2019 Argos Coaching Staff

[Argo57]

Sounds like Spencer Zimmerman has left the Argos to return to the Ticats.
He did a pretty decent job in handling the Argos free agency in 2017 before Popp was hired.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor

[1971GreyCup]

With Eric Tillman heading to The Atlantic Schooners, a space opened up in Hamilton.

[paulwoods13]

That's too bad about Zimmerman. Popp inherited him so may not have been 100% committed to keeping him but I hate to lose a young football ops guy who has learned the ropes.

[Stevoman]

Sad to lose Zimmerman as well.

[1971GreyCup]

Jonathan Himelbach OL Coach is coaching in the AAFL With the San Antonio franchise. HC is former CFL coach Mike Riley.

[paulwoods13]

Jim Barker has also joined Ticats in a personnel advisory capacity.

[Skilz]

Jim Barker has also joined Ticats in a personnel advisory capacity.

More importantly our Assistant GM from last year Spencer Zimmerman has left his role, to join the Ticats as well.

I recall, Zimmerman holding the strings of the team together when we were awaiting the Popp/Trestman package.

Certainly, could have to do with remnants of the operations salary cap restrictions at play.

[paulwoods13]

Zicarelli is reporting that we have also lost Ian Sanderson. IMO that's a big loss, especially on the heels of losing Zimmerman. That's two guys with experience in football ops. I sure hope we have adequate replacements in place.

Zicarelli also suggests that Marcel Bellefeuille could become our next OC, and that Condell may end up back with the Ticats. Bellefeuille has had some success in the CFL so could be a decent choice. He seems to have been fairly committed to the running game in some of his past stops.

[Argo57]

Zicarelli is reporting that we have also lost Ian Sanderson. IMO that's a big loss, especially on the heels of losing Zimmerman. That's two guys with experience in football ops. I sure hope we have adequate replacements in place.

Zicarelli also suggests that Marcel Bellefeuille could become our next OC, and that Condell may end up back with the Ticats. Bellefeuille has had some success in the CFL so could be a decent choice. He seems to have been fairly committed to the running game in some of his past stops.

FWIW there are unsubstantiated rumours floating around that John Murphy ex assistant VP of football ops in Saskatchewan could be Argo bound.
Who knows how credible this is so just throwing it out there, hopefully it happens as we seem to be leaking oil on the football operations side right now.

[Will]

Could be the coaching cap coming into play. They weren't Popp's "guys" but they could've left at any point in the last few years I suppose (unless there were contract stipulations).

Bellefeuille as OC? He has experience, but has he had success as OC?

[Wobbler]

What sort of offense would Bellefeuille favour? I remember him only vaguely.

[Argo57]

What sort of offense would Bellefeuille favour? I remember him only vaguely.

Pretty balanced, like the run.
Argos run blocking better improve substantially if he gets the job.

[doubleblue]

John Murphy as asst. GM and Marcel Bellefeuille as OC rumours. Generally as they say, where there's smoke there's fire. Don't know a lot of about John Murphy except when he signed with Saskatchewan he was heralded by their fans as a great recruiter. Marcel certainly has a lot of OC experience in the CFL. He would also have first hand OUA knowledge of players in this year's draft having coached at Queen's in 2018.

[Argo57]

John Murphy as asst. GM and Marcel Bellefeuille as OC rumours. Generally as they say, where there's smoke there's fire. Don't know a lot of about John Murphy except when he signed with Saskatchewan he was heralded by their fans as a great recruiter. Marcel certainly has a lot of OC experience in the CFL. He would also have first hand OUA knowledge of players in this year's draft having coached at Queen's in 2018.

Some further evidence this may actually happen, Murphy would be a great addition in Toronto especially considering the losses they have experienced on the football ops side in the last few days.

https://3downnation.com/2019/01/07/argos-to-hire-former-riders-assistant-gm-john-murphy-report/

[Jon Gonzo]

James Cybulski with Corey Chamblin;


https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/09/oleary-chamblin-eager-try-pass-next-big-test/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cfl%2FMOUD+%28CFL.ca-Chris+O%E2%80%99Leary+%E2%88%9A%29

[Skilz]

James Cybulski with Corey Chamblin;


https://www.cfl.ca/2019/01/09/oleary-chamblin-eager-try-pass-next-big-test/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cfl%2FMOUD+(CFL.ca-Chris+O’Leary+√)

3 Down Nation is reporting that Tommy Condell is back in the Hammer - no surprise there - since we offered the OC job to Ryan Dinwiddie who turned it down.

