Jake Dolegala

ichabod_crane · November 29, 2024, 12:13:09 AM

Quote from: dd on November 28, 2024, 05:53:36 PMWe've got Dolegala, I wouldn't be bringing in any re-tread Qb like Davis, Evans, Schiltz, Maier, etc, as we know their upside, there isn't any, they are what they are. I'd be bringing in new blood like Wilson, and seeing what he's got and look to uncover the next Dru Brown.

Dolegala has an upside?!

He looked useless to me when he was in Sask. Wilson may be the up and comer as we know he has wheels (not sure of the arm or accuracy), but not there quite yet. They need a solid backup it is obvious after this past season with Collaros being so hot and cold. Maier is probably the best fit for that OR MBT. Maier has a good arm and pretty accurate. The rest have shown nothing that I can see to fill in at least for a short term injury to Zach or to mix things up in a game. Maier has had little help in Calgary (only one good receiver in Beggleton-rest are nobodies), so I won't dump everything on him for their poor showing this season or last. Adams better hope Stamps improve their o-line AND RECEIVERS or he will be running for his life next season!

markf · November 29, 2024, 12:36:49 AM

Dolegala might be decent.... highlights...

https://youtu.be/PobbjEK4wy8?si=pFG2HTTnENhffLsa

Waffler · November 29, 2024, 02:55:14 PM

Dolegala throws a great ball. For whatever reason he has yet to put it all together over a string of games. I trust the coaches to know if he can ever do it.

Maier has gotten better, especially this past year, but consistency is still an issue. He'd be a really good #2 if you could get him.

Wilson is the biggest unknown. Bring him back to TC and see if he's taken the next step is all you can do but he is still gonna be the 3rd stringer/short yardage guy.

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 29, 2024, 05:03:54 PM

Quote from: dd on November 28, 2024, 11:27:41 PMWere we ever told why Dolegala was not dressed for the GC and why we chose to go with Wilson as our #2 when he had no meaningful reps ??

I believe he was dressed for the game, he's the tallest player on the team, so somebody must have spotted him on the sidelines. As for an explanation why they didn't use him, I think the closest O'Shea came was something like "we like Wilson and he's been here since TC so he knows the plays".

Ridermania · November 29, 2024, 06:32:57 PM

He was dressed and should have played when Zach was injured.

Much more passing experience then Wilson.

Wilson is a short yardage QB.

VictorRomano · November 29, 2024, 10:47:50 PM

If I'm being honest, I'd love Walters to go after Tommy Stevens who's a free agent out of Calgary right now as our SY QB option. Dude is a load (6'5", 237lbs) and should be able to bulldoze his way over guys behind our Jumbo team. He had a 4yd average in Calgary this year and rushed for 10 TDs on 60 carries (3rd highest all-time in the CFL behind Flutie and Hank Burris), and set a CFL record this year for most rushing TDs in a single game by a QB (4).

My dream QB room in 2025 would be Zach in his last hurrah, Tre Ford as 1A waiting in the wings, Stevens as SY QB, and Wilson or developmental QB at #4.

dd · November 29, 2024, 10:51:00 PM

Quote from: VictorRomano on November 29, 2024, 10:47:50 PMIf I'm being honest, I'd love Walters to go after Tommy Stevens who's a free agent out of Calgary right now as our SY QB option. Dude is a load (6'5", 237lbs) and should be able to bulldoze his way over guys behind our Jumbo team.

Given Calgary's Qb troubles this past off season, I thought he would have been given a shot at stepping into the main role, he's been there forever it seems, and ya, he is a big dude for sure. The guy they put in instead of Maier, Bonner, was hopeless.

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 30, 2024, 04:28:42 PM

Quote from: dd on November 29, 2024, 10:51:00 PMGiven Calgary's Qb troubles this past off season, I thought he would have been given a shot at stepping into the main role, he's been there forever it seems, and ya, he is a big dude for sure. The guy they put in instead of Maier, Bonner, was hopeless.

Depending what the Stamps do with former NFL quarterback P.J. Walker, Stevens may become available, I don't think he has any more upside than Strev. as a backup QB. Bonner had one game to show off his stuff, I wouldn't write him off just yet as he seems smart and has a good arm.

TecnoGenius · December 01, 2024, 01:10:22 AM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 21, 2024, 01:26:33 PMI think Dru Brown was the best QB prospect uncovered by this organization in recent years. The rest haven't amounted to much besides being suitcase backups. Bit of a shame Sean McGuire opted out of football after 2021; he seemed to have strong potential.

We gave McGuire a garbage season game and he pretty much stunk. PS too. That's why we let him walk.

He was a very good holder and SY QB though, and I was sad to see him go. But it was clear his future as a starter was about as likely as Prukop's!

Throw Long Bannatyne · December 01, 2024, 05:21:38 AM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on December 01, 2024, 01:10:22 AMWe gave McGuire a garbage season game and he pretty much stunk. PS too. That's why we let him walk.

He was a very good holder and SY QB though, and I was sad to see him go. But it was clear his future as a starter was about as likely as Prukop's!

McGuire retired after the 2021 GC win.

TecnoGenius · December 01, 2024, 06:50:56 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on December 01, 2024, 05:21:38 AMMcGuire retired after the 2021 GC win.

Right, because we (or someone) told him he'd never be starter material. If he was the next Dru, he would still be playing. Love the guy, but he was as much #1 material as Brohm.

Throw Long Bannatyne · December 01, 2024, 03:34:58 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on December 01, 2024, 06:50:56 AMRight, because we (or someone) told him he'd never be starter material. If he was the next Dru, he would still be playing. Love the guy, but he was as much #1 material as Brohm.

You word that as if it's the truth, which can be misleading for others when it's just your opinion.

Here's what I found from a 3 second Google search.

"Sean McGuire's currently exploring options outside of football to move on with his life, so that adds a twist. He showed some good things the last couple of years," said Walters via conference call.

And McGuire has since decided to move on from football, embarking on a career in federal law enforcement, according to TSN reporter Dave Naylor."

https://3downnation.com/2022/02/09/bombers-want-experienced-backup-qb-as-sean-mcguire-contemplates-retirement/#:~:text=And%20McGuire%20has%20since%20decided,behind%20Zach%20Collaros%20in%202021.

DM83 · December 01, 2024, 09:28:41 PM

Bombers need a starting QB and a backup and a 3rd down guy.
They need to revamp their defense. Get rid of a 3man rush. That's a joke.

They are kind of like the jets. When the going gets tough, the jets and Bombers wilt extremely noticeably.

theaardvark · December 01, 2024, 09:31:52 PM

Quote from: DM83 on December 01, 2024, 09:28:41 PMBombers need a starting QB and a backup and a 3rd down guy.
They need to revamp their defense. Get rid of a 3man rush. That's a joke.

They are kind of like the jets. When the going gets tough, the jets and Bombers wilt extremely noticeably.

We should save money, and find one guy to do all three jobs....

yeesh...