Will Kelly play again?

[Lincoln Locomotive]

but then there's this.....

https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/davis-chad-kelly-and-the-toronto-argonauts-are-in-very-deep-trouble

[TecnoGenius]

but then there's this.....

https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/davis-chad-kelly-and-the-toronto-argonauts-are-in-very-deep-trouble

Awesome, you scooped Riderfans on a leaderpost article (as of right now)!!  Not much new in the article, though.  Riderfans thread does, however, have a link to another tweet from Argos re: abiding by the ruling, which is a bit newsworthy.

[Jesse]

I'm on the fence and think it's about even one way or the other. I haven't been keeping up with all the details aside from the accusations.

If there are charges laid, a trial and he's found guilty then he's gone. If there is no trail but a payout from him and / or the team then he's gone.

Have we heard specifically on either of those situations or will we if it's dealt with quietly?

Not sure the purpose of the league suggesting a minimum 9 games? What are they waiting for the to make a final conclusion?

Will he even be admissible into Canada?

Because there are conditions he must adhere to (mandatory therapy, etc). And none of this should affect his ability to enter Canada, he hasn't been arrested for a crime.

[Waffler]

Not sure the purpose of the league suggesting a minimum 9 games? What are they waiting for the to make a final conclusion?

They say minimum 9 games because Kelly still has to successfully complete the mandated counseling before that. I say successfully but I am not sure who judges that. Does he have to just show up and say all the right things or does someone have to decide he is actually a changed man?

[theaardvark]

Will Kelly subject himself to counselling just to keep his job in the CFL?  He's already banked his bonus, he might just walk away.

[Jesse]

Will Kelly subject himself to counselling just to keep his job in the CFL?  He's already banked his bonus, he might just walk away.

He could still play for 6+ years.

300k isn't going to last him very long.

[Blueforlife]

The world would be a better place if folks like this were not put in roles that the public / youth / etc. are involved with.  I would like to see him go elsewhere but doubt it.

[TecnoGenius]

Will Kelly subject himself to counselling just to keep his job in the CFL?  He's already banked his bonus, he might just walk away.

FYI, I made the poll so that votes can be changed       

It's why I made the poll.  I think he'll walk.  There's an aspect of "saving face" here, also one of "power".  Kelly is clearly high on power.  It can be very hard for someone like that to submit to this.

[theaardvark]

The key comes down to if he wants to take the "retraining" and complete it successfully.  Manziel had problems with that.

I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, and the Argo's being sanctioned.  Pinball said he's responsible for his teams actions, he's the boss.  Does he get retraining too?

[DCM]

https://x.com/CFL_PR/status/1822332555632214129

CFL has received the assessment and is now reviewing it to determine reinstatement.

[Blue In BC]

Not that I really care if he ever plays again but I wonder how long the assessment will take. This is a little like a suspension appeal that can take weeks to resolve ( Lemon for example ).

From a PR point of view for the CFL, IMO he should be banned from playing. Not everyone will agree.

[J5V]

[theaardvark]

The fact he has been in Toronto all year, and hasn't he been practicing with the team recently, it would be interesting if they extended his ban.

I guess it all comes down to how well he can convince the mediator that he has reformed.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Personally I'm hoping he is banned as I never have like his persona.....he is however a talented QB and the fact that the Argos are 5-4 without him speaks volumes about the team.   They have a great defence that takes the ball away and  Janarian Grant as the "X" factor on STs.    With Kelly back at QB, the Argos will be an even better team down the stretch.   

[dd]

He definitely gives off a weird jibe, has from Day 1. If he has received his councilling and treatment, is remorseful for his wrong doings, and convinces the experts he's good to go, i guess he gets a second chance, everybody should.