Just wondering whether whether he might be a candidate as a QB coach? We don't seem to have one at the moment and Chris has both NFL and CFL experience.
It would be a significant drop in salary but his injury history will make it difficult to find a spot as a player IMO.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 07, 2026, 04:24:40 PMJust wondering whether whether he might be a candidate as a QB coach? We don't seem to have one at the moment and Chris has both NFL and CFL experience.
It would be a significant drop in salary but his injury history will make it difficult to find a spot as a player IMO.
God no, can't think of a worse candidate to teach young QB's. "If you don't see nuthin', tuck it and run!"
Streveler as a QB coach...?
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Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 07, 2026, 04:28:48 PMGod no, can't think of a worse candidate to teach young QB's. "If you don't see nuthin', tuck it and run!"
I'm not sure why people relate a player's career with their ability to understand and teach the game.
Strev does run QB camps and I think that is his post-career plan.
Dinwiddie wasn't a very good QB but he is now a very good HC and QB developer. There are many QB's that weren't great QB's but became good coaches.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 07, 2026, 05:45:24 PMDinwiddie wasn't a very good QB but he is now a very good HC and QB developer. There are many QB's that weren't great QB's but became good coaches.
The difference is, when a player fails because of physical inability, but still gets looks because he's smart, you can consider him coaching material.
When a player gets continued looks because of a physical ability but "can't read a defence" or the like, maybe he isn't the first guy to consider as a caoch.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 07, 2026, 10:00:56 PMThe difference is, when a player fails because of physical inability, but still gets looks because he's smart, you can consider him coaching material.
When a player gets continued looks because of a physical ability but "can't read a defence" or the like, maybe he isn't the first guy to consider as a caoch.
Dinwiddie had a very strong arm so I don't think he failed due to physical inability. The ability to read a defence and make very quick reads, have the arm strength and accuracy to compete as a pro are all different things.
I don't think every good QB coach has played the position. Being able to teach fundamentals and assess problems, dictate work ethic etc are part of coaching.
Do you realize that Streveler runs a QB camp?
There are many examples of average and worse players who become good coaches,
And there are plenty of great players who made bad coaches. Matt Dunigan didn't have much of a career as a coach.
And there are guys who didn't play at all who became great coaches.
Terrible idea, love the guy but not the time to experiment
He'd make a great strength and conditioning coach and if he did it in the NFL would get paid too.
He is also extremely smart. And highly educated.
Streveler received his undergraduate degree from University of Minnesota in the spring of 2016. He has completed a master's degree in kinesiology and sport management at USD and is currently working on a second master's degree.
Reminds me of an SCTV skit where Ricardo Montalban runs an acting school. Everyone he teaches ends up sounding/acting just like him (including the ladies).
Imagine Strevie coaching every QB under him to throw with Strevie-style mechanics. LOL. (Love Strevie's unique style, but that would be total disaster for others to try to emulate.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVVWF2DAeeU
We still can't rule out Strevie as QB2 or QB3... Seems like Mafia is doing a shakeup -- but I wouldn't put money on this aspect just yet.
Quote from: Tecno on January 08, 2026, 02:00:55 AMWe still can't rule out Strevie as QB2 or QB3... Seems like Mafia is doing a shakeup -- but I wouldn't put money on this aspect just yet.
No way we go with Strev as #2 this year, no way. The 6 pass attempt game he did this year was a joke
Quote from: Tecno on January 08, 2026, 01:57:37 AMReminds me of an SCTV skit where Ricardo Montalban runs an acting school. Everyone he teaches ends up sounding/acting just like him (including the ladies).
Imagine Strevie coaching every QB under him to throw with Strevie-style mechanics. LOL. (Love Strevie's unique style, but that would be total disaster for others to try to emulate.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVVWF2DAeeU
Loved SCTV, don't remember ever seeing that one, thanks techno
:D
Quote from: dd on January 08, 2026, 02:10:35 AMNo way we go with Strev as #2 this year, no way.
