We need a backup quarterback!

[Austin85]

Chris Streveler isn't going to be a starter nevermind a back up.He would be possibly be a running back since he likes to run allot, but lately he hasn't been successful doing that as well. He needs to improve his passing game so much. I love his attitude and ability. I just hope when we need him again he can perform better, especially if he does get first team reps at practice.

[TecnoGenius]

A) At least 50/50 chance we start Zach next week in which case this isn't as important as it may seem right now.

B) Strev isn't going to be a starter (I'll admit that now), but that's not the question.  The question is: can he be a backup for the odd 1-3 weeks Zach is sometimes out for, and get you .500 W/L?  I think the answer is yes.  He won the other week starting, and he kept us from losing in a bind with a hinky OL tonight!

C) Can we win a GC with Strev as #1 vs MTL?  Probably not.  But if we're without Zach come the final 1-3 weeks, we'll probably "pull a 2019" and source a "more real" #1 QB for the playoff run.

I'm fine rolling with Strev a few reg season games if that's required.  We just have to pray that if Zach ever misses games, they aren't super critical ones.  Strev really does give us the best value for our limited SMS $$, and I think he'll be able to surprise fans sometimes.

[ichabod_crane]

Who is the 3rd string QB? Maybe throw him a few reps if Collaros is out a game or two. Maybe he at least has an arm to throw a few deep shots to Kenny or Demski. With Streves it's like even a short swing pass he can't even do properly!

Yeah, even his running has slowed down a bit. He tried to swing around the end one time and they bottled him all up. It's either plow up the centre or just off tackle for him it seems now. The so-called NFL QB training helped him zippo! Maybe he needed a true QB guru down there to improve his game, but being on some sad sack teams led nowhere.

With Rourke you see the potential there even when he had a few bad games coming back from the NFL. He proved he can still hang with the big guns in that Victoria game.

[Jesse]

Really hard to see us doing anything about it during the season.

We ride with Zach. If he's out, I don't think it makes a difference who's behind him.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Really hard to see us doing anything about it during the season.

We ride with Zach. If he's out, I don't think it makes a difference who's behind him.

I think if we lose Zach long term (which doesn't appear to be the case) we trade for a QB like we did with Zach.

Depending what happens down the stretch their could be a couple QBs available, possibilities include: one-team-quarterback Bo Levi, Bethal-Thompson, hey if the Riders keep losing maybe Trevor Harris is dealt. Lots to be decided yet.

[Bomber Diehard]

You look back now, we should have kept Brown.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

You look back now, we should have kept Brown.

Hindsight is 20-20 but probably. That said, it wouldn't surprise me at all if we fix the offensive line in the offseason if a renewed Collaros comes back next year and puts together a swan song of a season.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Who is the 3rd string QB? Maybe throw him a few reps if Collaros is out a game or two. Maybe he at least has an arm to throw a few deep shots to Kenny or Demski. With Streves it's like even a short swing pass he can't even do properly!

Yeah, even his running has slowed down a bit. He tried to swing around the end one time and they bottled him all up. It's either plow up the centre or just off tackle for him it seems now. The so-called NFL QB training helped him zippo! Maybe he needed a true QB guru down there to improve his game, but being on some sad sack teams led nowhere.

With Rourke you see the potential there even when he had a few bad games coming back from the NFL. He proved he can still hang with the big guns in that Victoria game.

Terry Wilson is the 3rd string, very athletic and probably has the best arm of all 3 but he's not likely to get any game time with Strev. standing in the way.  Still love Strev. but looking towards next season they need to give game reps. to the QB that is likely to replace Zach as he winds down his career. It should have been Brown but the timing was off and they let him fly out the window.

[dd]

I don't know why people are just realizing this now, but strev is who he always was, he's a short yardage Qb who runs for first downs that's it. A one trick pony, always has been always will be. Collaros is going nowhere. If it wasn't for the egregious hit 3 steps after he threw the ball, we wouldn't be having this conversation. He ll be fine, we ll be fine

[Ducky]

You look back now, we should have kept Brown.

Was not really an option, was it?  He wanted to be a starter.

[DM83]

There are a number of real good game managers on teams that should be available if their teams, are unlikely to play.

Toronto has two guys that are potentially available
Hamilton has all three guys
BC has Adams, but likely wouldn't trade him
BC just cut Donelega? Is that his name?
Ottawa . Do they have the aged Injured guy that just came off the injured list?
Edmonton has either starter. Aren't both guys on expiring contracts?

On Winnipeg's  style, game managers would be required.  Strev should be able to execute, RPO's short passes, QB run or QB draw.  In the game  he hit a deep in pattern and another curl.

The enigma. Player that could be available is Arbuckle.  He at one point was going to be the heir apparent in Calgary. What happened to him?.

It didn't appear Buck was hurt.  Then again, once he has one concussion, and the brain starts rattling around and hits the skull, it is really time To stop playing.  He seemed OK.  Now it's payback time. Brown should be chop blocked to send a message.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

There are a number of real good game managers on teams that should be available if their teams, are unlikely to play.

Toronto has two guys that are potentially available
Hamilton has all three guys
BC has Adams, but likely wouldn't trade him
BC just cut Donelega? Is that his name?
Ottawa . Do they have the aged Injured guy that just came off the injured list?
Edmonton has either starter. Aren't both guys on expiring contracts?

On Winnipeg's  style, game managers would be required.  Strev should be able to execute, RPO's short passes, QB run or QB draw.  In the game  he hit a deep in pattern and another curl.

The enigma. Player that could be available is Arbuckle.  He at one point was going to be the heir apparent in Calgary. What happened to him?.

It didn't appear Buck was hurt.  Then again, once he has one concussion, and the brain starts rattling around and hits the skull, it is really time To stop playing.  He seemed OK.  Now it's payback time. Brown should be chop blocked to send a message.

Dolegala would be our best quarterback prospect if he was a Bomber.

[Blue In BC]

Brown should be suspended for 1 game. It was a late hit and to the head. No reason for it at all.

The Riders should be fined since the same thing happened last year.

[Blue In BC]

Dolegala would be our best quarterback prospect if he was a Bomber.

And the least expensive as a free agent.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Brown should be suspended for 1 game. It was a late hit and to the head. No reason for it at all.

The Riders should be fined since the same thing happened last year.

He did go at least half Garrett Marino on that one and forced Mike O'Shea to wear his hat backwards for the rest of the game. O'Shea was locked in after that.