2024/2025 CFL (non-Bomber) Off-Season Thread

[Fatty Liver]

46 minutes ago, Goalie said:

The stuff ppl saying about Zach was said about BLM last season. BLM went on to have a career year. Yeah like 6 7 wins but stats wise he put up yards. You never know. I don’t expect Zach to have to throw 30 times a game tho. Pretty convinced that the RB coach turned OC will definitely use the RBs. Both Brady and Logan and mci probably at times. But I’d expect Brady and Logan to be on the field at the same time together quite regularly. Logan was signed as a RB and KR but like others have pointed out, there are other returner options also. Logan will be a regular part of the O. If not, why would he have signed here. He was told he’d be used with Brady. 

Where did you get this?

As for comparing Zach to BLM, at his best BLM had an extraordinary arm, he could throw the ball 40 yds. with the flick of the wrist whereas Zach has to put more of his body into longer passes.  Zach had the better mobility once outside the pocket and was a serious threat to run in the days before concussion trouble made him more cautious.  It appears BLM rehabilitated his throwing arm through modern medical procedures, I don't know if Zach has any tricks he can use to fool old man time.

[17to85]

Zach isn't blm or Nichols... blm is a pure pocket passer so age is less of an issue compared to collaros who when you think of his career highlights includes the houdini act escaping pressure with his legs and finding the play downfield... he's lost a step and can't perform that magic. 

He's also not Nichols... he has always sucked at the short quick game. Again, he's a buy time find a play type qb. 

[Booch]

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

I’m soo excited at the thought of Logan and Brady in the back field together. That’s gonna be such a nightmare. 

Yeah I know he’s given some control up. How much and where? I couldn’t even guess. He’s the kind of guy you’d love to learn from but hate to work for imo. 

Imagine BO and Logan in backfieldd with Streveler...used as an actual QB with just the threat he "may" run ...key word being may....so many possibilities.....toss in some heavy Demski in motion again......good luck with that

 

2 hours ago, Goalie said:

Oh I don’t disagree. Thought it was a farce he was even nominated for MOP. 
 

you know what Zach needs to be. This is kinda funny. He needs to be Matt Nichols, Game manager. Don’t lose the game but don’t necessarily rely on him to win it either. 

yeah ZC at this point just needs to play within...be smart with ball and take whats there.....pushing it will open up if he does that

Getting a sense we are gonna be a more possession ...methodical offence this yr....grinding unit

As mentioned by others as well would love to see us morph a Clercius at times, or a different big bodied receiver as a true tight end thats used as a passing option...MCI could even fit that scenario...spread out the defense in the box and draw guys away from the scrum with a legit receiving option breaking off the edge

[Pete Catan's Ghost]

50 minutes ago, Booch said:

Imagine BO and Logan in backfieldd with Streveler...used as an actual QB with just the threat he "may" run ...key word being may....so many possibilities.....toss in some heavy Demski in motion again......good luck with that

Any room left in the pool for MCI?

[Tracker]

12 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Good to know...does it have the cream cheese topping as well?

My post was just kind of being facetious a little. I don't expect him to be MOP, but I do expect a good season from him because I think BO and Logan will be a great tandem and a healthy Strev running a different offensive set will keep defences off balance.

Yes on the cream cheese. I also agree about Streveler- he deserves a chance to play himself into the starter's role or off the team.

[wbbfan]

28 minutes ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

Any room left in the pool for MCI?

Mci needs more time to develop as a ball carrier imo. We will see where he is at in pre season though soon. 

[Booch]

17 hours ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

Any room left in the pool for MCI?

Hell.yeah....like to see him incorporated as  true TE in sets..sub 4.5 speed...size...whats not to like 

17 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Mci needs more time to develop as a ball carrier imo. We will see where he is at in pre season though soon. 

Yup...needs reps and some quality coaching...once its instinct for him to run with a lower pad level and see plays develop...could be a real asset

From all accounts he has good hands...so I'd love to see some slot/TE work and swing/wheel plays out of backfield

Intruiging guy...in space or a seam he can definitely run away from pretty much anyone and also run you over...he just needs reps...and developed...this new OC and Jackson could be a godsend for him...Buck had no  clue what to do with him...and Osh even less so guys just get wasted...