The Toronto Argonauts took the field at Alumni Stadium on the University of Guelph Campus for their second day of Rookies & QBs Camp on Thursday afternoon.
With just over 40 players testing out the nuances of the CFL and the Argonauts offensive and defensive schemes, head coach Scott Milanovich put his men to work as he attempts to get them up to speed before the club’s veterans report to take the field this weekend.
“[Rookie camp] gives us an idea of their skill set but more importantly it’s them getting acclimated to the offence, defence and special teams which our veterans have some familiarity with”, said Milanovich as Thursday’s session concluded. “We try to get the rookies on the same plane when they come in so it’s not brand new for them.”
Sean McEwen, the Argos third overall selection in the 2015 CFL Draft, notes that rookie camp and even training camp will be a learning experience for him and he has used the first two practices to get his feet wet.
“It’s been really good, [there’s] a lot to pick up at the centre position, adjusting to the speed of the game and the competition, said Argonauts newcomer Sean McEwen. “I’ve been enjoying just trying to get my feet wet and picking up as much as I can as fast as I can.”
The product of the University of Calgary recognizes that when he takes the field with the Argonauts veterans on Sunday, practices will not only be more intense but an opportunity for him to learn visually from players that have been league for a while now.
The Argonauts will host their final practice of Rookies & QBs Camp on Friday at 2:05pm at Alumni Stadium in Guelph.