... and yet...
Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...
We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie. Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.
I don't think it's a bad idea, but we really have no clue if he'd be good or bad as a coach. Career backups have a pretty good history of coaching.
Quote from: Tecno on January 08, 2026, 02:27:52 AM... and yet...
Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...
We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie. Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.
Would that be last season when Masoli barely played? Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.
Don't think Strev would be healthy until halfway through next season at best, in that time Zach would have been knocked out of 3 games. Anyone aware if Strev is documenting his rehab online again? That would be a good indication of his intentions and mood, just can't see that dawg ever giving up.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 08, 2026, 06:54:01 PMWould that be last season when Masoli barely played? Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.
Don't think Strev would be healthy until halfway through next season at best, in that time Zach would have been knocked out of 3 games. Anyone aware if Strev is documenting his rehab online again? That would be a good indication of his intentions and mood, just can't see that dawg ever giving up.
Agree, Masoli might have stayed health, but he wasn't very productive.
Quote from: Tecno on January 08, 2026, 02:27:52 AM... and yet...
Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...
We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie. Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.
His performance ruled him out.
Some posts in this thread seem to imply that a QB coach in a professional league is teaching basic fundamentals like arm mechanics, drop back and how to read a defense. That's pretty funny. The guys he'd be coaching have been playing their entire lives at an elite level and most will have received NCAA coaching and some will have NFL camp experience. Assistants at the professional level are entirely different.
It would be like thinking a goalie coach in the NHL shows up to practice and "coaches" the netminder, "if the puck gets shot on your right side down the middle, use that pad that's on your right hand - it's called a blocker and you can use it to stop the puck! ...Yeah! Just like that!"
Quote from: blue_or_die on January 08, 2026, 09:15:50 PMSome posts in this thread seem to imply that a QB coach in a professional league is teaching basic fundamentals like arm mechanics, drop back and how to read a defense.
I'm pretty sure all of Strevie's QB coaches have been trying to fix his arm mechanics since 2019... AND his ability to read a D.
What pray tell are the QB coaches coaching them on if not improving their football IQ?
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 08, 2026, 08:18:06 PMHis performance ruled him out.
And yet we started him instead of Wilson or The Greek in that game he blew his knee out. Put another way: it took him blowing out his knee before we gave up on him...
The question is, does that last sentence end in "temporarily" or not...
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 08, 2026, 06:54:01 PMWould that be last season when Masoli barely played? Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.
Pretty sure he did a lot of BC SY duty (yes, Rourke does some/much too). And his knee held up for the whole season of that.
Never said he did much, just that the knee survived, which is, frankly, quite shocking.
The key with CS17 was that he never gave up, and he had moments of brilliance that we hoped would become the norm, not the exception. He wasn't a "one step forward, two steps back" problem, but he was more a "one step forward, then a step to the side, then a step back, then a step to the other side" kind of player. When he worked something out in his game, something else became an issue.
Like the caterpillar that thought about how his feet worked...
Quote from: theaardvark on January 09, 2026, 05:34:31 PMThe key with CS17 was that he never gave up, and he had moments of brilliance that we hoped would become the norm, not the exception. He wasn't a "one step forward, two steps back" problem, but he was more a "one step forward, then a step to the side, then a step back, then a step to the other side" kind of player. When he worked something out in his game, something else became an issue.
Like the caterpillar that thought about how his feet worked...
Very true, Strev had a few good games when you'd think, "he's finally figured it out", the first game of last season being one were he stood in the pocket with calmness and delivered the ball with good passes. The next time out it would be a total reversion, take the snap, fake to the right, run to the left and fake a throw somewhere in between to keep the defenders honest. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Quote from: Tecno on January 09, 2026, 09:22:18 AMAnd yet we started him instead of Wilson or The Greek in that game he blew his knee out. Put another way: it took him blowing out his knee before we gave up on him...
