What QB should start game 1 (week 2)?

[TecnoGenius]

Wilson for me.  He has the tools and some experience with us.  But Strev if healthy a good option or maybe a little combo platter.

Yup, if Strev is healthy for sure we could see a combo platter with Wilson.  You maybe set it up as a 1a/1b and alternate a bit until you see who has the hot hand (or legs!).  We are kind of a "hot hand" team anyhow, at least we were under Buck.

But if Patterson somehow wins the job in TC then it'll probably be just 100% Patterson except SY.  If that happens, I'll be so thankful we're not playing in SSK!  That would get rowdy real quick.

[dd]

Wilson, are you kidding me?? This is the same guy who we didn't put in the GC when Collaros was hurt. Not a chance. We go with Patterson, who has CFL real game experience. He won't know the playbook as well as Wilson, but he's shown he can move the ball better than Dolegala did in Sask. Of course, if Strevy is good to go, he gets the nod, no questions asked. But Wilson would be my 3rd choice. I guess training camp and pre season reps will clear this mystery up. I am hoping we go more #1 team reps in pre season this year vs last years disasterous start. .

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

where have we heard that before... he gets pr'ed then sits, they then draft a qb high  and he gets waived to another pr who again would rather roster a player they used a high draft pick on etc etc

If Elgersma doesn't show up at all this season it's going to leave some bad vibes, looking back it appears Ty Ford wasn't all that interested in playing or staying in Wpg.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I think of the options Patterson is probably the most talented QB before camp starts. Opinions will absolutely become more informed as training camp goes on.

Game one though? Maybe some kinda combination of Streveler/whoever wins the number 2 job.

[TecnoGenius]

In the MOS interview with the farmer hat posted in the rookie camp thread, he says  very clearly Strevy is "ready".

So it'll be a tough TC competition and looks like Strev's is the current favorite.

They didn't mention any of the other QB options.  But to be clear, MOS didn't say the name Strev in any relation to game 1, but it can be inferred by the temporal relation of the two questions/issues.

[Jesse]

Or maybe he never comes. An article I read says they hope he can be #2 in Green Bay in 2026. He will compete for #3 this year and if he doesn't get that he will get PR'ed. They consider him raw but has all the tools they want. Live arm impressed as does arm length, hand size etc., things you don't hear about in the CFL.

Not saying it's impossible, but if they felt that highly about him, he probably would have been drafted.

[Jesse]

In the MOS interview with the farmer hat posted in the rookie camp thread, he says  very clearly Strevy is "ready".

So it'll be a tough TC competition and looks like Strev's is the current favorite.

They didn't mention any of the other QB options.  But to be clear, MOS didn't say the name Strev in any relation to game 1, but it can be inferred by the temporal relation of the two questions/issues.

This team doesn't really do TC competitions. Strev was the #2 when he went down. It's his team until week 2 now.

[Blueforlife]

This team doesn't really do TC competitions. Strev was the #2 when he went down. It's his team until week 2 now.

100% disagree that we dont do TC competitions.

[GOLDMEMBER]

This team doesn't really do TC competitions. Strev was the #2 when he went down. It's his team until week 2 now.

I hope your wrong with this statement.

[Jesse]

100% disagree that we dont do TC competitions.

We saw this with the OL last year. 2 starting positions were open and it was decided before the players hit the field.

But especially in situations where there's already a guy in the role, like Strev.

[markf]

article about Patterson while in the UFL.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/shea-patterson-usfl-stats-michigan-panthers-release/j8okdu6fxvqshzan9qqvpggq

Also

" The 27-year-old Patterson joined the Riders in 2023 and dressed for 13 games, seeing sporadic action as a short-yardage quarterback. After finishing his career at Michigan he went undrafted and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs but didn't crack the roster. Patterson took his talents north to the CFL, he dressed for five games with the Montreal Alouettes in 2021 and then played for the Michigan Panthers and New Orleans Breakers of the USFL in 2022."


He's 27.

[Ridermania]

Maybe it will be Dolegala after all.

Bombers released Dolegala a couple of weeks ago. 

[blue_or_die]

Is the question "who do we think should" or "who probably will"?

If the former, whoever performs best in camp and preseason.

If the latter, Strev.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I think Patterson starts week one. Darn shame about Zach. Call it built in motivation now!

[Blueforlife]

We saw this with the OL last year. 2 starting positions were open and it was decided before the players hit the field.

But especially in situations where there's already a guy in the role, like Strev.

100% disagree with your original statement, the club evaluates it's talent all the time and makes adjustments as needed.  You are over generalizing and wrong imo.  The level of competition is generally based on how many players are in camp for each position, their health, experience, cost, attitude, nationality and talent on the field (among many other factors I'm sure).  The organization is always evaluating that in camp, preseason, reg. season, off season and will bring in new faces as needed (PR).  I will not comment on the OL from last year can't remember what happened there exactly.  Our QB battle will be a good one imo and can't wait to find out the pecking order!