Bombers agree to terms with Chris Streveler

[dd]

If collaros retires after this season, I can see Fajardo coming here and win us alot of football games. I know he's not a fan favorite, but I don't see any other Qb's in the league being a better option than him who aren't starting right now (assuming all current starters stay as starters on their team or we are outbid for them)

[TecnoGenius]

If collaros retires after this season, I can see Fajardo coming here and win us alot of football games. I know he's not a fan favorite, but I don't see any other Qb's in the league being a better option than him who aren't starting right now (assuming all current starters stay as starters on their team or we are outbid for them)

Eeeewwww!  I could barely handle Dolegala or Patterson with their green tinge... no way I could handle full on Cody.  Especially not after that '23 GC.

If you look at past QB pick-ups, it's been finding the middling "maybe next big thing" Nichols (and even Drew Willy), or left-for-dead scrap-heap gem-find Collaros.

The main things is we never got in a bidding war.

Thus we may look at an overlooked up & comer like maybe Powell (some would add Dukes).  Or even scrapheap material like BLM (barf), or Masoli (hmm, maybe?).

I bet 2024 will present us with some new possible "next big things" that isn't even on any radar yet.  The key is identifying those people before the rest of the league catches on... and being right!

[Jesse]

Eeeewwww!  I could barely handle Dolegala or Patterson with their green tinge... no way I could handle full on Cody.  Especially not after that '23 GC.

If you look at past QB pick-ups, it's been finding the middling "maybe next big thing" Nichols (and even Drew Willy), or left-for-dead scrap-heap gem-find Collaros.

The main things is we never got in a bidding war.

Thus we may look at an overlooked up & comer like maybe Powell (some would add Dukes).  Or even scrapheap material like BLM (barf), or Masoli (hmm, maybe?).

I bet 2024 will present us with some new possible "next big things" that isn't even on any radar yet.  The key is identifying those people before the rest of the league catches on... and being right!

We only settled on Drew Willy because we lost the bidding wars for Zach and Henry Burris. I'm pretty sure it was a situation where we offered more money but they chose to go to Hamilton and Ottawa respectively because we were so terrible back then.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Eeeewwww!  I could barely handle Dolegala or Patterson with their green tinge... no way I could handle full on Cody.  Especially not after that '23 GC.

If you look at past QB pick-ups, it's been finding the middling "maybe next big thing" Nichols (and even Drew Willy), or left-for-dead scrap-heap gem-find Collaros.

The main things is we never got in a bidding war.

Thus we may look at an overlooked up & comer like maybe Powell (some would add Dukes).  Or even scrapheap material like BLM (barf), or Masoli (hmm, maybe?).

I bet 2024 will present us with some new possible "next big things" that isn't even on any radar yet.  The key is identifying those people before the rest of the league catches on... and being right!

The problem going after a middling QB with no star power, is they likely end up producing middling results, just making the playoffs or more likely falling just short.  He becomes a placeholder until someone else comes along. 

It would be great if they could find someone the caliber of Nichols but that QB option has yet to emerge on the radar screen. Arbuckle demonstrated he can win if given a very good team but his athletics reminds me of Sean Salisbury with shades of inadequate overall results.

Powell is the future in Hamilton so they're not letting him go, BLM and MBT are already too old, Maier either takes over in Sask within the next 2 years or remains a forever backup option like Shiltz. 

Unless Tre Ford flops hard in Edm. Fajardo will be looking for a new contract next season and the Bombers may be one of the few teams with a QB opening.  Like him or not, Cody is a motivated individual, he brings a pent up resentful fire with him, he's continually trying to prove he's good enough and deserves accolades for his successful track record. If signed by the Bombers it could be a tumultuous and entertaining ride that might last 2-3 years and get them close like he did in Sask, but probably no GC wins.

[dd]

Remember Fajardo beat us in the Grey Cup, so not so sure if he comes here wouldn't do the same with a better supporting cast than he had in Montreal, I don't see why he wouldn't be a winner here. I can really see this playing out a year from now.

[TecnoGenius]

We only settled on Drew Willy because we lost the bidding wars for Zach and Henry Burris.

