USABomberfan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Posted June 27, 2018 Well, it's now official that the Franklin era has begun in Toronto and we'll soon find out whether they bought the league's next Warren Moon, or a pile of fools gold. The comparisons of Streveler to Franklin can really start now.
TBURGESS Posted June 27, 2018 Report Posted June 27, 2018 Getting Franklin is looking like the best off season deal the Argos could have made.
blueingreenland Posted June 27, 2018 Report Posted June 27, 2018 51 minutes ago, USABomberfan said: The comparisons of Streveler to Franklin can really start now. So this thread can go on for a while now... 😀😀😀😀
USABomberfan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, blueingreenland said: So this thread can go on for a while now... 😀😀😀😀 Well, I more meant it like soon we might actually be talking about Streveler surpassing him and actually being the hottest stock on the rise. NorthernSkunk 1
blueingreenland Posted June 27, 2018 Report Posted June 27, 2018 Just now, USABomberfan said: Well, I more meant it like soon we might actually be talking about Streveler surpassing him and actually being the hottest stock on the rise. Yeah. Still be interesting to see how Franklin does. Not sure he has as good of weapons as he had in Edmonton. SPuDS 1
USABomberfan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, TBURGESS said: Getting Franklin is looking like the best off season deal the Argos could have made. IF he pans out. Course they knew they would have to make way for the next QB quick anyway because even if Ricky Ray hadn't gotten injured, they knew he still was very close to retirement and Matthews and Fajardo in the time they were given both stunk. We'll find out shortly if Franklin lives up to his billing, but it was a risk they had to take.
BigBlue Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 Mcleod Bethel Thompson has shown well too ... so a short rope for Franklin
USABomberfan Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BigBlue said: Mcleod Bethel Thompson has shown well too ... so a short rope for Franklin Well, Trestman has to take the training wheels off the offense first though and give Franklin I'd say at least a good 3 or 4 games to see what he can do. If he's a no-go, then MBT might get a shot. Edited June 28, 2018 by USABomberfan
BigBlue Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, USABomberfan said: Well, Trestman has to take the training wheels off the offense first though and give Franklin I'd say at least a good 3 or 4 games to see what he can do. If he's a no-no, then MBT might get a shot. If they are losing and the offense is sagging MBT could find his way in by mid 3rd Q!
Brandon Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, BigBlue said: Mcleod Bethel Thompson has shown well too ... so a short rope for Franklin I'd be shocked if they gave up on Franklin this soon.... USABomberfan 1
BigBlue Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Brandon said: I'd be shocked if they gave up on Franklin this soon.... platooning or alternating QBs is not giving up ... does Trestman strike you as a one QB guy? Bigblue204 1
USABomberfan Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, BigBlue said: platooning or alternating QBs is not giving up ... does Trestman strike you as a one QB guy? Yes actually, he's always stuck pretty much to 1 QB with each offense he's ever managed. Bigblue204 1
BigBlue Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, USABomberfan said: Yes actually, he's always stuck pretty much to 1 QB with each offense he's ever managed. Has Franklin been handed the job or is it up for contest?
NorthernSkunk Posted June 28, 2018 Report Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, BigBlue said: Has Franklin been handed the job or is it up for contest? There's next game will be the first test.
USABomberfan Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Posted June 28, 2018 I might not say that the job was handed to Franklin, but the Argos made a substantial investment in him by getting him right before the trade deadline ended and securing his early rights. I'd say with that deal done they'll give him a very good amount of leeway to try and get the job done. Now, if in these next few weeks he absolutely stinks up the joint, then MBT might get a crack at it. I won't say that TO will all the sudden start winning lights out with Franklin, but I think he'll do an adequate enough job to hang onto his spot.
SPuDS Posted June 29, 2018 Report Posted June 29, 2018 On 2018-06-24 at 1:52 AM, Mike said: Nichols will be our starter this year 100% ... next year 75% ... but if the year after comes and Streveler is still doing what he’s doing ... then you have to move on from Nichols. Have to. Can’t expect Streveler to re-up and bypass NFL deals if you’re not going to give him starter dollars. Keep in mind ... this is a guy that turned down legitimate NFL offers to come here. We will have to open the wallet up for that to happen a second time. I really hope it plays out like this but if his trajectory stays on the path it is... NFL will be knocking on his door sooner then later. size, athleticism, smarts and head in the right place.. plus great arm. Dunno how they dont.. dunno how we keep him in the CFL.
blueingreenland Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 Hate to say it...but judging by how he looks tonight it reminds me of a few years ago when Drew Willy went on a run...and then... Yikes!
Goalie Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, blueingreenland said: Hate to say it...but judging by how he looks tonight it reminds me of a few years ago when Drew Willy went on a run...and then... Yikes! Lol. He was not the problem tonight at all. TheSource 1
USABomberfan Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Posted June 30, 2018 57 minutes ago, blueingreenland said: Hate to say it...but judging by how he looks tonight it reminds me of a few years ago when Drew Willy went on a run...and then... Yikes! I think Streveler is better than that. His numbers may have been low but he kept fighting and even when down 21 was trying to will the team back to win. Really can't blame him when Chungh and whoever else that was committed those back breaking penalties and Dressler had 2 uncharacteristic drops. He had it a bit too easy last week against the sad sack Montreal team and was going to have an off week sooner or later. I'm not too worried about his confidence going forward though. blitzmore and TheSource 1 1
NorthernSkunk Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, blueingreenland said: Hate to say it...but judging by how he looks tonight it reminds me of a few years ago when Drew Willy went on a run...and then... Yikes! Not even close. Once willy got hammered he went limp. Streveler got hammered a bit and just got tougher. TheSource 1
do or die Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 Way more concerned about our furry mitten D. NorthernSkunk, BBlink and TheSource 2 1
BBlink Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 Can't see how we can be so concerned about our rookie Qb more than our inability to make any plays on defense lol TheSource and Tracker 2
Tracker Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 10 hours ago, BBlink said: Can't see how we can be so concerned about our rookie Qb more than our inability to make any plays on defense lol But but but....O'Shea said he was going to wet-nurse Hall and the defence this year. TheSource 1
BBlink Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 They're cutting down on the explosion plays by allowing 15 yard mini explosions down the entire field NorthernSkunk, Mark F, TheSource and 2 others 1 4
Brandon Posted June 30, 2018 Report Posted June 30, 2018 I only watched the 4th quarter but I was glad to see Streveler play with some fire in his eyes at the end. He was not like the long list of backups who looked completely defeated and hopeless out on the field after being down by 21. NorthernSkunk 1
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