Streveler signed to one year deal - updated topic

[Lincoln Locomotive]

Wow....good news since Dru is leaving us and he's definitely gained some more experience down south.   He's a dynamic player and his teammates love him to death.   If we can scheme him in our O package as we did in the 2019 GC game, defences will be cringing trying to stop us.  He's just so entertaining to watch and he's tough as nails....

[TBURGESS]

Excellent signing. A steal @ $120K + Bonuses. Tell me again why Dru was worth $300k?

[blue_gold_84]

Love, love, love this news. Best QB tandem in the league. I'd have to think Pierce is pretty excited to put his 2024 offensive system together.

The Strevelation!!

[LXTSN]

Excellent signing. A steal @ $120K + Bonuses. Tell me again why Dru was worth $300k?

It sounds like he took a big discount compared to other offers because he recognizes the marketing opportunities as a fan favorite in Winnipeg. That's a smart man.
You can only get paid to be a football player until you retire, but you can make a lot more for longer if you are smart about engaging fans and the community!

[Pigskin]

It sounds like he took a big discount compared to other offers because he recognizes the marketing opportunities as a fan favorite in Winnipeg. That's a smart man.
You can only get paid to be a football player until you retire, but you can make a lot more for longer if you are smart about engaging fans and the community!

Someone should tell BO20 this.

[dd]

Excellent signing. A steal @ $120K + Bonuses. Tell me again why Dru was worth $300k?

Because he can consistently complete passes and throws very few interceptions

I don't begrudge dru brown for getting what he got. Streveler is basically a wildcat running back for 2nd down and short yardage situations. Apple vs orange 

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Excellent signing. A steal @ $120K + Bonuses. Tell me again why Dru was worth $300k?

Their circumstances are very different, that's why. It's a good signing and I'm happy we have a backup with some experience but it's not highway robbery or anything.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Their circumstances are very different, that's why. It's a good signing and I'm happy we have a backup with some experience but it's not highway robbery or anything.

It sounds like he took a big discount compared to other offers because he recognizes the marketing opportunities as a fan favorite in Winnipeg. That's a smart man.
You can only get paid to be a football player until you retire, but you can make a lot more for longer if you are smart about engaging fans and the community!

Must kill the Riders they couldn't sign him for that price, he's exactly what they need to spell Harris.

[VictorRomano]

Given the rule change that allows 2QBs on the field in 2024, I'm looking forwards to opposing DCs crapping their pants when they see Collaros under centre with Strev and eventual RB1 in a tandem backfield.  Handoff to Strev - does he put his head down and run, or toss a screen to RB1 in the flat?  Pitch to Strev with RB1 as lead blocker - does Strev run, or toss a rope down the sidelines to Lawler?  Toss a screen to Strev in the flat, and wonder if he puts his head down and rumble, or drop one downfield to Lawler or Woli?  What about ZC under center and a direct snap to Strevvy in the backfield?

Buck must be licking his chops in anticipation.....

[VictorRomano]

Because he can consistently complete passes and throws very few interceptions

There is no guarantee he'd have been able to do that behind any other OLine than Winnipeg's, which was ranked #1 by  large margin.  Would he get the same numbers in Ottawa, which had/has the worst ranked OL in the league for 2 seasons in a row, according to Pro Football Focus?  I doubt it.

[Jockitch]

Really pleased with the signing by Walters and definitely anticipating healthy running by Strev.

Also improved in reading defenses and a better understanding of when and where to releasee the ball

On paper ------ a great 1-2 punch 

[dd]

There is no guarantee he'd have been able to do that behind any other OLine than Winnipeg's, which was ranked #1 by  large margin.  Would he get the same numbers in Ottawa, which had/has the worst ranked OL in the league for 2 seasons in a row, according to Pro Football Focus?  I doubt it.

I m thinking since they invested in a decent Qb, its time they upgraded their bogus O line

[TecnoGenius]

Their circumstances are very different, that's why. It's a good signing and I'm happy we have a backup with some experience but it's not highway robbery or anything.

It is highway robbery.  We were going to pay Prukop at least that much, and Prukop can't throw (love him as SY though!!).

Strev isn't quite as good at SY but he's a run and pass threat on every snap, whether SY or not.

I'm not surprised we got him.  From all the chatter and hints and Prukop/#3 limbo I knew it was 50/50 something was going on and we were going to get Strev.

If I told the forum last week we'd land Strev for $120k everyone would have said it was impossible.  $120k??  If he had stayed beyond '19 he was going to cost way more than that.  Now we get a more-seasoned, NFL-vet Strev for $120k?  Get outta here!!  Best news of FA so far!

This solves all the problems @ QB and we can basically ignore losing Dru.  Prukop gets a big thanks for his service and walks.  And an ELC becomes #3 dev guy.  If Zach gets hurt, Strev is #1 for a few games.

Strev is a triple threat.  He's kind of Mahomes-like in that he'll stand in the pocket and then when nothing's there or his internal clock goes ding he takes off with such fast twitch you can't even believe it's real.

Sure, Strev has passing issues, but he was more than serviceable when here in '18-'19.  Surely he is as good as then or better now, after learning in the NFL.  He has a pretty big arm, though an unconventional motion, but it works for him.  His accuracy is mid-level.  His read speed is ok, but he can be tricked into the wrong read.  Maybe his worst aspect is hitting deep receivers in motion?

I'd say Strev is the best running QB out there (in CFL) that can still pass at a good level.  He's like a better Tre Ford.

I would have been fine signing him @ $200k, since he's basically a #2 and SY guy combined.  So $120k is indeed highway robbery.

Welcome back Strevie!!  Let's go kick some CFL butt!

P.S. We also have a possible Zach 2026 succession plan in place once again... if he proves better at passing than '18-'19...

[Blitzer]

  Great news! He'll lift the Bombers spirits.

[TecnoGenius]

Great news! He'll lift the Bombers spirits.

Yup, this is our first "excitement" signing of FA.  There's something to be said for bringing the energy and thrill to the fans come week 1.  Morale is important for players and fans alike and precedes tangible results.