2017 Free Agent Tracker

[Jon Gonzo]

I'm sure our lack of coaching staff and GM scared him away. How many more times will this happen to the Argos during free agency this year? They really need to have something announced prior to the 15th.

Of course. If there's a choice, no good Agent is going to guide his client to Toronto right now unless a premium is payed. In a salary cap league, this team is already losing.

[ArgoZ]

Of course. If there's a choice, no good Agent is going to guide his client to Toronto right now unless a premium is payed. In a salary cap league, this team is already losing.

That's just it though, it's all about the $. I guess if offers were the same and you prefer to spend most of your summer in say Winnipeg than Toronto, have at it. The Argos have already resigned 5 nationals. You would think if it's good enough for them, surely not many international players would be opposed to playing here. I think fans put too much importance on things that really don't resignate with some players and especially agents.

[Jon Gonzo]

Of course. If there's a choice, no good Agent is going to guide his client to Toronto right now unless a premium is payed. In a salary cap league, this team is already losing.

The Argo's were in on Tristan O. Sources say he was offered a very healthy $130,000, but turned to Winnipeg due to instability in Toronto.

Conversely, with Ottawa getting Ellingson back today, they can't afford everyone.

I'd expect Hamilton or Toronto to be the geographical destinations of choice for Action Jackson. And he played with Willy in Buffalo.

It is not like they can't get any FA's, but understandably they may not be on the top of mostly anyone's list.

Money talks, but it may take the Argos more of it.

[ArgoGabe22]

The Argo's were in on Tristan O. Sources say he was offered a very healthy $130,000, but turned to Winnipeg due to instability in Toronto.

For what I could find the reasoning isn't confirmed. This is just an assumption. Winnipeg could've offered more money. The source, Dunk, said TO was his second choice at $130k+ but did not provide a reason or info on Winnipeg's offer.

[Argo57]

For what I could find the reasoning isn't confirmed. This is just an assumption. Winnipeg could've offered more money. The source, Dunk, said TO was his second choice at $130k+ but did not provide a reason or info on Winnipeg's offer.

Assuming similar money smart move to sign with the team with a coaching staff and solid management team in place, if nothing changes in the next couple of days expect more of the same news next week.

[Jon Gonzo]

For what I could find the reasoning isn't confirmed. This is just an assumption. Winnipeg could've offered more money. The source, Dunk, said TO was his second choice at $130k+ but did not provide a reason or info on Winnipeg's offer.

With no coach or GM, logic tells us we had better get used to getting looked over by many of these FA's. Simply put yourself in the players/agents shoes.

[ArgoGabe22]

Simply put yourself in the players/agents shoes.

It'll be more difficult without a HC and GM but players may go where the money is. Especially, since this year's market won't be out of control. If you're a vet like Ryan Phillips or Chad Owens and the Argos are the only team to offer a decent contract, would they say no?

Jackson is an interesting situation. Would he want to finally be a #1 guy rather than #2, #3 or #4 like he was in BC or Ottawa? Jackson also has a history with Drew Willy from their UB days.

[Argo57]

All things being equal don't see Toronto being the destination of choice for many free agents (too much instability) and question marks within the organization.

[OV Argo]

The Argo's were in on Tristan O. Sources say he was offered a very healthy $130,000, but turned to Winnipeg due to instability in Toronto.

Conversely, with Ottawa getting Ellingson back today, they can't afford everyone.

I'd expect Hamilton or Toronto to be the geographical destinations of choice for Action Jackson. And he played with Willy in Buffalo.

It is not like they can't get any FA's, but understandably they may not be on the top of mostly anyone's list.

Money talks, but it may take the Argos more of it.

Jackson would be wise to stay in Ottawa - where he is already a fit/knows their passing offence, and where he has a good chance to make play-off money including GC bonus like he just got. Doubt some team (Hamilton or Argos) are going to blow away the offer Ottawa would give.

Be nice to see Ottawa be able to keep all their key free agents - show some loyalty and a chance at going for a GC repeat - be nice if that was a consideration - not like any CFL teams can offer a big multi-million dollar contract = stay where you are and have been successful - to build on that.