The Argos have never had what TFC has: “Arguably one of the most successful sports organizations in the world … saying, ‘We think (the Argos) have legs.’ We’re going to give it the attention it needs and the resources it needs,” Manning explained.

Shatto,

You may be misinterpreting the statement. The way I interpret is is that he is referring to MLSE and that the Argos have never had the resources that MLSE will be able to provide.