That's right before I became an uber-fan, so I'll take your word for it!  I didn't know the Willy backstory.  It's interesting to know that we tried a bidding war for 2 top prospect though!  That changes my theory somewhat.

[TecnoGenius]

Unless Tre Ford flops hard in Edm. Fajardo will be looking for a new contract next season and the Bombers may be one of the few teams with a QB opening.  Like him or not, Cody is a motivated individual, he brings a pent up resentful fire with him, he's continually trying to prove he's good enough and deserves accolades for his successful track record. If signed by the Bombers it could be a tumultuous and entertaining ride that might last 2-3 years and get them close like he did in Sask, but probably no GC wins.

Ugh.  I still don't like it, but at least you're very well-reasoned.

The problem with signing Cody is that if it's a bust and we lose our 3-4 games to SSK that season we'll never hear the end of it from the greenies.  That would be more embarrassing than losing taking a chance on an unknown like Powell.

[TecnoGenius]

Remember Fajardo beat us in the Grey Cup, so not so sure if he comes here wouldn't do the same with a better supporting cast than he had in Montreal, I don't see why he wouldn't be a winner here. I can really see this playing out a year from now.

There is no better supporting cast than '23 MTL.  Our cast wasn't better that year, and it still isn't.  Ento, Uguyak, Mack, Dequoy, Philpot and more all on ELCs... it'll be a while before that level of cheap talent is on one single team again.

[DM83]

Fajardo at least plays to his potential.  He also lost in that playoff game vs, the Bombers a couple years ago when his potential TD pass hit the goal post.  So, I think he is competent.  He needs good players to make plays.  But so do most QBs.

I think Montreal gave him a raw deal. But they have a potential awesome QB, ten years?,younger, way cheaper, and they had to keep the younger guy. They did Fajardo a favor by releasing him. The Ford guy is Very exciting.  However, the " one read and if not there, run" motto, as it seems, to be is not sustainable.  Exciting yes,but he has to receive some teaching.  He could be outstanding, but he needs to be coached.

So yes, Fajardo, would be a good replacement for Zac.
That, being said, Zac looks like he can play another five years with protection.  Otherwise, he may be maimed with poor "protection". Short term ok. Long term? And no significant input by a neophyte "offensive coordinator" does not seem to be a responsible plan. Great opportunity, plus Jarious available for a huge potential to fall back on, sounds good.

[dd]

I think if we get a decent OL and ZC is not beaten up this year, we'll see him back in 2026. He takes a pounding in 2025, the decision to retire is easy. I am hoping he is well protected and we finish the way we want the season to

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I think if we get a decent OL and ZC is not beaten up this year, we'll see him back in 2026. He takes a pounding in 2025, the decision to retire is easy. I am hoping he is well protected and we finish the way we want the season to

Yah, I'm not certain Zach will choose to retire after this season but he's played football for so long I don't think he has a career he can fall back on.  As long as his brain health is not threatened he may continue to pursue the big paydays as long as he can, like Stanley is doing.  If he has no other plans, he could probably extend his career another 2-3 years after this one in a lesser capacity, which may or may not be in Wpg.

[Blueforlife]

Zach will be able to sign another contract for sure, if not us, there will be others interested at the right price, agree with others need protection and to stay healthy, he would consider retiring if his health was a risk but he might still get one more decent contract so the lure to retire with that final nest egg from football will be strong.  I would welcome him to retire a Bomber and groom the next gen.

[Pete]

lawlers already in Hamilton and with all the exbombers there it's just a matter of time til Zac goes back out east.

[dd]

Collaros is 2 years older than BLM, and if all goes well this year in Hammy, I don't see him being ousted out of town, mind you they were ready to ship him out last season!!. Kelly's in TO and Dru Brown in Ottawa, and Alexander in Montreal, all young bucks. If he wants to go east, he may have to be the veteran backup, which would be a good role for him health risk wise, I just don't think the athlete in him would accept that role, he'd want to start or retire,

[Jesse]

lawlers already in Hamilton and with all the exbombers there it's just a matter of time til Zac goes back out east.

lol. I think this is Zach's last stop.