Official Coaching Search Thread

[argotom]

Back on the topic of Coaching Search, Maas is returning to Edmonton so he's not coming here as some had (mildly) speculated earlier. Edm has also dismissed four assistant coaches, presumably in part because the new football ops cap will require fewer coaches. Maas is also musing about giving up the OC duties.

In reading the weekend reports, it was understood that one of the conditions in Maas returning was GM Sunderland insisting he would hire an OC who would then call the plays next year.
Actually, I am surprised Maas is coming back as he supposedly had the same problem as Trestman by "loosing" the dressing room?

[AngeloV]

In reading the weekend reports, it was understood that one of the conditions in Maas returning was GM Sunderland insisting he would hire an OC who would then call the plays next year.
Actually, I am surprised Maas is coming back as he supposedly had the same problem as Trestman by "loosing" the dressing room?

Maas has been known to lose his cool publicly, which result in bad optics, but I have never heard anything about him losing the room. Quite the contrary in that it has been reported that his players love him.

[jerrym]

Maas has been known to lose his cool publicly, which result in bad optics, but I have never heard anything about him losing the room. Quite the contrary in that it has been reported that his players love him.

While I am not in favour of hiring a totally buttoned down coach like Trestman, I also think that Maas' overreactions to the ups and downs of a game are not the answer either.

[Antwon]

In reading the weekend reports, it was understood that one of the conditions in Maas returning was GM Sunderland insisting he would hire an OC who would then call the plays next year.
Actually, I am surprised Maas is coming back as he supposedly had the same problem as Trestman by "loosing" the dressing room?

Based on what I saw in the last games by Edm and Tor. Trestman lost the room, players mailed it in. The Edmonton players played hard to show they stood by their coach.

[Joe Barnes]

Based on what I saw in the last games by Edm and Tor. Trestman lost the room, players mailed it in. The Edmonton players played hard to show they stood by their coach.

Agreed. The Love Boat sprung a big leak this year and ended up like the Titanic! I wonder who will be back on the staff? Any word on Archer's status?

[AngeloV]

While I am not in favour of hiring a totally buttoned down coach like Trestman, I also think that Maas' overreactions to the ups and downs of a game are not the answer either.

I don't disagree. I was just saying there is no indication anywhere that Maas lost the dressing room.

[jerrym]

I know Rick Campbell is not available, but I would like to see someone with his temperament hired, someone who stays cool under pressure and is flexible in the way he uses talent he has.

[gilthethrill]

Agreed. The Love Boat sprung a big leak this year and ended up like the Titanic! I wonder who will be back on the staff? Any word on Archer's status?

Any word on Archers status??? Any word??? Fully expect another DC to be hired by the new HC.....Archer simply won't have his contract renewed....EVER!!!!

[Joe Barnes]

Any word on Archers status??? Any word??? Fully expect another DC to be hired by the new HC.....Archer simply won't have his contract renewed....EVER!!!!

LOL...hey, I totally agree, but you never know! Maybe the new guy will like him...?

[gilthethrill]

LOL...hey, I totally agree, but you never know! Maybe the new guy will like him...?

Well we can name 8 CFL OC's that liked him a lot in 2018....Luke Tasker and Brandon Banks will see a huge dip in production next season.

[AngeloV]

Well we can name 8 CFL OC's that liked him a lot in 2018....Luke Tasker and Brandon Banks will see a huge dip in production next season.

😂😂😂

[ArgoRavi]

Corey Chamblin was mentioned by Dave Naylor as a possible head coaching candidate today - not surprisingly. He mentioned that because the Argos have to keep some of their existing coaches, Chamblin would be a natural fit because he worked with them last year.

I know that some have concerns about Chamblin as a head coach based on what happened to the Riders following their 2013 Grey Cup victory. I had concerns about Chamblin as a defensive coordinator but he seemed to have learned from his previous mistakes in Hamilton with the work that he did last year. I would be willing to bet that he would be a better head coach the second time around too.

[Tobin Rote]

Hiring Maas was a decent idea (especially if he could bring QB Reilly with him)... but the Western Conference Coach that I truly want is ex-Argo great Mike O'Shea.

[Tobin Rote]

Cleveland Browns rumoured to be pursuing Condoleezza Rice. Perhaps the Argos could counter with Adrienne Clarkson.

[paulwoods13]

I know that some have concerns about Chamblin as a head coach based on what happened to the Riders following their 2013 Grey Cup victory. I had concerns about Chamblin as a defensive coordinator but he seemed to have learned from his previous mistakes in Hamilton with the work that he did last year. I would be willing to bet that he would be a better head coach the second time around too.

I agree. (And the first time around he did win a Grey Cup so he was not exactly chopped liver back then.)

[OV Argo]

I agree. (And the first time around he did win a Grey Cup so he was not exactly chopped liver back then.)

Chamblin as HC, with Danny Barrett as his OC and Jeff Reinebold for DC; maybe Kenty Austin as special consultant and Tillspin in charge of Canadian "scouting".

Dare to dream of a real GOB dream team !

[paulwoods13]

Chamblin as HC, with Danny Barrett as his OC and Jeff Reinebold for DC; maybe Kenty Austin as special consultant and Tillspin in charge of Canadian "scouting".

Tillman may be a GOB, but Ticats have drafted very well the past few years, so sarcasm about their "scouting" seems misplaced.

[AngeloV]

Corey Chamblin was mentioned by Dave Naylor as a possible head coaching candidate today - not surprisingly. He mentioned that because the Argos have to keep some of their existing coaches, Chamblin would be a natural fit because he worked with them last year.

I know that some have concerns about Chamblin as a head coach based on what happened to the Riders following their 2013 Grey Cup victory. I had concerns about Chamblin as a defensive coordinator but he seemed to have learned from his previous mistakes in Hamilton with the work that he did last year. I would be willing to bet that he would be a better head coach the second time around too.

My main reason for not wanting Chamblin is that I view him as the type that would be searching for good US opportunities while he's coaching the team. I want a coach that's 100% committed to the Argos, and LaPo, Steinauer and Claybrooks are my top 3 choices.

[Will]

My main reason for not wanting Chamblin is that I view him as the type that would be searching for good US opportunities while he's coaching the team. I want a coach that's 100% committed to the Argos, and LaPo, Steinauer and Claybrooks are my top 3 choices.

I tend to lean towards your view here Angelo. I know it was supposedly due to personal reasons, but I just don't like the way that his departure from the team played out last off-season.

[Argo57]

My main reason for not wanting Chamblin is that I view him as the type that would be searching for good US opportunities while he's coaching the team. I want a coach that's 100% committed to the Argos, and LaPo, Steinauer and Claybrooks are my top 3 choices.

Valid point Angelo, I had the same issue with Himebauch when he returned to Toronto.