C. Streveler

[Blue In BC]

Just wondering whether whether he might be a candidate as a QB coach? We don't seem to have one at the moment and Chris has both NFL and CFL experience.

It would be a significant drop in salary but his injury history will make it difficult to find a spot as a player IMO.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Just wondering whether whether he might be a candidate as a QB coach? We don't seem to have one at the moment and Chris has both NFL and CFL experience.

It would be a significant drop in salary but his injury history will make it difficult to find a spot as a player IMO.

God no, can't think of a worse candidate to teach young QB's.  "If you don't see nuthin', tuck it and run!"

[blue_gold_84]

Streveler as a QB coach...?

[Jesse]

God no, can't think of a worse candidate to teach young QB's.  "If you don't see nuthin', tuck it and run!"

I'm not sure why people relate a player's career with their ability to understand and teach the game.

Strev does run QB camps and I think that is his post-career plan.

[Blue In BC]

Dinwiddie wasn't a very good QB but he is now a very good HC and QB developer. There are many QB's that weren't great QB's but became good coaches.

[theaardvark]

Dinwiddie wasn't a very good QB but he is now a very good HC and QB developer. There are many QB's that weren't great QB's but became good coaches.

The difference is, when a player fails because of physical inability, but still gets looks because he's smart, you can consider him coaching material.

When a player gets continued looks because of a physical ability but "can't read a defence" or the like, maybe he isn't the first guy to consider as a caoch.

[Blue In BC]

The difference is, when a player fails because of physical inability, but still gets looks because he's smart, you can consider him coaching material.

When a player gets continued looks because of a physical ability but "can't read a defence" or the like, maybe he isn't the first guy to consider as a caoch.

Dinwiddie had a very strong arm so I don't think he failed due to physical inability. The ability to read a defence and make very quick reads, have the arm strength and accuracy to compete as a pro are all different things.

I don't think every good QB coach has played the position. Being able to teach fundamentals and assess problems, dictate work ethic etc are part of coaching.

Do you realize that Streveler runs a QB camp?

[markf]

There are many examples of average and worse players who become good coaches,

And there are plenty of great players who made bad coaches. Matt Dunigan didn't have much of a career as a coach.

And there are guys who didn't play at all who became great coaches.

[Blueforlife]

Terrible idea, love the guy but not the time to experiment

[Sir Blue and Gold]

He'd make a great strength and conditioning coach and if he did it in the NFL would get paid too.

[Ducky]

He is also extremely smart. And highly educated.

Streveler received his undergraduate degree from University of Minnesota in the spring of 2016. He has completed a master's degree in kinesiology and sport management at USD and is currently working on a second master's degree.

[Tecno]

Reminds me of an SCTV skit where Ricardo Montalban runs an acting school.  Everyone he teaches ends up sounding/acting just like him (including the ladies).

Imagine Strevie coaching every QB under him to throw with Strevie-style mechanics.  LOL.  (Love Strevie's unique style, but that would be total disaster for others to try to emulate.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVVWF2DAeeU

[Tecno]

We still can't rule out Strevie as QB2 or QB3...  Seems like Mafia is doing a shakeup -- but I wouldn't put money on this aspect just yet.

[dd]

We still can't rule out Strevie as QB2 or QB3...  Seems like Mafia is doing a shakeup -- but I wouldn't put money on this aspect just yet.

No way we go with Strev as #2 this year, no way. The 6 pass attempt game he did this year was a joke

[bunker]

Reminds me of an SCTV skit where Ricardo Montalban runs an acting school.  Everyone he teaches ends up sounding/acting just like him (including the ladies).

Imagine Strevie coaching every QB under him to throw with Strevie-style mechanics.  LOL.  (Love Strevie's unique style, but that would be total disaster for others to try to emulate.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVVWF2DAeeU

Loved SCTV, don't remember ever seeing that one, thanks techno
 

[Tecno]

No way we go with Strev as #2 this year, no way.

... and yet...

Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...

We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie.  Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.

[LXTSN]

I don't think it's a bad idea, but we really have no clue if he'd be good or bad as a coach. Career backups have a pretty good history of coaching.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

... and yet...

Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...

We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie.  Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.

Would that be last season when Masoli barely played?  Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.

Don't think Strev would be healthy until halfway through next season at best, in that time Zach would have been knocked out of 3 games.  Anyone aware if Strev is documenting his rehab online again?  That would be a good indication of his intentions and mood, just can't see that dawg ever giving up. 

[Pigskin]

Would that be last season when Masoli barely played?  Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.

Don't think Strev would be healthy until halfway through next season at best, in that time Zach would have been knocked out of 3 games.  Anyone aware if Strev is documenting his rehab online again?  That would be a good indication of his intentions and mood, just can't see that dawg ever giving up. 

