We need a backup quarterback!

[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.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

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

I'd love if they gave Piggie another try, he was never given a fair chance in Wpg., they dumped him as soon as Prukop came available and he endured too much chaos in Ottawa to accomplish anything positive. I think he's the kind of player that takes more patience to develop, but eventually the patience invested would be rewarded.

[J5V]

I'd rather give Wilson a shot at it. He might surprise us.

[blue_gold_84]

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.

Not sure that's saying much but I see your point. I hope it doesn't come to that, anyway.

[3rdand1.5]

IF Strev. is determined to be out for the season....kinda looks like it....we do not need a project or a guy with big upside or potential....we need a guy who has some live game action under his belt, is accustomed to the speed etc. of the CFL and that can if needed to come in and "manage a game" with few mistakes.

Easier said then done...and let's be honest Ford, VAJ etc. are not going to be dealt to us....

[theaardvark]

We need a development QB behind Wilson. 

If Streveler is out for any time, Wilson should be our #2 and get reps.  We need an ELC AR rostered #3 and a PR #4 QB.

We have a strong QB room, and we need to get some bodies in the pipe that are not retreads, but fresh guys that want to come in and be the next one.

[3rdand1.5]

We need a development QB behind Wilson. 

If Streveler is out for any time, Wilson should be our #2 and get reps.  We need an ELC AR rostered #3 and a PR #4 QB.

We have a strong QB room, and we need to get some bodies in the pipe that are not retreads, but fresh guys that want to come in and be the next one.

Wilson IS the dev. QB......we shouldn't care about next year and beyond....IF Strev is out we need a guy who can step in now with some CFL experience....I don't really care about the the pipe for the next 5-8 games...we can worry about the future after the season, today it's about replacing our #2

[Blueforlife]

We need a development QB behind Wilson. 

If Streveler is out for any time, Wilson should be our #2 and get reps.  We need an ELC AR rostered #3 and a PR #4 QB.

We have a strong QB room, and we need to get some bodies in the pipe that are not retreads, but fresh guys that want to come in and be the next one.

I like your vision.  Sometimes need to focus on the future and hope the present works itself out.

[peg_city]

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[jdrattops]

I like Cornelius if he's in game shape.  We need someone with experience in the CFL game who can do short yardage and manage a game of needed.  He was with the Esks/Elks during the wreckage and IMO never had the coaching even close to what he would get here.

[TecnoGenius]

We need a development QB behind Wilson. 

No we don't.  Wilson is the dev QB.  We don't need 2.  If you have 2 dev rookies then you have a 10% chance + a 10% chance of having someone that can win you anything, and at best it's probably .500.  That doesn't win cups.

In week 15 we must now only focus on the playoff run.