Matt Nichols released

[gilthethrill]

3Down Nation is reporting that the Toronto Argonauts and veteran qb Matt Nichols have parted ways.

[Argo57]

This one sucks, would have been nice to see what Lokombo could have done in Toronto.

https://3downnation.com/2021/01/31/c...ith-b-c-lions/

[Argo57]

3Down Nation is reporting that the Toronto Argonauts and veteran qb Matt Nichols have parted ways.

I would imagine negotiations will continue with Nichols but you have to wonder if LaPolice is interested in bringing him to Ottawa.
Really hoping the Argos are also working on signing MBT and O’Connor.

[Skinny G]

The Toronto Argonauts announced today the team has signed OL Cody Speller, agreed to terms on a new contract with WR DaVaris Daniels and OL Jamal Campbell and extended OL Philip Blake.

The team also announced today they have released American QB Matt Nichols, Canadian LB Bo Lokombo and Canadian DL Fabion Foote.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/01/31/...al-make-moves/

[gilthethrill]

I would imagine negotiations will continue with Nichols but you have to wonder if LaPolice is interested in bringing him to Ottawa.
Really hoping the Argos are also working on signing MBT and O’Connor.

I suspect Nick Arbuckle will be courted by the Argonauts organization as well. Is Luis Perez still on the neg list?

[Argo57]

I suspect Nick Arbuckle will be courted by the Argonauts organization as well. Is Luis Perez still on the neg list?

This developing scenario almost makes too much sense, Nichols-LaPolice Arbuckle-Dinwiddie reunited?
Having said this I would be somewhat surprised if Ottawa let Arbuckle walk......we’ll see soon enough.
**If you don’t respond I’ll assume you are busy writing your thank you press releases to all of these former Argonaut greats.**👍

[paulwoods13]

There is virtually no chance Ottawa keeps Arbuckle without a contract renegotiation that has to happen by the end of today. He's not getting his $150k Feb. 1 bonus, just as Nichols was not getting his $220k Feb. 1 bonus.

It will come as no surprise to regulars on this forum that I hope we re-sign MBT and MOC, and let Nichols go wherever he can find a contract. If Arbuckle shakes loose today, I'd be fine with signing him, but not to a contract so big he has to be anointed as the starter. He is far from proven, and IMO was far less impressive than MBT was in 2019. He has age on his side, and Dinwiddie obviously has a good sense of what he can become, but IMO he needs to prove himself more than he has done to this point to warrant putting all our eggs in that basket.

[gilthethrill]

I’m liking the work Murphy and Pinball are doing with this roster.

Yes, this team is reminding me of the 1985 Montreal Concorde. Unlike the Concorde, I hope this team sees the field this year.

[Argo57]

Yes, this team is reminding me of the 1985 Montreal Concorde. Unlike the Concorde, I hope this team sees the field this year.

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

[OV Argo]

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

LOL - do the Argos have any QBs currently who were drafted in the NFL; cause Tousignant was.

[gilthethrill]

LOL - do the Argos have any QBs currently who were drafted in the NFL; cause Tousignant was.

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

[Argo57]

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

A complete stiff.

[gilthethrill]

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

Could MBT be the next Johnny Evans???

[Tobin Rote]

I’m liking the work Murphy and Pinball are doing with this roster.

Sure... though it would be nice to have at least 2 or 3 quarterbacks under contract... rather than none.

[OV Argo]

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

Nichols was drafted in the NFL? = i did not know that.

[OV Argo]

A complete stiff.

Sort of like Mike O'Connor ?

[Argo57]

Sort of like Mike O'Connor ?

That may be your opinion OV, I choose to believe that a Canadian QB can flourish in the CFL.
I loved the pick when Toronto drafted O’Connor and hope they sign him, given the chance I think he is a keeper.

[gilthethrill]

Nichols was drafted in the NFL? = i did not know that.

OV I stand corrected....I could have sworn he was a 7th round pick by someone....

I was thinking of Jonathan Crompton....

[Jon Gonzo]

There is virtually no chance Ottawa keeps Arbuckle without a contract renegotiation that has to happen by the end of today. He's not getting his $150k Feb. 1 bonus, just as Nichols was not getting his $220k Feb. 1 bonus.

It will come as no surprise to regulars on this forum that I hope we re-sign MBT and MOC, and let Nichols go wherever he can find a contract. If Arbuckle shakes loose today, I'd be fine with signing him, but not to a contract so big he has to be anointed as the starter. He is far from proven, and IMO was far less impressive than MBT was in 2019. He has age on his side, and Dinwiddie obviously has a good sense of what he can become, but IMO he needs to prove himself more than he has done to this point to warrant putting all our eggs in that basket.

I feel the very same way. In fact, today could turn out to be a complete bonus in disguise as I think Dinwiddie likely preferred Arbuckle, but just not at a premium price. If it's MBT, MOC and a 3rd with CFL experience, just as well.

The $200,000 saved on Matt Nichols gets us two other very good players.

[Argo57]

I feel the very same way. In fact, today could turn out to be a complete bonus in disguise as I think Dinwiddie likely preferred Arbuckle, but just not at a premium price. If it's MBT, MOC and a 3rd with CFL experience, just as well.

The $200,000 saved on Matt Nichols gets us two other very good players.

Well said, agree 100%.