Agree, Masoli might have stayed health, but he wasn't very productive.

[Blue In BC]

... and yet...

Pretty sure everyone said the same thing in FA25...

We'll need legit options in-house before they rule out Strevie.  Or he rules himself out first... but Masoli has proven you can bust your knee 3 times in a row and finally have an injury-free year.

His performance ruled him out.

[blue_or_die]

Some posts in this thread seem to imply that a QB coach in a professional league is teaching basic fundamentals like arm mechanics, drop back and how to read a defense. That's pretty funny. The guys he'd be coaching have been playing their entire lives at an elite level and most will have received NCAA coaching and some will have NFL camp experience. Assistants at the professional level are entirely different.

It would be like thinking a goalie coach in the NHL shows up to practice and "coaches" the netminder, "if the puck gets shot on your right side down the middle, use that pad that's on your right hand - it's called a blocker and you can use it to stop the puck! ...Yeah! Just like that!"

[Tecno]

Some posts in this thread seem to imply that a QB coach in a professional league is teaching basic fundamentals like arm mechanics, drop back and how to read a defense.

I'm pretty sure all of Strevie's QB coaches have been trying to fix his arm mechanics since 2019...  AND his ability to read a D.

What pray tell are the QB coaches coaching them on if not improving their football IQ?

[Tecno]

His performance ruled him out.

And yet we started him instead of Wilson or The Greek in that game he blew his knee out.  Put another way: it took him blowing out his knee before we gave up on him...

The question is, does that last sentence end in "temporarily" or not...

[Tecno]

Would that be last season when Masoli barely played?  Can't see the Lions continuing on with him as their backup, he didn't look capable of taking over if Rourke went down.

Pretty sure he did a lot of BC SY duty (yes, Rourke does some/much too).  And his knee held up for the whole season of that.

Never said he did much, just that the knee survived, which is, frankly, quite shocking.

[theaardvark]

The key with CS17 was that he never gave up, and he had moments of brilliance that we hoped would become the norm, not the exception. He wasn't a "one step forward, two steps back" problem, but he was more a "one step forward, then a step to the side, then a step back, then a step to the other side" kind of player.  When he worked something out in his game, something else became an issue.

Like the caterpillar that thought about how his feet worked...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

The key with CS17 was that he never gave up, and he had moments of brilliance that we hoped would become the norm, not the exception. He wasn't a "one step forward, two steps back" problem, but he was more a "one step forward, then a step to the side, then a step back, then a step to the other side" kind of player.  When he worked something out in his game, something else became an issue.

Like the caterpillar that thought about how his feet worked...

Very true, Strev had a few good games when you'd think, "he's finally figured it out", the first game of last season being one were he stood in the pocket with calmness and delivered the ball with good passes. The next time out it would be a total reversion, take the snap, fake to the right, run to the left and fake a throw somewhere in between to keep the defenders honest. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

[Blue In BC]

And yet we started him instead of Wilson or The Greek in that game he blew his knee out.  Put another way: it took him blowing out his knee before we gave up on him...

The question is, does that last sentence end in "temporarily" or not...

Ruled in by default and poor recruitment. He was appointed the # 2 QB the moment he was signed regardless of what the other QB's showed.

[blue_or_die]

I'm pretty sure all of Strevie's QB coaches have been trying to fix his arm mechanics since 2019...  AND his ability to read a D.

What pray tell are the QB coaches coaching them on if not improving their football IQ?

I'm not saying these things aren't worked on...that's exactly what they're doing. I'm saying they aren't teaching them like it's a brand new concept. Someone like Streveler knows perfect arm mechanics and knows a ton about reading a D, he just couldn't necessarily do it himself effectively in a game situation at the pro level needed. It's like when you see one of those obese old Russian men who coach girls gymnastics - they absolutely cannot do anything they teach, but they are in that job because they have a wealth of knowledge to pass on.

There's also a difference between teaching and coaching. Streveler might be a terrible coach or a great coach, I just don't think we can base that on his career as a player.

[dd]

I want a #2 Qb that can competenty run our offense, Strev has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt he can't, we have to get a Dustin Crumb here that when put into the game, gives us a hope our offense can run more than 6 pass attempts in a game

[Tecno]

we have to get a Dustin Crumb here that when put into the game, gives us a hope our offense can run more than 6 pass attempts in a game

At the rate we've already been blowing SMS, and given OL & DL are arguably much higher priorities/concerns, I don't see how we have any hope of hiring any legit/proven #2 not named Strev.

Where on earth are we getting a $100-$150k above '25 QB room cost to hire a Crum or Powell or Maier.  Maybe we could afford a Masoli.  That's about it.