Seems like Scott Milanovich is about to be demoted from his interim OC position for the Jacksonville Jaguars, as per Ian Rapoport- maybe he goes back to QB Coach.

The Jags are hiring a new OC.

Could we see Milanovich back with the Argos in some capacity?

[AngeloV]

Could we see Milanovich back with the Argos in some capacity?

Unless they have already been talking in anticipation of this move by the Jaguars, I don't see the timeline fitting. I believe I read something where the Argos were expecting to announce their entire coaching staff before the end of the month, so I'm guessing they already have all their agreements in place, just waiting to make things official.

[paulwoods13]

There is also a (very thinly sourced) report suggesting SM will get the Jags' OC job, I'm dubious based on how things went after he took over, but we'll find out soon.

[AngeloV]

There is also a (very thinly sourced) report suggesting SM will get the Jags' OC job, I'm dubious based on how things went after he took over, but we'll find out soon.

According to ESPN, John DeFilippo is the new Jags OC.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25778498/jacksonville-jaguars-hire-john-defilippo-serve-offensive-coordinator

[gilthethrill]

Unless they have already been talking in anticipation of this move by the Jaguars, I don't see the timeline fitting. I believe I read something where the Argos were expecting to announce their entire coaching staff before the end of the month, so I'm guessing they already have all their agreements in place, just waiting to make things official.

With Chris Jones leaving Saskatchewan , I expect Cory Chamblin to step down as Argo HC ( he has a Rider out claus in his contract) and succeed Jones).🤔

[Argo57]

With Chris Jones leaving Saskatchewan , I expect Cory Chamblin to step down as Argo HC ( he has a Rider out claus in his contract) and succeed Jones).🤔

Riders may go on a youth movement and bring Glanville in as HC.

[paulwoods13]

According to ESPN, John DeFilippo is the new Jags OC.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25778498/jacksonville-jaguars-hire-john-defilippo-serve-offensive-coordinator

I will take ESPN's word over the blogger (fanboy?) whom 3DownNation sourced on their report SM would get the job.

[AngeloV]

I will take ESPN's word over the blogger (fanboy?) whom 3DownNation sourced on their report SM would get the job.

LOL. You don't have to convince me about 3DN bloggers.

[Will]

I saw something on Twitter stating that Cory McDiarmid and Dave Jackson (formerly of the Eskimos ST staff) could be on the way to Toronto in some sort of role.

[Skilz]

Frank Z reports - that Kevin Eiben is out and Cory McD is in as special teams coordinator.

I recall that it was reported that Eiben was in attendance, at Chamblin's introductory press conference. So this comes as a surprise.

https://torontosun.com/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts/veteran-mcdiarmid-in-line-to-serve-as-argos-special-teams-co-ordinator

I reckon that John Murphy and the new (surprise) OC will be annouced shortly.

Interesting to note, that if SASK appoints Paul LaPo as the new HC in Riderville, the Bombers could also be looking for a new OC.

Hoping this doesn't make things difficult for the Argos.

[ArgoRavi]

Frank Z reports - that Kevin Eiben is out and Cory McD is in as special teams coordinator.

I recall that it was reported that Eiben was in attendance, at Chamblin's introductory press conference. So this comes as a surprise.

https://torontosun.com/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts/veteran-mcdiarmid-in-line-to-serve-as-argos-special-teams-co-ordinator

I reckon that John Murphy and the new (surprise) OC will be annouced shortly.

Interesting to note, that if SASK appoints Paul LaPo as the new HC in Riderville, the Bombers could also be looking for a new OC.

Hoping this doesn't make things difficult for the Argos.

I believe that Eiben will still be around as linebackers coach but that is only a guess on my part.

[jerrym]

Frank Zicarelli is reporting that Corey McDiarmid, formerly with the Edmonton Eskimos, will be the Argos new ST coordinator, although it is not official yet.



While nothing official has been announced — and to be clear, nothing with the Argos has been formally unveiled since the hire of Corey Chamblin as head coach — word in the small world that is the CFL is that McDiarmid will be named as the Argos’ new special teams co-ordinator. McDiarmid had been with the Eskimos for three seasons, but was shown the door a day after Edmonton lost 30-3 to Winnipeg in late September. The game began with the Blue Bombers blocking an Edmonton punt.

As Grey Cup hosts, expectations were high in the Alberta capital, but the Eskimos failed to make the playoffs.

