2023-24 off-season transactions

[Will]

I would've liked to have re-signed at least one of Barlow, Oakman or Hendrix. I suppose Oakman remains a possibility.

Brinkman is under contract right?

[paulwoods13]

Kelly re-structuring his contract was likely only going to generate so much cap space. We don't know what the Argos had in mind when they asked Chad to re-structure nor do we know if they believed it would allow them to keep any of the free agents who are apparently signing elsewhere.

This is precisely correct. Since we learned about the restructured contract, the Argos have re-signed McManis, Jones, Brissett and Ciraco. (Also signed Hajrallahu and re-signed Cassar, Marion and Harelimana, but the main ones affected by his renegotiation were likely the first four.) All starters, assuming Brissett replaces Gittens. And there are still eight or so Argo free agents that haven't yet been accounted for.

[AngeloV]

Best of luck to the guys we lost. These guys don't make a ton, have short careers so have to do what's needed to look after their families. I would do the same.

ARGO management has done a great job bringing in excellent players.

Looks like sun is going to come up after all .... We are the most resilient fan base in North America... Need everyone onboard and to #pullTogether.

Go ARRGOS !!!

I wish them no luck at all , and hope the lost playoff bonus outweighs the added money they left for.

[popo]

Best of luck to the guys we lost. These guys don't make a ton, have short careers so have to do what's needed to look after their families. I would do the same.

ARGO management has done a great job bringing in excellent players.

Looks like sun is going to come up after all .... We are the most resilient fan base in North America... Need everyone onboard and to #pullTogether.

Go ARRGOS !!!

I figure the life cycle the really succesfful imports had was 1st year developing and trying to get a starter role, 2nd year establishing themselves as a star. 3rd year eligible for free agency. Argos are paying the price for 3rd year players they developed well: Barlow, Hendrix, Peters, Leake, Oullette. These were unknown recruits two years ago this organization developed.

That flow will continue.

The team already has some very good players heading into second years and will be big names by end of next year: Mason Pierce, Tavarus McFadden, Maurice Carnell. Jared Brinkman.

There will also be an influx of good first year talent. Some impressive resumes coming up:
-to fill in for Pickett, I could see Marquis Waters (Texas Tech) or Latavius Brini (Arkansas) as candidates.
-to fill in for Peters : Chris Steele was a great CB at USC. Leonard Johnson a great CB at Duke.

[paulwoods13]

The team already has some very good players heading into second years and will be big names by end of next year: Mason Pierce, Tavarus McFadden, Maurice Carnell. Jared Brinkman.

Just for the record, both Brinkman and McFadden were with the team in 2022 and are heading into their third season. Carnell (who did not play last season due to injury) has been in the CFL since 2019 but saw almost no action before playing nine games for Toronto in 2022. Pierce is indeed heading into his second season.

[ArgoGabe22]

An interesting point for sure.
Who are they capable of signing moving forward, are they strapped against the cap?
Interesting to watch the Bombers retain a good chunk of their highly touted free agents yesterday at significant $$$?

Chad Kelly has gone full PR mode on social media today sharing his love for the Argos. You cannot hate on the guy at all. He’s probably seen the comments online. The ship is sinking lol.

[Scooter McCray]

Chad Kelly has gone full PR mode on social media today sharing his love for the Argos. You cannot hate on the guy at all. He’s probably seen the comments online. The ship is sinking lol.

The one I scratch my head the most on is Ouellette. The net difference between what he is getting in Saskatchewan and what he would be earning here wouldn't be huge. I'm wondering if it was an Argo decision.

["Issues"Mcgee]

The moral of the story is stay off Facebook, X and social media in general.

You'll be much happier.

[Will]

The moral of the story is stay off Facebook, X and social media in general.

You'll be much happier.

That said, I'm very impressed how the members here have handled the past 24-48 hours. Nobody has really gone off the rails like on the so-called Toronto Argonauts Official Can Club.

[Will]

Chad Kelly has gone full PR mode on social media today sharing his love for the Argos. You cannot hate on the guy at all. He’s probably seen the comments online. The ship is sinking lol.

Toronto sports is a dog eat dog world.

Would people rather we not have Chad Kelly at QB?

[Will]

Damonte Coxie extended.

Great news.

[AngeloV]

The one I scratch my head the most on is Ouellette. The net difference between what he is getting in Saskatchewan and what he would be earning here wouldn't be huge. I'm wondering if it was an Argo decision.

I am just going to say what I believe here. If the Argos sign Ka'Deem Carey to replace Ouelette, I believe they will have upgraded. God love Ouelette and his popularity here, but I think Carey is a better back. Rumour hs it both the Argos and Lions reached out to Carey, and with the Lions signing Stanback, we might get a great back at a bargain price.

[AngeloV]

Damonte Coxie extended.

Great news.

Very good news. I wasn't sure if that would happen.

[kellynjk]

Damonte Coxie extended.

Great news.

So delighted to hear this news, really wanted Coxie to return!!! Also I agree with others, it's true that we've lost some key players but Argo management has put together impressive teams for the last couple of seasons, so I have confidence in them and think we'll see another great Argo team this year!!

[bluto]

I am just going to say what I believe here. If the Argos sign Ka'Deem Carey to replace Ouelette, I believe they will have upgraded. God love Ouelette and his popularity here, but I think Carey is a better back. Rumour hs it both the Argos and Lions reached out to Carey, and with the Lions signing Stanback, we might get a great back at a bargain price.

I hadn't considered Carey. Something about having a 32 year old RB who played 9 games last season must've made me overlook him.
But his form in the prior seasons was something else.
It'd be a heck of a risk/reward proposal.

[paulwoods13]

The one I scratch my head the most on is Ouellette. The net difference between what he is getting in Saskatchewan and what he would be earning here wouldn't be huge. I'm wondering if it was an Argo decision.

I am not doubting AJ's devotion to football, keeping fit, or the team he plays for. He's a special player and a great team guy. But I do suspect his decision to go to Sask had at least an element of brand-building to it. He'll sell a ton of personal merch to that rabid fanbase, far more than he could ever dream of in this market IMO.

Too bad he isn't going to get his old number, though.

[paulwoods13]

Very good news. I wasn't sure if that would happen.

The way things were going, I'm sure none of us was counting on this. But yes, this is great news -- IMO he's poised to take a major upward jump this season and possibly become our clear No. 1 receiver.

[gilthethrill]

I am just going to say what I believe here. If the Argos sign Ka'Deem Carey to replace Ouelette, I believe they will have upgraded. God love Ouelette and his popularity here, but I think Carey is a better back. Rumour hs it both the Argos and Lions reached out to Carey, and with the Lions signing Stanback, we might get a great back at a bargain price.

Carey could be another great Scrap Heap pickup similar to Brandon Whittaker. Another potential option is “Champagne “ Jamal Morrow now that AJ has exiled himself to Regina. Personally, I see the team going young with DA., McMahon and potentially Bowser.

[Argo57]

I wish them no luck at all , and hope the lost playoff bonus outweighs the added money they left for.

I thought I was the only one feeling this way Angelo!

[Argo57]

I am just going to say what I believe here. If the Argos sign Ka'Deem Carey to replace Ouelette, I believe they will have upgraded. God love Ouelette and his popularity here, but I think Carey is a better back. Rumour hs it both the Argos and Lions reached out to Carey, and with the Lions signing Stanback, we might get a great back at a bargain price.

Ouellette has a bruising style of play, you wonder how long he can keep that up.
Wouldn’t mind the Argonauts bringing in Carey who if healthy is a pretty spectacular RB.