a job to be won. Franklin was always going to be the backup.

[R.J]

Despite what we heard, I don’t believe there was a job to be won. Franklin was always going to be the backup.

According to Trestman: It's a week to week thing.

[ArgoGabe22]

According to Trestman: It's a week to week thing.

History supports this. BT started season on PR and ended as GC backup. Matthews stared as back up and ended up as 5th QB.

[Shatto]

just saw report that Greg Morris was released---big surprise

[Wobbler]

So, in addition to Reed, we have added Woods, Sears Jr., and Coombs to the 6 game IR. Do we stick Ralph in Coombs' spot, or do something more creative?

[paulwoods13]

So, in addition to Reed, we have added Woods, Sears Jr., and Coombs to the 6 game IR. Do we stick Ralph in Coombs' spot, or do something more creative?

Don't be surprised if Charette gets a lot of reps there. He looked good in PS, and Trestman seems to really like him.

[Shatto]

Having Coombs on the 6 day injury list makes even more difficult to understand why Morris was cut.

[paulwoods13]

I wasn't at camp, but based on how he was used in the PS games I think Morris was trying out at TB rather than SB. Still, I also expected him to make the team as a backup to Wilder and possible kick returner. Altho keep in mind there are often surprising roster moves before week 1 games that don't end up being permanent.

[Shatto]

Whoops---when commenting on Coombs I mistakenly said 6 day injury list ---sorry obviously meant 6 game. Must learn to proof read!

When indicating surprise at the Morris release, I expected that being a RB who appears to be able to catch, he would have been a candidate to slide into Coomb's spot. However as Paul correctly points out there are often a lot of surprising roster moves prior to week 1.

[Wobbler]

Don't be surprised if Charette gets a lot of reps there. He looked good in PS, and Trestman seems to really like him.

I hope we take this opportunity to try Charette, Ralph, and Jones (if/when healthy) at slot. A few extra touches for Cross would be nice, too, to see if he can be effective with a heavier workload.

[Rich]

I wasn't at camp, but based on how he was used in the PS games I think Morris was trying out at TB rather than SB. Still, I also expected him to make the team as a backup to Wilder and possible kick returner.

With no Coombs and no Morris I was a little concerned about Wilder taking too many snaps at TB and possibly burning out, until I read that Sportsnet article which suggested that Martese Jackson was going to take a bigger role in the offence this year, which I assume means more snaps at TB. That is going to be one hell of a change of pace for defences to contend with, and I can't wait to see what The Professor has cooked up for those particular packages.

[jerrym]

Glad to see the Argos put International Brandon Burks on the PR as he looked good against the RedBlacks, going 8/51 rushing as well as showing he can catch passes out of the backfield in both preseason games. However, I'm sorry to see National RB Greg Morris cut.

[Shatto]

Wonder if, as a result of some roster moves, they asked Morris to go on PR and he declined. It has happened before and it may be the case this time.

[Wobbler]

We signed speedy Myles White today. He was a 4.40 runner in his draft year, but that was five years ago. If he can still hustle, perhaps he can be the stretch guy we're all looking for. Mind you, he was in the Bombers camp (and cut) this summer, so it would be unwise to expect a miracle.

[Will]

The club announced today the release of INT WR Brian Tyms and INT LB Khalil Bass.

— Toronto Argonauts PR (@Argonauts_PR) July 2, 2018

Not surprised about Tyms.
I was thinking that they'd wait on Bass until the other LBs are healthy (maybe they are now)

[lazycro]

So why did they start Tyms again last game instead of sitting him? All I ever see from Bass is him taking photos with his gf on insta lol

[Argo57]

The club announced today the release of INT WR Brian Tyms and INT LB Khalil Bass.

— Toronto Argonauts PR (@Argonauts_PR) July 2, 2018

Not surprised about Tyms.
I was thinking that they'd wait on Bass until the other LBs are healthy (maybe they are now)

No shock in regards to either player, Bass wasn’t very good at LB and Tyms was pretty much non existent so far this season.

[Wobbler]

So are we fully committed to Rodney Smith at WR now? I'm not expecting much from the receiving corps until that is sorted out and Coombs is available.

[Shatto]

It is a little disappointing that the team, knowing they had to replace Posey, were unable to sign a speedy receiver to fill that spot. Perhaps Alford, Smith or White could be that player but only time will tell. At least the coaching staff has the break to get a good handle on the three.