Milanovich still eying CFL playoff spot despite Argos’ stunning move
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts will make their playoff push with Drew Willy at quarterback and Canadian rookies Brian Jones and Llevi Noel as starting receivers.
On Tuesday, Toronto head coach Scott Milanovich said Willy will remain under centre after making his first start in Sunday’s 38-11 road loss to Montreal. Milanovich added the Argos’ stunning decision Monday to release American receivers Vidal Hazelton, Kevin Elliott, Tori Gurley and Phil Bates was made to give Jones and Noel — the club’s first- and fourth-round 2016 draft picks, respectively — the chance to play.
“The biggest reason we made this move was because I don’t think we’re going to lose any production with Jones and Noel,” Milanovich said. “It’s time to give these guys an opportunity . . . they can play the game.
“Any time we make a move like this, there’s more than one reason and that’s the case today as well. The biggest reason is because I think we’ve got younger players who can contribute and do as much on the field as what we’ve got.”