Bombers acquire QB Dru Brown

[Blueforlife]

the risk is that Brown is on a one year contract so if hes in our succession plan we need to extend him

5 yr 1mil total lock him up I know I'm dreaming but you get what I mean 😏

[kkc60]

unnecessary and bad trade. succession plan, sure. but a 1st? with few quality canadians already? on a one year deal?? man I wish I had KW ego. Although I didn't realize at first the second is conditional. I guess we will see but at first glance, this pick looks closer to 2nd overall than 9th

[bunker]

I think its a great move. Having a viable #2 is far more important than the draft pick, and could be the difference between us making and not making the playoffs, were Zach to go down for a few games, or more. Also gives us a more viable replacement for Zach next year, if he retires. Also provides Walters with some leverage when negotiating with Zach, if Zach plays well this year and wants to come back in 2027. Win win as far as I can see.

[Blueforlife]

Lots of possibilities here i guess.

Collaros might be playing through something the team is a little concerned about and want a more proven/ready backup if he can't go.

They want to contend this year and want to give Elgersma more time to learn the ropes and not throw him in if Zac gets hurt.

Maybe they're having some doubts about the overall ceiling of Elgersma and this move not only gives us depth this year but locks down a good qb that can take over as starter next season (assuming ZC retires).

Best one two punch for future proofing our QB

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

DRUSKI!

I don't know how they fit him on the roster - or what this means for Elgersma. But ultimately, you bring good players in and let them figure it out on the field.

Good point, Brown restructured his contract prior to this season but I imagine he's still making $250k-$300k as at the time of signing he was projected to be the Ottawa starter.  I believe in the case of a trade the contract terms are assumed by the team that acquires the player, so should be a challenge for Walters to make this work. 

[towelie]

Either way. This makes no sense for Ottawa. No experienced backup and Maier looks awful. Unless they have another trade in the works they may just be writing off this season...

[M.O.A.B.]

one more thing Ott must be looking around maybe at Arbuckle?? They can't role with Mair can they??

Tor will not give in to that trade.

I won't be surprised if they sign Terry Wilson.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Brown isn't replacing Perkins as the SY QB, does that mean Elgersma gets booted to the PR?

[pdirks67]

He's the short yardage guy. He's not going anywhere. I bet Elgersma is on the reserve roster.

I'd be surprised if they wouldn't just hand the SY role to Elgersma.

[Blueforlife]

unnecessary and bad trade. succession plan, sure. but a 1st? with few quality canadians already? on a one year deal?? man I wish I had KW ego

Now I have heard it all

Necessary for succession planning
Necessary for insurance
Necessary to give our young stud at QB time
Necessary for long term organizational stability at QB
Good trade
Yes we will loose a good Canadian player 100%
But we just got a good American vet
We can sign him cheap 1 yr deal non issue handled internally

Maybe trade for a draft pick as assets allow or sign a guy pluck a cdn off pr lots ways to shore up cdns which is always a concern

[Blueforlife]

I'd be surprised if they wouldn't just hand the SY role to Elgersma.

110%

[M.O.A.B.]

Ummm...why?

and why not?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'd be surprised if they wouldn't just hand the SY role to Elgersma.

He's 7 ft tall and not very sneaky, Perkins has been perfect.

[Blueforlife]

and why not?

Echo echo echo

Fffacts of life

He's 7 ft tall and not very sneaky, Perkins has been perfect.

He can do it, yes not as well but keep him on the AR as he is a special talent to develop

A good debate thought massive decision

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

one more thing Ott must be looking around maybe at Arbuckle?? They can't role with Mair can they??

Missing puzzle piece, Ottawa signs MBT.

https://3downnation.com/2026/06/23/ottawa-redblacks-to-sign-qb-mcleod-bethel-thompson-report/