"The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with former Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Shea Patterson, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he will join the team when free agency opens.
Patterson completed 60 percent of his passes for 1,655 yards with six touchdowns against five interceptions, rushed 38 times for 134 yards and seven scores while posting a 2-4-1 record in seven starts for the Riders last season.
The six-foot-two, 202-pound passer was a three-year collegiate starter at the University of Mississippi and the University of Michigan, throwing for 8,800 yards, 68 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. He was twice named All-Big Ten as a member of the Wolverines and had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, B.C. Lions, Montreal Alouettes, Michigan Panthers, and New Orleans Breakers prior to signing in Riderville.
Pending free agents can negotiate with teams across the league during the current window, which closes on Sunday, Feb. 9. Players can agree to terms on a contract with a particular team, however, the deals are not legally binding and can't be made official until after free agency opens on Tuesday, Feb. 11."
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still would have preferred Dukes but that is just me..
loading up arms for camp??
terry wilson experiment over?
dolegala nice knowing you?
Quote from: The Zipp on February 09, 2025, 07:32:26 PMstill would have preferred Dukes but that is just me..
loading up arms for camp??
terry wilson experiment over?
dolegala nice knowing you?
I would have voted for Patterson over Dukes, but I certainly haven't watched either of them very closely. I'd be surprised if Terry Wilson doesn't get an equal opportunity to compete with Patterson for backup. Maybe Dolegala comes back for a three-man-fight-to-the finish, but he'd be my vote for early elimination. I'm assuming that Streveler is more of a short yardage specialist than a true backup or long term answer as a starter.
I thought Patterson showed pretty well last year in place of Harris, but Sask signed Maier and then Stevens, so writing on the wall that Patterson was not going to be re-signed.
From what I saw last season, Patterson played better than Dukes. Dukes started off well, but crashed and burned/struggled in subsequent starts and the Argos went with Arbuckle, so his ship sailed.
Patterson looked good, in his first season in the CFL. He looks like he can develop into something, I see why Walters signed him. I m actually excited about this one. And ya, this means Dolegala and Wilson are out.
I like this move
I can't remember is he mobile?
Looks like Jackson is going to have a lot of tools to work with in camp.
Wonder if there is an issue with Zach?
With Streveler back, I think Dolegala's time here is over, but maybe they let him come to camp and try to impress.
Definitely going to be a competition...
Ok, not a bad decision based on those left to offer a contract without breaking the bank. Wilson might be the only QB to accept a PR spot of these QB's and now he's fighting to retain a spot on the AR.
It does make signing Streveler even more a bit surprising.
Quote from: Blue In BC on February 09, 2025, 08:12:27 PMOk, not a bad decision based on those left to offer a contract without breaking the bank. Wilson might be the only QB to accept a PR spot of these QB's and now he's fighting to retain a spot on the AR.
It does make signing Streveler even more a bit surprising.
Agree regarding Wilson and PR
Quote from: dd on February 09, 2025, 08:10:21 PMI thought Patterson showed pretty well last year in place of Harris, but Sask signed Maier and then Stevens, so writing on the wall that Patterson was not going to be re-signed.
From what I saw last season, Patterson played better than Dukes. Dukes started off well, but crashed and burned/struggled in subsequent starts and the Argos went with Arbuckle, so his ship sailed.
Patterson looked good, in his first season in the CFL. He looks like he can develop into something, I see why Walters signed him. I m actually excited about this one. And ya, this means Dolegala and Wilson are out.
Agree with most of what you said but we won't know who is out until end of camp imo.
Quote from: Blueforlife on February 09, 2025, 08:14:42 PMAgree regarding Wilson and PR
Agree with most of what you said but we won't know who is out until end of camp imo.
Agree, heck Strev may not even pass the phyiscal which would bump Wilson up to SY.
Wouldnt Jackson have a pretty good book on Dolegala from BC? Patterson does have a good arm and mobility is better.
Started 6 games for the Riders last year. More of a game manager.
