Argos Move Forward Without Cory Boyd
Adam Gagnon/Argonauts.ca
Double Blue shocker: Argos release RB Cory Boyd
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Posted: August 12, 2012 12:00 PM
Updated: August 13, 2012 10:52 PM
CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO -- The Toronto Argonauts announced Sunday that running back Cory Boyd has been released.
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 Prior to being released on Sunday, Cory Boyd was on pace to register 1,341 yards and six touchdowns this season. » More Cory Boyd Stats |
Boyd, 27, currently leads the CFL in rushing yards with 447.
"I would like to thank Cory for his many contributions to our club over the past few years. Releasing a player mid-season is never an easy thing to do and this decision was not made overnight," said Argonauts General Manager Jim Barker.
"We have worked diligently to improve our football team during the past several months, and everything we have done has been with two goals in mind – competing for the Grey Cup and the long term, on-field success of this franchise – and this decision is no different," he added.
Boyd joined the Argonauts in 2010 and played in 36 games over more than two seasons. He carried the ball 495 times for 2,947 yards and 14 touchdowns, and caught 83 passes for 551 yards and four touchdowns. He was named a CFL All-Star in his rookie season.
Through six games this season, the Argonauts sit in a three-way tie for first place in the East Division with six points.
Barker feels that the decision to release Boyd will ultimately be a positive one for his team.
"After evaluating our entire football team through the first third of the season, we felt this was one of the changes necessary to move our team forward," he said.
"We believe a different style of play is needed at running back to heighten the success of our new offence and, considering the personnel we already have on our team, this move will help to improve the overall play of our offence and lead us to greater on-field success.”
Fan Comments
This Old Man
He is a proverbial 'player-to-be-named-later'in the surprising RR trade earlier. jmho. TOM
August 13, 2012 - 1:27pm
phil40
unbelievable! at least get something for him via trade. MUST be something else going on here that isnt being said...
August 12, 2012 - 9:52pm
als rule
of course cflsteve reports boyd going to edmonton since it's reported earlier on this site!! he's turning into a real claude!!
August 12, 2012 - 9:29pm
als rule
WHAT? WHY? going to montreal to replace the injured #2? lord only knows mr. allison said d. kerr to r. mitchum!!
August 12, 2012 - 8:26pm
stampsfan505
Wow. Just...wow. They must really have a lot of faith in Kackert to let Boyd go like that. I have the feeling this is gonna come back to bite them in the backside.
August 12, 2012 - 6:16pm
GoTi-Cats
Well, I wonder what "different style of play is needed at running back" is that would be better than leading the league in rushing. Sounds like one of those coach vs player things that tend to wreck a team's chances, like the qb/coach thing that likely cost LSU a national championship a year back.
August 12, 2012 - 5:03pm
Horses123
Cory was becoming a great back. Putting together 1K yard seasons isn't easy and your body takes a toll.
Scott was really uncomfortable with this. Watch him grimace in his Interview.
Last but not least, give us the real story, as fans, we need to know.
Scott was really uncomfortable with this. Watch him grimace in his Interview.
Last but not least, give us the real story, as fans, we need to know.
August 12, 2012 - 4:57pm
phil40
well said. i havent seen that many grimaces since, since...EVER!
August 12, 2012 - 10:03pm
ianism
first Aaron Hunt, now Boyd. which CFL star will be released with little explanation next?
August 12, 2012 - 4:37pm
Roger Aldag Fan Club
Aaron Hunt is not a team player. Any team would be happy to have him OFF their roster. As for Boyd I can't see how this move is beneficial to the Argos.
August 17, 2012 - 12:33am
dt26
I definitely can understand getting the right personnel to fit the scheme of your offense but when a player is able to still produce in a system that doesn't compliment his best abilities it's hard to justify that player not being a part of your scheme anymore, let alone releasing him from the team. In Boyd's case production did not mean anything because it's obvious that the Argo's did not want him in their offense scheme when they're running Montreal offense. Boyd you're a good player and stay strong, better days is yet to come.
August 12, 2012 - 4:22pm
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