Harris, Collaros, Fajardo, Kilgore and probably Franklin Argos - CFL QB Farm Team

[jerrym]

Harris, Collaros, Fajardo, Kilgore and probably Franklin. The Toronto Argonauts - QB farm team of the CFL. Is it possible for the team to keep a young QB?

[Will]

While he was never an Argo, it is slightly frustrating that Popp was the one who found Vernon Adams Jr.

[paulwoods13]

While he was never an Argo, it is slightly frustrating that Popp was the one who found Vernon Adams Jr.

Altho he was originally on B.C.'s neg list, IIRC, and had to be obtained for a first-round draft pick. So some credit to Wally as well.

[Neely2005]

At least Harris and Collaros were understandable as we had Ray in MVP form. We're probably going to lose Franklin because MBT!

[R.J]

Not thinking about the future, and holding onto Ricky Ray too long lead to the Argos losing Harris, Collaros in his prime, and Fajardo. It’ll probably happen again now with the morons leading this team sticking with the clearly backup at best Bethel-Thompson.

Prukop and O’Connor should get the rest of the reps this season IMO, but I see no point in holding my breath on that, as the morons will ride Bethel-Thompson and Franklin until the fat lady sings.

[OV Argo]

Not thinking about the future, and holding onto Ricky Ray too long lead to the Argos losing Harris, Collaros in his prime, and Fajardo. It’ll probably happen again now with the morons leading this team sticking with the clearly backup at best Bethel-Thompson.

Prukop and O’Connor should get the rest of the reps this season IMO, but I see no point in holding my breath on that, as the morons will ride Bethel-Thompson and Franklin until the fat lady sings.

I`ll be shocked if Prukop, and especially O`Connor play a down for this team this season; yup - better to stick with the average to mediocre performances of QBs who have shown they are not going to win consistently rather than go to a young QB and see what they can do.

Decision making of CFL coaching staffs - both rosters and play-book & calling; are teams like Ottawa, BC and the Argos really going to stick with their GM, HC and coaching staff after putrid, laughable seasons ÉÉÉ

[argotom]

After today's latest fiasco, O'Connor should be starting next week and for the rest of the season.
Or alternating with Prukop.
The history with our 3 QB's leaving, ultimately some can be attributed for the stupidity of manangement for staying with Ray too long, even after the GC 2017 season.
That's when he should have been forced to retire period with the transitioning into at least Harris and Fajardo remaining to battle it out.

[ArgoGabe22]

After today's latest fiasco, O'Connor should be starting next week and for the rest of the season.
Or alternating with Prukop.
The history with our 3 QB's leaving, ultimately some can be attributed for the stupidity of manangement for staying with Ray too long, even after the GC 2017 season.
That's when he should have been forced to retire period with the transitioning into at least Harris and Fajardo remaining to battle it out.

Not the most ideal conditions for O’Conner. Terrible offensive playbook with a terrible o-line is recipe for disaster

[Argo57]

Not the most ideal conditions for O’Conner. Terrible offensive playbook with a terrible o-line is recipe for disaster

That’s exactly why they shouldn’t play at this point, this O-Line is atrocious and Chapdelaine’s offence doesn’t strike fear into anyone.

[paulwoods13]

After today's latest fiasco, O'Connor should be starting next week and for the rest of the season.
Or alternating with Prukop.
The history with our 3 QB's leaving, ultimately some can be attributed for the stupidity of manangement for staying with Ray too long, even after the GC 2017 season.
That's when he should have been forced to retire period with the transitioning into at least Harris and Fajardo remaining to battle it out.

Harris was gone before 2017.

[argos1873]

I`ll be shocked if Prukop, and especially O`Connor play a down for this team this season; yup - better to stick with the average to mediocre performances of QBs who have shown they are not going to win consistently rather than go to a young QB and see what they can do.

Decision making of CFL coaching staffs - both rosters and play-book & calling; are teams like Ottawa, BC and the Argos really going to stick with their GM, HC and coaching staff after putrid, laughable seasons ÉÉÉ

I have been calling for O'Connor to start for a few weeks now, mostly out of spite for the mostly horrible decisions of the coaching staff, and mostly lackluster performance of the current starting QBs. But I realize putting O'Connor into this mess will mostly be a disaster for him. But I if he doesn't play at least 1 series from here on out, I will be very disappointed over and above how disappointed I already am in this coaching staff/management.

[AngeloV]

I have been calling for O'Connor to start for a few weeks now, mostly out of spite for the mostly horrible decisions of the coaching staff, and mostly lackluster performance of the current starting QBs. But I realize putting O'Connor into this mess will mostly be a disaster for him. But I if he doesn't play at least 1 series from here on out, I will be very disappointed over and above how disappointed I already am in this coaching staff/management.

I would like to see him dress and run the QB sneaks for now. He's a big athletic guy, and Prukop was horrible at it earlier in the year. Franklin to me should not see the field again as an Argo.