2024: 131/217, 1685 yards, 6 TDs, 5 Int, 7.6 avg. Rushing 38/134 yards, 7 TDs, 3.5 avg, longest 21 yards.
I m ok with a game manager as our #2, Nick Arbuckle was a game manager, they don't have to win us the game, just don't give it away with poor decisions and turnovers.
Quote from: The Zipp on February 09, 2025, 07:32:26 PMstill would have preferred Dukes but that is just me..
loading up arms for camp??
terry wilson experiment over?
dolegala nice knowing you?
Not sure. I was a bit surprised. It might be as simple as Zach's age and possibly this being his last year, and therefore, wanting as much competition in training camp as possible to pick the best two quarterbacks behind him.
F*** Yeah
I know people like Dukes, but if QB whisperer Dinwiddie is letting him go, that might be a red flag.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on February 10, 2025, 12:52:05 PMNot sure. I was a bit surprised. It might be as simple as Zach's age and possibly this being his last year, and therefore, wanting as much competition in training camp as possible to pick the best two quarterbacks behind him.
It might even be deeper than that, last year might have been Zach's last year, for all we know. There is a chance that the #1 spot might be up for grabs. I know he's said he wants to "win the Cup at home", but he got off to a terrible start last year. If he comes out of the gate as bad, or worse, we are going to need a top guy to step in.
Paterson has shown more than Wilson in game, having had more opportunity.
Streveler, is Streveler.
Just saying, the leash will be long for Zach, but not infinite.
What are you talking about, Aardvark?
Quote from: theaardvark on February 10, 2025, 04:56:03 PMIt might even be deeper than that, last year might have been Zach's last year, for all we know. There is a chance that the #1 spot might be up for grabs. I know he's said he wants to "win the Cup at home", but he got off to a terrible start last year. If he comes out of the gate as bad, or worse, we are going to need a top guy to step in.
Paterson has shown more than Wilson in game, having had more opportunity.
Streveler, is Streveler.
Just saying, the leash will be long for Zach, but not infinite.
Zach's leash is ultimately infinite, it could extend right through to next off-season and get tangled around the eternal questions of "why?", "what if?", and "how come?".
Good signing.
I like our QB room.
Clearly we need to develop a QB to take over when Collaros retires (which is pretty soon).
Well if management stays intact, maybe we bring back the guy that went to Ottawa
Meh. Just like with Dolegala, am I the only outlier here?
What's our fascination with ex-Riders? Hrmph.
Isn't Patterson the one that the Rider forum always joked: "ya, but he's tall"?
He showed me nothing exciting. Nothing to show he's a future #1. Yes, as a #2 I guess you could do worse. Yes, he's probably better than Wilson as season-insurance if Zach gets hurt.
But I'd be more excited if we signed a dude I thought could be a real future #1. Right now, out of the non-starters in the league, to me that's Crum Powell.
I do welcome more insight into what Mace et al are doing on the green team on O... that may help come post-season if SSK maintains their rising star status.
And yes, I don't see how Wilson survives against all these options.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 11, 2025, 10:40:46 AMIsn't Patterson the one that the Rider forum always joked: "ya, but he's tall"?
Nope, that was Dolegala.
Speaking as a Michigan fan Patterson is trash, he struggles to throw the ball deep. loves the 1-4 yard pass. Still plays like he has 4 downs. Needs 5 downs to get a first down.
IMO he's worse than Streveler.... like a discounted dollar store version of Jake Maier.
Collaros will be QB1 so we can leave him out.
Wilson and Patterson should be battling for QB2. I have more hope in the future for Wilson, but Patterson obviously has more experience and would help us win short term if Zach goes down. I'd choose Wilson and the long term upside but let's see how they play in pre-season.
Strevler should have the QB3/Short-yardage QB, but I really don't want to see him starting a game. I'd rather just see him in short yardage and use him in some play action plays where we go no-huddle following a QB sneak.
I would also be willing to hear out Wilson getting this role. He actually did a solid job last season, although I don't have those stats to back that claim up.
