CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos add two, release QB

Published on April 4, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga, ON – The Toronto Argonauts are happy to welcome WR Chris Taylor and DE Keion Roberts to the championship roster. The Argonauts have also released former Ole' Miss star quarterback Romaro Miller.

Chris Taylor, 25, is a former Texas high school star who has spent time with several NFL clubs. The speedy receiver hails from Eric England's alma mater Texas A&M and entered professional football when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th Round of the 2001 NFL Draft. In college, Taylor split time at wideout with now New England Patriots reserve receiver Bethel Johnson.

Keion Roberts is a recent graduate of Midwestern State University where he was named team captain in his senior season. Roberts, who suffers from Crohn's disease, was forced to withdraw from school in his junior year due to health complications. He was relegated to a hospital bed where his weight abruptly fell from 275 lbs to 208 lbs in just a few months. Roberts experienced a full recovery and was able to return to the Indians line-up playing in 10 games as a senior.

Chris Taylor

WR, 5'10", 175 lbs, Import

Texas A&M University

Born: April 25, 1979

Madisonville, Texas

Entering 1st Year Argos/ 1st Year CFL

2004: Signed with the Houston Texans (NFL) as a free agent in January...allocated to NFL Europe's Amsterdam Admirals...rushed 46 yards, finished third in league and topped Admirals' in receiving with 486 yards and 4 touchdowns.

2003: Signed to the New York Giants (NFL) practice squad at the beginning of the year and released...Signed by the New York Jets (NFL) in May and released.

2002: Attended the St. Louis Rams (NFL) training camp before being waived on 8/31/02.

2001: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th Round (218th overall) of the NFL Draft, and attended training camp before being released...Spent two weeks on Buffalo Bills' (NFL) practice squad before joining Tennessee Titans (NFL) practice roster.

College: 2000: Played in every game, sharing playing time with Bethel Johnson at split end while starting seven contests...1999: Played in eleven games...led the team with 33 receptions for 591 yards and four touchdowns...Returned 16 punts for 103 yards and five kickoffs for 105 yards...1998: All-Big Twelve Conference honourable mention...Reserve flanker, played in every game...Third on the team with 15 catches for 306 yards and two touchdowns... Returned six kickoffs for 162 yards and 37 punts for 285 yards...1997: Played in every game as a freshman...Caught three passes for 29 yards and made a solo tackle...Returned six kickoffs for 83 yards and six punts for 68 yards.

Personal: Played defensive back, quarterback, receiver, running back and placekicker at Madisonville High (Tex.)...Rushed for 1273 yards with 14 touchdowns and passed for 954 yards and seven scores as a senior...Also lettered in track, baseball and basketball...Majored in Agricultural Development in college...Son of Vernice and Earnest Taylor...Resides in Madisonville, Texas.

Keion Roberts

DE, 6'4" 268 lbs, Import

Midwestern State University

Born: September 27, 1982

Valrico, Florida

Entering 1st Year Argos, 1st Year CFL

2004: Attended Seattle Seahawks' try-out camp in December.

College: 2004: Named Captain at Midwestern State, played 7 games with 9 tackles, 2 for a loss at 10 yards...2003: Played 9 games with 2.5 sacks at 15 yards...Junior College: 2002: Named Captain and All-American at Dixie College with 7.5 sacks for 41 yards and 1 interception.

Personal: Kineseology major...attended Brandon High School in Brandon, FL ...overcame Crohn's disease to reach the best shape of his life.

Romaro Miller #16

Mississippi

QB, 6'0", 220 lbs

Born: Tupelo, MS

October 2, 1977

2004: Signed with Toronto as a free agent August 16, 2004...Week 10, in first game since 2003, he dressed as third QB behind Scott Krause and starter Michael Bishop vs Winnipeg...Week 11, dressed as third QB vs BC...Week 12, promoted to second string QB behind starter Michael Bishop for Labour Day game in Hamilton... Week 13, off week for team...Week 14, dressed as backup QB and saw first action as an Argo late in the third quarter when he replaced starter Michael Bishop and completed 0 of 5 pass attempts in Winnipeg, handed the ball back to Bishop mid-way through the fourth quarter...Week 15 to Week 17, dressed as backup QB to Michael Bishop...Week 18 & Week 19, dressed as third QB, dressed as third QB behind starter Michael Bishop and Damon Allen at Calgary...Week 20, dressed as third QB vs Montreal and entered the game in the fourth quarter, was good on 2 of 6 attempts for 34 yards (LG 25)...2004 Playoffs dressed as third QB behind Damon Allen and Michael Bishop in East Semi-Final vs Hamilton...Dressed as third QB in East Championship vs Montreal...Grey Cup Championship dressed as the third QB for the win against BC.

2003: Dressed for 18 regular season games with the Ottawa Renegades and played in six...was 23 of 39 for 252 yards and 3 TD, and caught 1 pass from WR Sherrod Gideon for a 10 yard TD, rushed 7 times for 66 yards...signed with the Ottawa Renegades prior to training camp.

2002: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings (NFL) as a free agent, attended training camp and made the team's practice roster...played for the Rhein Fire of NFLE and completed 34 of 61 passes for 372 yards and a TD also rushed 7 times for 29 yards.

College: Set numerous records at Ole Miss...completed 497 of 902 pass attempts (55.1%) for 6,311 yards and 43 TD...was a freshman at Mississippi during John Avery's senior campaign.

Personal: Attended Shannon high school where he scored 127 TD (rushing and passing) and won a state championship in 1996...Played shortstop and was taken in the 15th Round of the 1997 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers...Accepted a job as a receivers and quarterbacks coach at Millsaps College and worked for three months before signing with the Argonauts.

The 2004 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. To purchase 2005 season tickets or to get more information about season ticket packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.

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