The question is, does that last sentence end in "temporarily" or not...
Ruled in by default and poor recruitment. He was appointed the # 2 QB the moment he was signed regardless of what the other QB's showed.
Quote from: Tecno on January 09, 2026, 09:21:24 AMI'm pretty sure all of Strevie's QB coaches have been trying to fix his arm mechanics since 2019... AND his ability to read a D.
What pray tell are the QB coaches coaching them on if not improving their football IQ?
I'm not saying these things aren't worked on...that's exactly what they're doing. I'm saying they aren't teaching them like it's a brand new concept. Someone like Streveler knows perfect arm mechanics and knows a ton about reading a D, he just couldn't necessarily do it himself effectively in a game situation at the pro level needed. It's like when you see one of those obese old Russian men who coach girls gymnastics - they absolutely cannot do anything they teach, but they are in that job because they have a wealth of knowledge to pass on.
There's also a difference between teaching and coaching. Streveler might be a terrible coach or a great coach, I just don't think we can base that on his career as a player.
I want a #2 Qb that can competenty run our offense, Strev has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt he can't, we have to get a Dustin Crumb here that when put into the game, gives us a hope our offense can run more than 6 pass attempts in a game
Quote from: dd on January 09, 2026, 10:10:00 PMwe have to get a Dustin Crumb here that when put into the game, gives us a hope our offense can run more than 6 pass attempts in a game
At the rate we've already been blowing SMS, and given OL & DL are arguably much higher priorities/concerns, I don't see how we have any hope of hiring any
legit/proven #2 not named Strev.
Where on earth are we getting a $100-$150k above '25 QB room cost to hire a Crum or Powell or Maier. Maybe we could afford a Masoli. That's about it.
Money issues could mean we are rolling with Wilson #2 and Greek #3. Careful what you/we wish for regarding dropping Strev!
Then again, if we put $400k more into our OL and make some great week 1 starter DPs and scouting finds, there's a good chance we won't ever need a #2!
In FA, I woud get a Centre, a DT and then a #1 WR, and then a #2 Qb, you may be right, we may run out of money to sign anyone
We seriously need a legit backup QB. Collaros is just another hit away from retirement.
His NFL pension, seems to indicate, money is not an issue.
How is the knee progressing for both Schoen and Strev? I would think both guys need more time for healing and their football careers are done as players.
Strev was amazing to be able to even play last yr.
Shoen playing career might be done. Knee injuries can go either way it seems. Some guys come back, some don't.
Great players! Strev is an interesting man. So much courage and toughness.
Quote from: DM83 on January 16, 2026, 06:18:05 PMHis NFL pension, seems to indicate, money is not an issue.
How is the knee progressing for both Schoen and Strev? I would think both guys need more time for healing and their football careers are done as players.
Strev was amazing to be able to even play last yr.
Shoen playing career might be done. Knee injuries can go either way it seems. Some guys come back, some don't.
Great players! Strev is an interesting man. So much courage and toughness.
Yeah, I'm not expecting good medical updates on either player. Information is vague but it did seem neither would be available for another 1/2 season. There is a risk for both the players and the team to consider re-signing either.
They were both warriors but multiple injuries can derail promising careers.
There are a few NFL QBs, who seem to have been given the instruction check your primary, if not there, your second option , and if not there take off and run. Those guys can at least run. Then there are dozens every year, who can't read a defence and their options.
I thought Strev improved at trying to read. His record seemed to say he seemed to do it, plus being behind a crap O line.
And let's be honest. If he comes back, he would easily be our second guy to start. And the way Collaros played. and the way Strev finished.....
Strev did pretty good behind an O line that gave the QBs little time.
Quote from: Tecno on January 10, 2026, 11:42:27 AMAt the rate we've already been blowing SMS, and given OL & DL are arguably much higher priorities/concerns, I don't see how we have any hope of hiring any legit/proven #2 not named Strev.
