This time last year, owner Sherwood Schwartz was probably wondering how he was going to keep the Argos afloat, his family having finally cutting off his access to the family credit card. What followed was a team in turmoil, as they lurched from one crisis to another through the season. Eventually having the franchise taken over by the CFL. What a difference a year can make for Argo fans, with new owners in charge, the Argos are doing something they couldn't take care of last year, some long term planning.
Argo Vice-President Adam Rita is set to lock up Marcus Brady as QB for the boatmen for the next year, plus an option. Brady is expected to sign for $125,000, with bonus packages that could take his salary up to $200,000, providing he hits all his benchmarks. Of course the first thing he has to do is take the job away from incumbent Damon Allen.
With the Brady signing, one wonders if the Doug Flutie rumours will die off now. Three weeks ago word started flying around Toronto, that Flutie was toying with the idea of returning to the CFL to finish off his career. His preferred choice apparently the Argonauts, with brother Darren reportedly ready to come out of retirement for one last kick at the Cup.
With a well rested Allen and the QB of the future in Brady, the quarterback position may not be the biggest need in Argo land this year.
With Brady soon to sign, Rita has his sights set on two other key ingredients to an Argo air attack. Tony Miles and Bashir Levingston are next up on Rita's dance card. He's hoping to lock the both of them into contracts before they become eligible for free agency on February 15th. Wrapping up these three will go a long way to keeping the Argos competitive on the field.
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