During his 15-year stint in the CFL, McDiarmid has worked in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgary and B.C. He also served as defensive co-ordinator at the university level for the Ottawa Gee Gees. ...

Four times, McDiarmid has been part of Grey Cup teams, including title wins in 2000 with the Lions and the 2013 Roughriders.

For the past two seasons, the Argos’ special teams were under the guidance of Kevin Eiben, an all-time great as a player who had never coached at the pro level. Eiben, however, had no control when a field goal was missed or an Argos punt return did not flip the field. ... The bottom line, though, is the Argos’ special teams, like other facets of their game, was not good, and too often well below standards. Even to the peripheral observer of the team, change was necessary. I
https://torontosun.com/sports/football/cfl/toronto-argonauts/veteran-mcdiarmid-in-line-to-serve-as-argos-special-teams-co-ordinator

[cfl-cis fan]

John Murphy as asst. GM and Marcel Bellefeuille as OC rumours. Generally as they say, where there's smoke there's fire. Don't know a lot of about John Murphy except when he signed with Saskatchewan he was heralded by their fans as a great recruiter. Marcel certainly has a lot of OC experience in the CFL. He would also have first hand OUA knowledge of players in this year's draft having coached at Queen's in 2018.

Marcel Bellefeuille = explosive!

[Will]

I believe that Eiben will still be around as linebackers coach but that is only a guess on my part.

It is possible -- Mike Archer should not be back in any form.

[AngeloV]

It is possible -- Mike Archer should not be back in any form.

I wouldn't go that far. There was nothing wrong with the D, and in particular the LB's when he was a position coach rather than a coordinator.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFL</a> sources, former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCLions</a> Offensive Line coach Dan Dorazio will be joining <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Argos</a> coaching staff.</p>&mdash; Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNScianitti/status/1087160579335294976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Yeesh, Dorazio was past his best before date over 5 years ago.

[doubleblue]

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Yeesh, Dorazio was past his best before date over 5 years ago.[/QUOTE]


At one time Dan Dorazio was considered the best offensive line coach in the CFL. Maybe just what should be a veteran offensive line needs at this point. Some fine tuning.
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[Will]

We don't know the full staff -- but it was suggested that one of the reasons that LaPo turned the Argos down was the need to retain certain assistants. From the rumors and speculation we've seen so far, the Argos seem to be bringing in plenty of new coaches to fill up the staff.

[R.J]

We don't know the full staff -- but it was suggested that one of the reasons that LaPo turned the Argos down was the need to retain certain assistants. From the rumors and speculation we've seen so far, the Argos seem to be bringing in plenty of new coaches to fill up the staff.
I call BS from Lapo, who IMO was trying to save face because he knew he wouldn't get the job here. IIRC Chamblin stated during his Press Conference that all offensive coaches contracts were expiring, and only some on the Defensive side (Archer as an eg) had another year. There was a hint of Eiben maybe sticking around as well FWIW. Considering it seems as though the Argos are getting all "new" offensive coaches with McDiarmid at ST Coordinator, and Eiben maybe sticking around in some capacity - something sticks about the Naylor tweet. Interesting how Lapo is supposedly saddened by not being able to interview in Saskatchewan, where he wouldn't be able to make changes anywhere due to the cap, as Sask has already signed all their allotted coaches...

[AngeloV]

I personally don't think keeping an existing staff should be an issue for any coach. Let's be honest, a HC is going to get a 3 year deal which easily buys him time to wait a year to put together his own staff.

[Jon Gonzo]

At one time Dan Dorazio was considered the best offensive line coach in the CFL. Maybe just what should be a veteran offensive line needs at this point. Some fine tuning.
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He looks like Trestman, so it'll fill that void

[Jon Gonzo]

936

[Argo57]

I call BS from Lapo, who IMO was trying to save face because he knew he wouldn't get the job here. IIRC Chamblin stated during his Press Conference that all offensive coaches contracts were expiring, and only some on the Defensive side (Archer as an eg) had another year. There was a hint of Eiben maybe sticking around as well FWIW. Considering it seems as though the Argos are getting all "new" offensive coaches with McDiarmid at ST Coordinator, and Eiben maybe sticking around in some capacity - something sticks about the Naylor tweet. Interesting how Lapo is supposedly saddened by not being able to interview in Saskatchewan, where he wouldn't be able to make changes anywhere due to the cap, as Sask has already signed all their allotted coaches...

