Where do Argos need to improve?

[OV Argo]

Potential O-Line for next season:

I wonder if vet Blake will return and still be effective ? (i wouldn't count on it); young Nicastro could be a lock and maybe all-star type at C? Holdovers - Bladek, Richards, Giffen, Churchill - could 2 of them man the guard spots well ? Will Jamal Campbell bounce back healthy and improving to hold down an OT spot? Will last year's draft pick Sage Doxtator show up and be able to compete for a starting spot (OT or OG)? - he may draw some NFL interest? Also the remote possibility that former draft pick Ryan Hunter runs out of NFL opportunity (on the Chargers PR last i heard) and shows up - wether he could make an impact is a question though? Could also address O-Line via the draft again - some very good prospects coming up IMO. And if the decision is go with one (or two even) import O-Linemen, time to bring in some new talent for TC - the guys they used this year were not good enough IMO.

Like the possibility of an all Canadian O-Line, but that should not be pre-determined thinking.

[paulwoods13]

Also the remote possibility that former draft pick Ryan Hunter runs out of NFL opportunity (on the Chargers PR last i heard) and shows up - wether he could make an impact is a question though?

I'd say it's beyond remote. Under the current CBA, the most he can sign for is $65,000/year for two years. Can't see any way he agrees to that after making something like triple that amount for the past three years on NFL practice rosters.

[OV Argo]

I'd say it's beyond remote. Under the current CBA, the most he can sign for is $65,000/year for two years. Can't see any way he agrees to that after making something like triple that amount for the past three years on NFL practice rosters.

Perhaps, but there are plenty of Canadian players who have come home from lengthy NFL tours to play in the CFL; Stefan Charles with Ottawa this season is a recent example and he made way more than Hunter in the NFL since he actually played quite a bit. Some guys - maybe not a lot of them who got the NFL shot - might still have the desire to play football (and better chance to actually play than sitting on an NFL PR), and maybe some pride in playing in the pro league in their own country.

[AngeloV]

I'd say it's beyond remote. Under the current CBA, the most he can sign for is $65,000/year for two years. Can't see any way he agrees to that after making something like triple that amount for the past three years on NFL practice rosters.

Of course the CBA does expire in May. I'm sure the PA will push to have this amended.

[AngeloV]

Potential O-Line for next season:

I wonder if vet Blake will return and still be effective ? (i wouldn't count on it); young Nicastro could be a lock and maybe all-star type at C? Holdovers - Bladek, Richards, Giffen, Churchill - could 2 of them man the guard spots well ? Will Jamal Campbell bounce back healthy and improving to hold down an OT spot? Will last year's draft pick Sage Doxtator show up and be able to compete for a starting spot (OT or OG)? - he may draw some NFL interest? Also the remote possibility that former draft pick Ryan Hunter runs out of NFL opportunity (on the Chargers PR last i heard) and shows up - wether he could make an impact is a question though? Could also address O-Line via the draft again - some very good prospects coming up IMO. And if the decision is go with one (or two even) import O-Linemen, time to bring in some new talent for TC - the guys they used this year were not good enough IMO.

Like the possibility of an all Canadian O-Line, but that should not be pre-determined thinking.

Bladek to me was all star caliber this year. When he was out, it really showed. I would like to see Bladek and Richards as the starters at G next year. I would also like to see them sign Blake to be the main back up o-lineman. Very valuable as he can play C, G and T. Perfect for a back up.

[OV Argo]

Bladek to me was all star caliber this year. When he was out, it really showed. I would like to see Bladek and Richards as the starters at G next year. I would also like to see them sign Blake to be the main back up o-lineman. Very valuable as he can play C, G and T. Perfect for a back up.

Yeah - be real nice if Blake could return as an experienced vet who could play a back-up role, plus teach/lead the young guys.

Bladek might be just coming into his own as a top CFL O-Lineman, but like to see it in a full season.

Richards struggled lots in pass pro IMO; huge guy who might be a road grader in the run game, but this O is not going to lean on a ground game.

I think they should use the top draft pick on whoever they see grading out as the top interior guy - maybe get another young guy who can start right away like Nicastro; not sure there is another big priority in the draft - though it is a very good crop IMO at both safety and DE (get a guy who can team with Robbie Smith to have DE a National starter spot); and a stud, play-maker safety would be nice to find