We need a backup quarterback!

[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.

[TecnoGenius]

Per three down nation:

This is fine, we have a hole right now and this is the fastest way to fill it.  I don't take this as any indication that we won't still got legit #2 shopping (couch, trade).  This is just what we can do right now.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

We need a smart QB.  Corny, I'm convinced, is basically a box of nails.  He has the tools in spades but absolutely no mental awareness or feel for the game.  Kind of like Dom Davis.  Maybe they can be ok SY QBs, but they make horrible starters.

Nichols was smart.  Zach is smart.  We need someone smart.

[TecnoGenius]

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.

Jake Maier time?

Maier would be a 100% perfect fit as a WPG #2.  However, he's probably $400k-ish level, right?  Maybe we could squeak that through the SMS with only 6 games left??

It would only work if Dickenson The Greater truly is done with Maier in his mind.  I think he is.  And the trade ask might not be huge, because CGY would shed/save just as much SMS as it would cost us.  With the savings CGY could go get guys they think will help the future.

That said, my first choice would be HAM's Powell.  I think he's ready for primetime and may surprise to the upside and be even better than Maier.

[jdrattops]

We need a smart QB.  Corny, I'm convinced, is basically a box of nails.  He has the tools in spades but absolutely no mental awareness or feel for the game.  Kind of like Dom Davis.  Maybe they can be ok SY QBs, but they make horrible starters.

Nichols was smart.  Zach is smart.  We need someone smart.

I'm still putting some of the smarts on the coaching he received while in Edmonton.  We also need someone who can get us a yard, which he was more than capable of doing over his short career.

[dd]

Maier would be a 100% perfect fit as a WPG #2.  However, he's probably $400k-ish level, right?  Maybe we could squeak that through the SMS with only 6 games left??

It would only work if Dickenson The Greater truly is done with Maier in his mind.  I think he is.  And the trade ask might not be huge, because CGY would shed/save just as much SMS as it would cost us.  With the savings CGY could go get guys they think will help the future.

That said, my first choice would be HAM's Powell.  I think he's ready for primetime and may surprise to the upside and be even better than Maier.

Dickenson has got to figure out what the heck he's doing. He ran BLM out of town for Maier and now he's running Maier out of town for Bonner?? Bonner isn't #1 material, not now, not ever. He's the one that wanted Maier, so stick with him during his rutt like MOS did with Collaros and work yourself out of this rutt. I'd even put Tommy Stevens in over Bonner.