On March 1, 1998, Tillman officially departed the Argonauts. He then joined TSN as a football analyst. In 1999, Matthews left the Argonauts to become head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos and, after Wally Buono turned down an offer to become head coach and general manager, the Argos asked Tillman to return as GM.
On March 1, 1998, Tillman formally left the Argonauts. He then joined TSN as a football analyst. In 1999, Matthews departed the Argonauts to serve as head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos and, following Wally Buono's refusal to take the GM position, the Argos invited Tillman back to lead the team.