We need a backup quarterback!

[bwiser]

Put Augustine in for short yardage plunge.

I noticed BC was using their fullback in short yardage situations. Might not be a bad idea.

[Pigskin]

Put Augustine in for short yardage plunge.

Big difference between Mackie and JA27. Mackie 6'2" 252. JA27 5'9" 200.

[ModAdmin]

I would think, assuming CS17 is out for a period of time and barring a trade, we will need to bring in a third QB during the bye week.  Riding with only 2  seems dangerous.

[M.O.A.B.]

Im ok with Dolegala as short-yardage QB.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Im ok with Dolegala as short-yardage QB.

I'd nix that move, don't even think the Riders used him in that capacity, he's too tall.  Corny wasn't great at it, but occasionally he could break outside and outrun all the little people.

[TecnoGenius]

He'd be a rental but I am sure he would finish this season here with the chance to get one more ring.

BLM isn't interested in getting a ring as #2, it'll hurt his feewings and tarnish his precious legacy.  He might do it if Zach got a season-ender, though.  If we were that desperate, sure, I'd swallow my pride and take him.

[Bluehawk]

I didn't know that thanks.

So far the list of possible replacements (I am making a list and keeping up to date from folks suggestions):

Jake D.
Pipkin
Fine
Taylor Cornelius

Long shot
BLM

Maybe?
Matthew Shiltz
Chase Brice (was with BC)
NFL cut, neg. list, US college guy
Prukop

Let's keep the list going fellas

I didn't know that thanks.

So far the list of possible replacements (I am making a list and keeping up to date from folks suggestions):

Jake D.
Pipkin
Fine
Taylor Cornelius

Long shot
BLM

Maybe?
Matthew Shiltz
Chase Brice (was with BC)
NFL cut, neg. list, US college guy
Prukop

Let's keep the list going fellas

With Strev very possibly done for the season, Bombers will need a go to second stringer with experience in the league.  My vote would be for Taylor Cornelius as he has had the best success from those listed so far.

[TecnoGenius]

CRITICAL: Strev is 2 QBs in one:

A. he's a legit .500 #1 if Zach gets hurt
B. he's a pretty good SY QB

Losing Strev means we just lost both.  There is no other QB in the league that is as good at both that is unsigned or likely available (trade).

So that means anyone we will get only be one of A or B!  So it is critical to identify what it is we need more.

The question is then: can Wilson do SY (B) well.  We all know Wilson will not be a good injury-backup (A) right now (odds of that are maybe 10% because he's a rookie).  From what I saw, Wilson looks ready to be good at SY.  So let's say (B) is covered.

So that leaves (A): a legit #2 in case Zach goes down.  We should 100% focus on this.  So cross all the "SY specialists" and "turf-throwers" off the "maybe" list (so no Prukop-type guy).

With so few games left, we should be able to afford anyone we can find.  And there's enough time before the post-season to get them up to speed.  If we don't think we have the money, or no one is available (trade or couch) then we could roll with another rookie, but that's a huuuuge gamble and who's to say he'll be better than Wilson.

Out of the names mentioned, the only guys that fit this bill that have a hope in heck of being available (by any means) are: Powell, Schiltz, BLM, Masoli, Ford.  Weaker options are: Corny, Pipkin.  Everyone else is just SY or hot garbage and I'd rather run with Wilson as #2.

I would jump all over Powell as he was looking great this season and would be affordable in terms of trade-bait.  That would assume he's not HAM's "future", of course.  Masoli/BLM/Ford would take a miracle to get a trade arranged, but I list for completeness as there is a chance they aren't part of their teams' 2025 plans.

[peg_city]

Jake Maier time?

[LXTSN]

I would like to see either Cornelius or Pigrome. To me it's gotta be a free agent and someone who can run!

Pigrome failed on his QB sneak opportunity here, but was a wrecking ball when asked to run the ball out of shotgun.

Cornelius was great at short yardage, and I think he would win about the same amount of games as Streveler would starting at QB.

[Blueforlife]

CRITICAL: Strev is 2 QBs in one:

A. he's a legit .500 #1 if Zach gets hurt
B. he's a pretty good SY QB

Losing Strev means we just lost both.  There is no other QB in the league that is as good at both that is unsigned or likely available (trade).

So that means anyone we will get only be one of A or B!  So it is critical to identify what it is we need more.

The question is then: can Wilson do SY (B) well.  We all know Wilson will not be a good injury-backup (A) right now (odds of that are maybe 10% because he's a rookie).  From what I saw, Wilson looks ready to be good at SY.  So let's say (B) is covered.

So that leaves (A): a legit #2 in case Zach goes down.  We should 100% focus on this.  So cross all the "SY specialists" and "turf-throwers" off the "maybe" list (so no Prukop-type guy).

With so few games left, we should be able to afford anyone we can find.  And there's enough time before the post-season to get them up to speed.  If we don't think we have the money, or no one is available (trade or couch) then we could roll with another rookie, but that's a huuuuge gamble and who's to say he'll be better than Wilson.

Out of the names mentioned, the only guys that fit this bill that have a hope in heck of being available (by any means) are: Powell, Schiltz, BLM, Masoli, Ford.  Weaker options are: Corny, Pipkin.  Everyone else is just SY or hot garbage and I'd rather run with Wilson as #2.

I would jump all over Powell as he was looking great this season and would be affordable in terms of trade-bait.  That would assume he's not HAM's "future", of course.  Masoli/BLM/Ford would take a miracle to get a trade arranged, but I list for completeness as there is a chance they aren't part of their teams' 2025 plans.

Some interesting points here.  We have to be realistic about who we could get imo.

[Ridermania]

I'd expect a new QB to be signed this week.

[blue_gold_84]

Jake Maier time?

In Winnipeg? Never.

[J5V]

BLM isn't interested in getting a ring as #2, it'll hurt his feewings and tarnish his precious legacy.  He might do it if Zach got a season-ender, though.  If we were that desperate, sure, I'd swallow my pride and take him.

Agreed. It would have a certain odour to it, but a cup is a cup

[peg_city]

In Winnipeg? Never.

A couple of more losses and Calgary is out of it.

Wilson could be our short yardage QB. Maier is our back-up.

Unless BLM is available, Maier might be the best option.