ARGONAUTS.CA STAFF
TORONTO – On May 12th, Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker took some time from preparing for the 2014 CFL Draft to answer YOUR questions during an hour long Twitter takeover! Here are some of the highlights:
Hey #Argos fans. Jim here, ready to answer your questions. Use #AskJim to send me a question! #CFL
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
Barker gave fans the inside scoop of what it takes to be a future Boatman:
@RichardPearTree It’s a combination of both. They key is finding someone that fits on the field and off. #AskJim
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Out #1 priority is drafting the best player for our org. RT @S1xp4ck: #AskJim Is drafting a quality DB your #1 priority for this draft?
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
There are some good DBs in this draft though. RT @S1xp4ck: @TorontoArgos #AskJim Is drafting a quality DB your #1 priority for this draft?
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
…and had some advice on building a Grey Cup-winning team:
.@ShaiKohen Characters of players is what develops a strong locker room. #AskJim #CFL
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.@jeffperera Character is an important trait we look for before signing or drafting a player. #CFL #Argos #AskJim
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@TS_NVstudies Building a Grey Cup Champion is an ongoing process. #AskJim #CFL #Argos
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
He shared what it’s like as GM on Draft day:
.@CFLArsenal Ultimately I choose what is best for the club. We want our coaches standing on the table for players. #AskJim #CFL
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.@zeetoyz we’re trying to get the players it takes to win the Grey Cup in 2014. #AskJim #CFL
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And gave some shoutouts to his fellow coaching staff:
@zpaikin Tim Burke’s defences perennially have not taken a long time to gel.
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.@lucko1979 Obviously he was a great coach, but we replaced him with Jim Daley, another experienced coach in this league. #AskJim #CFL
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
He discussed the CFL expansion:
.@chrisjurewicz it will definitely water down, but it will create a lot more opportunities for young Canadian players #AskJim #CFL
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
He was taken by Ottawa in the Expansion Draft. RT @yourmommyyyy: Whatever happened to Jason Pottinger? #AskJim @TorontoArgos
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And even the NFL Draft:
.@zeetoyz We watch the #NFL Draft very close. I like to watch the different teams though process, trading up, how they value players #CFL
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Fans seem to be ready for summer (#IsItJuneYet?):
Sunset Beach, San Diego RT @yourmommyyyy: Jim, where is your favourite beach and what is the name of the beach? #AskJim @TorontoArgos
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
And excited about the newest Argos!
.@NKonarowski2 He looked very good in Florida & the #CFL game fits his style. #AskJim
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
They even uncovered Barker’s inner rocker:
.@Argonotes Used to be the @RollingStones until I got to Toronto.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
He is clearly excited about the new season:
.@BrunoBranco5 We were excited about the players we had in Florida & Marcus Thomas/ Kiante Tripp return along with Cleyon Laing
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
.@8_On_Its_Side just the direction of the squad. #AskJim #CFL
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.@wnsjohnston That’s the job of our personnel staff. Can’t wait until June 1st to see all the players. #AskJim #CFL
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He’s recovering. We’ll find out at Training Camp. RT @Kincity66: @TorontoArgos what’s Chad Kackert’s injury status for this year? #AskJim
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
.@Ryan8Brown We’re excited about @yorkuniversity we’re looking forward to our fans coming out to practice each morning starting June 1
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
Jim closed it off to prep for the 2014 CFL Draft:
Thanks #Argos fans, this was great. Tune into the #CFLDraft tomorrow night at 7pm to see all our picks! #CFL #AskJim -Jim
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014
#Argos GM Jim Barker at his pre #CFLdraft media availability. Video coming soon on Argonauts.ca. #CFL pic.twitter.com/O4XmzKIwrj
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 12, 2014