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not neccessariy...I just tend to not post negative things on certain individuals..as I wouldn't appreciate that being bantered about..I do say things that aren't all rosey at times, but don't feel the need to much As for Strev, I've discussed him and revisited his film from South Dakota and the last 2 years here with recruitors/scouts/coaches in the U.S at the camps I get involved with and they all say the same, he has progressed a lot, and needs what was mentioned in his pre-draft evaluation (which he is getting here) and that is patience and work within a system suited to him. Christ he's been here hardly 2 years and has done more in those 2 years than a lot of past/former back-ups that came to Canada over 3..4..5 years You have to remember he was wayyyy under experienced coming in to camp and there was a lot of things he has had to be coached up with that he never had been before..and by all accounts has taken it in and ran with it (no pun intended) immediately...is a very quick study. He hasn't had quality QB coaching...let me rephrase that "much" quality coaching and that's what he needed, and time to develop what he's taught...the main thing that kept him out of the NFL radar..teams don't have the time and money to invest in that in how the current nfl works, and would much rather someone else do it for them..Hello CFL Interesting point to mention though that everyone who I have talked to about this situation with football pedigrees pretty much universally asked "wtf was Lapo trying to accomplish with him, and was on a quick path to ruining him) A sentiment I agree with...there I don't say things always trending on the optimistic Also he had opportunities to attend some TC's as a camp arm, or a receiver/hybrid but turned it down..3 offers I am aware of...

Playing in SSK made him want to hang 'em up, playing here made him want to keep playing LOL. That's the Saskatchewan factor alright...

Whew!

there is something to be said about the finer things in life... like running water and electricity...

Business cards?..

To be fair, the stock has risen with that Franchise. Went from this To This: The Wenthalls...they gotta pay...

Yeah, Strev was the defacto starter and the team trades for his replacement. Does he sulk? Nope, he went out and literally busts his... foot. Then, he plays Clyde to Zach's Bonnie and they roll through playoffs together like a couple on a crime spree. Absolute carnage in their wake.

I think the most incredible thing about this news is that all three QBs who dressed for us in the 2007 Grey Cup are now head coaches of professional* teams! * Note that "professional" is used loosely in the case of the Cincinnati Bengals and Toronto Argonauts.

it was a bad luck injury...and have seen it many times..I actually thought it was a broken collar bone, but not an injury that resulted from something pre-existing, or from being weak/fragile...that notion needs to be stuffed away

Is that not common knowledge? It was a big part of him re-signing here.

Anyone still need Christmas cards this season?

Lapo said in an interview yesterday how Strev was so dedicated to his team and teammates and would do whatever he had to just win. Even when Zack was brought in he was a perfect pro and it was cause of guys like him and Matt and McGuire that made that QB room so strong..he is a guy who is intelligent and super positive and just wants to help his team win..will do whatever and laid it all out there for his team..who wouldn't want a guy like that on their team?? It's not a fan favorite thing cause of his personality and off field fun he showed..that's just all part of what makes him Strev

Mechanics are not terrible..he is an arm thrower, or what is refereed to in Draft profiles/classifications as unorthodox..but isn't viewed as a flaw or negative mark. Watch Phillip Rivers as an example..same mechanics and an 18 year vet with no arm issues over career and very successful. Strevelers report was a strong arm with a quick trigger and ball is gone with a flick of the wrist with steam/heat. He needed work on his platform..which has gotten way better, because his un-even footwork caused uncoordinated throwing at times, but still he was able to get ball away in a hurry and with power. Was also viewed as a QB who hits a receiver's catch radius accurately and timely and gives his receivers a chance to win the ball and has plenty of distance on deep throws but is hit and miss...but that (hit and miss) can be said about any QB. But with work on his set-up and footwork it can/will improve...we have seen that already. Also from my work at camps, we have improved QB's deep ball accuracy and downfield power with correcting footwork and improving their platform...so if we can do it with guys preparing for combines and drafts, it can be done with a Pro..he hasn't had the 10 years of QB training like most college graduates...so he is progressing on the fly as a pro Was viewed as a terrific pro RPO prospect just needed quality coaching and a program to show patience for a couple of seasons, (something being done here right now) as his athleticism and lightening release will create a winner, and a team should fit his style into there system...interestingly enough a lot of his pre-draft analysis seems to be coming to fruition and I bet next year, he makes a huge step forward. At minnesotta he played some qb..total attempts in 2 years was 11 as well as RB, TE and WR...but when he switche to South Dakota, in his final season was 316 for 481 for 4134 yards (a 8.6 td per attempt avg) for 32 TD's and 8 INT's...surely a passing QB considering he also had 720 yards on the ground for 11 more scores..a run first/only QB with an inferior arm doesn't put up those kind of numbers...And as his scouting report says..team that puts in the patience and coaching...will be rewarded...no point in giving up on that now

Needs new audiences to keep his magic tricks fresh.

There's no jobs left. He has no bargaining power! (Of course, I think the deal has already been signed but they want a few other pieces in place before announcing the complete coaching staff and GM extensions)

Redblacks O-Line just got a lot better.

