Nichols vs Glenn

[wbbfan]

This trade has raises some questions for me. Mainly, can or will glenn take the starting job? 

Glenn has the Raw tools to excel in this kind of system. Quick release, strong ability to find his best receivers especially in the clutch, ability to win the game and produce in volume. 

Nichols is the small ball, game manager and has shown strong ability of late to drive the field late in games. He knows the system and fits very well, hes shown strong intangibles through out his time, that winning mentality and attitude. 

On the down side, glenn is a gambler. He may lead the way to several blow outs, but he will also throw away games. Mean while with nichols we play close games that should be blow outs. 

 All in all its a great situation to be in, so long as it doesnt become a distraction to the team. Its certainly better then willy/nichols. Some one to push nichols for once could be a good thing too. Hes stepped in for injured and failing qbs. But we havent seen him be the no1 and have a qb behind him pushing him. I hope that when the win streak ends and equalizes a bit nichols wont be un fairly thrown under the bus if he continues to execute at the same level. At the same time I want to see the offense finally produce at a high level. 

[Noeller]

I'm a Drew Willy fan....I've never made a secret of that. Was a fan of his when he was a Rider and here. But I think we're a better football team right now than we were this morning, and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

[White Out]

Oh good. A qb controversy for some reason. 

[wbbfan]

12 minutes ago, White Out said:

Oh good. A qb controversy for some reason. 

Maybe because our offense is under performing and glenn has thrown for 5 tds in one game this year against one of the better teams. Where as nichols has never thrown more then 3, as a pro. Take your blinders off. 

[bearpants]

22 minutes ago, White Out said:

Oh good. A qb controversy for some reason. 

literally one person suggests Glenn might be the better qb... not sure I'd call that a controversy...

Edited September 12, 2016 by bearpants

[Jesse]

Nichols is the clear starter.

[Mr Dee]

Strictly Nichols. There is no 'vs.'

If you could have thought of a scenario where you could choose a viable backup, at a decent cost, and not disrupt the mojo, these trades probably fit the bill. 

The fact that we got a starter and some worthy picks is pure bonus.

 

Edited September 12, 2016 by Mr Dee

[Bigblue204]

Lol 6 game win streak and you think Glenn even has the slightest chance if "winning" the job. Lol oh man that's awesome, sure he's thrown a bunch of tds this year. Problem is, plenty of those have been to the other team. That's why Nichols is winning. It's not about what he's doing. It about what he's not doing.

[SPuDS]

No. Nichols is the starter.  Glenn is the backup. Period. End of discussion.

[Taynted_Fayth]

In other news I heard boomer talk today... no joke

[Fatty Liver]

Best of all scenarios let Glenn play the first half, sling the ball and rack up some quick TD's, then bring in Nichols to clean up and hold onto the lead!

[Eternal optimist]

Go with the hot hand - it's Nichols' starting job to lose.

[trueBlue83]

2 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said:

Go with the hot hand - it's Nichols' starting job to lose.

With his red zone numbers, I'd say it's more lukewarm.... But he's not hot and cold like Glenn can be.... Glenn back fills a need, and I'm glad to have him back!

[bigg jay]

51 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

In other news I heard boomer talk today... no joke

At least Buzz stayed in character. 

[17to85]

I dunno guys, Glenn has a lot better stuff on his resume than Nichols. They won't make a change quickly but if Glenn gets a chance he might just run with it. For all his problems winning the big game the dude can still perform in the CFL, that's why he's lasted as long as he has. 

[WBBFanWest]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

This trade has raises some questions for me. Mainly, can or will glenn take the starting job? 

Glenn has the Raw tools to excel in this kind of system. Quick release, strong ability to find his best receivers especially in the clutch, ability to win the game and produce in volume. 

 

I actually laughed out loud at this one.  Unless you're meaning that in the clutch, he'll manage to find a DB to throw to, you are completely out to lunch.  Glenn is one of the most "non clutch" qbs to play this game.  He can win games in the summer, he can win games when they don't mean anything, but when the chips are down, he's one of the last guys you'd want to see under center.

I'm not too worried because I really don't think that he'll be much worse than Willy would be if Nichols goes down, but if you think that there's any sort of qb controversy here, all I can say is "check out the standings".

Seriously, wow... just... wow 

[Captain Blue]

They've won six games in a row with Nichols, who is still putting up solid numbers as well. This isn't even a debate.

[Eternal optimist]

Fun fact: Only two CFL teams have ever hosted a cross-over playoff game and lost. Kevin Glenn was the quarterback for both of those teams (Winnipeg in 2008 and Hamilton in 2009). This is also the only CFL record he holds.

 

 

 

 

Nichols starts.

[M.O.A.B.]

Nichols is #1. Glenn is #2. No QB controversy. 

[Goalie]

Wasn't Walters quoted as saying Glenn is basically taking Willys spot aka the backup 

[Blueandgold]

49 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I dunno guys, Glenn has a lot better stuff on his resume than Nichols. They won't make a change quickly but if Glenn gets a chance he might just run with it. For all his problems winning the big game the dude can still perform in the CFL, that's why he's lasted as long as he has. 

But he'll never win a Grey Cup as a starting QB and that's all that really matters. Like you said, he has problems winning the big game and that trumps all.

[Goalie]

As a backup QB... Glenn Is a pretty good option to have. You look around the league really and if the starter got hurt... who'd be playing. .

BC Lulay 

Sask Gale 

EDM Franklin maybe 

Cal Tate 

Wpg Glenn 

 

Just the west... Glenn isn't the worst option... I feel hes good enough to be .500 and really .500 from here on out if Nichols was to get hurt more than likely guarantees a playoff game. 

Our D is very very good. Would I be confident with Glenn in the playoffs?  I dunno. I'm not sure with the way willy was playing if I'd be any more confident in him and really that's what its about. Glenn. Nichols. Willy. They won't be winning us games on their own. But limit the mistakes and our D just might win a few. 

Edited September 12, 2016 by Goalie

[wbbfan]

13 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

But he'll never win a Grey Cup as a starting QB and that's all that really matters. Like you said, he has problems winning the big game and that trumps all.

cant say that, far worse qbs like marcus crandell won grey cups. Hank is far worse in the clutch and has rings. 

[Mr Dee]

If you look at our options...and that's all that really matters, I'm quite a bit more confident that Glenn would step in and do a more than adequate job.

I couldn't really say the same thing if  Willy was still our backup.

We just didn't know...

[WBBFanWest]

6 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

cant say that, far worse qbs like marcus crandell won grey cups. Hank is far worse in the clutch and has rings. 

Burris is far worse in the clutch is he?  Really like to see you back that little nugget up.