Where on earth are we getting a $100-$150k above '25 QB room cost to hire a Crum or Powell or Maier. Maybe we could afford a Masoli. That's about it.
Money issues could mean we are rolling with Wilson #2 and Greek #3. Careful what you/we wish for regarding dropping Strev!
Then again, if we put $400k more into our OL and make some great week 1 starter DPs and scouting finds, there's a good chance we won't ever need a #2!
Because we probably had some SMS left from 2025.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 16, 2026, 08:24:12 PMBecause we probably had some SMS left from 2025.
Hey, that was my theory! I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...
And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror. I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.
Quote from: Tecno on January 17, 2026, 04:51:14 AMHey, that was my theory! I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...
And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror. I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.
I think we spent some but not all of the extra 2025 money on 1 game IR. Most teams seemed to park some players there in that way.
We also signed some key expensive players before the end of 2025 which suggests we used whatever was left from the 2025 SMS.
I'll be surprised if any team still exceeded the SMS last year and we'll find out what the 2026 SMS will be in the next week.
Quote from: Tecno on January 17, 2026, 04:51:14 AMHey, that was my theory! I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...
And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror. I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.
Obviously teams made a greater use of the 1GIR this past season, so some of it did go that way. It doesn't mean the team finished the season with the salary cap spent to the exact dollar amount of the SMS.
Plus, by the end of January, we're going to get this years version of the revenue bump - before FA starts. So hopefully teams will be more prepared.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 17, 2026, 01:27:35 PMI'll be surprised if any team still exceeded the SMS last year and we'll find out what the 2026 SMS will be in the next week.
I think BC is still big time over. Probably MTL, too. Maybe SSK paying that D, even though the O was cheap.
Quote from: Tecno on January 18, 2026, 10:32:16 PMI think BC is still big time over. Probably MTL, too. Maybe SSK paying that D, even though the O was cheap.
SMS increase for 2025 not spent in free agency by any team IMO. So in that sense, I doubt they are over. We'll see when it's announced later.
Update on Chris Streveler rehab.
"Second time around with this rehab, it ain't easy but I'm attacking everyday! So thankful to be off crutches finally and back in the gym. The mindset doesn't change, one day at a time, consistent effort and attitude! Maximize each day, recharge, reload and get back after it. The best is yet to come!"
https://3downnation.com/2026/01/21/pending-cfl-free-agent-qb-chris-streveler-provides-update-on-recovery-from-acl-tear/
Follow him on Instagram here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTfmGOtkc58/
It sounds as though he's further ahead in his re-hab than I imagined. I'm glad that things are going well for him in that regard. Nothing changes in my thought that we're moving on without him this season.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 23, 2026, 03:08:58 PMIt sounds as though he's further ahead in his re-hab than I imagined. I'm glad that things are going well for him in that regard. Nothing changes in my thought that we're moving on without him this season.
He is relentless, you can fully see he intends to continue on with his football career and has no intention of deviating from his plan until he is rejected. If no CFL teams want to gamble on him I could see him playing in the UFL or even in Europe. Maybe some are right, he should get into coaching....just not with QB's.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 23, 2026, 04:56:47 PMHe is relentless, you can fully see he intends to continue on with his football career and has no intention of deviating from his plan until he is rejected. If no CFL teams want to gamble on him I could see him playing in the UFL or even in Europe. Maybe some are right, he should get into coaching....just not with QB's.
It is a good quality to have but teams will have to assess the risk. It's not clear when he would actually be ready to hit the field if a team is interested. Being ready to compete so soon as in the UFL I doubt. My expectation is he won't be ready until mid season but that's just a guess after 2 serious injuries.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 23, 2026, 05:35:03 PMIt is a good quality to have but teams will have to assess the risk. It's not clear when he would actually be ready to hit the field if a team is interested. Being ready to compete so soon as in the UFL I doubt. My expectation is he won't be ready until mid season but that's just a guess after 2 serious injuries.
