Argonauts name Himebauch assistant head coach, introduce 5 other new arrivals

The Toronto Argonauts announced their 2015 coaching staff Monday, highlighted by six new arrivals.

Jonathan Himebauch is the marquee addition to the staff, serving as assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Himebauch served in a similar role with Montreal, helping lead the Alouettes to Grey Cup titles in 2009 and 2010.

"Jonathan is a great teacher who will bring intensity and toughness to our football team," said head coach Scott Milanovich. "He has a championship pedigree and I feel very fortunate to add him to our staff."

Scott Downing takes over as the Argos' special teams coach, replacing the departing Jim Daley. The other major shuffle comes at defensive line coach, where Casey Creehan takes over after serving as linebackers coach.

The other staff additions are Jaime Elizondo, who takes over as receivers coach; Peter Kuhachek and D.J. Wingate, who will share the linebackers coaching duties; and Mike Preston, who will work as the assistant offensive line and assistant special teams coach.

The Argonauts missed the playoffs last season, finishing third in the East with an 8-10 record.