Well that loss stung last night. Not happy with the decision to kick the FG but that can be discussed elsewhere  All in all there was a lot of improvement this year over last year and looking like they are trending upwards. If Walters can pull off another great draft and some more key FAs this offseason I like our chances going into 2017. Who is on the FA watch list and what areas are we in desperate need of fixing?

33 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Why do people want Gale?

Because he's taken snaps in the CFL. In the minds of some that = a good backup QB.

34 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Why do people want Gale?

Short answer: People aren't very bright.

6 minutes ago, Atomic said:

And let's be honest... when your boss gets fired you probably aren't feeling super secure in your position.  Even if it's not more money, why wouldn't he take an NFL opportunity right now?  It will only increase his reputation in the CFL and someday a desperate team will probably throw a bunch of cash at him to come back and run their team. 

Especially if you are a HC. The job security is poor at best. 

3 minutes ago, Atomic said:

And let's be honest... when your boss gets fired you probably aren't feeling super secure in your position.  Even if it's not more money, why wouldn't he take an NFL opportunity right now?  It will only increase his reputation in the CFL and someday a desperate team will probably throw a bunch of cash at him to come back and run their team. 

Barker was just fired. He likely made his decision a while ago and has been applying for other jobs. It was rumoured that Milanovich wanted to get fired because he didn't like the structure of the organization. Also, if he was fired he would have been able to collect from the Argos for 2 years plus the Jags. It was looking like he wasn't going to get fired so he quit.

in fairness to Gale,  if you can win with the **** show that was the 2016 riders, you must have some kinda talent

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by Taynted_Fayth

10 minutes ago, Dr. Blue said:

Because he's taken snaps in the CFL. In the minds of some that = a good backup QB.

 

10 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Short answer: People aren't very bright.

Maybe because he took the riders to a win against ottawa putting up 350+ yards when the riders were 0 fer with durant previously on the season. Maybe because hes a little bit younger then davis, but played a ton more football at both college and the pro level. And managed to take a no2 spot and as previously mentioned start and win a game in the cfl. vs being a default no3. Or maybe because he has a better passing tool set. 

7 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

 

Maybe because he took the riders to a win against ottawa putting up 350+ yards when the riders were 0 fer with durant previously on the season. Maybe because hes a little bit younger then davis, but played a ton more football at both college and the pro level. And managed to take a no2 spot and as previously mentioned start and win a game in the cfl. vs being a default no3. Or maybe because he has a better passing tool set. 

Wow he won one game against Ottawa's third stringer, who came in off the bench if I remember.

His stats aren't that great either. 55% completion %, and last year he threw more ints than touchdowns.

http://3downnation.com/2017/01/27/former-ticats-oc-tommy-condell-joins-argos/

I wonder if Milanovich made some kind of deal. Sure this was in place.

Gale had a big passing game and helped them win against Ottawa's third stringer by a point at home, in a game where the refs didn't call PI on the Riders in the final minute, which they should have, which sets up Ottawa to win.

Also, last year was Gale's fourth year in the CFL and he was passed on the depth chart by two rookie QBs. He was on the Argos PR when they traded him.

Oh and Gale is a whole 6 months younger than Davis.

2 hours ago, holoman said:

Scott Milanovich resigns as HC of the Argos

After MOS signs extension. Sigh.

Good thing we signed Walters & O'Shea long term. 

Chamblin is available.

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by M.O.A.B.

I would think most (if not all) of Argo's free-agent will be going to free-agency. Maybe Coombs is feeling sorry he re-sgined with them already.

Diontae Spencer is a nice pickup if we can't re-sign McDuffie. 

Bryan Hall is a nice pickup if we cant re-sign Cummings.

Van Roten is a very good OL and can play all position on the line. 

Dupuis is a good replacement for Tuck. 

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by M.O.A.B.

5 hours ago, Atomic said:

Yeah I like Cato.  Not sure if he's a better option than Davis, I'd like to see them both here competing for the backup job.

From what I saw of Cato last season I think he is a little emotionally unhinged, which is part of the PTSD acquired growing up in a Miami ghetto.  It looks like he would require plenty of babysitting.

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

27 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

After MOS signs extension. Sigh.

You would rather O'shea go to Toronto coming off an 11-7 season?

Poor Willy. 

4 hours ago, Atomic said:

And let's be honest... when your boss gets fired you probably aren't feeling super secure in your position.  Even if it's not more money, why wouldn't he take an NFL opportunity right now?  It will only increase his reputation in the CFL and someday a desperate team will probably throw a bunch of cash at him to come back and run their team. 

Like the Riders after next year? 

There was a story on slam.ca about Toronto not being in a hurry to hire a general manager ... yikes. 

4 hours ago, Judd said:

You would rather O'shea go to Toronto coming off an 11-7 season?

61 yard field goal @ BC Place. That's all I have  to say to win ANY conversation.

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

20 hours ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

 

shes definitely easier on the eyes then any of the other gms

 

And here I thought Kavis was a idiot. Kavis you dirty dog, atta boy

Lawless was rumouring that Condell was approached last night to help out and over see things in T.O., until a gm and coach is hired and through fa...That'll help but it sure has left the argos in somewhat of a bind...UNLESS they have Tom Clements already dialed up and come in as a gm/coach...I guess if Jones can do it in Regina....who knows...

9 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

61 yard field goal @ BC Place. That's all I have  to say to win ANY conversation.

So you're wanting to find a coach that has never, and will never, make a questionable call?  Good luck with that and enjoy your "win".

7 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Lawless was rumouring that Condell was approached last night to help out and over see things in T.O., until a gm and coach is hired and through fa...That'll help but it sure has left the argos in somewhat of a bind...UNLESS they have Tom Clements already dialed up and come in as a gm/coach...I guess if Jones can do it in Regina....who knows...

But can he?

18 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Lawless was rumouring that Condell was approached last night to help out and over see things in T.O., until a gm and coach is hired and through fa...That'll help but it sure has left the argos in somewhat of a bind...UNLESS they have Tom Clements already dialed up and come in as a gm/coach...I guess if Jones can do it in Regina....who knows...

3DownNation confirms this as true...Condell now with the Argos. And, fwiw, Madani saying that the Argos tried to hire him in a similar "Special Advisor" role last year, but the TiCats blocked them on it. He's going to help with player personnel things, for the time being...

Edited January 28, 20179 yr by Noeller

On 1/20/2017 at 10:06 PM, Dr. Blue said:

I heard the Riders were going to have a reality show this year, kind of like the bachelor. 16 QBs will live in a house in Regina, each getting to start a game. At the end Jones will give their next staring QB a rose...

Breaking: Riders sign Nealon Green, Henry Burris, and Kerry Joseph to one year contracts.

Old post, but couldn't resist .