Doesn't matter the risk of injury, what he offers at full health is still not enough IMO.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 23, 2026, 05:47:29 PMDoesn't matter the risk of injury, what he offers at full health is still not enough IMO.
We know that too but some team may see him as a viable # 2. That's more due to the difficulty finding quality QB depth. That includes the Bombers.
Lots of candidates on the TC roster if they make it to TC. Whether any of them last more than 1 season is unknown.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 23, 2026, 05:47:29 PMDoesn't matter the risk of injury, what he offers at full health is still not enough IMO.
I agree. He was a step slow last season. Throw in another major surgery this off season, I just can't see him being that effective.
I have no idea what the perpetual fascination with Streveler is as an actual quarterback.
He's obviously an A+ human and is a fantastic athlete but he can't throw and he can't read and he remarkably overachieved as a professional QB. Credit to him for that. But please. It should have been the end of the road two off-seasons ago. It surely must be now.
Will he re-evaluate his career and become a slash? FB/QB? Or even a TE/QB. I have to wonder if he would have had the chops to stick on an NFL roster as a TE, or if any team even considered it or offered the chance.
He player Rec in college when he couldn't get on the field as QB, maybe if no one offers him a QB slot, he rethinks the position?
We don't know what the future holds but he will try his best to recover and I hope he can land a job. I think he still has something to provide, in the right situation and price. A very tough road ahead but that didn't stop him last time. I think he might be employed by mid season if he have recovered and someone has injury or depth issues. Could also get a PR spot waiting for that type of situation to arise. A betting man would say he is done but I am not betting against this beast. While he struggled at times in his career and recently, I don't think some are giving him enough credit. He has played professionally in two league for a long time and that is an incredibly hard thing to do. I am proud of him and he can hold his head high if this in the end. Never a fan of kick the guy at the end or when they are down.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 24, 2026, 05:12:27 PMWill he re-evaluate his career and become a slash? FB/QB? Or even a TE/QB. I have to wonder if he would have had the chops to stick on an NFL roster as a TE, or if any team even considered it or offered the chance.
He player Rec in college when he couldn't get on the field as QB, maybe if no one offers him a QB slot, he rethinks the position?
Streveler is not a big enough guy to play FB or TE in the NFL. I know he was a physical runner as a QB in the CFL, but he'd get broken in half if he tried to play outside his weight class like that.
He should retire from football... he's had his run.. had fun.. time to move on.
If Woli retires, he and CS17 could go into business together. A gym, injury rehab clinic, or some such.
Chris Streveler on Radio Row at Super Bowl - talk with 'The Moj', radio voice of the BC Lions
Quote from: Stats Junkie on February 08, 2026, 07:05:47 AMChris Streveler on Radio Row at Super Bowl - talk with 'The Moj', radio voice of the BC Lions
Great interview, Strev. is such a positive guy, I'm sure he'll land on his feet somewhere on the field or off.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 24, 2026, 05:12:27 PMWill he re-evaluate his career and become a slash? FB/QB? Or even a TE/QB. I have to wonder if he would have had the chops to stick on an NFL roster as a TE, or if any team even considered it or offered the chance.
He player Rec in college when he couldn't get on the field as QB, maybe if no one offers him a QB slot, he rethinks the position?
No NFL (or CFL) team is gonna sign a 31 year old QB whose torn his ACL twice the past two years to play a position like TE or Rec where mobility is even more important than at the QB position
Quote from: kkc60 on February 11, 2026, 12:15:44 AMNo NFL (or CFL) team is gonna sign a 31 year old QB whose torn his ACL twice the past two years to play a position like TE or Rec where mobility is even more important than at the QB position
His interview makes it sound like he's really pushing onwards with the media or coaching angle. Not ruling out returning to playing, but he certainly spent more effort talking about his post-playing career.
