Kelly, 29, was a key determine for Toronto (16-2), which tied the CFL file for many regular-season victories whereas establishing a franchise greatest in that class.
He received 15 of 16 begins, the 93.8 win share being the most effective in league historical past by a participant with no less than 14 begins.
Kelly accomplished 270 of 394 passes (68.5 per cent) for 4,123 yards with 23 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He additionally ran for 248 yards and eight TDs — tied for second-most within the CFL — on 40 carries (6.2-yard common).
Kelly, the nephew of former Buffalo Bill star quarterback Jim Kelly, was additionally a CFL all-star.
With Kelly beneath centre, Toronto completed second total in offensive factors (29.3 per recreation), offensive TDs (56) and web yards (377.8) whereas permitting a league-low 19 sacks.
But the Argos’ season ended with a 38-17 loss to the Montreal Alouettes within the East Division remaining.
Running again Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was the finalist.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Nov. 16, 2023.
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