We have some tantalizing QB talent on the neg list, but I’m not optimistic any will be an Argo in 24. Matocha, Bean and Plumlee are all 1st year pro eligible, and we know most guys like that prefer to wait at least a full year before signing in the CFL.
My fav on the list is still Nolan Henderson, who graduated after the 2022 season and waited until Jan 2024 to sign with the Houston Roughboys of the UFL. He’s QB3 there, but still highly unlikely to be an Argo this year.
Given the uncertainty surrounding Chad, I think QB depth is crucial this off-season. But if we can’t get any neg list guys I don’t see the point in loading up on NAIA and JuCo players. Better to make a trade for an experienced CFL #2QB to compete with Dukes for the spot. I think it’s important enough to trade our first pick for.
What experienced QBs do you see being made available in a trade? Ott has four guys with some game experience, but I doubt they would let Adams or Crum go, and I doubt the Argos would want to take on Masoli's salary (or uncertain health). Most teams have two guys with experience, and would be unlikely to let one of them go IMO. Obviously we'd all love Ford to come to Toronto, but I don't see that happening, not even for the fifth pick in the draft. I suppose Wpg might be willing to let Prukop go, but would he move the needle any more than Bryan Scott?
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Given that both Masoli and Adams have health issues that make the timing of their return to action uncertain, Brown is not exactly a proven commodity, and Crum has a lot of potential, I think they would see it as more foolish to divest one of them to a division rival for a draft pick.
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You seem to be downplaying the value of the #5 pick, but Ottawa could grab say Mardner or Mital in that spot and have a potential cornerstone for the Dru Brown offence for years to come. There’s no way they can keep all 4 QBs for very long anyway, why not get something in return now instead of just releasing somebody later.
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Prukop was a FA and signed with BC. I suppose if they must bring in someone with experience, Taylor Cornelius is available as a FA. I would have no issues bringing him in. He has a lot of talent and just might need some coaching from people other than Jarius Jackson and Stephen McAdoo.
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Cameron Dukes + Dan Adeboboye + Kevin Mital + David Ungerer + Damonte Coxie + DaVaris Daniels + Dejon Brissett = Unstoppable Force
I can see the Argos being able to get Matocha fairly early on given his lack of size and small college pedigree while Bean and Plumlee will get NFL opportunities this year given their major college experience and athletic ability.
Even though I think Cornelius would be a good acquisition, one name that must be getting antsy for more opportunities is Davis Alexander in Montreal. I know that the Als might not be easy to deal with since they are the Argos main competition in the East now but it could be something to look into.
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