It's probably taboo to mention cutting Strevler, but for the good of the team now and in the future, I feel like it might be best to run with Zach, Patterson and Wilson as our QB room... (please don't hurt me)
There was an article about Streveler in the paper today.
The question was raised about why Buck didn't design plays around Streveler like in 2018/19. Strev couldn't explain it, but says he talked with Hogan before re-signing and I think the plan is to have him more involved again.
He had also broken a rib in week 5 (his start against Ottawa). So was also dealing with that the whole time.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 11, 2025, 10:40:46 AMMeh. Just like with Dolegala, am I the only outlier here?
What's our fascination with ex-Riders? Hrmph.
Isn't Patterson the one that the Rider forum always joked: "ya, but he's tall"?
He showed me nothing exciting. Nothing to show he's a future #1. Yes, as a #2 I guess you could do worse. Yes, he's probably better than Wilson as season-insurance if Zach gets hurt.
But I'd be more excited if we signed a dude I thought could be a real future #1. Right now, out of the non-starters in the league, to me that's Crum.
I do welcome more insight into what Mace et al are doing on the green team on O... that may help come post-season if SSK maintains their rising star status.
And yes, I don't see how Wilson survives against all these options.
Crum
YEAR
TEAM GP COMP ATT YDS TD INT AVG
2023
OTT 18 266 385 3109 10 12 8.1
2024
OTT 18 31 45 320 0 2 7.1
Total
36 297 430 3429 10 14 8.0
Patterson
YEAR
TEAM GP COMP ATT YDS TD INT AVG
2021
MTL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
2023
SSK 13 4 6 32 0 0 5.3
2024
SSK 18 131 217 1655 6 5 7.6
Total
34 135 223 1687 6 5 7.6
Not a huge sample size for either, Crum has more Int than TD. Not sure why you think he's a future starter when his own team has Brown ahead of him...
Not sure what type of plays Hogan is going to come up with. Streveller is a bruising, running Qb. We had a short yardage, fake the hand off, tuck and run outside play for him to run play, that's it.
He's a running Qb, and running Qb's get hurt. He's just coming off an injury that we don't even know if he can pass the physical.
Fresh theory, after QB Darren Grainger announced his retirement a few weeks ago Walters was forced to re-evaluate available QB's he could sign without the hassle of finding and bringing in an unknown. The goal is having an extra arm or 2 in TC.
He probably didn't have a plan for Patterson, but willing to give him a fair shot. Patterson did surprise many last season when he beat out incumbent Fine at Rider TC, he seems fairly smart but perhaps lacks great athletic tools, kind of a C grade version of Dru Brown.
Quote from: KINGCHARLES on February 11, 2025, 03:50:01 PMSpeaking as a Michigan fan Patterson is trash, he struggles to throw the ball deep. loves the 1-4 yard pass. Still plays like he has 4 downs. Needs 5 downs to get a first down.
IMO he's worse than Streveler.... like a discounted dollar store version of Jake Maier.
There is no place on this forum imo for the type of language you are using to describe a new member of this ball club. Would you say any of this to his face? Players deserve more respect than that.
Quote from: LXTSN on February 11, 2025, 03:56:42 PMCollaros will be QB1 so we can leave him out.
Wilson and Patterson should be battling for QB2. I have more hope in the future for Wilson, but Patterson obviously has more experience and would help us win short term if Zach goes down. I'd choose Wilson and the long term upside but let's see how they play in pre-season.
Strevler should have the QB3/Short-yardage QB, but I really don't want to see him starting a game. I'd rather just see him in short yardage and use him in some play action plays where we go no-huddle following a QB sneak.
I would also be willing to hear out Wilson getting this role. He actually did a solid job last season, although I don't have those stats to back that claim up.
