What QB should start game 1 (week 2)?

[theaardvark]

What does Woli have to do with Strev? Because they were friends? I think you're reaching for something that isn't there.

They are more than friends, best men at each others wedding, going to Australia for it...  these guys are bro's.  And like Tyrell Ford, sometimes you just want to play with your bro.

Not a stretch at all.  All things being equal, Ican see Goveia making a bid that makes Strevy forget his fur coat.

[Jesse]

They are more than friends, best men at each others wedding, going to Australia for it...  these guys are bro's.  And like Tyrell Ford, sometimes you just want to play with your bro.

Not a stretch at all.  All things being equal, Ican see Goveia making a bid that makes Strevy forget his fur coat.

Yes, if Goveia or any other GM offers him more than we do, that is where he will go. Much like Edmonton offered Ford more than we did.

[TecnoGenius]

They are more than friends, best men at each others wedding, going to Australia for it...  these guys are bro's.  And like Tyrell Ford, sometimes you just want to play with your bro.

They also used to be a great connection in-game.  They used to room together and seemed to talk plays & routes and draw up some stuff/tweaks that were unique to the pair.

[theaardvark]

Now you can take Paterson off the poll...

[TecnoGenius]

Now you can take Paterson off the poll...

LOL, ya.

I wonder why we don't do the hold-5-legit-QBs-on-the-roster thing TOR did a while back and then trade for big DPs when the other teams have injuries.  Sometimes it's aggravating how straight-laced and boy-scout Mafia is!  If it's not KISS, it's not within the walls of PAS.

But I'm not complaining, it's worked near perfectly since 2019.  Maybe when you bring on too many complications you lose focus of the things that really matter.  That said, TOR has won 2 cups in 3 years with the word "simple" banned from their dictionary...

[TecnoGenius]

Now you can take Paterson off the poll...

So Paterson was basically just an "insurance rental", kind of like Dolegala.  I'm fine with it.  And a part of me is very glad to see the "Green" QBs shown the door, but that's my blue bias peeking through.

[theaardvark]

I think Paterson was here for a legit look.  He obviously did not fit well enough, or did not have the tools to continue.  Maybe Chase showed really well, or Wilson progressed in the offseason.  Strevy being fully healthy was also a factor.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I think Paterson was here for a legit look.  He obviously did not fit well enough, or did not have the tools to continue.  Maybe Chase showed really well, or Wilson progressed in the offseason.  Strevy being fully healthy was also a factor.

Kinda. Maybe they didn't like the way he studied or something. Perhaps he came to camp without the knowledge they were expecting. Or it could just be they were satisfied with Streveler's knee and the new knowledge Wilson has. But releasing a guy well in advance of the first pre-season game isn't really a legit look at the position. QB is one of those positions where you need the game I think. Not questioning the release so much. But to say he had a legit look would be false in my opinion.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Kinda. Maybe they didn't like the way he studied or something. Perhaps he came to camp without the knowledge they were expecting. Or it could just be they were satisfied with Streveler's knee and the new knowledge Wilson has. But releasing a guy well in advance of the first pre-season game isn't really a legit look at the position. QB is one of those positions where you need the game I think. Not questioning the release so much. But to say he had a legit look would be false in my opinion.

I don't think we should judge Patterson in a negative light, it looks like they made the decision to continue on with the QB's they've already invested in, Strev and Wilson.  It's too bad they didn't give him the chance to show what he could do in game time.  Have to remember he came out of left field last season to win the Riders back up job over incumbents Dolegala and Fine who had been in the Rider system for a couple of years each.  If he keeps applying he'll probably pop back up again somewhere later this season as an injury replacement, maybe even in Wpg.