VERNON ADAMS JR. TRADED TO THE STAMPEDERS

[Ridermania]

VAJ to Calgary.

The Calgary Stampeders have acquired American quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. in a trade with the BC Lions.

The Lions are receiving second- and fourth-round picks in this year's draft from Calgary as well as the Stampeders' second-round pick in 2026. B.C. also sent their 2025 fourth-round pick and 2026 third-rounder to the Stampeders in the deal.

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/b-c-lions-trade-qb-vernon-adams-jr-to-calgary-stampeders/

[blue_gold_84]

Well, that didn't take long.

Solid move by the Stampeders.

[Blue In BC]

I didn't think it would take very long to make a trade. This will make Calgary a better team than in 2024.

Maier may end up somewhere as a # 2 QB but will need to take a cut. I suppose that might even mean remaining in Calgary but I suspect he'll move on.

Stamps have 4 QB's as potential free agents, probably several of them will end up elsewhere. Which one stays I wonder?

Now that this has been decided, the other teams like Edmonton and Hamilton will need to re-evaluate the direction going forward.

[peg_city]

BC - Rourke
EDM -
CGY - Adams
SSK -
WPG - Collaros
HAM - Bo Levi
TOR - Kelly
OTT - Brown
MTL - Fajardo

This leaves, Tre Ford, MBT, Trevor Harris, Jake Maier, Masoli, Streveller & Alexander for back-up & starting roles.

MBT and Harris will take the starting roles, The others are back-ups?

I personally, hope we part-ways with Streveler. Wilson was able to take Streveler's stop. We just need a back-up.

[Blue In BC]

BC - Rourke
EDM -
CGY - Adams
SSK -
WPG - Collaros
HAM - Bo Levi
TOR - Kelly
OTT - Brown
MTL - Fajardo

This leaves, Tre Ford, MBT, Trevor Harris, Jake Maier, Masoli, Streveller & Alexander for back-up & starting roles.

MBT and Harris will take the starting roles, The others are back-ups?

Reports out of Montreal is that Fajardo will be odd man out. Alexander will be their priority.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I didn't think it would take very long to make a trade. This will make Calgary a better team than in 2024.

Maier may end up somewhere as a # 2 QB but will need to take a cut. I suppose that might even mean remaining in Calgary but I suspect he'll move on.

Stamps have 4 QB's as potential free agents, probably several of them will end up elsewhere. Which one stays I wonder?

Now that this has been decided, the other teams like Edmonton and Hamilton will need to re-evaluate the direction going forward.

Maier would be a solid back up with decent potential on almost any team, he'd fit well behind Rourke.

[markf]

There was a quite negative article at 3down nation about the Stampeders.

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/23/literally-a-d-minus-former-calgary-stampeders-offer-scathing-assessment-of-franchise-in-decline/

"Adeyemi-Berglund found himself shocked by the difference in strength and conditioning coaching he received after signing in Montreal.

"When I came in there and worked with (Pierre-Olivier Breault) in the off-season, it was massive differences," he remarked. "Supplements always available, always making sure you're getting protein shakes after workouts or even pre-workout drinks. It's bar none."

Even the most basic elements of players' day-to-day lives appear to lag behind with the Stampeders. Both Carey and Adeyemi-Berglund pointed to the food situation at their new East Division clubs as being a dramatic improvement from what they experienced in Calgary, where sustenance fell far below the standards expected by professional athletes."


Maier might become good if he had the right coach.... Jason Maas seems to be able to help quarterbacks.

Maier to Als, back up to Alexander!

[peg_city]

Reports out of Montreal is that Fajardo will be odd man out. Alexander will be their priority.

I heard Maier to SSK. Hard to think that's true with how good of year Harris had.

[blue_gold_84]

I heard Maier to SSK. Hard to think that's true with how good of year Harris had.

I'm guessing it'd be insurance. Harris will be 39 prior to the start of the 2025 season and he hasn't even managed to play an entire season over the last two seasons combined. Time is not on his side.

[Pete]

Surprised they couldn't get a first round pick which seemed to be price for a starting qb of Adams caliber.
Calgary did well

[Blue In BC]

Surprised they couldn't get a first round pick which seemed to be price for a starting qb of Adams caliber.
Calgary did well

The Lions get the 9th pick overall so it's their # 1st round pick. Some team must have given up a 1st round pick in the supplemental draft?

Or it was stated incorrectly in the article?

[Pete]

Edmonton used their pick in supplemental, it will be interesting if they have to give up a pick due to overspending cap

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Edmonton used their pick in supplemental, it will be interesting if they have to give up a pick due to overspending cap

Most likely, smart of them to load up on draft picks.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Good for Stamps.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

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