We should just go out and sign MBT as our #2, I can't believe we didn't sign crumb or maier during free agency, last one left with any type of experience is MBT, who's not great but we re going to go with an unproven, untested rookie!?!
Quote from: dd on February 12, 2026, 10:54:18 PMWe should just go out and sign MBT as our #2, I can't believe we didn't sign crumb or maier during free agency, last one left with any type of experience is MBT, who's not great but we re going to go with an unproven, untested rookie!?!
agree 100%. MBT is the best option out there. he can win you a game or two
He can at least run the offense , which is more than we ve had in years here from our backup. #1 Qb s getting hurt is common place in the league and we don't have a backup plan, not good
No money. Unless he sits and sits and sits and accepts Strev money, which is doubtful.
On the bright side, we'll finally get an answer regarding Wilson#3!!
I think we'll have to wing it & pray, or find the couch-sitter if/when we need an IR-replacement QB, or make a big trade in-season for one (Powell please!).
If MBT was capable of being a QB1 in the CFL, he'd be that by now.
I'd be fine with him here, but I'd rather look at the new recruits, and hope one of them is better than MBT, or even better than Zach...
Quote from: The Zipp on February 12, 2026, 11:12:44 PMagree 100%. MBT is the best option out there. he can win you a game or two
I'm not sure that's true anymore.
Those 2-6 games Collaros is going to be injured is going to be fun....
Hopefully that UFL guy can step in and play.
Last year, we had Paterson in for a look. The depth of QB's that have had a cup of coffee in the CFL who have shown a tiny bit of talent is huge, and pinning hopes going forward on any of the "never made its" seems counterproductive.
Sure, the reference to The all time #1 QB being one of those that took time to break onto the scene rears its ugly head every time we discuss an MBT or a Dru Brown, but all seriousness aside, how many times more QB's come in an light it up day one? It's a far, far greater number.
So, hanging onto someone or signing a guy that had some flashes hoping he's the next "long maturing AC" rather than bringing in a cattle call of fresh arms and letting them loose on the 3 down game seems a fool's errand.
We have a plethora of QBs on our neg list for a reason. And its been a minute since we gave a Vet CFL retread backup any time behind C.
I have hope for Bryce Perkins.
He's 29 years old with lots of different experience. He checks a lot of boxes, and I think he can grow into a steady back up over this season. Terry can stay as the short yardage QB if Elgersma doesn't show up
Walters said we may still bring in a QB with experience, but they are still waiting to see what choice Elgersma makes.
Quote from: theaardvark on February 13, 2026, 03:49:34 PMLast year, we had Paterson in for a look. The depth of QB's that have had a cup of coffee in the CFL who have shown a tiny bit of talent is huge, and pinning hopes going forward on any of the "never made its" seems counterproductive.
I think they released Shea Patterson before TC opened last season and he's available again. I was impressed with his work as a SY QB wtih Mtl. last season, he was decently effective but as a backup he's maybe the level of Dakota Prukop.
Quote from: Jesse on February 13, 2026, 04:41:18 PMWalters said we may still bring in a QB with experience, but they are still waiting to see what choice Elgersma makes.
Walters seemed desperate for Elgersma to be the answer.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 13, 2026, 04:58:56 PMI think they released Shea Patterson before TC opened last season and he's available again. I was impressed with his work as a SY QB wtih Mtl. last season, he was decently effective but as a backup he's maybe the level of Dakota Prukop.
Yeah, that ugly fumble at the 1-yard line in the Grey Cup was really impressive.
Hard pass.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 13, 2026, 04:59:34 PMWalters seemed desperate for Elgersma to be the answer.
I doubt they expect him to be the answer, they want clarification if he's going to be here for 2026; yes or no so they plan accordingly.
Quote from: Jesse on February 13, 2026, 05:30:56 PMI doubt they expect him to be the answer, they want clarification if he's going to be here for 2026; yes or no so they plan accordingly.
