From today's Winnipeg Sun:

 

It was a year ago this week that the Edmonton Eskimos traded for Mike Reilly to get exclusive negotiating rights with the quarterback two weeks before he was set to become a free agent.

 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers might want to do the same with Zach Collaros if they really desire his services, because there are rumblings in the CFL right now that the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could be a destination for the Toronto Argonauts backup.

 

The Bombers are the only team without a bona fide No. 1 quarterback right now, so the thinking is Collaros, who sources say is looking at Gil Scott or Dan Vertlieb to represent him in his upcoming negotiations, will head to Winnipeg on Feb. 15.

 

Not so fast, as it appears the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will figure significantly into what happens with Winnipeg's quarterback situation -- for two reasons.

First of all, there are more than a few people throughout the CFL who think veteran Henry Burris will end up signing in Winnipeg when he becomes a free agent on Feb. 15.

"Three people told me today they think Burris will end up in Winnipeg over the Ticats," a CFL source told the Sun.

 

Burris wouldn't exactly be a long-term answer for the Blue and Gold, as he will turn 39 years old during the first week of training camp, but he would give the reeling franchise an instant upgrade and be an excellent mentor for the team's young pivots.

 

The second factor in all of this is the Ticats are apparently very interested in bringing Collaros to Steeltown. They have not made any offers to Burris, and a source said the Ticats are hoping Collaros hears about their interest through the league grapevine. The Tabbies also have Dan LeFevour and Jeremiah Masoli in the fold, so Collaros could conceivably have a shot at the No. 1 gig there with Burris out of the picture.

 

Sources say the Bombers aren't convinced Collaros is a sure-fire No. 1 gun given his limited starting experience and wouldn't mind having a more experienced pivot on the roster to go along with him.

 

The way it's looking now, they might end up getting the experienced quarterback instead of Collaros.

Someone on the Sask forum says he has an inside source confirming Burris has signed with the Bombers. We shall see...

Yeah, no one has tweeted anything yet as I just checked so...hopefully.

I was told 5-10 minutes ago that Burris agreed to a deal with Winnipeg some time this morning.

 

I'm not going to say I'm incredibly confident in it, but we'll see.

I was told 5-10 minutes ago that Burris agreed to a deal with Winnipeg some time this morning.

 

I'm not going to say I'm incredibly confident in it, but we'll see.

Somebody on the Riders site said the same thing.

come on we all said right from the get go that if Collaros went to Hamilton Burris would land here, why even speculate? It's the safest bloody assumption out there to say he's going to be a Bomber because the football gods like to torment me all the time. 

come on we all said right from the get go that if Collaros went to Hamilton Burris would land here, why even speculate? It's the safest bloody assumption out there to say he's going to be a Bomber because the football gods like to torment me all the time. 

17, I can hardly wait until the season starts with Burris as our QB.  The comedic value of your posts will triple, I predict (and i mean that in a good way).

 

come on we all said right from the get go that if Collaros went to Hamilton Burris would land here, why even speculate? It's the safest bloody assumption out there to say he's going to be a Bomber because the football gods like to torment me all the time. 

17, I can hardly wait until the season starts with Burris as our QB.  The comedic value of your posts will triple, I predict (and i mean that in a good way).

 

He's been begging for a situation like this because after his brother moved out to Calgary and became a Stamps fan, Dave moved out and does everything his brother does, so now that Richard is a Stamps fan, Dave has to become one. He's just been looking for an excuse to do it, and this is it. I'm going to really enjoy it, tbh...

Milt Stegall ‏@MiltStegallTSN1m

The #Bombers will soon be getting a Quarterback on offense and defense

 

Henoc putting pen to paper?

Milt Stegall ‏@MiltStegallTSN 48s

The #Bombers will soon be getting a Quarterback on offense and defense

 

 

Burris and Henoc ?

 

Milt Stegall ‏@MiltStegallTSN1m

The #Bombers will soon be getting a Quarterback on offense and defense

 

Henoc putting pen to paper?

 

My erection would be so large I'd pass out if we sign Burris & Muamba today.

From Penton..."Mr. Knowitall"

 

Kirk Penton ‏@PentonKirk41m

@3lue_n_6old Team says nothing to report.

I am guessing its Hank and Banks or Parker

Banks is under contract with BC for 2014 whether he likes it or not , or whether he shows up to TC or not.

Banks is under contract with BC for 2014 whether he likes it or not , or whether he shows up to TC or not.

Rumor is Bombers have offered BC a draft pick for Banks.

Seems like it would be an odd time for Muamba to sign now.

Looks like Burris is done to.

 

 

Korey Banks ‏@24Banks  5m 

@HenryBurris lets make it happen HANK

 

Bombers have traded Kito to the Lions for Banks.  Then Banks tweeted the above tweet.

I just got a twitter notification that 9 members of the Bombers including Darren Cameron have begun following Henry Burris on Twitter. Couldn't be a more telling sign.

Man what a day...so Dave, what name/number are you gonna get stitched on your first ever Stamps jersey?

Man what a day...so Dave, what name/number are you gonna get stitched on your first ever Stamps jersey?

Think anyone has an old Khari Stampeders jersey kicking around anywhere?

Man what a day...so Dave, what name/number are you gonna get stitched on your first ever Stamps jersey?

Think anyone has an old Khari Stampeders jersey kicking around anywhere?

Go for #9 - Gerry Dattilio - then after a bottle of rye mimic his best move and practice your naked bootleg with Noeller.

 

Milt Stegall ‏@MiltStegallTSN1m

The #Bombers will soon be getting a Quarterback on offense and defense

 

Henoc putting pen to paper?

 

 

Perhaps he means Burris and Banks, as some may consider Banks to be a leader/QB on defence.

 

Although I am hoping that it is Henoc.

No doubt he meant Banks, they work out together in Atlanta during the offseason.

@PaulWiecek: Henry Burris agent Chris Gittings just now: "No updates at this time." #bn

I can't wait until 17 jumps on the bandwagon and starts frothing from his mouth about how awesome Hank is!

@DarrinBauming: #Bombers defender @24Banks tells me via conference call that he is pretty sure his friend @HenryBurris will sign with Winnipeg.