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QB Jake Maier to start Stampeders' regular-season finale
By 3Down Staff -October 25, 2024
The Calgary Stampeders are going back to quarterback Jake Maier for the CFL regular-season finale.
The 27-year-old pivot will be given the start after backup Matthew Shiltz was ruled out with a neck injury. Shiltz started the last two games after Maier was benched, throwing for 438 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. There was hope that high-profile signee P.J. Walker would play in the final game of the year, but the former NFL backup declined to be elevated from the practice roster in order to keep his options open to return south of the border.
Maier has started 14 games this year and is the only opening-day quarterback to have not missed time with an injury. He completed 338-of-468 pass attempts for 3,548 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions before being stripped of the job.
The Fullerton, Cal. native first joined the Stampeders in 2021 and took over the starting job from Bo Levi Mitchell halfway through the next season. In 58 games, he has thrown for 11,392 yards, 57 touchdowns, and 39 interceptions. Maier's contract is set to expire this year.
Logan Bonner, who made one start in place of Maier this year, will dress due to Shiltz's absence and could see reps. He threw for 284 yards and five interceptions in his debut against Edmonton.
The only other change to Calgary's roster is the return of running back and returner Peyton Logan, who has rushed for 335 yards and one touchdown on 57 carries this year while also catching 23 passes for 121 yards and scoring one punt return major. Fellow ball carrier Kylin Hill will be a healthy scratch.
The Stampeders (4-12-1) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-7-1) for the CFL regular-season finale on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/qb-jake-maier-to-start-stampeders-regular-season-finale/
Top DE Malik Carney returns for Riders' season finale
By 3Down Staff -October 25, 2024
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a key pass rusher back in the lineup for their potentially pivotal regular-season finale against the Calgary Stampeders.
Defensive end Malik Carney returns to his starting position after a five-game absence due to an ankle injury. In 12 games this season, the 29-year-old has recorded 26 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble. Despite those relatively humble stats, he is the highest-graded edge defender in the league according to Pro Football Focus, generating 46 pressures and boasting a pass rush win rate of 17.8 percent.
Unfortunately, Carney's return will be balanced out by the loss of veteran defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II, who will be a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old has recorded 10 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in 10 games and will be replaced by Miles Brown at defensive tackle.
Also sitting out this week is cornerback Deontai Williams, who has been demoted to the practice roster despite making 12 starts this year. Versatile DB Amari Henderson will play in his stead. Canadian defensive back Kosi Onyeka and linebacker Zach Philion have also been moved to the practice roster, with linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed and receiver Colton Hunchak dressing.
The Riders will not know until shortly before kickoff whether this game will matter for the standings, as a Winnipeg victory in the first game of the Saturday double-header would erase any hope of a first-place finish. As a result, star defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr., running back A.J. Ouellette, Canadian receivers Samuel Emilus and Colton Hunchak, and American receiver KeeSean Johnson are all listed as game-time decisions.
Saskatchewan (9-7-1) will host the Calgary Stampeders (4-12-1) in the final game of the 2024 CFL regular season at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, October 26.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/25/top-de-malik-carney-returns-for-riders-season-finale/
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Roster changes;
Add to roster:
Quarterback Logan Bonner
Running back Peyton Logan
Remove from roster:
Quarterback Matthew Shiltz (to 1-game)
Running back Kylin Hill (to 1-game)
Roster Analysis: Quarterback Matthew Shiltz is out with a stinger/neck injury after a hit in the Hamilton game. That means Jake Maier moves to the starting quarterback slot and Logan Bonner is added to the roster. Also, Peyton Logan returns to the roster. Minimal changes.
Looks like the Riders will rest some starters if the Bombers win tomorrow.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 25, 2024, 04:04:42 PMLooks like the Riders will rest some starters if the Bombers win tomorrow.
Haha, is that legal? Labeling 5 players as GTD? When none have any signs of injury during the week? Then at the last minute they'll swap in PR guys if they don't need to win?
If SSK fields their strongest roster and CGY shows up with that shambles, our WDF hopes are doomed. We
MUST win vs MTL. MUST MUST MUST
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 25, 2024, 10:58:14 PMHaha, is that legal? Labeling 5 players as GTD? When none have any signs of injury during the week? Then at the last minute they'll swap in PR guys if they don't need to win?
If SSK fields their strongest roster and CGY shows up with that shambles, our WDF hopes are doomed. We MUST win vs MTL. MUST MUST MUST
I think it's become an acceptable practice since the league did away with the 4man reserve. (Used to declare 4 scratched players 1 hour before game time).
I guess it's something the Riders can take advantage of since they are playing at home and all their players are available.
calgary may not score a point
Quote from: The Zipp on October 26, 2024, 09:41:35 PMcalgary may not score a point
They don''t need to now. :)
From Taylor Shire:
#Riders updated depth chart with first place now out of the equation:
IN: DB Williams, WR Robustelli, RB Hickson, DB Onyeka
OUT: DB Milligan, WR Johnson, WR Emilus, RB Ouellette
Patterson to start at QB.
