C. Streveler

DM83 · February 17, 2026, 03:27:57 PM

If he wants to stay in the game, coaching a year in Canada, would be an experience. If he's smart he'd be a great. Candidate for the NFL. They have apprentice programs. What's his wife do?

theaardvark · February 17, 2026, 05:52:54 PM

Quote from: J5V on February 17, 2026, 02:53:17 PMLove Zach and what he's done for our team but it's not just his mobility. I haven't been impressed with his arm or his decision-making in the last couple of seasons. I would have been happy with Dru Brown but you're right, they seriously need to find Zach's replacement. We need a Rourke, Alexander, to groom for the future.

There's this guy names Elgersma I've heard good things about...

blue_gold_84 · February 17, 2026, 06:07:07 PM

The issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.

Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 17, 2026, 10:11:12 PM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 17, 2026, 06:07:07 PMThe issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.

Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.

If Dru Brown comes home next year he'll be instantly appointed starter and Elgersma will have to wait for his turn in a line that never moves very fast. Could be another 3 years before this guy even begins to make his mark.

theaardvark · February 18, 2026, 12:45:26 AM

Dru Brown, if he improves enough to be wanted here, will re-up with Ottawa and Dinwiddie well before he would hit FA.

Winnipeg is not "home" in any way, shape or form. We chose Collaros over him, and traded him away for a 5th round pick (Ethan Kalra).

He's not coming back here. We won't have that opportunity unless he stinks, in which case, no.

Pete · February 18, 2026, 02:37:57 AM

The other factor may be that he's seen what it's like in a losing organization where turnover is the norm. Whose to say that Winnipeg wouldn't look very appealing to him. It wasn't like we just cut him because we thought he wasn't good enough, we just weren't ready to move on from a mvp qb at the time.

J5V · February 18, 2026, 07:12:44 PM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 17, 2026, 06:07:07 PMThe issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.

Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.

Dru has his detractors but put him behind a good O-Line and give him some decent receivers and he can certainly light it up. Make it happen Kyle. lol!

blue_gold_84 · February 18, 2026, 07:38:41 PM

Quote from: J5V on February 18, 2026, 07:12:44 PMDru has his detractors but put him behind a good O-Line and give him some decent receivers and he can certainly light it up. Make it happen Kyle. lol!

It wasn't a massive sample size but he did just that when given the opportunity in 2022 and 2023. And he did well enough in his first season as QB1 with the RedBlacks in 2024.

Brown certainly has the tools, IMO.

Blueforlife · February 18, 2026, 09:42:26 PM

I would sign Brown for 3 to 400k if available which isn't likely

Was a fan from the start

Will be interesting to see if his stock rises, stays the same or falls this year

My bet is even or up slightly

Tecno · February 18, 2026, 10:05:29 PM

Dru is fizzling out fast in OTT. If he keeps regressing, and keeps getting injured, they'll move on from him and he'll be lucky to get a backup job somewhere.

To me he often seems TOO calm and disinterested out there. He has a strange demeanor. And he always looks tiny compared to all the other players. Strange that a guy like him isn't more mobile. Maybe he should work on his escapability.

Jesse · February 18, 2026, 10:23:06 PM

Dru has had a lot of success in Ottawa. He had a couple 400+ yard games last season in limited showings.

He just hasn't been able to be consistent due to injuries. If he shook lose next year, I'd be first in line to sign him.

That said, if he stays mostly healthy, I'd anticipate him having a big year under Dinwiddie.

dd · February 18, 2026, 10:34:26 PM

For sure, I think the happiest guy in Ottawa was Dru brown when they signed dinwiddie, he ll finally have an offensive mind to work with and I think Ottawa and. Town makes some noise this year.

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 18, 2026, 11:04:45 PM

Quote from: Tecno on February 18, 2026, 10:05:29 PMDru is fizzling out fast in OTT. If he keeps regressing, and keeps getting injured, they'll move on from him and he'll be lucky to get a backup job somewhere.

To me he often seems TOO calm and disinterested out there. He has a strange demeanor. And he always looks tiny compared to all the other players. Strange that a guy like him isn't more mobile. Maybe he should work on his escapability.

Brown's stock won't drop that far, don't know what Dinwiddie intends to do with him or if he'll do all he can to bring Chad Kelly to Ottawa. Bombers know exactly how well Brown can play and if they can provide him with excellent protection like they did for Nichols they know he'll throw some beautiful balls. Zach mentioned in his interview yesterday he remains super close to Brown and Prukop.

bunker · February 18, 2026, 11:27:11 PM

I think Brown could be successful here given enough support around him. He often looked very good in relief here (better than Zach sometimes). He would be our best bet right now to replace Collaros with a capable QB in 2027. I'm actually hoping Maier supplants him in Ottawa, which would free him up to come to us.