Blue Bombers add quarterback

blue_or_die · March 12, 2026, 05:57:16 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on March 12, 2026, 02:33:56 PMIf 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.

Well, I guess we'll just quit then.

I always want to be excited about the newbie QBs we sign and 90% of the time they're a disappointment. It's pretty much always been that way so other than a hope and a prayer, we really have no way of knowing if we have now or will ever have this year the "heir apparent".

blue_gold_84 · March 12, 2026, 07:39:34 PM

Would Cameron Dukes be worth a look? He showed some flashes during his time with the Argos.

dd · March 12, 2026, 09:39:34 PM

Quote from: blue_or_die on March 12, 2026, 05:57:16 PMWell, I guess we'll just quit then.

I always want to be excited about the newbie QBs we sign and 90% of the time they're a disappointment. It's pretty much always been that way so other than a hope and a prayer, we really have no way of knowing if we have now or will ever have this year the "heir apparent".

I hear what you're saying regarding newbie Qb's and I don't see that changing. I really doubt we have an heir apparent on our roster this year, there's only so many starting Qb's out there in the league and our heir apparent will come via Free Agency

Tecno · Reply #198 - Re: Blue Bombers add quarterback

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 12, 2026, 04:51:22 PMYou 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.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 12, 2026, 05:03:34 PMThat's my point, both fumbles were accidents.

The difference was that Brady fumbled with plenty of time left. Patterson fumbled very late in the game, such that it forced MTL into a panic final drive.

At PAS I looked around to all the guys around me and we all agreed that was game when it happened.

The Brady one did stink, and I say that was 50% what caused us to lose, but it wasn't insurmountable. The main thing Brady did was cost us all that momo. We had all the juice at that moment and could have driven a stake into MTL's heart. The crowd was REALLY bummed out at that point. They all thought they'd lose.

The Patterson fumble and subsequent decent return and good punt to pin MTL was basically death with a QB who can't move and no time left.

As for "accidents": if I put my tinfoil hat on, there's a non-zero (but not high) chance Patterson took a payoff well before that game to make sure he botched any important SY play. Patterson was Green longer than he was any other color...

Tecno · Reply #199 - Re: Blue Bombers add quarterback

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on March 12, 2026, 04:40:05 PMSeems 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:

Ya, that's it. Thanks for digging that up. The "ya" he says isn't "yes we are doing this", it's more a "hmmmmm" vocalization.

Also, the "when the Elgersma thing is settled" is meaningless because is it settled now? Will it be settled in a month? 6 months? No one knows poop, not even Elgersma.

I also read into it more of "we'll examine our options then", not "we'll for sure hire a vet QB to be #2 at that time". Plus, now FA is all done and all the quality guys are taken, there's really nothing to do other than comb the scrap heap or eye trades.

And if KW was saying "once Elgersma is settled we'll move"... well, I guess some could say it is settled (thought it's not) because didn't he sign in XFL or whatever? And yet no moves on QBs.

Nah, the QB thing we're doing is clearly this:
- see what we have in all the new arms coming to TC
- see what Strev's rehab is looking like
- wait another year for Elgersma
- panic sign a couch/trade if Zach 6G's

Basically the same as always. We're surprised at this point?

Tecno · Reply #200 - Re: Blue Bombers add quarterback

Quote from: theaardvark on March 12, 2026, 02:33:56 PMIf 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.

Has Zach ever spent a whole 6G on the 6G when here? I don't think so? This is a track record over 5 seasons now. Why not assume it continues?

Most I recall him doing is taking a head/neck whack and taking a couple/few games off. Usually only 1-2 games, but that one time I think 4?

Personally, I'm not worried at all. If it comes to it, we'll pull-another-Zach and splash trade for Powell or something.

Blue In BC · Reply #201 - Re: Blue Bombers add quarterback

Quote from: Tecno on Today at 08:14:00 AMHas Zach ever spent a whole 6G on the 6G when here? I don't think so? This is a track record over 5 seasons now. Why not assume it continues?

Most I recall him doing is taking a head/neck whack and taking a couple/few games off. Usually only 1-2 games, but that one time I think 4?

Personally, I'm not worried at all. If it comes to it, we'll pull-another-Zach and splash trade for Powell or something.

Yes, 2019 the year he joined the Bombers after early season injury in Regina. He has been more suspect in getting shorter term injuries that seem to be accumulating. IIRC he was bumped out of 3 games in 2025 and missed 1 complete game in concussion protocol. Overall he only played in 13 games which included that 1st game suspension. Still he's not getting any younger. It's going to depend on the quality of our new OL.

Speculating on getting a replacement in trade is never an easy spot to be in. Teams may not want to trade. When a significant injury happens may be past trade deadline and many other reasons. Dropping in a new QB mid season not likely so save our bacon.

While I wouldn't want Masoli he's probably the most experienced and readily available coming off the coach.