2019-2020 Offseason Signings, Trades, Releases, Extensions and Other Transactions

[doubleblue]

Argos release Sean McEwen and 11 other players. Looks like he is heading to cowtown

https://www.argonauts.ca/2020/02/07/...source=dlvr.it

Well except for McEwen I don't have a problem with the releases. Mincy is pretty good but with the signing of Tom Campbell there wasn't room for him.
Maybe we're still in the game with Laing, Edwards, Noel, Walker, Rodney Smith, Awe, Herdman and Gabriel.

[paulwoods13]

Well except for McEwen I don't have a problem with the releases. Mincy is pretty good but with the signing of Tom Campbell there wasn't room for him.
Maybe we're still in the game with Laing, Edwards, Noel, Walker, Rodney Smith, Awe, Herdman and Gabriel.

I agree. I've been expecting to lose McEwen since Day 1 of free agency and in fact I thought we would lose him to Calgary the first time he went to free agency a couple of years ago.

[gilthethrill]

Releases I'm ok with:

Tyler Holmes
Jimmy Ralph
Zack Medieros
James Franklin
Dakota Prukop
Trumaine Washington
Chris Rainy
Kevin Fogg

Releases I'm nervous about:

Sean McEwan
Lindon Gaydosh
Jonathan Mincy

Releases I dont care about because they're not really football players they're youtubers so they dont count:

Donald de la Haye

At least the stadium announcer, dance team and event staff survived the purge.

[argolio]

No Youtubers on the team ever again!

[paulwoods13]

I thought Washington had a future, but i guess not.

To my eyes, he continually regressed after a very promising start to his career. No huge loss IMO.

[Argo57]

To my eyes, he continually regressed after a very promising start to his career. No huge loss IMO.

He looked great in a 2018 preseason game in Hamilton which turned out to be his best game as an Argo.
As time went on his play declined steadily, agreed with you it was time to move on from him.

[Will]

The only release that concerns me is McEwen, the others I really wasn't expecting back in Toronto.

[Wobbler]

McEwen has officially signed with Calgary.

Gaydosh was Laing's backup, so his departure may signal that we've given up on the idea of starting a NAT at DT. I hope that's not true.

[paulwoods13]

Not starting a "true NAT" at DT might mean we'd have to start at least two of them on the o-line.

Trying to guess the distribution of the 7 NATs and 3 "new NATs" at this point, with the roster unfilled, is a mug's game. But I've been assuming we will play two INTs and possibly two "new NATs" along with just one "true NAT" (presumably Campbell) on the o-line. If can find a second starting "true NAT" on the o-line (from existing kids and/or someone we sign in FA) we would have more options for the rest of the roster. Either way, I think we are going to have two "true NATs" among our six starting backs and receivers, with two of Cross, Cibasu, Adjei and Gittens on the field at all times.

[Argo57]

Argos (MLSE) pulling out all stops including their signature move (Raptors or Leafs game) to lure Jefferson to the Argos.

https://3downnation.com/2020/02/08/a...lie-jefferson/

[R.J]

The only release I'm disappointed (but not surprised) with is Prukop. Love his game and skill set, but not surprisingly the Argos are going with 3 pocket passers.

[1971GreyCup]

Argo’s, then Ticat’s LB Terrance Plummer starts for Marc Trestman’s XFL Tampa Bay Vipers tomorrow. I guess after the 10 week season he’d be eligible to play in the CFL again.

[OV Argo]

McEwen has officially signed with Calgary.

Gaydosh was Laing's backup, so his departure may signal that we've given up on the idea of starting a NAT at DT. I hope that's not true.

Gaydosh was IMO a solid DT to at least back-up, or play in a rotation; OTOH - he could be viewed as a draft bust since he went 1st overall and never evolved into a full-time, solid starter (and not sure he couldn't have if given the opportunity). Be interesting to see what happens with him in terms of CFL future.

Not sure what is going to happen with Laing - hope he stays an Argo - but IMO Gaydosh can be replaced via this coming draft - where the Argos have lots of picks and there are a number of good DT prospects. They could also try and sign BC's Junior Luke who is a FA DT (and a good one IMO who could rate way more playing time = get away from BC); but i bet the Als go hard after Luke who is from Quebec and played for Maciocia before.

[1971GreyCup]

It’s reported that the Argos are going hard to get Willie Jefferson offering $300k a season.

[Argo57]

It’s reported that the Argos are going hard to get Willie Jefferson offering $300k a season.

Willie is also meeting with Hamilton tomorrow.
Argos should shift gears and go after Ja’Gared Davis perhaps at a lower price.
As these updates keep coming out I’m starting to wonder if the Argos are just being used as a pawn to drive the price up.

https://www.tsn.ca/willie-jefferson-...ffer-1.1439795

[argolio]

The only release I'm disappointed (but not surprised) with is Prukop. Love his game and skill set, but not surprisingly the Argos are going with 3 pocket passers.

Hard to keep a guy who has regressed in his last two camps.

[Argo57]

Willie Jefferson’s decision reportedly down to the Bombers, Tiger Cats and Argos.
I suspect the Argos may have to overpay to secure his services which I’m not sure is a good strategy overall.

https://3downnation.com/2020/02/09/c...uesday-report/

[doubleblue]

Willie Jefferson’s decision reportedly down to the Bombers, Tiger Cats and Argos.
I suspect the Argos may have to overpay to secure his services which I’m not sure is a good strategy overall.

https://3downnation.com/2020/02/09/c...uesday-report/

SO let me get this straight. The Argos fly Jefferson and family into Toronto, put them up in a ritzy Hotel. Then have them take in the Leafs and Raptors games and all the extras. Then while their in the neighborhood Hamilton ask him drop over for a visit, probably in a Cab. Probably have a bunch of fans chanting Argos $uck. Who do you think has the inside track. Willie will be an Argo.

[Argo57]

SO let me get this straight. The Argos fly Jefferson and family into Toronto, put them up in a ritzy Hotel. Then have them take in the Leafs and Raptors games and all the extras. Then while their in the neighborhood Hamilton ask him drop over for a visit, probably in a Cab. Probably have a bunch of fans chanting Argos $uck. Who do you think has the inside track. Willie will be an Argo.

Actually no I don’t know who has the inside track, only Jefferson knows.
You could be right but you never know until he actually signs the contract, I suspect he was scheduled to visit Hamilton all along.
You don’t think the player will explore all options and play one team off of the other?

[gilthethrill]

SO let me get this straight. The Argos fly Jefferson and family into Toronto, put them up in a ritzy Hotel. Then have them take in the Leafs and Raptors games and all the extras. Then while their in the neighborhood Hamilton ask him drop over for a visit, probably in a Cab. Probably have a bunch of fans chanting Argos $uck. Who do you think has the inside track. Willie will be an Argo.

Hamilton could treat Jefferson and his family to a Hamilton Bulldogs game then a Mac basketball game.