Argos sign Khalil Bass

[R.J]

http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/argos-bring-in-lb-khalil-bass/

Khalil Bass ?
My question is why ? We seem pretty set with linebackers.

[gilthethrill]

http://3downnation.com/2017/10/03/argos-bring-in-lb-khalil-bass/

Khalil Bass ?
My question is why ? We seem pretty set with linebackers.

Depth...getting set for a playoff run. Bass left Ottawa on his own accord as he felt he was being misused. How is the ankle of All-Star Marcus Ball?

[Will]

Gave this signing it's own thread as I feel the player has enough notoriety to warrant it.

Ball did get hurt on Saturday, Vaughn was out and Plummer got nicked vs Montreal so that probably explains this signing.

[RB957]

Doesn't hurt to have extra insurance, especially at this juncture of the season. It's an important position. Good one on Jim Popp, IMO.

[ArgoGabe22]

Ball is listed as week to week, not day to day,

[AngeloV]

At the very least, likely another good special team cover guy, and can back up either at WILL or SAM. I see no downside to this move.

[OV Argo]

At the very least, likely another good special team cover guy, and can back up either at WILL or SAM. I see no downside to this move.


Bass was playing Will (bugs me to use those terms - Will, Mike & Sam - sorry bout that/old school me/oh well ;o)) OLB for the RedBlacks and started there with the Bummers, before moving to MLB for them last season (and where he was not as good, IMO); not sure he has the wheels to play Sam OLB in the typical CFL defence, but maybe; more like he can back-up at Mike & Will ? ;o)

Decent vet to have for depth for the play-off run - not sure if he would dress though unless Ball is out of the line-up for sure ?

[R.J]

At the very least, likely another good special team cover guy, and can back up either at WILL or SAM. I see no downside to this move.
Bass never played SAM.

[paulwoods13]

Why wouldn't we want an experienced linebacker who had 100 tackles just two years ago, and played on our main division rival until a few weeks ago? Practice rosters are expanded and we are planning on making a post-season run. There is zero downside to this.

[AngeloV]

Bass was playing Will (bugs me to use those terms - Will, Mike & Sam - sorry bout that/old school me/oh well ;o)) OLB for the RedBlacks and started there with the Bummers, before moving to MLB for them last season (and where he was not as good, IMO); not sure he has the wheels to play Sam OLB in the typical CFL defence, but maybe; more like he can back-up at Mike & Will ? ;o)

Decent vet to have for depth for the play-off run - not sure if he would dress though unless Ball is out of the line-up for sure ?


Bass never played SAM.

You're both right. I meant WILL or Middle. Sometimes at work, I don't double check what I type on here.

[Jon Gonzo]

Great pick up. Bring it, and don't stop bringing it! This is what it takes ladies and gentlemen.

[OV Argo]

Why wouldn't we want an experienced linebacker who had 100 tackles just two years ago, and played on our main division rival until a few weeks ago? Practice rosters are expanded and we are planning on making a post-season run. There is zero downside to this.

Not sure who here said there was any "downside" to this move? - so why would you interpret it that way ?

[paulwoods13]

Not sure who here said there was any "downside" to this move? - so why would you interpret it that way ?

Who said it was a reaction to anyone's post? It's an opinion that stands on its own.