Bombers agree to terms with Chris Streveler

[TecnoGenius]

Will Strev be #2 QB or SY QB or both?

SY for sure.  #2... for sure last season, but this season?  If he can still run, I'm guessing "yes", because -- why not?

I'm happy with this signing.  I'm a bit surprised though.  My theory was we were ditching a lot of the tub-bound guys and this was going to be a trend.  Strev kind of puts that to rest.  Clearly we are taking long hard looks on a player by player basis rather than a blanket "out with the old/lame".

I'm also surprised since Strev's BFF (Woli) is on another team.  (It could be the other team doesn't want him even for free!)

My hunch is we went to Strev saying "injury plus lackluster play = you want to sign for $99k?".  For some reason Strevie likes it here and is fine playing for peanuts (maybe with incentives).

I won't argue with that!!  Welcome back Strev.  You're one of this fan's favorites!  Maybe with a new OC we can do some 3rd & 1's for 25 yards like 2019!!

   

[Blue In BC]

I wonder if the rumour about signing Dukes turns out to be true. If it is that suggests they might be done with Wilson and possibly even Dolegala.

That seems a but early to give up on Wilson and I expect some other QB's to be looked at in mini camps and early days of TC.

How this unfolds is not known but we certainly need to see improvement by whoever lands as # 2 QB.

[gordo]

For some reason Strevie likes it here and is fine playing for peanuts (maybe with incentives).

Well what are his options.  I think he's nearing the end of the road, especially with the injury.  So maybe not much interest from other CFL teams and maybe no better offers.  And NFL tryouts are not in the cards for him now.

I like the signing just from a great guy in the room perspective.  I think folks have it wrong saying he'll hinder development of the younger QB's.  Streveler is not here to be our next starter. He's a year by year widget. He's here to (hopefully) add an extra dimension to the offence that few guys can do.  Run an effective pass/run option and be inserted a few times a game to keep the other teams off balance.  That is of course if the Bombers choose to use him this year in that role (unlike last year).

The Bombers will also continue to develop a chosen young QB to be our future starter.  Maybe Wilson.  And Streveler can actually help with that. But he's not in the long term plan.

[Blue In BC]

Well what are his options.  I think he's nearing the end of the road, especially with the injury.  So maybe not much interest from other CFL teams and maybe no better offers.  And NFL tryouts are not in the cards for him now.

I like the signing just from a great guy in the room perspective.  I think folks have it wrong saying he'll hinder development of the younger QB's.  Streveler is not here to be our next starter. He's a year by year widget. He's here to (hopefully) add an extra dimension to the offence that few guys can do.  Run an effective pass/run option and be inserted a few times a game to keep the other teams off balance.  That is of course if the Bombers choose to use him this year in that role (unlike last year).

The Bombers will also continue to develop a chosen young QB to be our future starter.  Maybe Wilson.  And Streveler can actually help with that. But he's not in the long term plan.

It does hinder development if he is the # 2 QB choice. He'd get more reps in practice and any necessary work on the field during the season.

At some point the # 2 QB has to PLAY in games. Even if Collaros never needs to miss game time during injury, there are game situations where the next man up can play. Winning of losing isn't always determined in the last 2 minutes. Coaches need to find and be willing to give that QB time to play.

Wilson had one completion in one attempt for 4 yards. YIKES.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It does hinder development if he is the # 2 QB choice. He'd get more reps in practice and any necessary work on the field during the season.

At some point the # 2 QB has to PLAY in games. Even if Collaros never needs to miss game time during injury, there are game situations where the next man up can play. Winning of losing isn't always determined in the last 2 minutes. Coaches need to find and be willing to give that QB time to play.

Wilson had one completion in one attempt for 4 yards. YIKES.

Yah, they either give Wilson a package with a fair chunk of playing time or they throw his potential away. If Zach goes down and they immediately hand the ball to Strev, Wilson isn't going to develop.

[theaardvark]

It will be interesting to see what Jackson does with Strevy.

And how Hogan utilizes him.

Obviously, those two had a lot to do with him signing here. 

We need Zach's heir at #2.  If that is Streveler, have at it.  Give him #2 reps.

If he's here for SY, gadget and emergency backup, then he sits at #3 on the chart for practice reps and in game replacement. 

Will his ego allow for that?  I hope so.

[DM83]

Wilson did not appear to have any significant potential.
He will be cut.

[Blueforlife]

Wilson did not appear to have any significant potential.
He will be cut.

Strongest arm on the team last year is what I heard. So limited reps we have no idea what potential he has.  I see promise and a lot of tools.  A classic DM83 moment.  He will need a good camp to continue to be part of the mix.  My bet is he makes it but too early to know if we will add more talent b4 camp.  Takes most QBs years to learn the trade at the pro level.  Patience pays off.  It did with MOS, management and Hall.  Lots of people wanted them gone back in the day, sure happy we stayed the course.  Some people didn't see the promise in Brown, now he is a good starter.

Edit Patterson throws another one into the mix! Great we got so many options!

I like all our backup QBs and may the best two out of camp win! Doubt any of these guys would go on the PR. Maybe Wilson?

[dd]

Lots of arms in camp this year. I think it will pan out this way- Collaros obviously #1 starter, Patterson #2, Streveller short yardage Qb or if he fails the physical, Wilson. Dolegala will be odd man out.

[theaardvark]

Wonder if Buck would pick up Wilson should he hit the PR...

[dd]

Wonder if Buck would pick up Wilson should he hit the PR...

I wouldn't be surprised by that move, Buck knows Wilson and how does BC have as their SY Qb??

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wonder if Buck would pick up Wilson should he hit the PR...

Maybe I missed someone but the Lions look frighteningly low on QB talent behind Rourke, they only have 2 no-names listed on their roster, Chase Bryce and Garrett Shrader.  Could be they are even more myopic than the Bombers approaching the season without a Plan B behind Rourke.

[Blueforlife]

The most interesting QB camp in years for the Bombers

[theaardvark]

Maybe I missed someone but the Lions look frighteningly low on QB talent behind Rourke, they only have 2 no-names listed on their roster, Chase Bryce and Garrett Shrader.  Could be they are even more myopic than the Bombers approaching the season without a Plan B behind Rourke.

Who could they afford along with Rourke?  Even with the +$400k and his restructuring, he's still the top paid QB in the league... makes the QB budget a lot tighter.

[J5V]

Good interview here with Strev.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0bqYrtrKGQ