Re: 2025 Argos Free Agency Tracker
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:24 pm
Defensive line coach Demetrious Maxie returning to Edmonton could be a factor also.ARGO57 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:05 pmMany factors could go into a player moving on, financial, family considerations, wanting to play with former teammates or coaches or simply wanting a change of scenery.shatto wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 12:58 pm Apparently, Ceresna turned down an offer from the Argos of $40,000 more than Elks signed him for. I read somewhere Ceresna's wife is from Edmonton so perhaps that helped in his decision. But there must be a story behind why and how both Smith and Brinkman decided to sign with the Elks. Maybe, money was not the main reason for them leaving. Wonder if we will ever find out the whole story.
Maybe Brinkman and Smith enjoyed playing with Ceresna and decided to join forces in Edmonton, who knows and quite frankly who cares at this point.
He’s working on more hand gestures aimed at the toothless mob (except one) that cheers for the team that plays down the QEW.gilthethrill wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:03 pm Well, this Bryan Cox transaction will make a couple of "Delinquent " forum members rejoice. What will he do next? Give a "2 Thumbs Down" salute to the team the Argos beat in the Grey Cup?? I never!
We know they’re very high on power back Miyan Williams, because they traded away fan favourite power back Adedoboye to open up a roster space for him. I’ll be surprised if he’s not in the opening day lineup.ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:28 pmI foresee both Carey and Brown playing a lot. Dressing three imports, with McMahon, may be doable with all of the Canadian talent the Argos have but it may be a stretch to see them dress 3 American running backs.paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:00 pm
I have virtually no confidence that MLSE is looking to do something like that again, I'm afraid.
I don't think anyone is traded at this time of year to open roster space -- rosters can be bigger than the limit during the off-season. While I'm sure they're high on every new player on the roster, I think the main reason for the Adeboboye trade was to obtain the rights to Andre Carter. A secondary reason was the likelihood that, coming off his rookie deal, DA would expect a significant raise. Given that three veteran RBs are under contract, I'd rate the chances of Williams being on the game roster in Week 1 as pretty low. If he proves me wrong, great, although how would it go over if it comes at the expense of "fan favourite" Ka'deem Carey?
Williams would likely need to have an amazing TC to unseat either of Carey or Kevin Brown (who is IMO maybe the most talented RB in the league - still can't believe the Argos were able to snag him); could see them carrying McMahon again in the same role - change of pace back who can also do some kick return duties. I just hope HC RD continues to have lots of faith in a ground game, and the Carey & Brown duo could be the best 1-2 RB punch the league has had in some time. The signing of Bruno Labelle - a true tight end type - is kinda interesting; since the Argo O rarely deployed a fullback/H-back type recently. Love to see that wrinkle - a tight end formation - thrown in once in awhile, for further offensive diversity (but will be very surprised if that happens)RichK wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2025 2:28 amWe know they’re very high on power back Miyan Williams, because they traded away fan favourite power back Adedoboye to open up a roster space for him. I’ll be surprised if he’s not in the opening day lineup.ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:28 pmI foresee both Carey and Brown playing a lot. Dressing three imports, with McMahon, may be doable with all of the Canadian talent the Argos have but it may be a stretch to see them dress 3 American running backs.paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:00 pm
I have virtually no confidence that MLSE is looking to do something like that again, I'm afraid.
I don’t envision the Argos shying away from the running game considering the talent they have at that position and the O-Line they currently have.OV Argo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2025 2:30 pmWilliams would likely need to have an amazing TC to unseat either of Carey or Kevin Brown (who is IMO maybe the most talented RB in the league - still can't believe the Argos were able to snag him); could see them carrying McMahon again in the same role - change of pace back who can also do some kick return duties. I just hope HC RD continues to have lots of faith in a ground game, and the Carey & Brown duo could be the best 1-2 RB punch the league has had in some time. The signing of Bruno Labelle - a true tight end type - is kinda interesting; since the Argo O rarely deployed a fullback/H-back type recently. Love to see that wrinkle - a tight end formation - thrown in once in awhile, for further offensive diversity (but will be very surprised if that happens)
Also still hoping the Argos will draft another RB - to replace Adeboboye - as both a capable ball carrier/RB and maybe a very tough ST guy as well. There are several good prospects there this draft IMO, and likely can get one in the mid to late rounds (another Vandal like pick; and the lack of recognition for that pick - last round/last overall, who starts on a GC winning O-line as a rookie, is so CFL typical)