[RB957]

I would like to see him dress and run the QB sneaks for now. He's a big athletic guy, and Prukop was horrible at it earlier in the year. Franklin to me should not see the field again as an Argo.

I agree with you on this. I have been a big believer in Franklin, but have resigned myself to the fact he is not the guy. Some of it is on the team's mismanagement of him, but he hasn't helped himself either.

[argos1873]

I would like to see him dress and run the QB sneaks for now. He's a big athletic guy, and Prukop was horrible at it earlier in the year. Franklin to me should not see the field again as an Argo.

I would be happy with that as well. Has he not dressed? Everytime the depth chart comes out they list him as 4th string. Don't know why they are carrying 4 QBs, but I assumed if he's listed on the depth chart he is dressing. Am I wrong?

[doubleblue]

I have been calling for O'Connor to start for a few weeks now, mostly out of spite for the mostly horrible decisions of the coaching staff, and mostly lackluster performance of the current starting QBs. But I realize putting O'Connor into this mess will mostly be a disaster for him. But I if he doesn't play at least 1 series from here on out, I will be very disappointed over and above how disappointed I already am in this coaching staff/management.

After the Argos are "officially" eliminated this weekend in BC I would like to see Prukop start or play a lot against Ottawa the following week. As others have said he's been here three years now and should have some knowledge of the offense and the League. Got see what he can do now. Let him get in there and allow him to use his legs when needed. Who would have thought at the start of the season that backup QB's Evans, Fajardo, Arbuckle, Adams, Streveler and Kilgore would all be starting and in most cases doing very well. Simplify the offense for him if needed. You don't need a 101 different plays that makes the OC sound smart. Then give O'Conner some plays in the second game against Ottawa. He has a strong arm and a quick release sounds perfect for a short passing game to get his feet wet and slow down the pass rush. They have four Import offensive linemen on the roster. I say start at least three of them, LT and both guards and drop one of the receiver's Smith or Edwards, they not seeing the ball much anyway. Let Noel and Gittens replace one of them. Give us season ticket holders a reason to look forward to coming to the games.
Sorry about that James and McLeod I like you both as people, but we have seen enough, and because I like you I would love to see you both get some playoff money and a chance at winning the Grey Cup. Starting on the trade deadline October the 9th.

[Al&Kat]

After the Argos are "officially" eliminated this weekend in BC I would like to see Prukop start or play a lot against Ottawa the following week. As others have said he's been here three years now and should have some knowledge of the offense and the League. Got see what he can do now. Let him get in there and allow him to use his legs when needed. Who would have thought at the start of the season that backup QB's Evans, Fajardo, Arbuckle, Adams, Streveler and Kilgore would all be starting and in most cases doing very well. Simplify the offense for him if needed. You don't need a 101 different plays that makes the OC sound smart. Then give O'Conner some plays in the second game against Ottawa. He has a strong arm and a quick release sounds perfect for a short passing game to get his feet wet and slow down the pass rush. They have four Import offensive linemen on the roster. I say start at least three of them, LT and both guards and drop one of the receiver's Smith or Edwards, they not seeing the ball much anyway. Let Noel and Gittens replace one of them. Give us season ticket holders a reason to look forward to coming to the games.
Sorry about that James and McLeod I like you both as people, but we have seen enough, and because I like you I would love to see you both get some playoff money and a chance at winning the Grey Cup. Starting on the trade deadline October the 9th.

Argos may not yet be "officially eliminated" but here is their status, for those who may believe they will finish the year with a five-game win streak (cough cough)...
They are like the small-mouth bass "keeper", in the bottom of my 14-ft aluminum boat a couple weekends ago. Flipping, flopping and gasping for breath until
I crush its skull with my knock-out stick (which the Lions will do in a few days)
PS
for those who are voting, this is my 2019 entry for Laff of the Year...

[Neely2005]

Sanchez saying that one of MBT or Franklin will be traded to Winnipeg:

https://mobile.twitter.com/CFL_News/...41700718219264

[doubleblue]

Sanchez saying that one of MBT or Franklin will be traded to Winnipeg:

https://mobile.twitter.com/CFL_News/...41700718219264

Maybe that's why Chamblin hasn't named a starting QB yet for the game against the Lions. Frank Z. also mentioned in his article that Zach Collaros was taking some reps this week.
Conditional draft pick would be about all Winnipeg would give up IMO.

[Neely2005]

Maybe that's why Chamblin hasn't named a starting QB yet for the game against the Lions. Frank Z. also mentioned in his article that Zach Collaros was taking some reps this week.
Conditional draft pick would be about all Winnipeg would give up IMO.

What you mean that we won't be able to get what Winnipeg got from us for Drew Willy?!?
:-)

[Neely2005]

Bombers, Argos have discussed trade for Zach Collaros:

https://3downnation.com/2019/10/08/b...zach-collaros/