Argofans

My hope is that the team is currently negotiating with Vilain to come up here as he is the biggest need at this time being a potentially productive DE and Canadian to boot.

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:09 pm Polk is a longshot to end up anywhere in the NFL. I suspect Holley has a slightly better chance, given that he was a late cut, unlike Polk. I believe we have a better chance of seeing Polk up here this year but I am certainly not banking on it either.

I would rather see Holley back. Not that I don't want Polk, but I would prefer Polk if he returns to do so at the beginning of next season. The receiving core is not a weakness.

primetime321 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:32 pm My hope is that the team is currently negotiating with Vilain to come up here as he is the biggest need at this time being a potentially productive DE and Canadian to boot.

The ratio factor is a big one, but we have no idea if he would make a difference, especially coming in late in the season, with no league experience. If Holley were to come back, he and Lanier in the middle would be as good as any DT tandem in the league.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:07 am

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:09 pm Polk is a longshot to end up anywhere in the NFL. I suspect Holley has a slightly better chance, given that he was a late cut, unlike Polk. I believe we have a better chance of seeing Polk up here this year but I am certainly not banking on it either.

I would rather see Holley back. Not that I don't want Polk, but I would prefer Polk if he returns to do so at the beginning of next season. The receiving core is not a weakness.

Agreed -- the defense is the priority.

There are 4 players who would have to sign with the Argos (or retire) if they don't catch on with an NFL team------Vilain (DE), Wayne (WR), Holley (DT) and Polk (WR). Of that group, Holley is the most valuable since he would provide an instant upgrade to the DL. Vilain could be an asset but for some reason or other, I have the feeling he will wait to see if he can get a contract with an NFL team, when injuries start occurring. Polk would be a good signing but WR is not a pressing need for the team so it is not essential signing. Wayne is an interesting case, in that even if he signs, he might have to start on the P.R. Time will tell.

It's worth remembering that Polk and Holley remain "property" of the Argos only until this season comes to an end. At that point both become CFL free agents. Getting one or both back on board for the rest of this season would make it easier to re-sign them in the off-season, IMO.

paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 2:30 pm It's worth remembering that Polk and Holley remain "property" of the Argos only until this season comes to an end. At that point both become CFL free agents. Getting one or both back on board for the rest of this season would make it easier to re-sign them in the off-season, IMO.

Good point, the last thing we need to see is either of these players sign elsewhere this coming off season.

DB Mark Milton traded to Ottawa for a late round draft pick.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/25/otta ... argonauts/

ARGO57 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 3:45 pm DB Mark Milton traded to Ottawa for a late round draft pick.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/25/otta ... argonauts/

No surprise. He struggled this season, and McFadden is better at that position. Hopefully they can bring in some depth should someone go down. Eduard and Blackburn appear to be the only depth at DB now.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 4:35 pm

ARGO57 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 3:45 pm DB Mark Milton traded to Ottawa for a late round draft pick.

https://3downnation.com/2025/08/25/otta ... argonauts/

No surprise. He struggled this season, and McFadden is better at that position. Hopefully they can bring in some depth should someone go down. Eduard and Blackburn appear to be the only depth at DB now.

This makes room for Shilo Sanders.