Tre Ford

[Blue In BC]

I was a huge fan of Tre but after watching him last year I think that experiment is over.

If he became available, I would pass.

Probably but as I said T. Wilson has completed 12 passes in 2 seasons. He may not even make the roster. I don't know if we make a run at Powell as an example, but our # 2 QB situation doesn't look good.

[blue_or_die]

Probably but as I said T. Wilson has completed 12 passes in 2 seasons. He may not even make the roster. I don't know if we make a run at Powell as an example, but our # 2 QB situation doesn't look good.

Yeah, I'm not advocating we stand pat at Wilson either. I'm hoping we shore up a good QB stable behind Collaros. Ideally it would be an experienced, know-what-you're-getting vet and a prospect who is exciting, if only someone we could be excited about in the future.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Probably but as I said T. Wilson has completed 12 passes in 2 seasons. He may not even make the roster. I don't know if we make a run at Powell as an example, but our # 2 QB situation doesn't look good.

Powell will only be availble once, can't afford not to go after him with so many QB's ageing out at the same time.  If Sask. signs him instead of the Bombers I'm switching colours!

[Tecno]

Powell will only be availble once, can't afford not to go after him with so many QB's ageing out at the same time.  If Sask. signs him instead of the Bombers I'm switching colours!

I'm with you.  Powell is the next "Dru Brown" up'n'comer who gets a chance to start & be a franchise guy.  The question is, which team.  The neat part is, he's not really "proven" yet so anyone wanting him can still get him for #2 money and try to lock him into 2 or 3 years.

[Tecno]

I don't know if we make a run at Powell as an example, but our # 2 QB situation doesn't look good.

With huge swathes of SMS spent on retention, I think we have to go cheap in the QB room once again to stay within budget.  I can't even recall the last time we had a #2 making decent money (like Maier in SSK or Cody was in EDM before he became starter).

Our QB room mantra seems to be "blow it all on #1 and skimp on everyone else".  While bringing an heir to Zach in now (Powell) makes perfect sense, I think we stay budget and bring in the Zach replacement at the exact moment Zach leaves.

[Tecno]

We know he wants to be a QB, but does he Sinopoli sooner than later? 

Tre may have crap hands.  Maybe even worse hands than his DB brother.  That could be why a switch to WR/scatback (or even DB) is impossible.

Didn't C.Jones try to turn that Loxley QB kid into a QB/WR in EDM?  That dude was like a (weaker) mirror image of Tre: tiny, athletic, fast, ostensibly a QB.

It certainly would be handy if Tre could be a REC option and you lateral to him so he has the option of pass or run.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

With huge swathes of SMS spent on retention, I think we have to go cheap in the QB room once again to stay within budget.  I can't even recall the last time we had a #2 making decent money (like Maier in SSK or Cody was in EDM before he became starter).

Our QB room mantra seems to be "blow it all on #1 and skimp on everyone else".  While bringing an heir to Zach in now (Powell) makes perfect sense, I think we stay budget and bring in the Zach replacement at the exact moment Zach leaves.

This could be the year Zach finally gets el kabonged and ends up on the 6 game, if that happens slim chance they make the playoffs.  As is CFL stats say he only played in 13 regular season games last year, which seems low, I can remember 2-3 games he got knocked out of mid-game. 

To secure Powell, Zach would have to make a generous sacrifice of salary and accept he can't play forever.  What I remember of Powell from 2-3 years ago is that he played like a Zach protege, not a natural runner but made good use of his legs when forced to run.

[Tecno]

This could be the year Zach finally gets el kabonged and ends up on the 6 game, if that happens slim chance they make the playoffs

To secure Powell, Zach would have to make a generous sacrifice of salary and accept he can't play forever.

That's the chance we take.  Build a top OL to minimize that risk.

And why would Zach take a big pay hit to "train his replacement" so he can be for sure supplanted in FA27?  Literally nothing in it for him.  It would be nice if he would, but he won't.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

That's the chance we take.  Build a top OL to minimize that risk.

And why would Zach take a big pay hit to "train his replacement" so he can be for sure supplanted in FA27?  Literally nothing in it for him.  It would be nice if he would, but he won't.

Zach has sucked the team dry and under performed the last few years, time to give something back.

[Blueforlife]

Zach has sucked the team dry and under performed the last few years, time to give something back.

Not true imo.  Zach has been one of the primary reasons we have preformed well over the last few years.  Tough year last year.  Overstated on the negative but I get it, it's your posting style about him.  Looking for a bounced back if we can rebuild the OL.

[BLUEBOMBER]

I think with the right coaching, Tre Ford is a capable QB. Certainly has more upside than Streveler.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I think with the right coaching, Tre Ford is a capable QB. Certainly has more upside than Streveler.

He reads a defense about as good as Streveler if we're comparing.

[Blueforlife]

Ford has many talents and skills.  Hasn't been able to put it together.  I think he still might but likely a decent #2 that might turn into a 3 if he can't improve.  I have always liked him.  Agree can't read a D.

[theaardvark]

Ford has many talents and skills.  Hasn't been able to put it together.  I think he still might but likely a decent #2 that might turn into a 3 if he can't improve.  I have always liked him.  Agree can't read a D.

#2 is a backup to go in if #1 gets injured, and eventually develop into the new #1.

#3 is SY and "in a pinch" can start.

Ford *might* be able to do the #2 role, although he's been pretty shite at it so far.

He is definitely not a #3, "will turn into #3" is not an option, really...