They seriously need to find Zach's replacement this season, or they end up re-signing him again because they have no other solutions and no QB's with CFL experience are available. In that Rasheed Bailey highlight video it's easy to see how much better Zach's mobility was a few short years ago, he looked way more fleet of foot and agile. Maybe that trend can be reversed with a drop in weight and more long distance running, I don't know, he should train with Trevor Harris.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 13, 2026, 05:01:26 PMYeah, that ugly fumble at the 1-yard line in the Grey Cup was really impressive.
Ya, he's toast. Who wants that? Either he's so incompetent he fumbled a game-tying TD with a few mins left in a GC, or he did on purpose to hand the game to his beloved Green Riders.
It was dumb when we signed him before. It would be doubly dumb to sign him now. I don't think anyone will take him, unless it's Riders to pay him off for that easy win.
I would sign Brohm before signing Patterson.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 13, 2026, 06:39:39 PMThey seriously need to find Zach's replacement this season, or they end up re-signing him again because they have no other solutions and no QB's with CFL experience are available. In that Rasheed Bailey highlight video it's easy to see how much better Zach's mobility was a few short years ago, he looked way more fleet of foot and agile. Maybe that trend can be reversed with a drop in weight and more long distance running, I don't know, he should train with Trevor Harris.
Love Zach and what he's done for our team but it's not just his mobility. I haven't been impressed with his arm or his decision-making in the last couple of seasons. I would have been happy with Dru Brown but you're right, they seriously need to find Zach's replacement. We need a Rourke, Alexander, to groom for the future.
If he wants to stay in the game, coaching a year in Canada, would be an experience. If he's smart he'd be a great. Candidate for the NFL. They have apprentice programs. What's his wife do?
Quote from: J5V on February 17, 2026, 02:53:17 PMLove Zach and what he's done for our team but it's not just his mobility. I haven't been impressed with his arm or his decision-making in the last couple of seasons. I would have been happy with Dru Brown but you're right, they seriously need to find Zach's replacement. We need a Rourke, Alexander, to groom for the future.
There's this guy names Elgersma I've heard good things about...
The issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.
Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 17, 2026, 06:07:07 PMThe issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.
Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.
If Dru Brown comes home next year he'll be instantly appointed starter and Elgersma will have to wait for his turn in a line that never moves very fast. Could be another 3 years before this guy even begins to make his mark.
Dru Brown, if he improves enough to be wanted here, will re-up with Ottawa and Dinwiddie well before he would hit FA.
Winnipeg is not "home" in any way, shape or form. We chose Collaros over him, and traded him away for a 5th round pick (Ethan Kalra).
He's not coming back here. We won't have that opportunity unless he stinks, in which case, no.
The other factor may be that he's seen what it's like in a losing organization where turnover is the norm. Whose to say that Winnipeg wouldn't look very appealing to him. It wasn't like we just cut him because we thought he wasn't good enough, we just weren't ready to move on from a mvp qb at the time.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 17, 2026, 06:07:07 PMThe issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.
Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.
Dru has his detractors but put him behind a good O-Line and give him some decent receivers and he can certainly light it up. Make it happen Kyle. lol!
Quote from: J5V on February 18, 2026, 07:12:44 PMDru has his detractors but put him behind a good O-Line and give him some decent receivers and he can certainly light it up. Make it happen Kyle. lol!
It wasn't a massive sample size but he did just that when given the opportunity in 2022 and 2023. And he did well enough in his first season as QB1 with the RedBlacks in 2024.
Brown certainly has the tools, IMO.
I would sign Brown for 3 to 400k if available which isn't likely
Was a fan from the start
Will be interesting to see if his stock rises, stays the same or falls this year
My bet is even or up slightly
Dru is fizzling out fast in OTT. If he keeps regressing, and keeps getting injured, they'll move on from him and he'll be lucky to get a backup job somewhere.
To me he often seems TOO calm and disinterested out there. He has a strange demeanor. And he always looks tiny compared to all the other players. Strange that a guy like him isn't more mobile. Maybe he should work on his escapability.
