Feb
Argos Sale Almost Final Jim Barker To Be New Coach
A deal to sell the Toronto Argonauts to David Braley needs only Canadian Football League approval to be finalized.
Jun
Jarrett Payton Says Dad Would Be Proud
Courtesy Chicago Tribune: Being the son of Walter Payton can be a blessing and a curse. Expectations always have been over the top for Jarrett Payton, who signed a contract June 6 with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Before heading into a team meeting recently, Jarrett reflected on what his father’s reaction [...]
Apr
Argos take gamble, again
Courtesy Globe and Mail: For all of the talk of character and chemistry and intangibles, there’s a dirty little secret that applies to all professional sports — and especially to professional football. Talented players with side issues, bad/confused/damaged people who also happen to be good athletes, will be tolerated precisely until they’re more trouble than [...]
Apr
Joseph gets extension with Argos
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Toronto Argonauts and newly acquired quarterback Kerry Joseph agreed to a contract extension through the 2009 season Wednesday. Financial details weren’t available Joseph was scheduled to make $250,000 this year but was looking to be paid on par with other CFL starters, many of whom make between $300,000 and $350,000. ”This has [...]
Apr
Toronto: David Boston says his problems are behind him
Courtesy Toronto Star: The Argonauts have tried their hand at a number of reclamation projects over the past several seasons. There was Robert Baker, R.Jay Soward, Bernard Williams, Hakim Hill, Andre Rison and, most recently, Ricky Williams. Head coach Rich Stubler, however, doesn’t think the club’s latest signing, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver David [...]
Apr
Argos snag former pro-bowler
Courtesy TSN.ca: The Toronto Argonauts added some size to their receiving corps, adding former Pro Bowler and NFL receiving yards leader David Boston. “We are extremely excited about signing David. We have been looking for a big, physical receiver and he certainly fulfills that role. He has the size and speed to be a dominant [...]
Apr
Allen ready to play another year?
Courtesy Toronto Star: Damon Allen is ready to be the Argonauts’ version of Rocky Balboa. The veteran quarterback doesn’t appear ready to sign his retirement papers. As he approaches his 45th birthday, Allen said he’s working feverishly to be in shape for training camp where he would compete with newly-acquired Kerry Joseph and last year’s [...]
Apr
Belli is a true idol
Courtesy Toronto Star: Adriano Belli will undoubtedly be a huge idol to the sick children he’ll bring some joy to through his Big Kiss Foundation. As a singer, however, he doesn’t have much chance of becoming the next Canadian Idol. The Argonauts defensive end went through an audition yesterday for the popular TV show. With [...]
Apr
Argos Belli the next Canadian Idol?
Courtesy Toronto Star: About the only attribute Adriano Belli shares with Frank Sinatra is his Italian ancestry. But the Argonauts’ gregarious defensive tackle will attempt to mimic Ol’ Blue Eyes when he auditions to be the next Canadian Idol at an undisclosed location this week. “Yeh, I guess I’ll do something like that,” he said [...]
Apr
Battles brewing in T.O.
Courtesy The Toronto Star: The Argonauts have set the stage for what is expected to be stiff competition for the starting jobs at two positions when training camp for the 2008 CFL season opens in less than seven weeks. The Boatmen yesterday set adrift backup quarterback Rocky Butler and recently acquired running back Anthony Davis. [...]
