Tre Ford

Started by Blue In BC, January 27, 2026, 05:27:29 PM

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Waffler

#45
January 29, 2026, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Ducky on January 29, 2026, 03:10:19 AMThe issue is Collaros is a bad Qb if he does not have elite protection.

I feel like he's the last one to know his arm is shot. The CFL play of the year SHOULD have been an easy catch/TD but like almost all his deep balls the receiver has to wait. He had time, wound up and gave it his all too.

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Throw Long Bannatyne

#46
January 29, 2026, 06:11:38 PM Last Edit: January 29, 2026, 08:08:16 PM by Throw Long Bannatyne
Quote from: Waffler on January 29, 2026, 03:13:06 PMI feel like he's the last one to know his arm is shot. The CFL play of the year SHOULD have been an easy catch/TD but like almost all his deep balls the receiver has to wait. He had time, wound up and gave it his all too.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y0j0eUgkjfg

I don't think Zach's arm is shot, he just never had the best arm or technique.  If you watch BLM throw it looks smooth, effortless and graceful. Zach throws the ball like a shot-putter in comparison, putting his entire body into throws, it looks stout, like he spends too much time in the weight room and not enough time doing yoga. 

Blue In BC

#47
Today at 05:03:27 PM
He was released today ahead of having to pay the signing bonus.

Ok. So where does he end up and at what SMS?
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blue_gold_84

#48
Today at 05:04:44 PM

Throw Long Bannatyne

#49
Today at 05:08:26 PM
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on Today at 05:04:44 PMElks release QB Ford

If Ford is smart he waits till FA to see if he can ignite a bidding war, I still expect him to end up in BC.

DM83

#50
Today at 05:17:56 PM
He's a typical great athlete.
Good escape ability, then Attention deficit disorder kicks in 23 guys all a blur after the ball is snapped.

He needs a true QB whisperer.
I.e pre snap positional read.
Who is likely to be open.
During play look for one receiver based on pre snap read,
Open ...Throw the ball.
Covered? .... who is the next receiver in the area, but at a different field level. Not open?
 run.

I have not seen that with him. I don't think he has the discipline to do that.

I assume most everyone has concluded that as well.  He will be playing in the Edmonton touch league. Does he have a teaching degree?  Any degree? 

That's it.

Blue In BC

#51
Today at 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 05:08:26 PMIf Ford is smart he waits till FA to see if he can ignite a bidding war, I still expect him to end up in BC.

BC would be the last place I'd expect him to land. A couple of reasons. Rourke is the top CFL QB, young and just extended another 2 seasons into 2028. Their SMS may be an issue with the new players signed and the new contract for Rourke. At least compared to other teams so chances he'd get a much lower contract value offer.

Ford would never see the field there.

Montreal would seem to be out for much the same reason but they'll have more cap room since Alexander still has a reasonable contract.

Ottawa somewhat in the same position. Argos have their QB but higher SMS already.

Teams like the Riders, Bombers, TiCats have QB's that might be close to their last season.

So their may be a small scale bidding war but I'd guess one of those teams might show some interest 1st.

Ford is going to have to drop down to $200K preferably but might get $225K-$250K which IMO is too much.

We'll see soon, probably 1st couple of days into tampering window even though he could sign elsewhere today.
One game at a time.

theaardvark

#52
Today at 05:23:46 PM
I guess it comes down to whether teams think he has potential to be a Flutie and compete in spite of his size.

He has shown flashes, and who knows what happens with a different OC, oline and time...

Curious they have kept Ty, guessing he didn't have the same bonus timing.
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Blue In BC

#53
Today at 05:29:48 PM Last Edit: Today at 05:34:15 PM by Blue In BC
Quote from: theaardvark on Today at 05:23:46 PMI guess it comes down to whether teams think he has potential to be a Flutie and compete in spite of his size.

He has shown flashes, and who knows what happens with a different OC, oline and time...

Curious they have kept Ty, guessing he didn't have the same bonus timing.

Well it has something to do with teams not having great # 2 or even # 3 QB's. Bit of a crapshoot. So athletic talent is a good starting place. At least teams know his strengths and his weaknesses.

Tyrell may or may not have early money but is a top player at his position and National status.

Bombers have 5 QB's on the roster and none with much experience behind Collaros. One of the back ups could be the next Collaros or Alexander. Or all of them could get replaced during the course of TC. Even Wilson is a giant question mark we posters can't address. He may have high football IQ that he shows in meeting in practice. He's athletic and could have some upside.

I'm just guessing but I think Bryce Perkins makes a strong run at # 2.
One game at a time.

Jesse

#54
Today at 05:37:03 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on Today at 05:23:46 PMCurious they have kept Ty, guessing he didn't have the same bonus timing.

Why is that curious? I'm sure he did get an off season bonus which they gladly paid.
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blue_gold_84

#55
Today at 05:37:32 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 05:08:26 PMIf Ford is smart he waits till FA to see if he can ignite a bidding war, I still expect him to end up in BC.

Unless he's taking a paycut to be QB2, I can't see him going there. The Lions already have a ton invested in their QB1.

Jesse

#56
Today at 05:42:56 PM
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on Today at 05:37:32 PMUnless he's taking a paycut to be QB2, I can't see him going there. The Lions already have a ton invested in their QB1.

He's obviously taking a major pay cut, otherwise someone would have just traded for him.
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Pigskin

#57
Today at 05:45:44 PM
I would sign him at the right price.
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theaardvark

#58
Today at 06:13:38 PM
It seems everyone assumes he is moving on from EDM.  Is there any reason he couldn't end up back in Edm?  Was his release prompted by the impending bonus and not renegotiating the deal in time, or him thinking he could get a better deal elsewhere?

He will get a chance now to see if any other team wants to take a flyer on him, at more than what Edm was willing to commit to him as QB2.  And then he can make his best deal with Hervey to stay with his brother (might be funny if the DB brother ends up better paid than the QB brother, and induce the Sinopoli effect).
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Blue In BC

#59
Today at 06:15:24 PM
Quote from: theaardvark on Today at 06:13:38 PMIt seems everyone assumes he is moving on from EDM.  Is there any reason he couldn't end up back in Edm?  Was his release prompted by the impending bonus and not renegotiating the deal in time, or him thinking he could get a better deal elsewhere?

He will get a chance now to see if any other team wants to take a flyer on him, at more than what Edm was willing to commit to him as QB2.  And then he can make his best deal with Hervey to stay with his brother (might be funny if the DB brother ends up better paid than the QB brother, and induce the Sinopoli effect).

The Elks had 2 months to re-negotiate his contact. It's possible he returns but I think that boat may have sailed.
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