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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Official Game Day Thread -...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 12, 2026, 05:02:32 PM

I think Sterns was replaced by White not Nield, Sterns was effective inside and on quick hitters but was not much of a threat downfield due to his smaller size and Zach's inaccuracy on longer balls.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 12, 2026, 04:56:31 PM

You could equally point the finger at Brady for fumbling the ball in the ESF...

This is some really weird and unnecessary whataboutism.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 12, 2026, 04:51:22 PM

Uh, the loser who singlehandedly lost MTL the GC a couple of months ago in front of all of us @PAS?  Ya, not only do I never want to see him in WPG again, I don't think any team should will sign him.

But I hope they treat him real nice in SSK, free beers & food & such.  He did them a real solid...

You could equally point the finger at Brady for fumbling the ball in the ESF but you have to expect, in football sometimes bad things happen.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 12, 2026, 04:48:41 PM

Well it's a good theory. We've been trying to do that since Brown left. Most of us never thought that Streveler was the heir apparent.

So what do we have today in the wings? That's the giant question we can't answer at the moment. There is a certain level of optimism about the newbies.

There aren't really any CFL free agent QB's that fit the role beyond emergency band-aid solutions.

Time for the recruitment team to have success with those brought in. History has not been good at finding QB's for the Bombers.

The reality is that we won't know what we have until Collaros misses games due to injury. Our back ups don't get much playing time.

If Zach goes down for a few games or a longer spell, I think it's obvious they'll lose games they should have won, hopefully not enough to miss the playoffs but that is a real possibility without a proven backup.  As awkward as Strev looked as a starting QB he has to be congratulated for adding to the W total in the games he played, standard expectation is for a good team to win 50% of games using their backup QB. If the backup is in his first year, the winning percentage could drop to near zero.

Any of these available FA QB's have the potential to do better based on their experience in the league and their understanding of the game.


Tyrie Adams

Logan Bonner

Caleb Evans

Shea Patterson

MBT

Masoli

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 12, 2026, 04:40:05 PM

I'm not going to go back and witch the pressers again for the quote, but a reporter asked him if we were going to sign a vet QB and Walters' reply was something along the lines of waiting as long as possible for Elgersma and going down that route if we need to.

Seems like you're onto something, @Jesse. From the Feb. 12 presser.

I can't link the timestamp using the YouTube link feature, but that topic is covered at the 21:42 mark:

YouTube Link

#26

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Jesse - March 12, 2026, 04:26:45 PM

One of the many thing the Jets should be doing during the final 20 games is sitting Helle every 4 games or so to make sure he's good to go for the off-season and next year.

That was the plan before the injury to make sure he wasn't overworked but they threw it away after he missed so much time.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Jesse - March 12, 2026, 04:20:17 PM

I recall no such suggestion.  I may need a citation/quote to believe that one.  I watch all WFC pressers.

Of course, it goes without saying, that everyone knows if Zach goes 6G that we'll be on the market for a "real" QB (couch sitter, trade bait, whatever).  That's not the same as saying we'll be hiring, before week 1, a non-ELC QB, let alone a "super backup" (MBT/Maier/Arbuckle/etc).  And I don't think Elgersma has anything to do with it, other than being fortuitous gravy should he show up to camp.

There is simply no money.

I'm not going to go back and witch the pressers again for the quote, but a reporter asked him if we were going to sign a vet QB and Walters' reply was something along the lines of waiting as long as possible for Elgersma and going down that route if we need to.

#28

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 12, 2026, 03:32:42 PM

Comparing Winnipeg Jets Hellebuyck to Team USA Hellebuyck as though the two teams are somehow on equal terms isn't reasonable.

And it'll take more than a netminder playing at his absolute best for this team to make the playoffs, much less go on a deep run. This Jets team just doesn't have the horses.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 12, 2026, 03:19:51 PM

If we do not have the "heir apparent" on the opening day roster, ready to take the reins should Zach go 6G, then we might as well just quit.

Now, should Zach AND our chosen QB2 BOTH get 6G, then yes, call the guys on the sofas.  Until then, if QB1 goes down, QB2 - QB1, QB3 - QB2, and PRQB - QB3.  Just like the Streveler/Wilson/Chase QB room last year.

Well it's a good theory. We've been trying to do that since Brown left. Most of us never thought that Streveler was the heir apparent.

So what do we have today in the wings? That's the giant question we can't answer at the moment. There is a certain level of optimism about the newbies.

There aren't really any CFL free agent QB's that fit the role beyond emergency band-aid solutions.

Time for the recruitment team to have success with those brought in. History has not been good at finding QB's for the Bombers.

The reality is that we won't know what we have until Collaros misses games due to injury. Our back ups don't get much playing time.

#30

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by theaardvark - March 12, 2026, 02:37:58 PM

Yes, coming back, CH37 did not light the rink on fire.  Almost wish he'd missed another 2 weeks.  Then there's be an excuse.

Looks like his training had him peak in the Olympics, enough that he stole the Gold Medal for the US and got a Medal of Honor for his troubles.  I guess it worked out for him.

Time to go on a tear, and get the Jets into the wildcard, and stand on his head to get us the cup.

Its the least he could do for the team that is actually paying him.