Official Coaching Search Thread

[Argo]

Tommy Condell and Noel Thorpe have already interviewed, Elizondo tomorrow.
At the very least Popp is being very thorough in his search for the next HC.

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Good for Popp, and good for the Argos.

[ArgoRavi]

Steinauer would have been a good candidate no doubt but I’m not surprised or even disappointed he stayed in Hamilton.

He would have been a good candidate but I don't see him as being head and shoulders above any of the other candidates whose names we have heard.

Tommy Condell and Noel Thorpe have already interviewed, Elizondo tomorrow.
At the very least Popp is being very thorough in his search for the next HC.

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Honestly, I have no issue with any of the names I have heard. Ultimately, the success of whomever is chosen will have as much to do with what kind of coaching staff they can put together as anything else.

[Argo57]

He would have been a good candidate but I don't see him as being head and shoulders above any of the other candidates whose names we have heard.



Honestly, I have no issue with any of the names I have heard. Ultimately, the success of whomever is chosen will have as much to do with what kind of coaching staff they can put together as anything else.

Under normal circumstances I would agree with your statement Ravi but it appears any new HC will have limited options in building his coaching staff due to the hastily imposed football operations cap👎.

[ArgoRavi]

Under normal circumstances I would agree with your statement Ravi but it appears any new HC will have limited options in building his coaching staff due to the hastily imposed football operations cap.

I know that they have to inherit a few of the coaches but there should still be enough openings available to put their own stamp on the staff.

[Antwon]

Steinauer was my first choice so it is disappointing to hear that he will be staying in Hamilton. I assume that this means that June Jones is pondering his future in that he'll either stay on for one more season or retire in 2019.

I'd like to know how this will work for Hamilton. Jones, Glanville, and Steinauer are making big bucks. Not sure how they fit all that in the new cap.

[Skilz]

I'd like to know how this will work for Hamilton. Jones, Glanville, and Steinauer are making big bucks. Not sure how they fit all that in the new cap.

Steinauer is now HC. Assuming Glanville was under a 1 year contract, his position is now redundant and the HC can take over those responsibilities.

[Skilz]

The last update from Lalji of TSN reports as such:

The Toronto Argonauts will interview Corey Chamblin for their head coaching job Monday, according to a report from TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor. Chamblin served as the Argonauts defensive coordinator on Marc Trestman's staff in 2017 before spending last season at the University of Arkansas.


The Argos are expected to pause after Monday to decide if they want to schedule more interviews or choose a coach based on those they’ve interviewed so far. That list includes Calgary Stampeders defensive coordinator DeVone Claybrooks, Ottawa Redblacks offensive coordinator Jaime Elizondo, Redblacks defensive coordinator Noel Thorpe, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice.

You can also add Tommy Condell to the list....

Given the coaching interviews, I would be included to offer either Chamblin or Thorpe a shot. That way hopefully Archer wont be back coaching our defense...

[AngeloV]

The last update from Lalji of TSN reports as such:



You can also add Tommy Condell to the list....

Given the coaching interviews, I would be included to offer either Chamblin or Thorpe a shot. That way hopefully Archer wont be back coaching our defense...

I suspect Archer will be demoted to LB's coach no matter who they choose as coach. I stand with my choice of LaPo first, and now that we know Steinauer will stay in Hamilton, Claybrooks has moved up to my 2nd choice and Condell 3rd.

[gilthethrill]

I suspect Archer will be demoted to LB's coach no matter who they choose as coach. I stand with my choice of LaPo first, and now that we know Steinauer will stay in Hamilton, Claybrooks has moved up to my 2nd choice and Condell 3rd.

I must say I am pleased with the candidates that Popp has interviewed.

[Argo57]

I must say I am pleased with the candidates that Popp has interviewed.

Agreed, they all have their merits.
Big question is will they go with a HC with offensive or defensive background?
Either way they need to change up their systems on both sides of the ball.

[Stevoman]

With Steinauer now out of the running, my vote would be Chamblin or Claybrooks.

[jerrym]

I don't know if it means much but Popp and Chamblin were at a Raptors game together. Before Popp was hired he went to a Leafs game with MLSE chairman Larry Tannenbaum.

[AngeloV]

I don't know if it means much but Popp and Chamblin were at a Raptors game together. Before Popp was hired he went to a Leafs game with MLSE chairman Larry Tannenbaum.

I think it means a lot. I fully expect the Argos to announce Chamblin as their new coach within 48 hours.

[lazycro]

Let's see who is in the press box with Popp tonight at the leafs game?

[AngeloV]

Let's see who is in the press box with Popp tonight at the leafs game?

They're in Buffalo, so I don't think you will see Popp at the Leafs game.

[gilthethrill]

I think it means a lot. I fully expect the Argos to announce Chamblin as their new coach within 48 hours.

What a contrast to when the team had ownership issues in past offseasons. I know some are upset that Trestman was fired so quickly, but it's good to see MLSE taking a serious approach on this.

[lazycro]

They're in Buffalo, so I don't think you will see Popp at the Leafs game.

Can never remember when they're in Buffalo since Leaf fans travel well to Buffalo, still possible though they could swing down

[Skilz]

I think it means a lot. I fully expect the Argos to announce Chamblin as their new coach within 48 hours.

According to Frank Z, of the Toronto Sun - if Chamblin is indeed hired, expect Tommy Condell to be named offensive coordinator....and Zach Collaros to return???

]If Chamblin is, indeed, appointed as Argos head coach, expect Tommy Condell to serve as offensive co-ordinator.

Condell is a brilliant offensive mind.He’s the kind of guy who can extract much more from James Franklin than the Argos’ previous regime, which, to be brutally honest, did a terrible job after Popp first traded for Franklin’s rights from Edmonton and later compensated Franklin in line with what starter’s typically earn. It’s a big if, but if Condell is given the keys to the Argos’ offence and is allowed complete autonomy, you can expect Zach Collaros, who is eligible for free agency, to contemplate a move to Toronto.

This has to be an absolute coup for the team should it occur.

Tommy C has been interviewed in the past for the Montreal HC position, and of course assuming the Argos position. I presume he is highly respected and may provide some continuity.

[AngeloV]

According to Frank Z, of the Toronto Sun - if Chamblin is indeed hired, expect Tommy Condell to be named offensive coordinator....and Zach Collaros to return???

This has to be an absolute coup for the team should it occur.

Tommy C has been interviewed in the past for the Montreal HC position, and of course assuming the Argos position. I presume he is highly respected and may provide some continuity.

I don't think ZC is signing anywhere to be a starting QB at this point. It might be the best career move for him to be a back up.

[Will]

It looks like the Lions are going with Mr. Claybrooks.