We need a QB for the be future and a good backup!

BLUEBOMBER · September 18, 2025, 05:32:56 PM

I think Zach plays another year and during that year, the BB better trade for a quality starting QB if one becomes available and have another backup QB in the cards. Unfortunately not that many QBs are available in the CFL since it's so small.

dd · September 18, 2025, 05:44:04 PM

No way we can go into next year with the same Qb room or even the same OC, changes are coming, they have to, we're at the bottom of the league offensively, nobody is happy with that

theaardvark · September 18, 2025, 11:17:33 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 18, 2025, 04:17:26 PMZach was smart to re-up for next year before this season began, now that the cards are on the table Walters can see it's not a good deal to pay him over $400k next season. Not sure Zach will back off on that contract as they're unlikely to cut him if he doesn't, but could get litigious if he holds them to the terms of the contract they signed. My fear is they honour the contract and they roll into next season with the same QB room, a year older and a year slower.

He can be cut at any time after the season. We are only on the hook for the guaranteed money, which is probably $100k to 150k...

DM83 · September 18, 2025, 11:51:09 PM

Any contending team with an O line trades for Zac. Given. Time Zac is a surgeon.
Next is Bo in Hamilton, third is Fajardo.
bc like Winnipeg is paying the wrong guys.they have brought in all stars at O line and let them walk. Then same with their receivers. Who they got?
All others are progressing, but.....
Sask with Harris is set, Hammy with Bo = grey cup

Throw Long Bannatyne · **Today** at 12:19:56 AM

Quote from: theaardvark on September 18, 2025, 11:17:33 PMHe can be cut at any time after the season. We are only on the hook for the guaranteed money, which is probably $100k to 150k...

Do you think the Mafia would actually do that? I'd think they'd use the off-season to negotiate and it would be resolved in some other way that wouldn't embarrass either party. Heading into a new season without an identifiable starter is a really bad idea.

Jesse · **Today** at 01:31:02 AM

A lot of speculation on Zach's contract.

We know he got extended for a year. We don't know what the new money is. We don't know if any of it is guaranteed.

TecnoGenius · **Today** at 01:40:41 AM

Quote from: Jesse on Today at 01:31:02 AMWe know he got extended for a year. We don't know what the new money is. We don't know if any of it is guaranteed.

I thought when it was announced there were numbers posted? I thought we were giving him a bit of a bump ($50k)? And he'll certainly get a retention/roster bonus, too.

Jesse · **Today** at 01:46:57 AM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on Today at 01:40:41 AMI thought when it was announced there were numbers posted? I thought we were giving him a bit of a bump ($50k)? And he'll certainly get a retention/roster bonus, too.

I certainly never saw anything.

TecnoGenius · **Today** at 02:30:07 AM

Quote from: Jesse on Today at 01:46:57 AMI certainly never saw anything.

Ya, I guess it was all just guesses. I found & re-read the original thread:
https://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=56416.0

Not many people think he took a pay cut (why would he?). My guess is still he's at par with '25 salary ($600~), or got an "inflation bump" to $650. But who knows. I also don't think he'll restructure lower because all the losing is only about 15% his fault (IMHO).