Picton and Hunchak elevated to starting receiver roles.
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Well, at least I won't have to wonder if SSK asked Dickenson The Lesser for a favor to ask Dickenson The Greater to throw the game if it by some miracle had been close.
I can take the tinfoil off for the remainder of the day eh
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 26, 2024, 10:31:07 PMPatterson to start at QB.
If I was a Greenie who paid & drove to see this game, I'd be a bit disappointed! Bet there's hardly anyone there anyhow.
They should still win handily, but boy will it be hilarious if they don't!!
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 26, 2024, 10:31:07 PMFrom Taylor Shire:
#Riders updated depth chart with first place now out of the equation:
IN: DB Williams, WR Robustelli, RB Hickson, DB Onyeka
OUT: DB Milligan, WR Johnson, WR Emilus, RB Ouellette
Patterson to start at QB.
Picton and Hunchak elevated to starting receiver roles.
Figured so after Bombers dramatic win. Now not sure if Calgary is not the smarter pick now, but STAMPS are so bad I think even Riders second stringers can beat them.
Can you actually sit out players at the last second? I thought rosters had to be declared one hour prior to the game, but maybe now it's even last second. Otherwise I guess players just dress, but sit on the sidelines.
Does someone have exact details on when FINAL GAME ROSTERS has to be declared & cannot be changed?
Quote from: ichabod_crane on October 26, 2024, 10:37:32 PMFigured so after Bombers dramatic win. Now not sure if Calgary is not the smarter pick now, but STAMPS are so bad I think even Riders second stringers can beat them.
Can you actually sit out players at the last second? I thought rosters had to be declared one hour prior to the game, but maybe now it's even last second. Otherwise I guess players just dress, but sit on the sidelines. Does someone have exact details on when FINAL GAME ROSTERS has to be declared & cannot be changed?
I looked in the rule book last night to find details on what you can do with GTD players. There's no mention of that using the search string "decision" (just command review and ref stuff).
Surely there has to be some kind of max you can GTD. Why not just put your entire team on GTD and then make up a roster when you find out the results of an earlier game?
League should do something about this. I've never seen a team put 5 guys as GTD since they started allowing GTDs.
Would be surprised if the CFL does anything with last minute Riders changes today.
Riders play by their own rules anyways lol.
Bad karma back to bite them again today.
memory from my youth (player on riders reminded me)
"Andrew Richard Robustelli (December 6, 1925 – May 31, 2011[2]) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. "
I wonder if Maier would benefit from playing with a different coach. He seems to be able to throw, quite well.
Wow, Mosaic is super mega dead today! The 200 level visitor side has like 100 people in it!
There was only 1 hour between games, so I can't believe this is just a result of the WPG win? I know I get prepped and leave the house way sooner than 1 hour before kickoff. Did SSK fans stop halfway there in their cars and turn around?
They don't want to celebrate their team having gotten 2nd in the W after missing the playoffs last season?
That fan base has really been disappointing this year. Will they ever come back?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 26, 2024, 11:57:42 PMThat fan base has really been disappointing this year. Will they ever come back?
I wouldn't. ;)
CRYDERS seem to be mailing it in this game. Calgary actually looks competent! ;) Then again if you are playing mostly against backups and practice roster players, Calgary should look a bit better.
Was not Fajardo also doing dink and dunk like Harris? That seems to be the Cryders mode on offence for years now. Air the odd one out. Not sure they really have a good deep threat still. Is that not what Fajardo yelped about later on during his stay there? Threw his team under the bus as well with sour grapes. Probably why they never resigned him. Maybe receiver Emilus is closest to their real deep threat. NO MORE CANADIAN AIR FORCE! ;)
Quote from: ichabod_crane on October 27, 2024, 12:44:16 AMCRYDERS seem to be mailing it in this game.
23-6 at the start of the 4th Q. I'm actually surprised Mace would allow his team to mail in this game. Then again, when I saw Patterson in place of Harris, I guess we shoulda known he's prioritising player safety. WSF should be a real slobberknocker.
Quote from: markf on October 26, 2024, 11:39:47 PMI wonder if Maier would benefit from playing with a different coach. He seems to be able to throw, quite well.
I doubt he gets the chance. He had every chance in the world starting for, what, 3 years for CGY? And tutelage under a great cerebral QB Dickenson... that's not good enough?
I think a team would have to be desperate, having lost the QB musical chairs that this FA will be, before they even think about starting Maier. I think he'd make a great #2 though if you had the money.
My guess is he fades away like Franklin did, or ends up like Arbuckle.
I know what I'd do if Maier was released tomorrow, though: I'd hire him as insurance for the cup run!