Argonauts Prepare for 2008 CFL Canadian Draft
April 29, 2008 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Mississauga - The 2008 CFL Canadian Draft will kickoff tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. ET and the Toronto Argonauts are ready to look to the future.
As it stands, the Argonauts will make their first pick of the day in the second round (13th overall), then pick 21st, 29th and 37th overall. The Boatmen will then pick three times in the sixth round (42nd, 44th and 45th overall).
The Argos dealt their first round pick to Saskatchewan on March 6 of this year in a blockbuster deal that brought CFL Most Outstanding Player Kerry Joseph to Toronto. Deals for former OL Sandy Annunziata and QB Mike McMahon gave the Argos two additional picks in the sixth round.
Media and fans are invited to watch the first two rounds of the draft via live webcast at CFL.ca or on TSN.ca. Host Rod Black and the CFL on TSN panel, including new TSN analyst and former Argonaut Duane Forde, will be joined by CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon to announce each pick.
The Toronto Argonauts will be holding media availability with Argonauts GM/Vice President, Football Operations Adam Rita, Assistant GM/Director, Player Personnel Greg Mohns and Head Coach Rich Stubler immediately following the 2008 Canadian Draft.
Here are the details for Argonauts' post-draft media availability:
DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
TIME: Approx. 4:00 p.m. ET (immediately following the draft)
LOCATION: Toronto Argonauts Football Operations
University of Toronto at Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Rd. N., South Portables
Mississauga, Ontario
The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 135th anniversary in 2008. As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. The Toronto Argonauts are privately-owned by two Toronto-based businessmen. For 2008 season ticket packages, group sales and the Buffalo Bills in Toronto offer, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit www.argonauts.ca.
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