NorthernSkunk

Solid no thank you on sitting duck old man Nichols.
Half of the reason our offense was successful in the final few games was Collaroses ability to evade pressure in the pocket. Nichols can't do that to save his life.

Even if he comes back next year his leash will be so short it will become embarrassing for him.  His first turtle and the crowd would be chanting for Big Chris...... if Matty is okay with giving up a fair amount of playing time to help the next QB develop then it may work...

I said....." things are looking up at the QB position it seems now "..... I never claimed nothing but that, yer gonna have to find somebody else to pretend argue with...I am havin another beer and reading all the fun stuff from today's parade now....

Streveler's quickly becoming my favourite Bomber.

I'm happy the right Big Chris stuck around..

I'm happy the right Big Chris stuck around..

I'm happy the right Big Chris stuck around..

I agree, gone was the, " boring, predictable schemes of the past "....

People need to lose the notion that stalled drives are on an OC..Other team's are scheming against us to stop our scheme...thats football....I gotta say our 2 coordinators over the last 4 games were key in us winning...plain and simple...they gave our players the knowledge and plan to win...and they executed it to perfection
We gave up 3 TD's all play-offs...3!!...and forced turnovers with picks...strips...and on 3rd down gambles
Offensively...no turn-overs...and everytime a team scored on us...next drive we pretty much got it back...controlled the clock...the LOS..and won...we stalled on a few drives and got FG's instead of TD's but we got points...kept other teams offence off the field and our players were put in spots, and given great coaching to not make errors...kudos all around...this was a total team championship right down From Walters savy trade to the lowest position coach on the totem pole, and right through the roster...the whole roster..Guys like Hansen..Gauthier..Speller..Exume...Kongbo..Desjarlais..Bailey..Lawler all had game altering impacts to go along with our stars...back-ups stepping in to have to start...rookies making plays...foot soldiers doing key things...the whole TEAM won this...and we still had guys like Roh..Whitehead..Gray..Fenner ..Oliveira Couture not even able to get in line-up but if they did all capable of starting and having an impact..this team is set up nicely 

Gotta disagree. You're right that the gameplan didn't change, but the execution did. The biggest differences for me is Zach's pocket awareness, ability to scramble, and willingness to throw the 50/50 balls with confidence.  Matt would have eaten sacks or checked it down to Harris in those situations and the result would likely have been different.  I love Matt, think he was a big part of what got us here, but I've maintained my stance that he isn't the guy to take us to the Cup. 
If Collaros signs elsewhere, I'll personally be hoping we go after another QB to pair with Streveler. 
Just my 2 cents

The only thing Rider fans could chirp us for was the drought. Now they have NOTHING!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

I mean... In his defense, Rider Stronson is a complete and utter idiot. Oh, and totally impartial and objective about all things CFL, too.
Maaaaaaan, **** the Riders. And assclown fanboys like him.

Hope some of the newcomers in the secondary stick around. Loved what Taylor, Jones, Maston showed down the stretch. Really like wolitarsky, and hopefully we can keep our oline strong. 
Our QB situation will be the most intriguing to watch though. Personally I'd like to move on from Nichols. Great guy but I don't think he could have won us those playoff games.  Collaros was exactly what this offense needed, an accurate deep ball passer who's not afraid to throw it up and let a guy make a play. The only time Nichols would throw it deep is if the guy was wide open and that simply won't get it done in November. Gotta find a way to keep streveler around, he's a warrior and I still think he had starting QB potential. 
 
Will be interesting

Our physicality was insane.
God,  I love Strev.
Watching him run Frankie Williams over ,get up and scream like he took his soul is so beautiful.
Strev is the best

Yeah, I'm well known as a Matt Nichols supporter and I'll go to bat for him all day, but we were saying last night that there were a couple plays where the pocket collapsed and in that situation, Nichols would eat the sack or throw it away, but Collaros was able to navigate the pressure while keeping his eyes downfield the entire time, and then find a target 10-15 yards down. That's not something I'm sure Nichols could or would do...

Agree...but ZC's ability to scramble away from pressure, was a bonus

Anybody else get annoyed by the interview of Keith Urban during the game? Its the Grey Cup, who the **** cares about Urban during the Grey Cup Game?

he probably hasn't felt so safe and secure in years...and hopefully him thinking of being swarmed behind the T.O o-line makes his decision to stay easier...I'd be okay going with him and Strev next year.
Just those subtle step up's in pocket..or the side steps to avoid the pressure, to allow the reciever to seperate and make those long tosses he did in all 4 games are huge..Sadly Matt would have tossed it away...or got buried...there's where the difference is...Strev can escape and get the yards with his legs while he masters the passing part, and what a perfect guy for him to play behind and watch and learn how from Collaros...he would never see that with Nichols..I think Zack's presence would go a long way in Strev's development

I had to go outside and the fresh air almost made me sick.

walked around outside in the rain wearing my Death Roh shirt and didn't care! May have been the beverages.....but I don't think so. So happy and excited for our city and the team!!

I had to go outside and the fresh air almost made me sick.

Yet you did it anyway lol.....

So are we willing to give up that 1st rounder to extend Zach???  
He escaped the pocket and extended a few plays tonight that only he (and not Nichols) could do? 
I'm willing to keep him around for the 1st rounder....

Just enjoy this, bud. 

No matter what happens to his career in the future he will always be a part of Blue Bombers Grey Cup lore!