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Mightygoose
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If this story has legs, could the Chad Kelly era be over?
From Rick Westhead last week
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From Rick Westhead last week
Rick Westhead: Argos QB Kelly accused of harassment in wrongful dismissal lawsuit | TSN
A former Toronto Argonauts strength and conditioning coach has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Canadian Football League team and quarterback Chad Kelly, alleging the league's highest-paid player and reigning Most Outstanding Player harassed her and that the team fired her after...
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Hogan: The Hero Returns - Toronto Argonauts
His last appearance in a Toronto Argonaut uniform could not have been any more dramatic. Lirim Hajrullahu planted his left foot on the snowy surface of TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. When he swung his right leg, he connected with the football, held by backup quarterback Cody Fajardo at Calgary’s...
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There were a couple of reasons Hajrullahu opted to return to Toronto. One was his relationship with Argos special teams coordinator Mickey Donovan, who was a coach at Western University when Hajrullahu was on his way to setting the all-time Canadian university scoring record.
“Toronto, Hamilton, and multiple other teams always stayed connected while I was down in the NFL. Mickey has always been in contact, even when he was in Montreal before he went to Toronto. He said, ‘Once you’re ready, you let me know if you’re thinking of coming back.’”
One of his other former teams was doing the same thing.
Hajrullahu was also hearing from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the team with which he played for two seasons, reaching the Grey Cup final in 2019. He asked for his release after that season to pursue his NFL dream and in return he said he’d talk to the Ticats first if he returned to the CFL, which he did before signing in Toronto.
“Things have changed a little bit. I’m working in downtown Toronto, so I tried to make both situations work for me, my football and post-football careers. From the get-go the Argos said, ‘Let us know what we can do for you to be successful, and we’ll make it happen.’ For me, it made a lot more sense to play for the Argos because they were being so understanding of my post-football career. It made the decision a lot easier.”
With John Haggerty coming back to punt for the Argos, the reduced responsibilities for Hajrullahu also came into play. The Boatmen were able to give him more flexibility in terms of practicing, while the Ticats were not as willing to be adhere to his requests to allow him to pursue his other career.
The 33-year-old with the Hon. BA, MA, and MBA is working in the wealth management field with Richter, an operation that’s on the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary. He spent four years prior to that working with KPMG while he was chasing his NFL dream and is now fully entrenched in the GTA commuter grind, able to drive to work with his wife, Deniza Januzi, from their home in Oakville.
The New York Jets have selected Toronto Argonauts cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers in the fifth round (176th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Why'd the Argos fire his accuser, though?
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly given minimum nine-game suspension by CFL | TSN
The Canadian Football League has suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for a minimum of nine regular-season games for violating the league’s gender-based violence policy.
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Not a great look for the team, surely.
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Personally think it should be the full year from the start. He should be gone.
Mightygoose
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Yeah, it's not a good look all around.Why'd the Argos fire his accuser, though?
Not a great look for the team, surely.
The plaintiff was on a year to year contract which they chose not to renew. But proving it was performance related is what the team's defense is based on.
This saga is far from done.
Mightygoose
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Depends how much trouble the team is in this might be the best option if he appeals
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f***ing Chad Kelly.
He's his own worst enemy and now he's put the Argos in a corner.
They have to find another decent QB now. Dukes is OK and can have some success, but he's not enough.
He's his own worst enemy and now he's put the Argos in a corner.
They have to find another decent QB now. Dukes is OK and can have some success, but he's not enough.
Suspended QB Chad Kelly on field with Toronto Argonauts Thursday | TSN
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly was back on the field Thursday, just two days after being suspended by the CFL for violating its gender-based violence policy.
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GUELPH, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly was back on the field Thursday, just two days after being suspended by the CFL for violating its gender-based violence policy.
On Tuesday, Kelly was banned from playing in Toronto's two pre-season games and at least nine regular-season contests. That followed a league investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against Kelly for sexual harassment and the Argos for wrongful dismissal.
Kelly was on the field on the second day of Toronto's rookie camp at the University of Guelph, but not in equipment. Dressed in shorts, a long-sleeved shirt and ball cap, he appeared to be working with Argos quarterbacks.
Afterwards, Toronto GM Mike (Pinball) Clemons told reporters Kelly's presence was within the conditions of the CFL's discipline. A league spokesman said Kelly was on the field at the Argos' discretion.
"He (Kelly) was there but did not practise," Clemons said. "He's allowed to be out here, the league has given him that permission and we will follow the league's direction."
Kelly was the CFL's outstanding player last season after leading Toronto to a league-best and franchise-record 16-2 mark. But the Argos' campaign ended with a 38-17 loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final.
The CFL investigation came after a complainant filed a statement of claim with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a pattern of harassment by Kelly, beginning with unwanted romantic advances and escalating into instances of threatening language.
The coach said the Argos didn't act when told of Kelly's behaviour and claims assistant GM John Murphy said she "opened a can of worms that didn't need to be opened."
Clemons said he wasn't aware of the allegations until they became public. He added he never received a report of the CFL's investigation but believes the Argos' legal representatives got an executive summary.
Mightygoose
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First time I've heard of a case where a suspended player can show up to practice but just can't practice.
Like a kid getting suspended in school but is allowed to show up but not too any work
... logic
Like a kid getting suspended in school but is allowed to show up but not too any work
... logic
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Sadly, I think the Argos need to move on and cut bait from Kelly.
I think the Kelly situation along with having two defensive coordinators will be the downfall of the team this season.
I think the Kelly situation along with having two defensive coordinators will be the downfall of the team this season.
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I agree they need to move on.
Not sure how bad the season is going to be, but if they find a good QB on the market, I think they will be fine.
The key is to find a new QB. Kelly is pretty useless missing the first half of the season and expecting dukes to carry the load is asking a lot.
More like when an injured worker is forced to come in to work and sit in the cafeteria all day as opposed to sitting at home. Seems like punishment.First time I've heard of a case where a suspended player can show up to practice but just can't practice.
Like a kid getting suspended in school but is allowed to show up but not too any work