If you recall the article about LaPo pulling himself out of the running for the Argo job came just after Chamblin was seen at a Raptors game with Jim Popp which seems to be MLSE’s sign that they have their candidate.
I thought at the time that LaPo perhaps realized that he wasn’t going to get the job, but I could be wrong as well.

[Argo57]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFL</a> sources, former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BCLions</a> Offensive Line coach Dan Dorazio will be joining <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Argos</a> coaching staff.</p>&mdash; Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNScianitti/status/1087160579335294976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Yeesh, Dorazio was past his best before date over 5 years ago.

Not sure how you quantify an O-Line coach being past his best before date but Dorazio seems like a well respected veteran O-Line coach, no issues with him joining the Argonauts.

[doubleblue]

If you recall the article about LaPo pulling himself out of the running for the Argo job came just after Chamblin was seen at a Raptors game with Jim Popp which seems to be MLSE’s sign that they have their candidate.
I thought at the time that LaPo perhaps realized that he wasn’t going to get the job, but I could be wrong as well.

This was always my take on why LaPolice pulled out. He realized the job was Chamblin's to lose.

[OV Argo]

At one time Dan Dorazio was considered the best offensive line coach in the CFL. Maybe just what should be a veteran offensive line needs at this point. Some fine tuning.
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If I recall correctly, a lot of BC fans at Lionbackers were not overly impressed with Dorazio as their O-line coach.

If you want experience and recycling, not a surprising CFL hire in the least.

[Skilz]

For those in the know amoung OUA Circles, Steve Snyder took over as HC at Queen's University, bringing a new OC with him in Tom Flaxman (formerly of Mac and Western).

Bottom line is that Marcel Bellefeuille is not back with the new staff, which leads me to believe its "Argos or bust" with him.

Sadly, an OC like Marcel cannot hold on to his OUA job - but somehow makes a transition back to a CFL gig? Not holding out much hope for great success...

[paulwoods13]

For those in the know amoung OUA Circles, Steve Snyder took over as HC at Queen's University, bringing a new OC with him in Tom Flaxman (formerly of Mac and Western).

Bottom line is that Marcel Bellefeuille is not back with the new staff, which leads me to believe its "Argos or bust" with him.

Sadly, an OC like Marcel cannot hold on to his OUA job - but somehow makes a transition back to a CFL gig? Not holding out much hope for great success...

The evidence that Bellefeuille "could not hold on to his OUA job" seems pretty thin. Is it not possible he resigned? Is it not possible that a new head coach wanted to bring in his own people? It seems to me that not holding out much hope for success based on MB not being rehired at Queen's is a wee bit, and unnecessarily at this stage, pessimistic.

[AngeloV]

The evidence that Bellefeuille "could not hold on to his OUA job" seems pretty thin. Is it not possible he resigned? Is it not possible that a new head coach wanted to bring in his own people? It seems to me that not holding out much hope for success based on MB not being rehired at Queen's is a wee bit, and unnecessarily at this stage, pessimistic.

Agreed. Besides, coaching at the NCAA or USport level is more about ability to recruit than it is about actual coaching. All the coaches at that level know how to coach. It's the recruits the separate the good from the bad.

[Skilz]

Is it not possible he resigned? Is it not possible that a new head coach wanted to bring in his own people? It seems to me that not holding out much hope for success based on MB not being rehired at Queen's is a wee bit, and unnecessarily at this stage, pessimistic.

If in fact he resigned, and or could not convince a 30 some year old coach, that his 12+ years of CFL experience were not good enough OR the fact that he was a Vanier Cup winning head coach in 2000 - then god help the Argos.

Its telling in itself, that very much like Dan Dorazio, Marcel is a recycled offensive coordinator in the CFL.



Agreed. Besides, coaching at the NCAA or USport level is more about ability to recruit than it is about actual coaching. All the coaches at that level know how to coach. It's the recruits the separate the good from the bad.

Couldn't you apply that to any level? Don't better players often win more games? Marcel coached at Queens who is traditionally a power house in the OUA - along with Mac and Western.

If he can't recruit or convince a 17 year old - how is he "supposed" to convince Mike Reilly or Duron Carter??

Caveat being of course that MB is actually being considered for the Argos Job (He may or may not be) - but the fact that were are in early February and haven't heard a word about the coaching staff - is slightly concerning.

[paulwoods13]

If in fact he resigned, and or could not convince a 30 some year old coach, that his 12+ years of CFL experience were not good enough OR the fact that he was a Vanier Cup winning head coach in 2000 - then god help the Argos.

Your assumptions are staggeringly narrowly focused.

