2020-2021 offseason transaction thread

[paulwoods13]

Nichols owed a $220,000 signing bonus + an additional $345,000 in salary = major overpayment IMO.

If those numbers are accurate, I agree completely. Especially considering we had MBT signed to a deal that reportedly was worth about $220k IIRC. I know some fans feel MBT is not as good as Nichols or a QB who can be sold to the masses as our starter, but he's certainly not 40% the QB Nichols is. That ship may have sailed but I would still prefer MBT over Nichols, especially at a steep discount.

[doubleblue]

If those numbers are accurate, I agree completely. Especially considering we had MBT signed to a deal that reportedly was worth about $220k IIRC. I know some fans feel MBT is not as good as Nichols or a QB who can be sold to the masses as our starter, but he's certainly not 40% the QB Nichols is. That ship may have sailed but I would still prefer MBT over Nichols, especially at a steep discount.

I believe its obvious what John Murphy and Pinball thought of MBT compared to Nichols by the reported contracts handed out. And we know if the people in charge of running the Team listen to the fans they will soon be sitting with them.

[Jon Gonzo]

I believe its obvious what John Murphy and Pinball thought of MBT compared to Nichols by the reported contracts handed out. And we know if the people in charge of running the Team listen to the fans they will soon be sitting with them.

And based on stats and past accomplishments, how could they not?

It's basically 5 good seasons to 1. Matt Nichols has proven himself in the CFL and is one of the most under-rated players in the game.

As much as I'd like MBT back, I wouldn't want to rely on him as anything more than a great backup or -at best- a 1B platoon QB.

[AngeloV]

And based on stats and past accomplishments, how could they not?

It's basically 5 good seasons to 1. Matt Nichols has proven himself in the CFL and is one of the most under-rated players in the game.

As much as I'd like MBT back, I wouldn't want to rely on him as anything more than a great backup or -at best- a 1B platoon QB.

Hard to compare seasons of the 2 based on the difference in overall team talent. The fact MBT had the one good season on a very poorly coached team, that was dominated on both sides of the line is impressive IMO. Nichols has been playing with the best o-line in the league and the security of having a RB that takes pressure off of him has certainly helped him.

[Jon Gonzo]

Hard to compare seasons of the 2 based on the difference in overall team talent. The fact MBT had the one good season on a very poorly coached team, that was dominated on both sides of the line is impressive IMO. Nichols has been playing with the best o-line in the league and the security of having a RB that takes pressure off of him has certainly helped him.

Don't want to take away from either of them to be honest. They both deserve credit, where credit is due. Nichols has a bigger sample and, as you know, a bigger sample (with positive results) will most often be reflected in the stipend & term.

MBT has had many coaches eyeballs on him over the years, yet somehow he is still either a late bloomer, an enigma or just plain unlucky.

I understand Argo management's call on this one.

I guess we'll have to see how this all develops leading up to FA.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Super stoked to have Alden Darby back in the fold. A solid player and an even more solid citizen.

[Jon Gonzo]

Super stoked to have Alden Darby back in the fold. A solid player and an even more solid citizen.

For sure, he is now one of the leaders on the Defence, and glad to have him back!

He gets involved in the City and that is a big thing for this new management group.

Speaking of the Defence, with Shane Ray potentially ready to join Eli Harold at DE in Toronto (a couple of former NFL high draft picks), I wonder if there is a future here for Alex Bazzie?

Signings that I'd still like to see in the coming days;

Chris Ackie, Bo Lokombo, Drake Nevis, Natay Adjei, Michael O'Connor and of course the starting Quarterback.