Might not be the best QB in the cfl but what a difference it makes having a guy that can move around in the pocket and make a throw down field. We haven’t had that in a long time. 

He fits our team really well

3 minutes ago, BBlink said:

He fits our team really well

I was a fan of Nichols but he wouldn’t be able to make half the throws ZC made tonight. 

It's nice to be on this side of his Houdini act. Can remember a lot of times cursing him on other teams for escaping when he was dead to rights. 

 

His best attribute by far as a qb is not only does he escape but he keeps looking downfield and finds targets.  

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

It's nice to be on this side of his Houdini act. Can remember a lot of times cursing him on other teams for escaping when he was dead to rights. 

 

His best attribute by far as a qb is not only does he escape but he keeps looking downfield and finds targets.  

He brought us a cup I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The only problem I have is keeping him healthy. 

5-0

55 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

I was a fan of Nichols but he wouldn’t be able to make half the throws ZC made tonight. 

Nichols after his last injury could basically drop back make one read and then either take a sack or dump it off to Harris.   Zero escapability and zero confidence in sitting in the pocket looking down the field.   Night and day difference with a different qb at the helm.   

I can't imagine opposing teams looking forward to playing against us.  Now if we can upgrade Nelson and get Wolly involved then look out! 

collaros was a bit rusty in  his throws but he can throw the ball with the best of them in both NFL and CFL. Just hope he fits our offense and stays healthy.

ZC gives us a dimension most DC's don't like. Unlike Nichols who was literally no threat to run now teams have to game plan for that. And he's a crafty veteran. Not some run first rookie qb. He's dangerous & a threat to bust a big play on every down. 

Collaros was great last night. Best trade we've made since we traded Brock for Clements way back in '84.

It's nice to see him scramble and make something out of nothing. If he can avoid cheap shots (simoni) behind our oline or outside the pocket then we're gonna be very ok.

I like that he's not afraid to put up one of those Mike Reilly style 50/50 balls once in a while. 

30 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Collaros was great last night. Best trade we've made since we traded Brock for Clements way back in '84.

He does remind me a bit of Clements. Before his multiple concussions, Collaros was excellent. People forget. The cancelled season may have helped him recover more and come back healthy. Made some plays last night that I haven't seen a Bombers QB make since Jones or Clements. 

Yeah...a lot of stuff he did, and made happen we wouldn't have had happen previously...he totally changes things with our offence...he scrambles to look for the pass first, runs if need be...can't wait to see what he can do after a couple games and things are really clicking

Plus he is a true field general, leader and outspoken on the field...If he can stay healthy, he will have a big year

9 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

5-0

He doesnt remember what losing feels like anymore lol!

15 minutes ago, M.Silverback said:

He does remind me a bit of Clements. Before his multiple concussions, Collaros was excellent. People forget. The cancelled season may have helped him recover more and come back healthy. Made some plays last night that I haven't seen a Bombers QB make since Jones or Clements. 

Unfortunately you never really truly recover from post concussion syndrome,  but with his elusiveness he definitely escaped getting hit several times last night. 

21 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

I like that he's not afraid to put up one of those Mike Reilly style 50/50 balls once in a while. 

Yeah he said that during training camp. He told Lawler this year if he sees him one on one he's going to throw it up and let him go get it. He's got tons of confidence in Lawler.

I really cant imagine, what our offense will be like when the offense is in full health. 

2 threat on the backfield with Harris and Oliveira.
and Adams, Lawler and Demski doing their thing. 

Need more from Bailey (or 3rd American receiver) and more use of Wolitarsky though. 

Edited August 6, 20214 yr by M.O.A.B.

He's showing me all of the scrambling ability of a Clements....and drops the rock into the exact spot it should be....Sometimes he gets stung by holding on to the ball too long BUT most of the time he can avoid the opposition rush by using his spin out ...roll out moves...A good....no, a terrific O Line helps

8 hours ago, Brandon said:

 Now if we can upgrade Nelson and get Wolly involved then look out! 

Not worried about that... once Adams is healthy, there's the upgrade... either of Stewart or Meredith also would be an upgrade... lots of options once everyone is healthy...

2 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

Collaros was great last night. Best trade we've made since we traded Brock for Clements way back in '84.

That was 1983 amigo.

1 hour ago, M.Silverback said:

He does remind me a bit of Clements. Before his multiple concussions, Collaros was excellent. People forget. The cancelled season may have helped him recover more and come back healthy. Made some plays last night that I haven't seen a Bombers QB make since Jones or Clements. 

Or Dunigan for that matter.

9 hours ago, PolarBear said:

collaros was a bit rusty in  his throws but he can throw the ball with the best of them in both NFL and CFL. Just hope he fits our offense and stays healthy.

I was disappointed that he cut his hair and went back to the non-threatening Zach look.  I liked his angry biker thing he had going during training camp...lol

2 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

Collaros was great last night. Best trade we've made since we traded Brock for Clements way back in '84.

Disagree to an extent. We cannot discount the trades that brought us Khari Jones, Big Dougie and yes, even Matt Nichols. 

As long as 1) no one will cheap shot him on the head or 2) will always slide feet first and not do gung-ho like Buck was, I think he will stay healthy.
I have confidence that our OLs and RBs can protect him best. 

6 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

As long as 1) no one will cheap shot him on the head or 2) will always slide feet first and not do gung-ho like Buck was, I think he will stay healthy.
I have confidence that our OLs and RBs can protect him best. 

That head first slide had me....

1 hour ago, Tracker said:

Disagree to an extent. We cannot discount the trades that brought us Khari Jones, Big Dougie and yes, even Matt Nichols. 

True... those trades were all modern era successes... but Khari, Brown, and Nichols produced exactly 0 grey cups... that would be the major difference...

2 hours ago, bearpants said:

True... those trades were all modern era successes... but Khari, Brown, and Nichols produced exactly 0 grey cups... that would be the major difference...

When you consider the state of the team when those players arrived, they were absolute Godsends. They did not produce a Cup win, but they brought sorely needed credibility, and if it had been for Nichols, we would not have been in position for Collaros to take us to the cup game.