2023-24 off-season transactions

[Rich]

I still expect a neg list QB or 2 to sign after the NFL draft and when NFL rookie mini camps are completed.

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.

[paulwoods13]

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?

[Rich]

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

Wouldn’t they be fools not to take the 5th overall pick in exchange for the #3 QB on their depth chart?

[paulwoods13]

Wouldn’t they be fools not to take the 5th overall pick in exchange for the #3 QB on their depth chart?

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.

[Rich]

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.

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.

[paulwoods13]

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.

I'm betting none of those four QBs gets released this year. A least one and maybe two will start the year on IR. If Brown plays well, I could see Masoli sitting on IR all season as an insurance policy.

[OV Argo]

I'm betting none of those four QBs gets released this year. A least one and maybe two will start the year on IR. If Brown plays well, I could see Masoli sitting on IR all season as an insurance policy.

Have to agree there; and if Brown is not real impressive out of the gate as starter, I'd look to Masoli in there quickly playing for his old OC Condell; Crum is the only guy worth getting at this point IMO; Adams flashed a bit but not that much IMO and has only little Canadian ball playing experience; they have also signed a couple of other young American QBs for TC, as has Ego-Jones in Edmonton = so there will be a number of cuts for the Argos to look at in both places if they are QB desperate.

[Argo57]

Wouldn’t they be fools not to take the 5th overall pick in exchange for the #3 QB on their depth chart?

Argos would be the fools in that transaction.

[AngeloV]

I suppose Wpg might be willing to let Prukop go,

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.

[paulwoods13]

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.

Oops on Prukup. I agree 100% on Cornelius.

[ArgoRavi]

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.

It would be wonderful if we could have clarity on Kelly's situation as soon as possible. Who knows how long this investigation will take though? At the moment, it's status quo though.

[primetime31]

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.

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.