Loved this clip.... cannot wait for this movie!

Carrot Top would be a more calming influence on the sidelines than Maas.

Milanovich's HC record with the Argos was 43W-47L over 5 full seasons, and that was with Ricky Ray, who he could not protect properly and lost repeatedly to season ending injury after absorbing brutal bone-breaking sacks. Should we blame Milanovich? Definitely.

Lol @ everyone ignoring Booch, the one guy who has actually played at this level and knows wtf he's talking about...

Why do you feel the need to repeat basically the same thing every day?

I think Matt will get around what he got with a slight bump up...he won't be given huge upfront money like before, maybe half what he got last contract, but a larger base salary, same situation for Collaros I would think...Both I bet in and around 475-525k...how it's broken up is up to the GM but half as a signing bonus won't fly Strev I can see getting a 100k salary signing bonus..100k base and some kind of per start bonus ..likely 5k which if he met them all would net him 90k more and bring his total to just shy of 300k..which is fair and reasonable and something he would be happy with

Russians just paid this dude $1,000,000... for what? Ooooh Rudy who are these people you are hanging with? You can't soar like an Eagle, Rudy- if you hang with Turkeys.

Collaros might like staying in wpg, or , being a smart guy, he might be applying some pressure to get the best deal he can from Toronto. bit of both probably.

There also aren't any qbs on the market this year worth what Reilly and BLM make.

I am of the opinion that the massive changes in player personnel makes it difficult for fans to identify year to year with a team. There has to be some sort of compromise between losing half a roster off season and players being held hostage.

We need some kind of RFA for younger players under 30. The older guys 30 & up should still be unrestricted.

"His resignation comes as a direct result of new revelations that he was using Conservative Party money to pay for his children’s private schooling." https://globalnews.ca/news/6288286/andrew-scheer-resignation/?fbclid=IwAR2ufyV9baZFwrl3I_olSiabTMt8Eo_G4LzeEhlZ35lIIn2mjd4-oPXnMBQ

The chump holding the most powerful office in the world, bullies a 16 year old girl with Asperger's and gets ******* trashed, by a perfect clap back. What an *******. **Edit**

Whoa. Stepping away from the NFL? Good get for Edmonton.

When you finally get a culture changer (Khari)....you don't put shackles on him.

Not unless he grew eyes in the back of his head too.

Zack is gonna have to I think accept the fact he is going to get a moderate upfront signing bonus...the 150 to 200k ones waved bye bye after last year, and a decent base with large play-time bonuses...protects his team, and gets him paid well if he can stay on the field..any team that gives him 200k again before the first snap of the season and then hard money totaling 250 to 350k more as the base salary spread over the season should have their G.M shot

1290 is godawful. The morning trio were gushing over Edmonton and BC after free agency opened saying how much better they would be and that the Bomber might struggle to get the crossover. It was obvious that BC wouldn't be able to afford much else beyond Reilly and would need a whole lot of cheap imports to over-perform. And no one says that Farhan doesn't know anything. He's not a local reporter or radio guy.

At least we’re no longer the team struggling to sign capable people...

Whoa...

and the response... Idiots, the lot of them:

Fans like Streveller cause of his partying? B.S. During the season Streveller was dedicated, willing to practically kill himself for the team, and ended up playing a big part in the playoff wins. Clearly hates losing, and loves winning, and is a real team guy, with tons of talent. He reminds me of Harris that way. what does his carrying on after winning the championship got to do with wanting him on the team? It's the above stuff, that makes fans want him. The rest is bonus. and, I have no problem of any kind with a young guy partying heavily after winning championship game. Can't imagine how great those guys felt.

Pro tip: When you use Paul Friesen as your "proof of rightness", you've already lost.

Michael Che had a good joke on SNL on the weekend - he said that Vince McMahon is starting up the XFL again, and he said this time all XFL merchandise will just be shipped straight to Haiti.

If they're taking back the team now the Wenthall family should be invoiced for all costs the CFL incurred running the team after they abandoned their responsibility. No social welfare for capitalist pig dogs.

I honestly don't even understand this........

Not even close to true...

Whatever way you slice it, you need a vet and a Strev, or a vet and and Arbuckle...an Arbuckle and Strev is too risky, and they don't have vet leadership to watch/learn from or ask questions...and thats huge. Arbuckle has shown well...but so did Evans and when it got time to play in the nitty gritty...he wilted...and Evans is a better QB than Arbuckle at moment. So a smart man will say it will be Strev and.....Nichols or Collaros with whomever we don't sign in Ottawa..and If Collaros does end up in T.O then one of MBT or Franklin is in Ottawa with Lapo This notion in people minds that Streveler can't pass is ludicrous, and of Nichols..Collaros and Arbuckle has the stronger arm...and put back in a conventional QB scheme where he uses his legs to buy time..escape pocket or take off if need be...and not as his main use...he will surprise many,

Minor contact shoulder injury? He was pancaked from behind by 280 lb Shawn Lemon. How was that minor?