Eternal optimist

Agree on Masoli. I think Nichols will re-sign here, loves Winnipeg and the team, whether that is a good omen remains to be seen though. Can't see ZC re-signing with us as it sounds like TO wants him back, we'd have to overpay for him which isn't something I would be doing on a whim.

I agree he's a bit over-hyped, but man, dude played a month on a broken foot and absolutely laid it all on the line for this organization. You can't tell me he wasn't an instrumental part of our O this year. Even when his game was off, defenses had to plan and play around him, he completely changed the dynamic when he subbed in for our starter - whether it was Nichols or Collaros. If nothing else, he's the best QB sneaker in the league and that alone is worth something.

Absolutely, I agree the team should mitigate risks. The problem is Collaros has suffered 3 concussions (Week 2 2018 season, Week 20 2018 season, Week 1 2019 season) in a 2-year span. He played great for us as a rental when we needed a quick fix, but I just don't think he's a long-term solution at QB. I'd argue re-signing Collaros is increasing our risk, more injury-prone, smaller sample size working within our O, ZC also likely fetches a higher $ than Nichols (due to his Zach's playoff run this year), so the extra $$$ spent re-signing him means less to go around to the rest of the team, we also forfeit a draft pick. If anything, this increases ZC risk of injury. Idiots like Lawrence look at that injury and realize they can impact the opposing teams' offensive game plan by taking a guy out, all for the bargain price of a 15 yard penalty (and a suspension). Pity it boils down to that.

Aw crap he's trying out for the Dolphins he might actually make their team lol.

Short-term, Collaros was the right fit for the Grey Cup run... but I just can't see this organization kicking Nichols to the curb for a guy that filled Nichols shoes adequately.

We're talking about the same Zach Collaros that suffered his most recent concussion whilst hook sliding, right?

Obviously the proper workplace solution would've been to continue drinking whiskey at your desk out of your 107th Grey Cup replica mug.

With this new 2-QB rule looks like McGuire is gonna have to learn a new position lol. He'll be our spare defensive back that can also throw - Kenny Ploen style lol.

Man, if this is true that is a coach I would want to play for.

Turnovers. He takes better care of the ball. Matt Nichols only has 8 more INTs thrown during his career, but he's played 22 more games than Zach. Yes, he's boring, yes, he doesn't push the ball deep as often, but Nichols also takes care of it. Passive? Absolutely! However, you can't argue that as a quarterback having more turnovers is a good thing.

I don't care how good Collaros played, players that do this stuff get benched. It undermines the coaches, and undermines the rest of the team if you don't all buy into the system/game plan. ZC definitely had leverage you speak of for the short stint he was here, but to say without merit (or proof) that he was that defiant to his OC is just laughable.

To me, this was very apparent during the parade.

He was on the roster, so he already has won a Grey Cup.

Beers chugged during Grey Cup Parade - Re-sign Streveler NOW!!!

So much this. The fact that in the 3 playoff games Collaros didn't throw a single pick is nothing short of luck, each of those games there was definitely some passes that should've been snagged by the D, but weren't. Even in the Grey Cup game, Adeleke had a glorious opportunity and did undercut the ball - he just didn't catch it. If he just picks that off, could've been a completely different game (at the time, it was 8-6 Winnipeg, they ended up hitting a field goal on the drive). As for Nichols - my heart says give him another chance, but a bum knee and now a massive shoulder injury... might be time to hang'em up.

I think we need to try and keep that guy Grey Cup in Winnipeg for at least a few more years. Fits in so well with our system.

Well this has aged spectacularly. Enjoy being right up there with the 16-3-1 Stamps from 2016!

Wait... you slept with him???

Man, I don't want a dime of the money they gave Durant back, I consider it payment to him not to play for us.

See, I knew I needed you guys to proofread this first. Also, where's Ripper? Maybe he'll know Durant's mailing address. Maybe I should just send it to the 'Riders head office and hope that they can pass it on lol.

I don't care what organization you play for, that was a total jerk move on his part.

Dear Retired Blue Bomber Alumni, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your proactive retirement prior to the start of the 2018 season. It set in motion a cascade of Blue Bomber fortuitousness that would rival that of the prettiest sheep at Regina's county fair. For without your ability to assess your own rancid play at quarterback, and having the foresight to understand you would be a massive step backwards for us - even as a backup quarterback, we may never have seen the running prowess of Chris Streveler as QB. If you had not so honorably fallen on your sword and retired as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber, the events set in motion that transpired during our 2019 Grey Cup season may have never come to fruition. Although some may consider your actions towards the Bomber organization malicious, nay - cowardly, I do not see things that way. You deserve every bit of the $70,000 signing bonus you were entitled to, and I want you to rest assured that your actions helped ensure that pride and integrity has been restored to the Bomber organization as a result of their 2019 Grey Cup Championship. To help commend your sacrifice for all that bleed Blue and Gold, I am including a signed bootleg copy of the 2019 Grey Cup game (on DVD), as I feel the game recording itself represents all that you understand is near and dear to the Bombers organization, grit, sportsmanship, a never-retire attitude and class. The copy is a bootleg as it is as phony as your career, personality, and legitimacy as a starting quarterback. It's a DVD because y'know - Saskatchewan (at your request, I can provide a VHS copy if that is preferable). I have also included a slice of humble pie. Sincerely, Eternal Optimist

Go get it.

Lots of tabbies named as all-stars... good, crown their ass before they've actually done anything. Here's hoping Banks and Co. celebrate spectacularly about being the greatest that ever was from now until Saturday night.

Nope. Not worth the risk, I don't want my kid growing up without a dad.