Money issues could mean we are rolling with Wilson #2 and Greek #3.  Careful what you/we wish for regarding dropping Strev!

Then again, if we put $400k more into our OL and make some great week 1 starter DPs and scouting finds, there's a good chance we won't ever need a #2!

[dd]

In FA, I woud get a Centre, a DT and then a #1 WR, and then a #2 Qb, you may be right, we may run out of money to sign anyone

[BLUEBOMBER]

We seriously need a legit backup QB. Collaros is just another hit away from retirement.

[DM83]

His NFL pension, seems to indicate, money is not an issue.
How is the knee progressing  for both Schoen and Strev? I would think both guys need more time for healing and their football careers are done as players.

Strev was amazing to be able to even play last yr.
Shoen playing career might be done. Knee injuries can go either way it seems. Some guys come back, some don't.

Great players! Strev is an interesting man. So much courage and toughness.

[Blue In BC]

His NFL pension, seems to indicate, money is not an issue.
How is the knee progressing  for both Schoen and Strev? I would think both guys need more time for healing and their football careers are done as players.

Strev was amazing to be able to even play last yr.
Shoen playing career might be done. Knee injuries can go either way it seems. Some guys come back, some don't.

Great players! Strev is an interesting man. So much courage and toughness.

Yeah, I'm not expecting good medical updates on either player. Information is vague but it did seem neither would be available for another 1/2 season. There is a risk for both the players and the team to consider re-signing either.

They were both warriors but multiple injuries can derail promising careers.

[DM83]

There are a few NFL QBs, who seem to have been given the instruction check your primary, if not there,  your second option , and if not there take off and run.  Those guys can at least run. Then there are dozens every year, who can't read a defence and their options.

I thought Strev improved at trying to read. His record seemed to say he seemed to do it, plus being behind a crap O line.

And let's be honest. If he comes back, he would easily be our second guy to start. And the way Collaros played. and the way Strev finished.....

Strev did pretty good behind an O line that gave the QBs little time.

[Blue In BC]

At the rate we've already been blowing SMS, and given OL & DL are arguably much higher priorities/concerns, I don't see how we have any hope of hiring any legit/proven #2 not named Strev.

Where on earth are we getting a $100-$150k above '25 QB room cost to hire a Crum or Powell or Maier.  Maybe we could afford a Masoli.  That's about it.

Money issues could mean we are rolling with Wilson #2 and Greek #3.  Careful what you/we wish for regarding dropping Strev!

Then again, if we put $400k more into our OL and make some great week 1 starter DPs and scouting finds, there's a good chance we won't ever need a #2!

Because we probably had some SMS left from 2025.

[Tecno]

Because we probably had some SMS left from 2025.

Hey, that was my theory!  I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...

And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror.  I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.

[Blue In BC]

Hey, that was my theory!  I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...

And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror.  I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.

I think we spent some but not all of the extra 2025 money on 1 game IR. Most teams seemed to park some players there in that way.

We also signed some key expensive players before the end of 2025 which suggests we used whatever was left from the 2025 SMS.

I'll be surprised if any team still exceeded the SMS last year and we'll find out what the 2026 SMS will be in the next week.

[Jesse]

Hey, that was my theory!  I thought you thought it was all spent on 1GIR...

And there's the general consensus anything not yet announced is coming out of '26 SMS, and '25 SMS is in the rearview mirror.  I'm not totally convinced, but I do agree KW is totally KISS so it's the most likely scenario.

Obviously teams made a greater use of the 1GIR this past season, so some of it did go that way. It doesn't mean the team finished the season with the salary cap spent to the exact dollar amount of the SMS.

Plus, by the end of January, we're going to get this years version of the revenue bump - before FA starts. So hopefully teams will be more prepared.

[Tecno]

I'll be surprised if any team still exceeded the SMS last year and we'll find out what the 2026 SMS will be in the next week.

I think BC is still big time over.  Probably MTL, too.  Maybe SSK paying that D, even though the O was cheap.

[Blue In BC]

I think BC is still big time over.  Probably MTL, too.  Maybe SSK paying that D, even though the O was cheap.

SMS increase for 2025 not spent in free agency by any team IMO. So in that sense, I doubt they are over. We'll see when it's announced later.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Update on Chris Streveler rehab.

"Second time around with this rehab, it ain't easy but I'm attacking everyday! So thankful to be off crutches finally and back in the gym. The mindset doesn't change, one day at a time, consistent effort and attitude! Maximize each day, recharge, reload and get back after it. The best is yet to come!"

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/21/pending-cfl-free-agent-qb-chris-streveler-provides-update-on-recovery-from-acl-tear/

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