It's probably taboo to mention cutting Strevler, but for the good of the team now and in the future, I feel like it might be best to run with Zach, Patterson and Wilson as our QB room... (please don't hurt me)
Agree with most. Camp will be very telling and preseason will help coaches make a very close and difficult decision about QB. I don't see Strev getting cut but needs a strong camp and to be 100% healthy.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 11, 2025, 06:04:04 PMFresh theory, after QB Darren Grainger announced his retirement a few weeks ago Walters was forced to re-evaluate available QB's he could sign without the hassle of finding and bringing in an unknown. The goal is having an extra arm or 2 in TC.
He probably didn't have a plan for Patterson, but willing to give him a fair shot. Patterson did surprise many last season when he beat out incumbent Fine at Rider TC, he seems fairly smart but perhaps lacks great athletic tools, kind of a C grade version of Dru Brown.
Not buying the fresh theory
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign quarterback Shea Patterson
WINNIPEG, MB., February 12, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Shea Patterson.
Patterson (6-0, 212; Michigan; born: January 17, 1997, in Toledo, OH) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2023-24) and Montreal Alouettes (2021).
He dressed for all 18 regular-season games and the Western Semi-Final and Western Final last year for the Roughriders, completing 131 of 217 passes (60.4 percent) for 1,655 yards and six touchdowns against five interceptions. He also rushed 38 times for 134 yards and a team-leading seven more scores.
The Roughriders were 2-4 in his six starts last season in relief of Trevor Harris, including a 19-9 win over the Blue Bombers in Regina last July in a game in which he threw for 261 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 35 yards.
Patterson first turned pro with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 as an undrafted free agent and after a stint in The Spring League, spent time with the B.C. Lions on the practice roster in 2021 before signing with the Montreal Alouettes later that season.
Patterson was the first overall pick in the 2022 USFL Draft by the Michigan Panthers in 2022 and was later signed by the New Orleans Breakers. He then signed with Saskatchewan in February of 2023.
He split his college days between Ole Miss (2016-17) and Michigan (2018-19) and earned All-Big Team Third Team honours in both his seasons with the Wolverines and moved past Tom Brady into seventh place on the school's all-time passing-yardage list.
Patterson was also selected by the Texas Rangers in the 39th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.
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Did he return a signed contract yet?
Quote from: KINGCHARLES on February 11, 2025, 03:50:01 PMSpeaking as a Michigan fan Patterson is trash, he struggles to throw the ball deep. loves the 1-4 yard pass. Still plays like he has 4 downs. Needs 5 downs to get a first down.
LOL, that's really funny! (don't care if it's true or not!)
Quote from: Jesse on February 11, 2025, 04:19:11 PMHe had also broken a rib in week 5 (his start against Ottawa). So was also dealing with that the whole time.
That would explain a few things! Dude can't catch a break. I'll have to hit up the PVR for week 5 to check it out...
Quote from: theaardvark on February 11, 2025, 05:42:24 PMNot a huge sample size for either, Crum Powell has more Int than TD. Not sure why you think he's a future starter when his own team has Brown ahead of him...
I didn't say he's a future starter. I said out of all the #2, #3, #4's in the league right now, he's the guy I'd pick as having the best chance.
I'm going by the last couple of games he started or subbed in. He suddenly appeared to have turned the corner in '24 compared to his '23 stuff. He was sitting in the pocket more, making good reads and passes, etc. In prior years he was just another scrambling/running QB.
He isn't good enough to be a #1 right now, probably, but I think he has a shot of dev'ing into one! He could even be "the next one", and I wouldn't mind if that was discovered here rather than in OTT or wherever.
In contrast, I don't think Dolegala nor Patterson will ever be "the one". But I'm open to being proven wrong should the need arise!!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 13, 2025, 01:09:43 AMI didn't say he's a future starter. I said out of all the #2, #3, #4's in the league right now, he's the guy I'd pick as having the best chance.
SORRY!! I had a brain toot. I meant all this time to say
Powell, not Crum. Too much off-season away from CFL and I can't keep my tier-2 QBs straight anymore.
Powell is the guy I would have liked to sign, but I think HAM sees this and won't let him go. At least not until they find a long term QB solution.