Dru has had a lot of success in Ottawa. He had a couple 400+ yard games last season in limited showings.
He just hasn't been able to be consistent due to injuries. If he shook lose next year, I'd be first in line to sign him.
That said, if he stays mostly healthy, I'd anticipate him having a big year under Dinwiddie.
For sure, I think the happiest guy in Ottawa was Dru brown when they signed dinwiddie, he ll finally have an offensive mind to work with and I think Ottawa and. Town makes some noise this year.
Quote from: Tecno on February 18, 2026, 10:05:29 PMDru is fizzling out fast in OTT. If he keeps regressing, and keeps getting injured, they'll move on from him and he'll be lucky to get a backup job somewhere.
To me he often seems TOO calm and disinterested out there. He has a strange demeanor. And he always looks tiny compared to all the other players. Strange that a guy like him isn't more mobile. Maybe he should work on his escapability.
Brown's stock won't drop that far, don't know what Dinwiddie intends to do with him or if he'll do all he can to bring Chad Kelly to Ottawa. Bombers know exactly how well Brown can play and if they can provide him with excellent protection like they did for Nichols they know he'll throw some beautiful balls. Zach mentioned in his interview yesterday he remains super close to Brown and Prukop.
I think Brown could be successful here given enough support around him. He often looked very good in relief here (better than Zach sometimes). He would be our best bet right now to replace Collaros with a capable QB in 2027. I'm actually hoping Maier supplants him in Ottawa, which would free him up to come to us.
Quote from: theaardvark on February 13, 2026, 03:18:09 AMIf MBT was capable of being a QB1 in the CFL, he'd be that by now.
I'd be fine with him here, but I'd rather look at the new recruits, and hope one of them is better than MBT, or even better than Zach...
Rourke is in BC. Even that.. I'd rather have Zach. Where does this person exist? Get to work Kyle!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 13, 2026, 06:39:39 PMThey seriously need to find Zach's replacement this season, or they end up re-signing him again because they have no other solutions and no QB's with CFL experience are available. In that Rasheed Bailey highlight video it's easy to see how much better Zach's mobility was a few short years ago, he looked way more fleet of foot and agile. Maybe that trend can be reversed with a drop in weight and more long distance running, I don't know, he should train with Trevor Harris.
He already runs for his life...he does enough running. An Oline is what is needed. Kyle seems to be working on that. Thank god. He's taken enough hits.
Quote from: tlf on February 21, 2026, 07:15:35 PMRourke is in BC. Even that.. I'd rather have Zach. Where does this person exist? Get to work Kyle!
He already runs for his life...he does enough running. An Oline is what is needed. Kyle seems to be working on that. Thank god. He's taken enough hits.
Trouble with Collaros running is he runs like an old man now. He is slow, lumbering and stiff.
You'd take zach over Rourke!?! Admire your loyalty but Rourke is on the upswing with many years of productive football ahead of him, zach will be lucky to get through 2026 not on the IR. I d take Rourke over annoying in this league, top knotch passer and never gets enough credit for his escapability and running skills.the mans a freak
Quote from: dd on February 22, 2026, 12:32:02 AMYou'd take zach over Rourke!?! Admire your loyalty but Rourke is on the upswing with many years of productive football ahead of him, zach will be lucky to get through 2026 not on the IR. I d take Rourke over annoying in this league, top knotch passer and never gets enough credit for his escapability and running skills.the mans a freak
Fair..that was probably too loyal, can I have both? :D
Strev is to beat up to continue a pro career IMO
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 13, 2026, 06:39:39 PMMaybe that trend can be reversed with a drop in weight and more long distance running, I don't know, he should train with Trevor Harris.
TSN did that "Trevor Harris learns tap dancing from his mom" segment like 5 years ago... I laughed at the time. But hey, Trevor got his cup, so maybe get Zach into the tap dancing class room!