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[Blue In BC]

It would make the most sense if he's setting his sights on a return to the CFL.

And it would be awesome to see.

No surprise. He knows what he's getting with this organization.

I really hope he and the team agree to a contract.

How could we afford him but not Brown? I realize Brown is interested in starting which might be more of a reason for leaving but isn't that true of Streveler as well?

[blue_gold_84]

How could we afford him but not Brown? I realize Brown is interested in starting which might be more of a reason for leaving but isn't that true of Streveler as well?

Brown's got a higher ceiling, IMO. I'd imagine potential suitors are banking on him becoming a starter.

Streveler is a known commodity.

[LXTSN]

The nice part about getting Streveler instead of Brown would be that it would make Prukop expendable. We could bring some new faces to the QB room that might impress.
Fact is that right now, unless Colaros gets hurt, I don't think Brown will get his chance to shine.
I hope that Brown finds a starting spot for a team and does very well for them.

[Pete]

I think Strev would be smart to come to wpg, he's comfortable here, knows Buck will fit him into the office. and be given a chance to show his skills, that he has what it takes to become an elite starter in the cfl. Much as how Brown has done, but with more of a foundation.
It likely won't be  a question of money more of being able to reacclimatize to our game.

Whether he is able to do this is up to him.

[Blue In BC]

Brown's got a higher ceiling, IMO. I'd imagine potential suitors are banking on him becoming a starter.

Streveler is a known commodity.

That may be true or not. Teams thought many younger QB's were the future and they flamed out quickly. I like Brown but is he really ready to be a full time starter and on a bad team like Ottawa?

CFL money for Streveler is essentially pocket change. I don't think he's going to accept $150k for example. We know what he brings but can he be a good # 2 if Collaros gets injured?

Interesting questions but we'll see how this works out for him and for Brown.

Everybody is jumping on the Brown bandwagon and they may be right but we've seen this story before.

[Waffler]

I like Brown but is he really ready to be a full time starter and on a bad team like Ottawa?

That's the big question. He had the same team and coaches here to practice with for a number of years which I think explains his higher than expected completion percentage. Still, he is a smart and precise thrower so maybe he could adjust fairly quickly. If he plays within himself he's going to win a lot of games. The other thing we haven't seen is durability, not that he doesn't have it but we don't know because he hasn't played long enough to see.

[theaardvark]

If Brown is not affordable, Streve is even less so.  Brown is a potential starter wit a long career ahead.  Streve is a gadget guy, a great #2 who can finish games, and potentially start if necessary, but not a guy who is going to be a starter in the league without an extremely tailored offence, which may or may not be susceptible to game planning.

Could Ott roll the dyce on him?  Maybe, he'd put fannies in the seats, for sure.  Ham?  They'd love his style of play.  I'd place both those teams ahead of us.  Had Jones not signed MBT, he'd have chased Streve, for sure.  And turned him into a DE.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

How could we afford him but not Brown? I realize Brown is interested in starting which might be more of a reason for leaving but isn't that true of Streveler as well?

Agree, Brown was paid less than $100k, they won't be able to offer Strev. much more with all of the other players Walters is trying to bring back.  Logically, I can't see much reason Strev. should choose to come back to Wpg., no money and no quick route to a starting job within his timeframe.

[blue_gold_84]

That may be true or not. Teams thought many younger QB's were the future and they flamed out quickly. I like Brown but is he really ready to be a full time starter and on a bad team like Ottawa?

CFL money for Streveler is essentially pocket change. I don't think he's going to accept $150k for example. We know what he brings but can he be a good # 2 if Collaros gets injured?

Interesting questions but we'll see how this works out for him and for Brown.

Everybody is jumping on the Brown bandwagon and they may be right but we've seen this story before.

It's purely speculation on my part. I'm interested to see how it all plays out for him and Brown as it will seemingly affect the Bombers' QB situation.

Streveler is a solid QB2 (and jumbo/gadget pivot), so I can't see any team breaking the bank for him. He also gets a ton of familiarity should be come back here.

[Jesse]

Walters has told us that even if we could afford Brown, he's likely signing elsewhere. It's all about being in a place where he has a better chance of starting games. Whether or not he's the day 1 starter.

If Streveler is talking to us, he's obviously willing to step into a back-up role. He knows he's obviously going to play in each game with us. We have a pre-made package ready for him to dust off.

[LXTSN]

Agree, Brown was paid less than $100k, they won't be able to offer Strev. much more with all of the other players Walters is trying to bring back.  Logically, I can't see much reason Strev. should choose to come back to Wpg., no money and no quick route to a starting job within his timeframe.

Do we know what we were paying Prukop? If it was 100+ we can give him part of that money and settle on a fresh QB as our third.

[LXTSN]

Do we know what we were paying Prukop? If it was 100+ we can give him part of that money and settle on a fresh QB as our third.

Orrrrrrr.... would Collaros consider taking a paycut? Strev would make a big enough difference to a roster and locker room like ours to consider it.

[Stats Junkie]

Tim Baines @TimCBaines
Hearing the #Ottawa #Redblacks have reached what's believed to be a team-friendly contract agreement with QB Jeremiah Masoli, restructuring a deal that would have paid him a $100,000 bonus Monday. #CFL

Tim Baines @TimCBaines
The #Redblacks won't bring Jeremiah Masoli back with promises of the No. 1 QB job. It will be a competition. Expect them to get their guy through #CFL free agency.

[Blue In BC]

Tim Baines @TimCBaines
Hearing the #Ottawa #Redblacks have reached what's believed to be a team-friendly contract agreement with QB Jeremiah Masoli, restructuring a deal that would have paid him a $100,000 bonus Monday. #CFL

Tim Baines @TimCBaines
The #Redblacks won't bring Jeremiah Masoli back with promises of the No. 1 QB job. It will be a competition. Expect them to get their guy through #CFL free agency.

I really thought an outright release was more probable since his availability to return from injury is TBD. He'll start the season on 6 game IR quite possibly. However it's a low SMS hit and some of that will be protected on IR.

I don't think anybody expected him to be the # 1 QB even if he made the roster. So Brown could well get an offer to compete for #1 but is it a good fit.

[Waffler]

It's unfortunate for Brown that there are going to be few openings this year. If I was Ottawa I'd keep quiet for now too but offer him good money as soon as allowed to. I said good, not great, only because of the lack of competition to get him this year.