2018 Free Agent signings, contract extensions, and other transactions

[jerrym]

Having SJ team up with Ray again is great.

[Will]

Great news, SJ Green returning in 2018!

http://3downnation.com/2018/02/05/to...ver-s-j-green/

A nice bonus for those of us who attended the Randy Ambrosie town hall.

[doubleblue]

A nice bonus for those of us who attended the Randy Ambrosie town hall.

Good news. I think he hinted that he would resign because of Jim Popp. But I hope he doesn't have a big bonus coming due a year from now.

[Stevoman]

Stoked on getting an extension for SJ Green!!!

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Also announced are the signings of Ken Bishop, Chandler Worthy and Brian Tyms. The dominos are going to fall quickly now that the Ricky Ray situation has been resolved.

[Will]

Also announced are the signings of Ken Bishop, Chandler Worthy and Brian Tyms. The dominos are going to fall quickly now that the Ricky Ray situation has been resolved.

I wasn't expecting Bishop back to be honest, but one of the strengths of the Argos front four last year was its depth.

[gilthethrill]

I know the resigning of Bishop may not be welcome by some fans, but I really thought he was the teams best run stopper in the limited amount he played last year. Good to see Tyms brought back as well.

[doubleblue]

I know the resigning of Bishop may not be welcome by some fans, but I really thought he was the teams best run stopper in the limited amount he played last year. Good to see Tyms brought back as well.

Probably was a good fit for Popp and Trestman. Bishop has a few year CFL experience, can play in the League and I expect cap friendly. Not saying somebody better turns up at TC. But right now they have good depth behind Wynn. I think Bishop could take a few turns at RE, especially if he dropped few pounds.

[Jon Gonzo]

Probably was a good fit for Popp and Trestman. Bishop has a few year CFL experience, can play in the League and I expect cap friendly. Not saying somebody better turns up at TC. But right now they have good depth behind Wynn. I think Bishop could take a few turns at RE, especially if he dropped few pounds.

Bishop is another sneaky good (no brainer) re-signing. He has displayed big time run stop potential. He conceivable could be part of a potential ratio change should the Argo's ask Cleyon Laing to come in a little lighter to play in Butlers spot on the end. As for Bishop playing End? Nope, wrong body type. However, Laing has played that spot and (depending on D-Co) don't be surprised to see Laing get some reps there in TC as the team fiddles around looking for the best ratio blend.

[paulwoods13]

Bishop is another sneaky good (no brainer) re-signing. He has displayed big time run stop potential. He conceivable could be part of a potential ratio change should the Argo's ask Cleyon Laing to come in a little lighter to play in Butlers spot on the end. As for Bishop playing End? Nope, wrong body type. However, Laing has played that spot and (depending on D-Co) don't be surprised to see Laing get some reps there in TC as the team fiddles around looking for the best ratio blend.

I also like Bishop, but I don't think his signing has anything to do with a ratio change -- unless you think we will play Gaydosh/Finley every down at one DT spot. I just can't see that happening. I can see Laing moving around the line, including some snaps at DE, but I don't see us committing to start two NAT DLs as part of our seven mandated NAT starters. Ideally we will have eight or even nine capable of being "every down" players, which would mean lots of PT for those 8/9 (including all three of the DTs), plus the ability to rotate INTs in as needed/desired.

[OV Argo]

I also like Bishop, but I don't think his signing has anything to do with a ratio change -- unless you think we will play Gaydosh/Finley every down at one DT spot. I just can't see that happening. I can see Laing moving around the line, including some snaps at DE, but I don't see us committing to start two NAT DLs as part of our seven mandated NAT starters. Ideally we will have eight or even nine capable of being "every down" players, which would mean lots of PT for those 8/9 (including all three of the DTs), plus the ability to rotate INTs in as needed/desired.

I don't see any room for Bishop to make the game roster at DT - when they have Laing & Wynn as starters, plus Finley/Gaydosh for depth (one or both could dress i guess); Wynn was simply way better than Bishop, IMO. No CFL teams dress 4 pure DTs often and never 5.

[jerrym]

Getting SJ back was obviously very important for the team, but it's also good to see the signing of Bishop, Tyms and Worthy, who far from being the first names that come to mind when you think of the Argo roster, do mean that, along with Green, we no longer have just three potential free agents extended on the eve of free agency and they also provide some depth. Tyms time in Hamilton suggests he could make a significant contribution as his being cut by the Tiger Cats was in part a reflection of their depth at receiver last year.

[Skilz]

While the re-signings today are good news, I am concerned that both Jermaine Gabriel and Liram H. remain unsigned.

Canadian depth is important, and Liram played extremely well under pressure last year.

Gabriel was hurt partially, but its safe to assume Black is unlikely to be back.

Losing both Canadians starter safety's would be a blow.

[gilthethrill]

3Downnation reports that Steve Walsh, a coach for the Argos has just signed with Saskatchewan to be their QB coach.

[Skilz]

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Hearing the @TorontoArgos have re-signed Canadian DB and Grey Cup hero @MattBlack39. Was due to become a free agent Tuesday. #CFL #Argos

[Wobbler]

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Hearing the @TorontoArgos have re-signed Canadian DB and Grey Cup hero @MattBlack39. Was due to become a free agent Tuesday. #CFL #Argos

Nice to see. I hope that doesn't mean that Gabriel has decided to move on.

[Skilz]

Nice to see. I hope that doesn't mean that Gabriel has decided to move on.

Per Cassius Vaughan's Twitter - he has re-signed with the Argos.

Another DB back in the fold.

https://twitter.com/CassiusVaughn

[Will]

Nice to see. I hope that doesn't mean that Gabriel has decided to move on.

They've worked together for a number of years. I don't think we should read too much into it.

[Wobbler]

Excellent! It seemed like we got a lot of mileage out of him last year, and he might have been difficult to replace.

[jerrym]

Great to see Cassius back.