Maybe he resigned because he has a better job. Maybe he resigned because the "30 some year old coach" who is running the program doesn't share his philosophies. Maybe he never tried to convince that coach to keep him. And there are about a million other maybes that you don't seem prepared to contemplate or acknowledge. But go ahead and revel in your pessimism, however founded or unfounded it may be.

[Argo57]

For those in the know amoung OUA Circles, Steve Snyder took over as HC at Queen's University, bringing a new OC with him in Tom Flaxman (formerly of Mac and Western).

Bottom line is that Marcel Bellefeuille is not back with the new staff, which leads me to believe its "Argos or bust" with him.

Sadly, an OC like Marcel cannot hold on to his OUA job - but somehow makes a transition back to a CFL gig? Not holding out much hope for great success...

It has been rumoured for several weeks that he is joining the Argos, perhaps that is why he won’t be returning to CIS?

[gilthethrill]

It has been rumoured for several weeks that he is joining the Argos, perhaps that is why he won’t be returning to CIS?

We also hear rumours about Dorazio as OL coach and John Murphy as assistant GM. Would love to know why the team is taking so long to fill out the staff.

[Argo57]

We also hear rumours about Dorazio as OL coach and John Murphy as assistant GM. Would love to know why the team is taking so long to fill out the staff.

I’ve been wondering the same thing TBH.

[gilthethrill]

I’ve been wondering the same thing TBH.

I guess it's possible the staff is in fact in place, but why an announcement can't be made is curious. Free Agency is 10 days away. If a player is going to change teams he would want to know who his position coach etc is.

[Argo57]

I guess it's possible the staff is in fact in place, but why an announcement can't be made is curious. Free Agency is 10 days away. If a player is going to change teams he would want to know who his position coach etc is.

I guess they’ll have no choice but to announce the coaching staff next week.

[paulwoods13]

It's entirely possible the full staff has been working together for a few weeks and the only thing that hasn't happened is an announcement of who's who. There could be many reasons why no announcement has been made. Maybe the team wants to wait until after the Super Bowl, or until they can get all the new coaches into town for a newser, or a fan event, or some other reason that makes sense but is not known to any of us. It's not as if anyone buys season tickets based on assistant coaches.

[Skinny G]

Per Matthew Scianitti's Twitter (https://twitter.com/TSNScianitti):

Hearing from #CFL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash) Sources, #Argos (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash) will name Jacques Chapdelaine Offensive Coordinator Right now looks like Toronto’s coaching staff will be...
Cory Chamblin... HC/DC
Jacques Chapdelaine... OC
Wendell Avery... WRs
Dan Dorazio...Off. Line
Kevin Eiben... LBs
Cory McDiarmid... STC
Brakenridge - DBs (per Matt Black's reply)

I posed the question of now DL or QB Coach... maybe holding a spot for Ray as QB Coach if he wants it?

[Neely2005]

Per Matthew Scianitti's Twitter (https://twitter.com/TSNScianitti):

Hearing from #CFL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash) Sources, #Argos (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash) will name Jacques Chapdelaine Offensive Coordinator Right now looks like Toronto’s coaching staff will be...
Cory Chamblin... HC/DC
Jacques Chapdelaine... OC
Wendell Avery... WRs
Dan Dorazio...Off. Line
Kevin Eiben... LBs
Cory McDiarmid... STC
Brakenridge - DBs (per Matt Black's reply)

I posed the question of now DL or QB Coach... maybe holding a spot for Ray as QB Coach if he wants it?




https://mobile.twitter.com/TSNScianitti/status/1092101972273102848

[Skinny G]

https://mobile.twitter.com/TSNScianitti/status/1092101972273102848

Thanks for posting the link to it! :hi:

[Wobbler]

Maybe the team wants to wait until after the Super Bowl
Classy move by the team to avoid drawing attention away from the Super bowl. ;)

[R.J]

Per Matthew Scianitti's Twitter (https://twitter.com/TSNScianitti):

Hearing from #CFL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash) Sources, #Argos (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash) will name Jacques Chapdelaine Offensive Coordinator Right now looks like Toronto’s coaching staff will be...
Cory Chamblin... HC/DC
Jacques Chapdelaine... OC
Wendell Avery... WRs
Dan Dorazio...Off. Line
Kevin Eiben... LBs
Cory McDiarmid... STC
Brakenridge - DBs (per Matt Black's reply)

I posed the question of now DL or QB Coach... maybe holding a spot for Ray as QB Coach if he wants it?



