We need a backup quarterback!

[Waffler]

Brown should be suspended for 1 game. It was a late hit and to the head. No reason for it at all.

The Riders should be fined since the same thing happened last year.

Wade Miller with some strong commentary.

" Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller
didn't mince words when voicing his frustration following a high hit
to quarterback Zach Collaros late in the first half in a 35-33 victory
over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium Sunday night.

To make his message clear, Miller made sure to direct his comments to
the man at the very top, commissioner Randy Ambrosie, who was in
attendance for the annual Labour Day Classic between the two prairie
rivals.

"At some point, maybe our commissioner will decide that we should
protect quarterbacks after the play," Miller told the _Free Press_.
"This is ridiculous and needs to stop. We've seen this two years
in a row now."

"Any player that hits a quarterback low or in the head after the
play should receive a rough play disqualification," added Miller.
"The Saskatchewan player now has two such hits this year alone on
quarterbacks."


- Free Press

[J5V]

The CFL has to do something. Maybe release a statement. The montage of head shots to QBs in the CFL is turning into a real black eye for the league.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wade Miller with some strong commentary.

" Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller
didn't mince words when voicing his frustration following a high hit
to quarterback Zach Collaros late in the first half in a 35-33 victory
over the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium Sunday night.

To make his message clear, Miller made sure to direct his comments to
the man at the very top, commissioner Randy Ambrosie, who was in
attendance for the annual Labour Day Classic between the two prairie
rivals.

"At some point, maybe our commissioner will decide that we should
protect quarterbacks after the play," Miller told the _Free Press_.
"This is ridiculous and needs to stop. We've seen this two years
in a row now."

"Any player that hits a quarterback low or in the head after the
play should receive a rough play disqualification," added Miller.
"The Saskatchewan player now has two such hits this year alone on
quarterbacks."


- Free Press

Apparently Brown was the same guy that knocked Dru Brown out of action earlier in the season.

[dd]

Agree 100% with miller and posted the same response immediately after the play occurred. I think brown will receive a suspension as did Pete Robertson did last year and think the league will eventually change the rule to better protect Qb s from late hits as miller suggests

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Those are some fightin' words. Love it!

[peg_city]

BLM or MBT maybe available at a later date. Both are better than Streveler or Dolagala.

And before I read complaints about MBT, he's been an all-star (x2) and led his team to a Grey Cup finals. Matt Nichols may have been able to lead this current roster to a Grey Cup finals.

[Blueforlife]

We already have two decent backup QBs.  None issue handled internally.

[peg_city]

We already have two decent backup QBs.  None issue handled internally.

Most bomber fans will disagree with this.

We have one short yard specialist and one unknown.

[Blueforlife]

Most bomber fans will disagree with this.

We have one short yard specialist and one unknown.

We have the best QB in the league and for this year our backups are fine.  Yes fans want more.  I am happy with what we got.  I have never been concerned with what the herd wants.

To come out and expect to find a backup QB at this point in the season isn't realistic, unless we have a serious injury situation.

This is a classic Austin thread.  Seen this story before, got the t-shirt.  Everybody is entitled to an opinion on this but now you know mine.

[Pete]

Worried that Zac going down on hits that dont seem that hard

[ModAdmin]

We have the best QB in the league and for this year our backups are fine.  Yes fans want more.  I am happy with what we got.  I have never been concerned with what the herd wants.

The "herd" as you call other Bomber fans, want production from back ups. We were not, or could not be, offensively aggressive or effective in the 2nd half.  That is a concern.

[tlf]

Could you survive a blow to the head helmet to helmet? I don't think any of us could.

He may be a bit more prone to injury due to his past, but.. I'd rather be cautious with him than not be.

That hit was hard.  It doesn't look hard on TV but they are hard.

I do wonder why Zach doesn't use those special covers though.

[Blueforlife]

The "herd" as you call other Bomber fans, want production from back ups. We were not, or could not be, offensively aggressive in the 2nd half.  That is a concern.

I am not concerned about Strev as our backup.  I am entitled to that opinion.  Doesn't mean  I am right or the herd is either.  Just fans talking ball.  A change at backup QB is not realistic imo.
Strev will play well as the season ends and the weather turns.  He is an asset.  So easy to pile on after a unproductive half against a very good defense.  I don't panic after a half of ball.  As a whole Strev has proven to be a reasonably productive backup QB.

I see a club with an elite starter, proven reliable backup and a strong prospect waiting in the wings.  Yes if Strev could throw the ball better that would be great buy can't have it all, especially considering the cap. 

Some of the herd was calling for Zach's head early season and wanted changes on the oline.  Those concerns, just like the ones about Strev will be short lived imo.

[tlf]

I am not concerned about Strev as our backup.  I am entitled to that opinion.  Doesn't mean  I am right or the herd is either.  Just fans talking ball.  A change at backup QB is not realistic imo.
Strev will play well as the season ends and the weather turns.  He is an asset.  So easy to pile on after a unproductive half against a very good defense.

I see a club with an elite starter, proven reliable backup and a strong prospect waiting in the wings.  Yes if Strev could throw the ball better that would be great buy can't have it all, especially considering the cap. 

I want a backup that can throw, not a backup running back.  Sure, he has a few plays, but that's it.  He can run up the middle, or to the side.  Teams are aware of this now and can protect against it.

Can he throw more than 20 yards accurately? A qb should be able to.  I like Strev, and he brings something new to the game.  But he's been figured out, and we need a backup that can throw if it's going to be for more than a play or two. If it's for a 3rd down situation, then he's ok...even then he hasn't converted all of them.  But for an entire half, he's not the answer. He's a great team guy and maybe a good 3rd string here, but not a backup for the rest of the game. Time to get someone else imo.

[Blueforlife]

I want a backup that can throw, not a backup running back.  Sure, he has a few plays, but that's it.  He can run up the middle, or to the side.  Teams are aware of this now and can protect against it.

Can he throw more than 20 yards accurately? A qb should be able to.  I like Strev, and he brings something new to the game.  But he's been figured out, and we need a backup that can throw if it's going to be for more than a play or two. If it's for a 3rd down situation, then he's ok...even then he hasn't converted all of them.  But for an entire half, he's not the answer. He's a great team guy and maybe a good 3rd string here, but not a backup for the rest of the game. Time to get someone else imo.

Disagree all
You don't get better by deletion in this regard