Official: Corey Chamblin has been named the 44th Head Coach in Argonauts history.

[Will]

Official: Corey Chamblin has been named the 44th Head Coach in Argonauts history. #PullTogether

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— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) December 10, 2018

[gilthethrill]

Very good news for the Argos organization. Look forward to 2019. Glad this was done in a prompt manner.

[doubleblue]

And so it begins. Best of luck to Cory Chamblin. Get a few key defensive players in here and we're in business.

[Neely2005]

Good hire, looking forward to next season.

[Argonut1996]

Great news this will absolutely shore up the defence. He will help build a playoff contender.

[Mike Hogan]

Here's a one-one-one conversation I had with the coach before his news conference.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2018/12/10/corey-chamblin-one-on-one/

[BATKINSON001]

Here's a one-one-one conversation I had with the coach before his news conference.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2018/12/10/corey-chamblin-one-on-one/

Great interview.

[argotom]

A good and safe choice now.
My first preference would have been Lapo but unfortunately he took his name out of the mix last week.

[Skilz]

A good and safe choice now.
My first preference would have been Lapo but unfortunately he took his name out of the mix last week.

Who returns from last years staff?

I predict : Archer and Eiben return (Eiben was also in attendance at today's press conference).

I presume Brackenridge will return due to his connection with Chamblin from SSK

I know that Himbelbach is gone as per Frank Z. I do not believe Condell will return given he was interviewed for HC, and they interviewed Dinwiddie (reportedly) for the OC spot.

Head Coach	Corey Chamblin
Defensive Coordinator	Mike Archer
Offensive Coordinator/Receivers	Tommy Condell
Special Teams Coordinator	Kevin Eiben
Linebackers Coach	Greg Quick
Defensive Line Coach	Kerry Locklin
Defensive Backs Coach	Tyron Brackenridge
Defensive Quality Control Coach	Gavin Lake
Quarterbacks Coach	Anthony Calvillo
Offensive Line Coach	Jonathan Himebauch
Offensive Quality Control Coach & Asst. O-Line Coach	Justin Poindexter
Running Backs Coach	Josh Moore

[R.J]

Presser - https://www.cfl.ca/live/2018/12/10/c...ss-conference/

So aling with his role as head coach Chamblin will also be the defensive coordinator which shouldn't come as a big surprise. #Argos #CFL

— David Morassutti (@d_morassutti) December 10, 2018

If Condell doesn't return, expect Ryan Dinwiddie to be named the Argos OC (his contract runs out shortly).

[Bleeds Double Blue]

I'm happy with Chamblin. I was terrified we were going to wind up with Bart Andrus again.

[paulwoods13]

Great to hear that Chamblin will double as DC. That was the only viable option, IMO. If we'd hired an offensive guy like Lapo or Condell, I think we'd have had to promote Eiben to DC and I doubt he's ready for that.

[argotom]

Great to hear that Chamblin will double as DC. That was the only viable option, IMO. If we'd hired an offensive guy like Lapo or Condell, I think we'd have had to promote Eiben to DC and I doubt he's ready for that.

Benevedes would have been available.

[paulwoods13]

Benevedes would have been available.

In theory, but we already have most defensive coaches under contract and are going to have to honour those contracts under the new cap. I don't think there was financial room to hire a DC from outside EXCEPT if he is also head coach.

[Skilz]

In theory, but we already have most defensive coaches under contract and are going to have to honour those contracts under the new cap. I don't think there was financial room to hire a DC from outside EXCEPT if he is also head coach.

http://3downnation.com/2018/12/10/ni...orey-chamblin/

Goodbye and good luck - all of the Offensive Coaches from last year; sadly Calvillo included it seems. He has confirmed as the DC. Archer gets the demotion back to LB's coach.

“I don’t think there’s any offensive coaches on the staff right now so it’s a blank slate. When I look across the league, there’s several guys who can come in and fill that role,” Chamblin said.

[doubleblue]

A question I would have liked to ask Jim Popp is how soon could he start negotiating with the first round pick for 2019. I'm sure he wouldn't say who they are going to pick even though Matt Betts is the only choice IMO. But we're not talking Mason Woods here, but a player who could be a star in the League for many years. Start wining and dining. Leaf games, Raptor games. A good signing bonus and salary. Give it your best shot Jim.

[OV Argo]

A question I would have liked to ask Jim Popp is how soon could he start negotiating with the first round pick for 2019. I'm sure he wouldn't say who they are going to pick even though Matt Betts is the only choice IMO. But we're not talking Mason Woods here, but a player who could be a star in the League for many years. Start wining and dining. Leaf games, Raptor games. A good signing bonus and salary. Give it your best shot Jim.

Believe i read some of the Riderfans posters' during Chamblin's tenure there surmise he had a pretty dim view of Canadian talent and on the D side of the ball in particular ? If that is the case he might not have that much use for Betts- a Canadian playing DE where imports are preferred/favored? Might be happy with only a couple of NI D players - Laing at DT and maybe Gabriel at safety ?

I wouldn't be opposed to a good trade for the 1st overall pick - get a starter at a position of need in exchange?

[AngeloV]

He wasn't my first choice because I fear him seeking employment elsewhere, but I'm happy it's done now. Can't wait for training camp.

[ArgoGabe22]

Based on comments on social media, the players seem to be happy with the hiring.

[argotom]

I can hardly wait to see who the OC will be.
That will be crucial and will determine the offensive philosophy not to mention the excitement level, as I pray the dunk and dink is history.