Much prefer Chapdelaine as OC over Bellefeuille, and the Dorazio appointment also makes more sense now (Chaps and Dorazio's history). Chaps (and Bellefeuile for that matter) like QB's that can move, so that's a positive I guess.

I suppose Ricky could be slotted in some capacity, but Chapdelaine and Ray supposedly didn't have a good relationship in Edmonton. I hope Ricky goes elsewhere though; the high percentage crap can take a hike.

[gilthethrill]

Was Chapdelaine the OC when Chamblin was HC in Saskatchewan? I am trying to recall what kind offence he tends to run.

[R.J]

Was Chapdelaine the OC when Chamblin was HC in Saskatchewan? I am trying to recall what kind offence he tends to run.
In 2015 yes.

[gilthethrill]

In 2015 yes.

3-15 record...just going by memory Tito Sunseri took the qb reins for an injured Darien Durant and the wheels fell off 1 year after winning the GC.

[R.J]

3-15 record...just going by memory Tito Sunseri took the qb reins for an injured Darien Durant and the wheels fell off 1 year after winning the GC.
Tino Sunseri, Brett Smith (who I thought was decent), Keith Price, and Blame Sims (for a look see). That was also when Chamblin really starting throwing his weight around and was the de facto VP of Football Operations (Taman as GM), the season that Chamblin constantly threw his players under the bus, and "named" Greg Quick as his DC.

[jerrym]

Chapdelaine has had an up and down career as a coach.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Chapdelaine

Could there have been worse? Yes. Could there have been better? Yes. At this point in the preseason? I don't know.

[Argo57]

Chapdelaine has had an up and down career as a coach.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Chapdelaine

Could there have been worse? Yes. Could there have been better? Yes. At this point in the preseason? I don't know.

Could say that about many coaches, 3x Grey Cup Champion and a Vanier Cup......not bad!

[argofan81]

Full 2019 coaching staff released here:

https://www.argonauts.ca/2019/02/07/argos-announce-2019-coaching-staff/?fbclid=IwAR3V4I-LbtzJTQBPQ8XaraLnZCeztO7WGgRwppZrKDoXKtlec6a2FlOpi 5Q

I am especially excited to see no mention of Mike Archer.

[Will]

Full 2019 coaching staff released here:

https://www.argonauts.ca/2019/02/07/argos-announce-2019-coaching-staff/?fbclid=IwAR3V4I-LbtzJTQBPQ8XaraLnZCeztO7WGgRwppZrKDoXKtlec6a2FlOpi 5Q

I am especially excited to see no mention of Mike Archer.

Who isn't?

[Argo57]

All in all looks like a pretty solid coaching staff IMO, change was needed and change we certainly got!
A new direction was needed with the Argo offence, Chapdelaine should provide this (and he’s Canadian)!!!
Chamblin is a drastic upgrade over Archer as DC, Eiben is a natural as LB coach, Dorazio and McDiarmid have very solid CFL backgrounds, the returning coaches will also benefit from the new additions.
One curiosity is 2 DL coaches listed??
Now let’s see how free agency plays out.....roll on 2019!!

[paulwoods13]

One curiosity is 2 DL coaches listed??


Bear in mind that the DC won't be able to pay full attention to defence at all times. I suspect the duties assigned to defensive assistants will be more complex than outlined on the list. Either Brackenridge or Eiben is probably de facto assistant DC, and responsibility for defending against the pass and the run might be divvied up among the assistants.

[Argo57]

Bear in mind that the DC won't be able to pay full attention to defence at all times. I suspect the duties assigned to defensive assistants will be more complex than outlined on the list. Either Brackenridge or Eiben is probably de facto assistant DC, and responsibility for defending against the pass and the run might be divvied up among the assistants.

Good points Paul.

[jerrym]

The Argos have added Mike Lionello as their RB coach.



Lionello spent the last three seasons coaching with the BC Lions, as quality control coach in 2016 and running backs coach the previous two seasons. Prior to his time with the Lions, the University of Victoria alum coached three years at Simon Fraser University in various roles under current Argos offensive coordinator Jacques Chapdelaine, who was serving as head coach for the Clan in 2014.
https://www.argonauts.ca/2019/03/26/mike-lionello-joins-argos-coaching-staff/

[R.J]

New Argos RB Coach Mike Lionello was added due to Justin Poindexter resigning and heading back down South. I like this move - Chapdelaine thinks highly of him, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's grooming Lionello for future roles.