Glenn is Rescue City - - that has been his role for a long time

 

I have no reason to expect that to change

 

Last year he was insurance for Buono with all the Lulay uncertainty

 

Previously he was  Calgary's insurance while their young QBs evolved

 

In Hamilton he failed as a number one ... same in Winnipeg

 

He is the QB every one loves to hate ... in spite of some very impressive career QB stats

 

No one thinks he is / will be / has been .... quite good enough ... but he keeps his team respectful and hoping

 

Given Glenn will want starting QB salary numbers so I am going to guess and say no one will sign him until the first major QB injury of the season ... at that point in will walk the salvager and get his pro rata starting QB money

 

He doesn't seem to have enough wear and tear on him to be done

 

I would suggest he might have another year or two in him ... may be he retires in 3 years .... because he will keep hoping to be the Championship MVP but eventually he will accept he is not going to retire after finally winning the GREY CUP

I was hoping to get Brohm back in the on deck circle, as it is still too early for Marve, and I'm not sure at all about Portis.

If we don't get Brohm, I wouldn't object to an experienced QB…except for Joseph.

I think the Bomber staff know this, and are checking out their options.

If we remember last year, teams in the league were severely affected by not having a viable backup. 

Do we really want to take that chance?

Remember this thread.  If Drew gets hurt or any length, these same people will be bemoaning the fact Walters didnt go out and get an experienced veteran back up.

 

If there are concerns about length, I'm sure Troy Stoudermire would be a capable fill in.

I could care less about Kevin Glenn either way, but if the price is right I can think of a lot dumber personnel moves than that. Bomber fans have had a blind hate on for him since he was here last. I can't think of a more viable short term insurance policy at QB. Not sure why anyone would object to having a veteran backup if we have the cash to do so.

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

For a CFL back-up?  No way that's a good deal.

I'd be disappointed if we brought Glenn in unless it was at a crazy reduced rate and performance based all the way.. I'd rather roll with Marve, Portis and brohm if we get him back... glenn just doesn't seem to "want" it enough...

Now.. If Brohm is a pipe dream then it becomes more murky.. Rookie vs Glenn is a tough call no doubt.. If we sign Glenn, is he #2 or 3? What kind of attitude does Glenn at #3 spot have? I'd want Marve at #2 for development and kind of feel he's earned it..

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

Desperate times call for desperate measures.  I was more than happy to have Glenn as a safety net last year but I would rather see Marve and Portis get the future reps if and when Willy gets injured, not Glenn.

 

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

For a CFL back-up?  No way that's a good deal.

 

 

It's definitely not a bad one.

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

I'll add another thing, too, though maybe it's just me: I've always felt like Glenn should retire a Bomber. I'd personally like to see him come here and play out the rest of his career. He had his best years (IMO) as a Bomber, and was robbed of a GC in 2007. I'd love to see him come here to get a ring and then retire in Blue and Gold. ....But, again, that's just me...

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

 

 

Exactly. If we're playing our back up in November it's a chip and a chair chance no matter who we put out there. Glenn gives us slightly better odds than Marve or Brohm would. That's the bottom line. No backup we are going to sign is not going to be a drop off. Signing the player that creates the least drop off and maximizes your odds of winning is kinda RosterBuilding 101.

 

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

 

 

Yes it's wrong and unrealistic. You asked. lol

 

 

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

For a CFL back-up?  No way that's a good deal.

 

 

It's definitely not a bad one.

 

Isn't that what Willy makes?

 

 

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

 

 

Yes it's wrong and unrealistic. You asked.

 

Show us proof that Glenn IS reliable in November.

As soon as he sees his breath, he tanks.

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

 

Yes it's wrong and unrealistic. You asked. lol

I did, yup. Thanks for your honesty lol.

 

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

Desperate times call for desperate measures.  I was more than happy to have Glenn as a safety net last year but I would rather see Marve and Portis get the future reps if and when Willy gets injured, not Glenn.

 

 

I would prefer that Marve and Portis get the reps as well....if they've earned them. Beat Glenn out. If he's as useless and awful as people here are suggesting it shouldn't be that hard to do.

 

 

 

 

 

Kg is a great insurance policy and can come in and win some games if necessary.

If this were 2011-12 I would agree with you. 2015 KG not so much.

All I'm saying is a year ago a lot of guys were happy to pick up Burris LOL. KG at the right price (150-175k) wouldn't be so bad. Do you really think marve or portis is going to perform better than kg?

 

 

For a CFL back-up?  No way that's a good deal.

 

 

It's definitely not a bad one.

 

Isn't that what Willy makes?

 

 

Willy makes more than that. And Willy is a low end salary QB at this point.

 

Hell, Dinwiddie was making about 150k when he was here I believe.

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

 

Yes it's wrong and unrealistic. You asked.

Show us proof that Glenn IS reliable in November.

As soon as he sees his breath, he tanks.

This is the side of the coin I like, it really does seem that way.. Which is so odd for a Detroit raised QB.. you would think he would be better then most in the cold.. Must be those tiny man hands..

Lol @ at the idea of Drew Willy only making 150K and 15K more than Sam Hurl.

 

 

 

I just can't get behind this argument.

 

"What's the point? If he's playing for us in November, we're screwed"

 

Same goes for Marve or Brohm.

Is it wrong that I actually have more faith in Marve in November then Glenn simply due to watching Glenn all these years? Lol

 

 

Yes it's wrong and unrealistic. You asked.

 

Show us proof that Glenn IS reliable in November.

As soon as he sees his breath, he tanks.

 

 

Never said he is reliable in November. However, he has on two occasions gotten his team into the Grey Cup. It's not a sterling resume but he does have playoff experience and has won playoff games. As a backup that's not a terrible thing.

175k for Glenn would be money well spent.

Here's a hypothetical.

 

Eastern Semifinal - Winner moves on, Drew Willy hurt but back the following week.

 

Who do you want playing? Marve or Kevin Glenn?

Here's a hypothetical.

 

Eastern Semifinal - Winner moves on, Drew Willy hurt but back the following week.

 

Who do you want playing? Marve or Kevin Glenn?

Where is semi-final being played?

PS I meant Western Semifinal. lol

 

And if you have to ask the question about the weather, you have doubts about our backups. Doubts about the backups = get the improvement.

PS I meant Western Semifinal. lol

 

And if you have to ask the question about the weather, you have doubts about our backups. Doubts about the backups = get the improvement.

No, I have doubts about Glenn in weather lol. If it's at BC Place then Glenn no doubt but if it's here.. It's too close to call IMO. Marve has limited reps in the cold but looked like he could handle it.. Glenn has had ample reps in the cold and has shown to turtle and play horrible..

I simply don't know if I could take another game or two of those dead, zombie like eyes staring at the bench when the season hangs in the balance..